[OAGDU] Fw: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre

[Shane Popplestone]

It's with regret I forward the below.
I only knew scott via virtual conventions, and on virtual zoom meetings.

Shane Popplestone
vice president of the Ohio Association of blind students
member of the Grater Akron Chapter
member of Ohio Association of Guide Dog users
spopplestone.nfb at gmail.com
The National Federation of the Blind 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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>From "President, National Federation of the Blind via 
NFBNet-Members-List" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
To nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
Date 12/11/2022 1:11:49 AM
Subject [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre


Dear Federation Family,



It has been a difficult year of loss for the circle of friendship we 
share in our movement. I regret to share that that loss is being felt 
exponentially this evening as we have learned that Scott Labarre has 
passed away surrounded by his family. The outpouring of love from the 
Federation family was deeply felt by Scott but his challenging medical 
condition could not be overcome. More details about services for this 
extraordinary individual and information about how we can support his 
wife Anahit and children Alex and Carter will be coming soon.



If you are like me, you are feeling a devastating sense of loss combined 
with an overwhelming gratitude for what this man did for the blind of 
this century. From arguing in the courts on behalf of blind people who 
were discriminated against, to securing an international agreement 
permitting the sharing of accessible books, to the close personal 
mentorship he freely gave to hundreds of individuals, his impact will 
continue to ripple across the world.



Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the 
Labarre family.



With love,



Mark A. Riccobono, President

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314 | Officeofthepresident at nfb.org

Twitter: @Riccobono

Pronouns: he, him, his





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