[Nfbf-l] Fw: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Congratulates Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder

[Sherri]

This is a well-deserved honor for Dr. Schroeder. Congratulations!!

Sherri
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From: David Andrews
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Congratulates Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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National Federation of the Blind
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National Federation of the Blind Congratulates Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder

NFB First Vice President Elected to Office in World Blind Union


Baltimore, Maryland (November 27, 2012): The National Federation of the 
Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest nationwide organization of the blind in 
the United States and a world leader in advocating for the rights of blind 
people,  today announced that Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder has been elected as 
first vice president of the World Blind Union (WBU).  Dr. Schroeder, who 
also serves as first vice president of the NFB, was elected to the position 
at the Eighth General Assembly of the World Blind Union, recently held in 
Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: 
"We congratulate our longtime friend, colleague, and leader Fred Schroeder 
on his election as first vice president of the World Blind Union.  Fred will 
bring invaluable skill, experience, and knowledge to the many challenges 
faced by blind people throughout the world, as he has done so capably for 
blind Americans throughout his career."

Dr. Schroeder said: "I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the 
blind of the United States within the World Blind Union, and I look forward 
to helping to advance the WBU's important agenda to improve the lives of 
blind people across the globe.  I thank the members of the WBU for placing 
their trust and confidence in me."

Dr. Schroeder has a long and distinguished career in service to the blind. 
He served as the first executive director of the New Mexico Commission for 
the Blind.  His success in making its rehabilitation and employment programs 
the most successful in the country led to his appointment in 1994 by 
President Bill Clinton as commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services 
Administration (RSA) in the United States Department of Education. 
Following his service as RSA commissioner, he joined the faculty of the 
Interwork Institute at San Diego State University.  He now works as a 
research professor specializing in leadership and public policy in 
vocational rehabilitation, and also serves as president of the Virginia 
affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind.

The National Federation of the Blind needs your support to ensure that blind 
children get an equal education, to connect blind veterans with the training 
and services they need, and to help seniors who are losing vision continue 
to live independent and fulfilling lives. To make a donation, please go to 
www.nfb.org.



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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, and most 
influential nationwide membership organization of blind people in the United 
States.  Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for the civil rights and 
equality of blind Americans, and develops innovative education, technology, 
and training programs to provide the blind and those who are losing vision 
with the tools they need to become independent and successful.  We need your 
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