[Nfbmt] Doctor Nemeth Passes on!

Fri Oct 4 20:03:51 UTC 2013

I am sure they will look up to Mark Mauer. 

Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 

> On Oct 4, 2013, at 2:00 PM, "Bruce&Joy Breslauer" <bjb5757 at bresnan.net> wrote:
> 
> To the happy wonderer and all:
> 
> I didn't get the chance to meet Dr. Nemeth, but I heard about him and the
> Nemeth Code from childhood.  What a legacy!  This reminds me that we only
> have a certain amount of time to do what needs to be done in our generation.
> Makes you wonder which role models the next generation will look up to.
> 
> Joy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbmt [mailto:nfbmt-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rik James
> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2013 1:55 PM
> To: NFB of Montana Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbmt] Doctor Nemeth Passes on!
> 
> 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
> 
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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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