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<DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT size=3
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sans-serif"><B>Morris Frank and M. C. Migel will be
Inducted into the Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness
Field</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Verdana, sans-serif">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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Verdana, sans-serif">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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Verdana, sans-serif"><B>The Class of
2010:</B></FONT></DIV>
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<LI><B>M. C. Migel</B></LI></FONT></UL>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Verdana, sans-serif">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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Verdana, sans-serif">“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.” <I>Carl
Augusto</I></FONT></DIV>
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<LI><B>Morris Frank</B></LI></FONT></UL>
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face="Verdana,
sans-serif">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.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt"><FONT size=3
face="Verdana,
sans-serif">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.” </FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt"><FONT size=3
face="Verdana,
sans-serif">“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.” <I>James Kutsch, Jr.</I></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt"><FONT size=3
face="Verdana,
sans-serif"><I>Additional information regarding the
2010 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will soon appear on the APH website, </I><A
href="http://www.aph.org/"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U><I>www.aph.org</I></U></FONT></A><I>. </I></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Verdana, sans-serif"><I>Visit the Hall of Fame website
at </I><A href="http://www.aph.org/hall_fame/index.html"><FONT
color=#0000ff><U><I>http://www.aph.org/hall_fame/index.html</I></U></FONT></A><I>
for information on the Hall and those inducted.</I></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face="Verdana, sans-serif"><I>THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SUPPORT.</I></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif"><I>The Hall of Fame Voluntary Governing
Board:</I></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Jim Deremeik (MD), Chai<SPAN
class=515101223-20052010>r</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">Kathleen Huebner (PA), Vice Chair
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">Jane Erin (AZ), Secretary </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">Janie Blome (KY), Treasurer </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">Billy Brookshire (TX) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">Mike Cole (CA) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">Ann MacCuspie (CAN)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">John Maxson (CA)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">Diane Wormsley (NC) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif">Cay Holbrook, (CAN) Past Chair
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<DIV><I><FONT face=Verdana>Questions? Please contact Bob Brasher, Hall
Curator, at 800/223-1839, ext. 369<SPAN
class=515101223-20052010>.</SPAN></FONT></I></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif"><I> Thank you.</I></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt"><FONT face="Verdana, sans-serif"><B>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
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