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New York, NY (August 13, 2010)-Today, the American Foundation for the
Blind (AFB) announced an invitation for nominations for the 2011 Migel
Medals, the highest honor in the blindness field. The Migel Medal was
established in 1937 by the late M.C. Migel, the first chairperson of
AFB, to honor professionals and volunteers whose dedication and
achievements have significantly improved the lives of people who are
blind or visually impaired. The Migel Medal Awards consists of two
categories, the Professional Award and the Lay Volunteer Award.

Professional Award nominees should be those whose career work
significantly impacted services to people with vision loss on a national
level. Prospective candidates include, but are not limited to,
professionals with specific training and expertise in education,
rehabilitation, assistive technology, vision rehabilitation, personnel
preparation, administration, or related fields. They may work in the
public or private sector and their work should span several years.

Lay Volunteer Award nominees may be volunteers or employees within the
blindness and visual impairment field whose efforts have supported or
extended service to people with vision loss. Professionals from other
disciplines may include, but are not limited to, those who develop
assistive technology equipment and software, health care devices, and
improved medical services.

Past Migel Medal recipients include:

2010
* Dr. Tuck Tinsley III, President, American Printing House for the
Blind.
* Deane B. Blazie, an electrical engineer and developer of the Braille
'n Speak.

2009
* Dr. Susan Jay Spungin, an internationally renowned expert on the
education and rehabilitation of individuals who are blind or visually
impaired.
* Senator Tom Harkin, the lead sponsor of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and a continuous advocate for people with
disabilities.
* Congressman Edward Markey, a leading force behind accessible
telecommunications accessibility.

Visit this link
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=28&TopicID=153&DocumentID=2248
for a complete list of Migel recipients.

Nominations for AFB's Migel Medals are due by Monday, September 27,
2010, and should be e-mailed to Pris Rogers, Senior Site Program
Manager, AFB Center on Vision Loss, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Nominators should
send a one-page description of the nominee and his/her accomplishments,
or fill out our online nomination form at www.afb.org/MigelNomination
<http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Mode=Survey&SurveyID=116> .

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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that
expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities
include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of
information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision
loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with
vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and
timely resources. AFB is also proud to house the Helen Keller Archives
and honor the more than forty years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly
with AFB. For more information visit us online at www.afb.org
<http://afb.org> .

Media Contact:
Adrianna Montague-Devaud
AFB Communications
212-502-7615
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