[NFBMD-GPGC] Sharon Maneki Recieves Maryland Governor's Disability Culture and Achievement Award

[president at nfbmd.org]

Federation Family,

I'm delighted to share that Sharon Maneki received the Maryland Governor's
Disability Culture and Achievement Award from Governor Moore at the State's
celebration of the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
which took place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.  

 

The press release described the reason for Sharon receiving this award as
follows:

"Sharon Maneki: A prominent, longtime leader within the National Federation
of the Blind of Maryland, author of two books, and past President of the
Board for the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, who retired
after a distinguished 27-year career as a Research Analyst for the
Department of Defense."

 

Here is the link to the press release.

https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press-releases/governor-moore-presents-go
vernors-disability-awards-honors-congressman-steny-hoyer

 

 

Every blind, deaf blind, or low vision Marylander in a generation has
benefited from Sharon's advocacy, tenacity, and drive.  Her work advanced
civil rights in education, voting, employment, access to information, social
services, public accommodations, and beyond.

 

Please join me in congratulating Sharon on this well-deserved award.

 

Regards,

Ronza

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

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The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

 

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