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

[Corey Thompson]

On Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM Shawn Jacobson via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Congradulations Sharon; you emphatically earned it.
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> Shawn
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> Shawn Jacobson
> sdj60259 at aol.com
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> On Friday, July 31, 2026 at 08:33:48 PM EDT, president--- via NFBMD <
> nfbmd at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Federation Family,
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> 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.
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> The press release described the reason for Sharon receiving this award as
> follows:
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> *“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.”
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> Here is the link to the press release.
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> https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press-releases/governor-moore-presents-governors-disability-awards-honors-congressman-steny-hoyer
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> 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.
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> Please join me in congratulating Sharon on this well-deserved award.
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> Regards,
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> Ronza
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> *Ronza Othman, *President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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> 443-426-4110
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> 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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> bless you, Sharon! Congratulations to a job well done you’re a hell of a
> leader! I’ve always been enthusiast and inspired by your leadership and
> your compassion and your care for others and providing a second chance for
> others so I will really feel you greatly deserve that award and many more
> blessings to come to you and your family. Thanks for everything Sharon. We
> will all really appreciate who you are and what you stand for Corey.
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