[Nfb-hi] FW: National Federation of the Blind Comments on Steve Jobs

[Milton Ota]

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From: "Freeh, Jessica" <JFreeh at nfb.org>
Date: October 6, 2011 6:06:54 AM HST
Subject: National Federation of the Blind Comments on Steve Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org

 

National Federation of the Blind Comments
on Steve Jobs

 

Baltimore, Maryland (October 6, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind <http://www.nfb.org/>  (NFB) today commented on the death of Steve Jobs, co-founder and former chairman and chief executive officer of Apple, Inc.  

 

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “Like so many others, we are saddened to hear of the death of Steve Jobs and extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.  Mr. Jobs demonstrated tremendous vision in leadership in many ways, one of which is the incorporation of access for the blind and others with disabilities into the design of Apple’s groundbreaking product line.  Virtually no other manufacturer of mainstream consumer technology has done more to build accessibility into its products than Apple has under Mr. Jobs’s leadership.  Apple’s monumental access achievements include the ability for blind users, for the first time, to use touch-screen technology, as well as the inclusion of built-in support for Braille-aware devices.  The National Federation of the Blind commends and thanks Mr. Jobs for his extraordinary work.”  

 

 

 

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About the National Federation of the Blind



With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States.  The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.