[Jobs] Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award opportunity

[David Andrews]

         February 14, 2008


Dear friend:

Do you know someone who has demonstrated 
initiative and leadership in improving the lives 
of blind people?  Have you encountered an 
organization that focuses its energies on 
exemplary programs to benefit the blind?  Perhaps 
you, yourself, have contributed substantially to 
helping blind people achieve full participation 
in society on the basis of equality?  If so, I 
want you to know that the National Federation of 
the Blind (NFB) has established the Dr. Jacob 
Bolotin Award Program, made possible through the 
Alfred and Rosalind Perlman Trust, to recognize 
outstanding contributions made by individuals 
(blind or sighted) and organizations that have 
made a significant impact on the lives of blind people.

The NFB will present $100,000 in cash awards at 
our 2008 annual convention in Dallas, Texas.  I 
am excited about the opportunity to reward those 
who believe as I do in the capacity of the blind 
and who work with the blind to overcome obstacles 
to self-sufficiency and independence.  The 
problems of blindness can be solved, and those 
who contribute their talents and energies to 
advance the independence of the blind should be 
recognized and encouraged to continue their 
efforts.  I need your help to identify those who 
have implemented innovative strategies to help 
the blind gain equal access to resources and 
information and who encourage the blind to 
recognize and use their abilities to live full and productive lives.

Time is running out, but it is not too late to 
nominate yourself, an individual, or an 
organization for a Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award--all 
applications must be received by April 15, 
2008.  Please visit the NFB Web site 
(<http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org) for more 
information about the award and how to 
apply.  You may also call the National Federation of the Blind at
(410) 659-9314 or contact us by email at 
<mailto:Bolotinaward at nfb.org>Bolotinaward at nfb.org 
with any questions you may have or for additional information.

I look forward to congratulating the recipients 
of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award in person at the 
2008 NFB National Convention and to thanking them 
for their efforts in creating a brighter future for blind people everywhere.

Sincerely,



Marc Maurer, President
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND


HAVE YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION
SHOWN INITIATIVE AND LEADERSHIP IN ASSISTING 
BLIND AMERICANS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY?
SHARE YOUR STORY--WIN AN AWARD!

THE 2008 DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARDS
A $100,000 program rewarding merit
in service to blind Americans

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Awards open to:

·     Blind Applicants
·     Sighted Applicants
·     Organizations
·     Commercial Entities






DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2008


For more information and to apply please go to:
  www.nfb.org
You may also contact the National Federation of 
the Blind at (410) 659-9314 or by email at 
<mailto:Bolotinaward at nfb.org>Bolotinaward at nfb.org
with any questions you may have or for additional details.






Sponsored by the Alfred & Rosalind Perlman Trust

Presented by the National Federation of the Blind