[Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Congratulates Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder

[David Andrews]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
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National Federation of the Blind Congratulates Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder

NFB First Vice President Elected to Office in World Blind Union

Baltimore, Maryland (November 27, 2012): <http://www.nfb.org>The 
National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest 
nationwide organization of the blind in the United States and a world 
leader in advocating for the rights of blind people,  today announced 
that <https://nfb.org/fredric-schroeder>Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder has 
been elected as first vice president of the World Blind Union 
(WBU).  Dr. Schroeder, who also serves as first vice president of the 
NFB, was elected to the position at the Eighth General Assembly of 
the World Blind Union, recently held in Bangkok, Thailand.

<http://www.nfb.org/marc-maurer-bio>Dr. Marc Maurer, President of 
<http://www.twitter.com/NFB_voice>the National Federation of the 
Blind, said: "We congratulate our longtime friend, colleague, and 
leader Fred Schroeder on his election as first vice president of the 
World Blind Union.  Fred will bring invaluable skill, experience, and 
knowledge to the many challenges faced by blind people throughout the 
world, as he has done so capably for blind Americans throughout his career."

Dr. Schroeder said: "I am honored to have the opportunity to 
represent the blind of the United States within the World Blind 
Union, and I look forward to helping to advance the WBU's important 
agenda to improve the lives of blind people across the globe.  I 
thank the members of the WBU for placing their trust and confidence in me."

Dr. Schroeder has a long and distinguished career in service to the 
blind.  He served as the first executive director of the New Mexico 
Commission for the Blind.  His success in making its rehabilitation 
and employment programs the most successful in the country led to his 
appointment in 1994 by President Bill Clinton as commissioner of the 
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) in the United States 
Department of Education.  Following his service as RSA commissioner, 
he joined the faculty of the Interwork Institute at San Diego State 
University.  He now works as a research professor specializing in 
leadership and public policy in vocational rehabilitation, and also 
serves as president of <http://www.nfbv.org/>the Virginia affiliate 
of the National Federation of the Blind.

The National Federation of the Blind needs your support to ensure 
that blind children get an equal education, to connect blind veterans 
with the training and services they need, and to help seniors who are 
losing vision continue to live independent and fulfilling lives. To 
make a donation, please go to <http://www.nfb.org>www.nfb.org.


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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, 
and most influential nationwide membership organization of blind 
people in the United States.  Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for 
the civil rights and equality of blind Americans, and develops 
innovative education, technology, and training programs to provide 
the blind and those who are losing vision with the tools they need to 
become independent and successful.  We need your support.  To make a 
donation, please go to <http://www.nfb.org>www.nfb.org

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