TITLE: NLS 80th Anniversary
SPEAKER: Michael Hingson, Marc Maurer, Tom Miller
EVENT DATE: 03/03/2011
FORMAT: Video + Captions
RUNNING TIME: 78 minutes
TRANSCRIPT: View Transcript (link will open in a new window)
DESCRIPTION:
On March 3, 2011, the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), the nationally-renowned talking-book and braille program of the Library of Congress, celebrated 80 years of helping visually impaired and physically handicapped individuals enjoy reading their favorite books and magazines.
Speaker Biography: When the World Trade Center was attacked on 9-11, Michael Hingson and his guide dog Roselle were on the 78th floor of Tower One, and were able to make their way to safety and survive the attack. The duo was immediately thrust into the international spotlight, becoming well-known representatives of the strength of the human/animal bond and a living example of the powerful partnership that exists between a blind person and their guide dog. In 2002 Michael joined the Guide Dogs for the Blind team as the National Public Affairs director, to share his story throughout the world on behalf of the school. In June 2008 Michael left Guide Dogs to form The Michael Hingson Group to continue his speaking career as well as to serve as a consultant for corporations and organizations that need assistance with Inclusive and Diversity training as well as adaptive technology training.
Speaker Biography: Marc Maurer is the president of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest membership organization of blind people in the U.S. He also works as an attorney specializing in civil rights law and issues related to blindness
Speaker Biography: Tom Miller is executive director of the Blinded Veterans Association.
