Dr. Bolotin was a pioneering blind physician who practiced in the early twentieth century, and the awards which bear his name are made possible through the generosity of his late nephew and niece.

You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. The organization's former president, Kenneth Jernigan, said, "We who are blind are pretty much like you. We have our share of both …

Jul 19, 2016 · The Kenneth Jernigan Award was inaugurated in 2011 and named for the beloved teacher, civil rights advocate, and past president of the NFB.

Jul 9, 2024 · The Dr Jacob Bolotin Awards honour individuals and organizations that are a positive force in the lives of blind people. Dr Jacob W. Bolotin (1888-1924) was the world’s first physician who was …

Each year at its State Convention in the fall, the National Federation of the Blind of Oregon (NFB of Oregon) awards several scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.

BALTIMORE—The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) honored four innovators in the blindness field by presenting them with $50,000 in cash awards at the organization’s annual convention, held in …

Jul 18, 2011 · BALTIMORE—The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) honored four innovators in the blindness field by presenting them with $50,000 in cash awards at the organization’s annual …