[NFB-Maryland] Passing of a Member

[president at nfbmd.org]

All,

I'm sad to share that Dana Diaz, a member of the Greater Baltimore Chapter,
passed away on January 19, 2021 after a long illness.  Below is the message
from her sister Charlene.  There will be a memorial soon, and I will share
the information when I have it.  Dana's sister would appreciate it if Dana's
Federation family attended the service.

 

As you may now know, my sister, Dana Diaz recently passed away. As we
continue to process the grief of her passing, we also want to celebrate her
life and legacy. Dana was a tenacious and vivacious woman who will leave an
imprint on the lives of so many who knew and loved her. Even after going
blind, she set out on a path to continue to live her life with and on
purpose. She learned braille; acquired career preparation skills; and
learned how to cook, travel, and live independently as a blind person. Dana
attended State and National conventions to network, learn about new
technologies for the blind, and increase awareness about legislative
initiatives to protect the rights of blind people. As a member of the
Greater Baltimore Chapter of the Maryland National Federation of the Blind,
Dana travelled to Annapolis, Maryland with other advocates to support and
promote the advancement of these initiatives. She not only served on various
committees with the MD NFB, she was also an active board member of the I3S
Foundation, Inc., a grass-roots organization committed to providing
services, resources and support for blind persons, those with low vision,
and people with disabilities. Dana was excited about her role as a Board
member and the new initiatives and programs I3S Foundation, Inc. was
planning and preparing to implement. As these organizations continue to
advance the cause of blind persons, the family asks that in lieu of flowers,
that you would consider making a donation in the "memory of Dana Diaz" to
one, if not both, of these organizations. For more information regarding
making donations, please visit their websites.   Please note "memory of Dana
Diaz" when sending your donation.

I3S Foundation, Inc.  <https://www.i3sfoundationinc.org/>
https://www.i3sfoundationinc.org/

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland  <http://www.nfbmd.org/>
http://www.nfbmd.org/

 

 

On behalf of the family, we thank you for your thoughts, prayers and words
of comfort during this time.

 

Peace & Blessings

Charlene W. Carmon

 

 

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

 

 

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