[Nfbk] Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field

[Kevin Pearl]

Morris Frank and M. C. Migel will be Inducted into the Hall of Fame for
Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field

The Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field, founded in
2001, is housed at the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) in
Louisville, Kentucky. The Hall, which belongs to the entire field of
blindness, is dedicated to preserving the tradition of excellence manifested
by specific individuals through the history of outstanding services provided
to people who are blind or visually impaired in North America. The Hall is
guided by a nine member Governing Board.

To date, forty-four outstanding professionals have been inducted into the
Hall of Fame. Joining those legends are two remarkable icons from our past
whose impact is still felt internationally.  The ceremony to induct M. C.
Migel and Morris Frank will take place Friday evening, October 15, 2010 in
conjunction with APH's Annual Meeting of Ex Officio Trustees and Special
Guests, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Class of 2010:

  a.. M. C. Migel


Working with the American Red Cross during World War I, Major Moses Charles
Migel was exposed to countless veterans who lost their sight in combat.
These experiences inspired him to dedicate himself to helping people with
vision loss lead independent and fulfilling lives. Migel founded the
American Foundation for the Blind in 1921 and served as President of the
Board of Trustees until 1945. Among his honors was being proclaimed a
Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor for his work in France during World
War I.

“The past 20 years of my life’s work has been shaped by and dependent upon
the work of M.C. Migel.  Without his leadership, knowledge of the business
world, and willingness to contribute personally, professionally, and
monetarily, I honestly believe that the American Foundation for the Blind
would not be the organization it is today.” Carl Augusto


  a.. Morris Frank


As the first person in North America to use a guide dog, Morris Frank
promised to spread the word about the independence and enhanced mobility
that could be experienced.  Together with Dorothy Harrison Eustis, Frank
founded The Seeing Eye in 1929, basing the organization on the philosophy
that limitless possibilities exist within the lives of people who are blind.
He was almost single-handedly responsible for the passage of initial
legislation relevant to dog guide access in every state and province.
His famous book, “First Lady of The Seeing Eye,” co-written with Blake
Clark, was the story of Buddy, his first dog guide.  This eventually led to
being the subject of the Walt Disney movie, “Love Leads the Way.”
“It was his leadership and role modeling behavior that founded not only the
first dog guide school but the entire industry -- an industry that today has
over 80 accredited schools around the world.”  James Kutsch, Jr.
Additional information regarding the 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
will soon appear on the APH website, www.aph.org.
Visit the Hall of Fame website at http://www.aph.org/hall_fame/index.html
for information on the Hall and those inducted.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

The Hall of Fame Voluntary Governing Board:

Jim Deremeik (MD), Chair
Kathleen Huebner (PA), Vice Chair
Jane Erin (AZ), Secretary
Janie Blome (KY), Treasurer
Billy Brookshire (TX)
Mike Cole (CA)
Ann MacCuspie (CAN)
John Maxson (CA)
Diane Wormsley (NC)
Cay Holbrook, (CAN) Past Chair

Questions?  Please contact Bob Brasher, Hall Curator, at 800/223-1839, ext.
369.

 Thank you.

Hall of Fame: Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field is a project of the
entire field of blindness, curated by the American Printing House for the
Blind, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
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