[Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre

Sun Dec 11 06:11:49 UTC 2022

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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