[Nfbn-announce] National Federation of the Blind Comments on Steve Jobs

[Amy Buresh]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:

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 Comments
on Steve Jobs

 

Baltimore, Maryland (October 6, 2011): The National Federation of
<http://www.nfb.org/>  the Blind (NFB) today commented on the death of Steve
Jobs, co-founder and former chairman and chief executive officer of Apple,
Inc.  

 

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
"Like so many others, we are saddened to hear of the death of Steve Jobs and
extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.  Mr. Jobs
demonstrated tremendous vision in leadership in many ways, one of which is
the incorporation of access for the blind and others with disabilities into
the design of Apple's groundbreaking product line.  Virtually no other
manufacturer of mainstream consumer technology has done more to build
accessibility into its products than Apple has under Mr. Jobs's leadership.
Apple's monumental access achievements include the ability for blind users,
for the first time, to use touch-screen technology, as well as the inclusion
of built-in support for Braille-aware devices.  The National Federation of
the Blind commends and thanks Mr. Jobs for his extraordinary work."  

 

 

 

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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy,
education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. 

 

 



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