[NFBEspanol-Talk] En Español, Congratulations to the 2021 Scholarship Program Finalists
Frida Aizenman
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Sat May 15 19:33:10 UTC 2021
De: National Federation of the Blind
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A: National Federation of the Blind
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A: Frida Aizenman
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Miércoles, 12 de Mayo 2021 22:15:30 +0000
Felicitaciones a los Finalistas del Programa de Becas 2021
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quieres.
Felicitaciones a los Finalistas del Programa de Becas 2021
Baltimore, Maryland (12 de Mayo de 2021): La Federación Nacional de
Ciegos (NFB), la principal defensora por la educación equitativa de los
ciegos del país, hoy ha anunciado
a los finalistas de su programa anual de becas, que brinda asistencia
financiera y conecta a los estudiantes con mentores y otros recursos.
Los treinta
finalistas de becas se enumeran a continuación en orden alfabético con
sus estados de origen y metas vocacionales.
• Maryam Abdul Sattar, California: Trabajadora Social/Defensa
• Christopher Abel, Georgia: Planificador Financiero
• Kaleigh Brendle, Nueva Jersey: Abogada de Derechos de Discapacidad
• Samantha Chase, Montana: Salud de Comportamiento
• Tashara Cooper, Florída: Modelado/Simulación
• Shannon Donahue, Washington: Consejero de Salud Mental Pediátrica
• Lizzie Dunn, Michigan: Trabajadora Social
• Christina Ebersohl, Illinois: Música/Defensora de la Educación Musical
• Maya El Cheikh, Nueva York: Derecho/Defensa
• Lucien Gandarias, Washington: Investigadora de física de Quantum/Profesora
• Joel Gomez, California: Ingeniero Industrial
• Michael Jaden Gretchokoff, Mississippi: Despachador de Servicios de
Emergencia
• Manahil Jafri, Nueva York: Política Pública/Discapacidad
Defensora de Derechos
• Peter Jansen, Michigan: Investigación Médica
• Adi Lemmon, Pennsylvania: Profesora de Primaria
• Eric Mandell, California: Física
• Haylee Mota, Rhode Island: Ingeniera Mecánica
• Lizzy Muhammad-Park, Maryland: Oficial del Servicio Foráneo
• Demetria Ober, Texas: Trabajo Social/Interpretación Médica
• Treasa Marie Praino, Nueva Jersey: Asesora de Políticas/Derechos Humanos
• Stephen Proski, Arizona: Artista Visual/Defensor de las Artes en la
Discapacidad
• Tina Reisner, Utah: Instructora de Desplazamiento con el Bastón
• Syed Mahmud Rizvi, Massachusetts: Abogada de Derechos Civiles
• Megan Swanson, California: Diseñadora Instruccional
• Kinshuk Tella, Ohio: Profesional Ambiental
• Sam Theoharis, Nueva York: Ley de Derechos Civiles
• Zachary Ryan Thibodeaux, Texas: Política Pública
• Tanya Wigfall-Harrington, Pennsylvania: Consultora de Discapacidad
• Mirranda Williams, Georgia: Salud Mental y Comportamiento
Geriátrico/Trabajo Social
• Chantale Zuzi, Massachusetts: Diplomacia, Naciones Unidas
“El programa de becas es una de nuestras iniciativas más importantes, y
estos estudiantes ciegos enfrentan y superan muchas barreras y desafíos
debido
a la pandemia y su impacto en la educación superior ", dijo Mark A.
Riccobono, Presidente de la Federación Nacional de Ciegos. “Por tanto,
nos sentimos orgullosos
al honrar a estos eruditos ciegos, cada uno de los cuales está elevando
expectativas y ampliando posibilidades. Los logros de estos estudiantes
sobresalientes son
prueba de que nosotros, los ciegos de esta nación, podemos vivir la vida
que queremos; la ceguera no nos lo impide.”
Para obtener más información acerca del programa de becas de la
Federación Nacional de Ciegos, visite a
nfb.org/scholarships
.
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La Federación Nacional de Ciegos (NFB), Con sede en Baltimore, defiende
los derechos de las personas ciegasde todas las edades, y proporciona
información y apoyo a las familias
con niños ciegos, a los estadounidenses mayores que están perdiendo la
vista y más. Fundada en 1940, la Federación es la membresía
transformadora y la organización de defensa de Estadounidenses ciegos
que consta de filiales, capítulos y divisiones en los cincuenta estados,
Washington DC, y Puerto Rico. Creemos en las esperanzas y los sueños de
las personas ciegas y trabajamos juntos para transformarlos en realidad.
Infórmese más acerca de nuestros muchos programas e iniciativas en
nfb.org.
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Chris Danielsen
Director de Relaciones Públicas
Chris Danielsen
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cdanielsen at nfb.org
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-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Congratulations to the 2021 Scholarship Program Finalists
Date: Wed, 12 May 2021 22:15:30 +0000
From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
To: Frida Aizenman <nfbfrida at gmail.com>
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Congratulations to the 2021 Scholarship Program Finalists
*Baltimore, Maryland (May 12, 2021):* The National Federation of the
Blind (NFB), the nation’s leading advocate for equal education of the
blind, today announced the finalists for its annual scholarship program,
which provides financial assistance and connects students with mentoring
and other resources. The thirty scholarship finalists are listed below
in alphabetical order with their home states and vocational goals.
* Maryam Abdul Sattar, California: Social Worker/Advocate
* Christopher Abel, Georgia: Financial Planner
* Kaleigh Brendle, New Jersey: Disability Rights Attorney
* Samantha Chase, Montana: Behavioral Health
* Tashara Cooper, Florida: Modeling/Simulation
* Shannon Donahue, Washington: Pediatric Mental Health Counselor
* Lizzie Dunn, Michigan: Social Work
* Christina Ebersohl, Illinois: Musician/Musical Education Advocate
* Maya El Cheikh, New York: Law/Advocacy
* Lucien Gandarias, Washington: Quantum Physics Researcher/Professor
* Joel Gomez, California: Industrial Engineer
* Michael Jaden Gretchokoff, Mississippi: Emergency Services Dispatcher
* Manahil Jafri, New York: Public Policy/Disability Rights Advocate
* Peter Jansen, Michigan: Medical Research
* Adi Lemmon, Pennsylvania: Elementary Teacher
* Eric Mandell, California: Physics
* Haylee Mota, Rhode Island: Mechanical Engineer
* Lizzy Muhammad-Park, Maryland: Foreign Service Officer
* Demetria Ober, Texas: Social Work/Medical Interpretation
* Treasa Marie Praino, New Jersey: Policy/Human Rights Advisor
* Stephen Proski, Arizona: Visual Artist/Disability Arts Advocate
* Tina Reisner, Utah: Cane Travel Instructor
* Syed Mahmud Rizvi, Massachusetts: Civil Rights Attorney
* Megan Swanson, California: Instructional Designer
* Kinshuk Tella, Ohio: Environmental Professional
* Sam Theoharis, New York: Civil Rights Law
* Zachary Ryan Thibodeaux, Texas: Public Policy
* Tanya Wigfall-Harrington, Pennsylvania: Disability Consultant
* Mirranda Williams, Georgia: Geriatric Behavioral and Mental
Health/Social Work
* Chantale Zuzi, Massachusetts: Diplomacy, United Nations
“The scholarship program is one of our most important initiatives, and
these blind students are facing and overcoming many barriers and
challenges due to the pandemic and its impact on higher education,” said
Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind.
“We are therefore proud to honor these blind scholars, each of whom are
raising expectations and expanding possibilities. The accomplishments of
these outstanding students are proof that we, the blind of this nation,
can live the lives we want; blindness does not hold us back.”
For more information about the National Federation of the Blind
scholarship program, visit nfb.org/scholarships.
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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore,
defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information
and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are
losing vision, and more. Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative
membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans with affiliates,
chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto
Rico. We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work
together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many
programs and initiatives at nfb.org
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