[Nfbmt] Doctor Nemeth Passes on!

[Dan Burke]

He was truly an extraordinary man - smart, feisty, warm and compassionate.


On 10/4/13, Edward Robbins <ecrobbins517 at gmail.com> wrote:
> He was a  delightful person.  I had the opportunity to learn from him about
> the Braille N Speak several years ago.  He had great stories and
> information
> to share any time.
> Ted
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbmt [mailto:nfbmt-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James Aldrich
> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2013 9:44 AM
> To: nfbmt at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbmt] Doctor Nemeth Passes on!
>
> Hi all!
>
> This man truly accomplished much for all blind persons!  I've seen this on
> other lists but think it should be placed here as well.
>
> Jim
>
> From:David
> AndrewsTo:nfbnet-master-list at nfbnet.orgSubject:[Nfbnet-master-list]
> National Federation of the Blind Mourns Passing of Dr. Abraham Nemeth,
> Honors His Pioneering Work to Enhance Braille FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release
> Date:
> Wednesday, October 2, 2013
> Category:
> National
> Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> cdanielsen at nfb.org
>
> National Federation of the Blind Mourns Passing of Dr. Abraham Nemeth
> Honors
> His Pioneering Work to Enhance Braille Baltimore, Maryland (October 2,
> 2013):
>
> The National Federation of the Blind today mourns the death of Dr.
> Abraham Nemeth, the scientist who invented the Nemeth Braille Code for
> Mathematics and Scientific Notation and was a lifelong  champion of
> Braille.
>
> Dr. Marc Maurer, president of the National Federation of the Blind,
> said: Dr. Nemeth had a great mind and a wonderful sense of humor. His
> invention of the Braille code that bears his name has enabled many blind
> people to learn, work, and excel in scientific, technology, engineering,
> and
> mathematics, and his tireless Braille advocacy work undoubtedly changed
> countless lives. He will be sorely missed and his contributions will be
> valued by generations to come.
>
> For more information about Dr. Nemeth and his groundbreaking Braille code,
> please read The History of the Braille Code: An Interview with Dr. Abraham
> Nemeth, from the Future Reflections 2009 Special Issue: A Celebration of
> Braille.
>
> <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr28/fr2801.htm>
>
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Dan Burke
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