[Nfbmt] Doctor Nemeth Passes on!

[Rik James]

I remember attending a number of several of the division meetings at 
national conventions, in the 1990s, where Dr. Nemeth was speaking. And it 
was a real delight to hear him speak. Brilliant, and kind man. Many others 
would ask him questions, from the very simple to the most complex. Sometimes 
it was mathematics. Sometimes it was philosophy. And sometimes it was just 
history of the movement, or whatever. He is another in a series of that 
generation we should never forget about. And I am confident the NFB will not 
let his contribution go unrecognized. But I felt fortunate to get a chance 
to hear him, and his generous spirit. Very nice to have such role models, 
and such shining examples of accomplished members.

And of course there is always the Nemeth Code. Which of course I still do 
not know. But I am glad that we have it.

I just have the cowboy code. Or the freeform radio code. Or something goofy 
like that, to sit and ponder.
Still. pondering. That is something also useful at times, I guess.

Rik James

-----Original Message----- 
From: Edward Robbins
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2013 10:15 AM
To: 'NFB of Montana Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [Nfbmt] Doctor Nemeth Passes on!

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

EDWARD C "TED" ROBBINS
, CEO MBEI, Treasurer NFB of Montana & MANAGER MAB EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
PHONE & FAX:  406 453 6678, CELL:  406 799 6268
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GREAT FALLS  MT   59404


-----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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