[NFB_of_Georgia] Fwd: Congratulations to Dr. Sachin Pavithran

[Dorothy Griffin]

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Date: Tue, Dec 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Subject: Congratulations to Dr. Sachin Pavithran
To: NFBGA Atlanta Metro Chapter <dgriffin at nfbga.org>



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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
*National Federation of the Blind congratulates Dr. Sachin Pavithran*
*Experienced
Accessibility Advocate to Head Access Board*

*Baltimore, Maryland (December 7, 2020):* The National Federation of the
Blind, America’s civil rights organization of the blind, today
congratulated Dr. Sachin D. Pavithran, who has just been appointed as the
new executive director of the United States Access Board.

“Dr. Pavithran has distinguished himself as a practical, thoughtful, and
passionate leader in disability policy for many years, as evidenced by his
excellent advocacy for accessibility through his work as policy director of
the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University, his
membership on the Access Board, his participation in our own research and
development committee, and more,” said Mark Riccobono, President of the
National Federation of the Blind. “I am glad to call him a friend and
continue to draw on his expertise, knowing him to be an individual of
considerable talent, vision, and integrity. We are proud that he will be
the first blind person to lead the Access Board’s continuing work to
promote equal access for all people with disabilities.”

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Dorothy Griffin - President
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
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