[nfb-talk] Rosemary Lerdahl Press Release

[Michael Bullis]

This was released by Blind Industries and SErvices of Maryland.
Mike Bullis
 
 
For Immediate Release                                     Contact: Rob
Ennamorato
 
November 30, 2007                                         Communications
Specialist
 
(410) 737-2615
 
rennamorato at bism.org 
 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland to honor the life of Rosemary
Lerdahl (1948-2007) Director of Rehabilitation - Dec. 6 from 6-9 pm 
 
Baltimore, MD - Rosemary Lerdahl, a lifelong advocate for the blind, died
suddenly on November 29. Ms. Lerdahl, a resident of Arbutus, was 59. 
 
In her most current position as Director of Rehabilitation at Blind
Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), Ms. Lerdahl supported students
and staff
with a combination of leadership, friendship, and humor. In her over 13
years at BISM, Ms. Lerdahl developed the Rehabilitation and Training program
into
one of the premier blind training programs in the country. 
 
            "We have lost a good friend, the local community has lost a good
person, and the blindness community has lost a leader," said BISM President
Frederick J. Puente.
 
Ms. Lerdahl, a Nebraska native who was legally blind as a child, had an
extensive employment history with the blind that spanned over 35 years. 
 
After graduating from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor's degree in
psychology and social work in 1970, Ms. Lerdahl had eye surgery to restore
much of her sight. 
 
She began working with the blind as a part-time typing teacher at the
Nebraska Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 1972. 
 
>From 1977 to 1984, Ms. Lerdahl was the Supervisor for the Nebraska Services
for the Blind and Visually Impaired district office in Lincoln. In 1984, she
became Director of the Nebraska Orientation Center, a position which she
would hold for the next five years.      
 
In 1989, Ms. Lerdahl moved to Baltimore and became Assistant Director for
the National Federation of the Blind's Job Opportunities for the Blind
program.
At the time, Ms. Lerdahl stated that moving to Baltimore was the biggest
risk she ever took in her life, leaving her family and friends behind in
Nebraska.
 
Ms. Lerdahl's bold decision to relocate to Baltimore paid incredible
dividends for Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Ms. Lerdahl joined
our organization
on January 4, 1993 and utilized her vast experience to make the BISM
Rehabilitation and Training department the top destination for blind and
visually
impaired people striving to live independently. 
 
"Rosemary made the world better, one person at a time," said Puente. "She
has touched the lives of many people, including my own."
 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland will host a celebration of Ms.
Lerdahl's life and accomplishments on Thursday, December 6th from 6-9 pm at
BISM's
Baltimore headquarters. Friends and supporters are encouraged to join us as
we honor Ms. Lerdahl. BISM is located at 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore,
MD 21227. 
 
Ms. Lerdahl is survived by her daughter Angela, who resides in Nebraska.
Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time. 
 
In lieu of flowers, Ms. Lerdahl's family requests that expressions of
sympathy and donations be directed to the Rosemary Lerdahl Memorial Fund,
which benefits
the BISM Rehabilitation and Training program. Please make checks payable to
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore,
MD 21227.    
 
For Immediate Release                                     Contact: Rob
Ennamorato
 
November 30, 2007                                         Communications
Specialist
 
(410) 737-2615
 
rennamorato at bism.org 
 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland to honor the life of Rosemary
Lerdahl (1948-2007) Director of Rehabilitation - Dec. 6 from 6-9 pm 
 
Baltimore, MD - Rosemary Lerdahl, a lifelong advocate for the blind, died
suddenly on November 29. Ms. Lerdahl, a resident of Arbutus, was 59. 
 
In her most current position as Director of Rehabilitation at Blind
Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), Ms. Lerdahl supported students
and staff
with a combination of leadership, friendship, and humor. In her over 13
years at BISM, Ms. Lerdahl developed the Rehabilitation and Training program
into
one of the premier blind training programs in the country. 
 
            "We have lost a good friend, the local community has lost a good
person, and the blindness community has lost a leader," said BISM President
Frederick J. Puente.
 
Ms. Lerdahl, a Nebraska native who was legally blind as a child, had an
extensive employment history with the blind that spanned over 35 years. 
 
After graduating from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor's degree in
psychology and social work in 1970, Ms. Lerdahl had eye surgery to restore
much of her sight. 
 
She began working with the blind as a part-time typing teacher at the
Nebraska Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 1972. 
 
>From 1977 to 1984, Ms. Lerdahl was the Supervisor for the Nebraska Services
for the Blind and Visually Impaired district office in Lincoln. In 1984, she
became Director of the Nebraska Orientation Center, a position which she
would hold for the next five years.      
 
In 1989, Ms. Lerdahl moved to Baltimore and became Assistant Director for
the National Federation of the Blind's Job Opportunities for the Blind
program.
At the time, Ms. Lerdahl stated that moving to Baltimore was the biggest
risk she ever took in her life, leaving her family and friends behind in
Nebraska.
 
Ms. Lerdahl's bold decision to relocate to Baltimore paid incredible
dividends for Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Ms. Lerdahl joined
our organization
on January 4, 1993 and utilized her vast experience to make the BISM
Rehabilitation and Training department the top destination for blind and
visually
impaired people striving to live independently. 
 
"Rosemary made the world better, one person at a time," said Puente. "She
has touched the lives of many people, including my own."
 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland will host a celebration of Ms.
Lerdahl's life and accomplishments on Thursday, December 6th from 6-9 pm at
BISM's
Baltimore headquarters. Friends and supporters are encouraged to join us as
we honor Ms. Lerdahl. BISM is located at 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore,
MD 21227. 
 
Ms. Lerdahl is survived by her daughter Angela, who resides in Nebraska.
Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time. 
 
In lieu of flowers, Ms. Lerdahl's family requests that expressions of
sympathy and donations be directed to the Rosemary Lerdahl Memorial Fund,
which benefits
the BISM Rehabilitation and Training program. Please make checks payable to
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore,
MD 21227.   
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This was released by Blind Industries and SErvices of Maryland.
Mike Bullis
 
 
For Immediate Release                                     Contact: Rob Ennamorato
 
November 30, 2007                                         Communications Specialist
 
(410) 737-2615
 
mailto:rennamorato at bism.org rennamorato at bism.org
 
 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland to honor the life of Rosemary Lerdahl (1948-2007) Director of Rehabilitation – Dec. 6 from 6-9 pm 
 
Baltimore, MD – Rosemary Lerdahl, a lifelong advocate for the blind, died suddenly on November 29. Ms. Lerdahl, a resident of Arbutus, was 59. 
 
In her most current position as Director of Rehabilitation at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), Ms. Lerdahl supported students and staff
with a combination of leadership, friendship, and humor. In her over 13 years at BISM, Ms. Lerdahl developed the Rehabilitation and Training program into
one of the premier blind training programs in the country. 
 
            "We have lost a good friend, the local community has lost a good person, and the blindness community has lost a leader," said BISM President
Frederick J. Puente.
 
Ms. Lerdahl, a Nebraska native who was legally blind as a child, had an extensive employment history with the blind that spanned over 35 years. 
 
After graduating from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor's degree in psychology and social work in 1970, Ms. Lerdahl had eye surgery to restore
much of her sight. 
 
She began working with the blind as a part-time typing teacher at the Nebraska Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 1972. 
 
>From 1977 to 1984, Ms. Lerdahl was the Supervisor for the Nebraska Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired district office in Lincoln. In 1984, she
became Director of the Nebraska Orientation Center, a position which she would hold for the next five years.      
 
In 1989, Ms. Lerdahl moved to Baltimore and became Assistant Director for the National Federation of the Blind's Job Opportunities for the Blind program.
At the time, Ms. Lerdahl stated that moving to Baltimore was the biggest risk she ever took in her life, leaving her family and friends behind in Nebraska.
 
Ms. Lerdahl's bold decision to relocate to Baltimore paid incredible dividends for Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Ms. Lerdahl joined our organization
on January 4, 1993 and utilized her vast experience to make the BISM Rehabilitation and Training department the top destination for blind and visually
impaired people striving to live independently. 
 
"Rosemary made the world better, one person at a time," said Puente. "She has touched the lives of many people, including my own."
 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland will host a celebration of Ms. Lerdahl's life and accomplishments on Thursday, December 6th from 6-9 pm at BISM's
Baltimore headquarters. Friends and supporters are encouraged to join us as we honor Ms. Lerdahl. BISM is located at 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore,
MD 21227. 
 
Ms. Lerdahl is survived by her daughter Angela, who resides in Nebraska. Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time. 
 
In lieu of flowers, Ms. Lerdahl's family requests that expressions of sympathy and donations be directed to the Rosemary Lerdahl Memorial Fund, which benefits
the BISM Rehabilitation and Training program. Please make checks payable to Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore,
MD 21227.   
 
 
For Immediate Release                                     Contact: Rob Ennamorato
 
November 30, 2007                                         Communications Specialist
 
(410) 737-2615
 
mailto:rennamorato at bism.org rennamorato at bism.org
 
 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland to honor the life of Rosemary Lerdahl (1948-2007) Director of Rehabilitation – Dec. 6 from 6-9 pm 
 
Baltimore, MD – Rosemary Lerdahl, a lifelong advocate for the blind, died suddenly on November 29. Ms. Lerdahl, a resident of Arbutus, was 59.
 
In her most current position as Director of Rehabilitation at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), Ms. Lerdahl supported students and staff
with a combination of leadership, friendship, and humor. In her over 13 years at BISM, Ms. Lerdahl developed the Rehabilitation and Training program into
one of the premier blind training programs in the country.
 
            "We have lost a good friend, the local community has lost a good person, and the blindness community has lost a leader," said BISM President
Frederick J. Puente.
 
Ms. Lerdahl, a Nebraska native who was legally blind as a child, had an extensive employment history with the blind that spanned over 35 years.
 
After graduating from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor's degree in psychology and social work in 1970, Ms. Lerdahl had eye surgery to restore
much of her sight.
 
She began working with the blind as a part-time typing teacher at the Nebraska Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 1972.
 
>From 1977 to 1984, Ms. Lerdahl was the Supervisor for the Nebraska Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired district office in Lincoln. In 1984, she
became Director of the Nebraska Orientation Center, a position which she would hold for the next five years.     
 
In 1989, Ms. Lerdahl moved to Baltimore and became Assistant Director for the National Federation of the Blind's Job Opportunities for the Blind program.
At the time, Ms. Lerdahl stated that moving to Baltimore was the biggest risk she ever took in her life, leaving her family and friends behind in Nebraska.
 
Ms. Lerdahl's bold decision to relocate to Baltimore paid incredible dividends for Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Ms. Lerdahl joined our organization
on January 4, 1993 and utilized her vast experience to make the BISM Rehabilitation and Training department the top destination for blind and visually
impaired people striving to live independently.
 
"Rosemary made the world better, one person at a time," said Puente. "She has touched the lives of many people, including my own."
 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland will host a celebration of Ms. Lerdahl's life and accomplishments on Thursday, December 6th from 6-9 pm at BISM's
Baltimore headquarters. Friends and supporters are encouraged to join us as we honor Ms. Lerdahl. BISM is located at 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore,
MD 21227.
 
Ms. Lerdahl is survived by her daughter Angela, who resides in Nebraska. Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time.
 
In lieu of flowers, Ms. Lerdahl's family requests that expressions of sympathy and donations be directed to the Rosemary Lerdahl Memorial Fund, which benefits
the BISM Rehabilitation and Training program. Please make checks payable to Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore,
MD 21227.