[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: National Federation of the Blind Mourns Passing of Dr. Abraham Nemeth

[Sherri]

A pioneer in the field of Braille has left us!

Sherri
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Nemeth


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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.




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