Exactly. Jeff thom sent this out and I had the same reaction.
Reminded me of my years at the Agency, spinning Fairy Tales to those
who needed them in order to keep our funding in place. I have seen
some improvement in AFB's work for the older blind, but it's like a
nice old uncle who lives far, far away. Good to know he's there, but
he's not doing anything for me.
Carl Jarvis
On 8/11/15, Miriam Vieni <miriamvieni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
He may have been a wonderful CEO. I know nothing about him, nor am I aware
of how AFB has touched my life as an aging blind person. I have no
criticism
except that this announcement is filled with modern jargon, impersonal
generalizations that sound positive like
Under his leadership, AFB has made significant strides in leveling the
playing field for people with vision loss, especially in the areas of
public
policy, education, technology, aging and employment.
That sounds really nice. But it might be more meaningful to me if some
specific examples were included.
Miriam
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carl Jarvis
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 4:08 PM
To: blind-democracy
Subject: [blind-democracy] AFB CEO Carl Augusto. retires
Below is a pres release announcing the retirement of AFB CEO Carl Augusto.
He has been a tremendous force in our community.
Jeff
American Foundation for the Blind President & CEO, Carl Augusto,
to Retire in Spring 2016
NEW YORK (August 11, 2015)-The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
today
announced that its President & CEO, Carl R. Augusto, will retire in the
spring of 2016 after 25 years of service to AFB. Augusto, a longtime
champion of people with disabilities and a preeminent leader in the field
of
blindness, joined the organization in 1991. Under his leadership, AFB has
made significant strides in leveling the playing field for people with
vision loss, especially in the areas of public policy, education,
technology, aging and employment.
AFB's Board of Trustees has established a search committee and retained
Pangburn Partners, LLC, a leader in nonprofit executive search to identify
a
successor for Mr. Augusto. Mr. Augusto plans to remain at AFB until a
successor is in place to ensure a smooth transition.
"Carl Augusto is one of my personal heroes," said Larry B. Kimbler, chair
of
the AFB Board of Trustees. "He is a remarkable leader and collaborator who
has dedicated his life to making the world a better place for people with
vision loss, their families, and the professionals who work with them. We
are incredibly grateful for his outstanding service."
"This has been my dream job from beginning to end," said Mr. Augusto.
"AFB is a very special place with a talented and committed staff and board.
I feel fortunate and honored to have spent my career doing what I love and
working alongside colleagues who share my passion to ensure people with
vision loss have an equal shot at achieving their dreams."
A change agent known for his collaborative leadership, Mr. Augusto has
forged numerous strategic partnerships and alliances within the vision loss
community and beyond to address critical issues and expand opportunities
for
people with vision loss. This includes broadening AFB's scope to influence
corporate America to make its products and services accessible.
Augusto has led AFB's move into the digital era. He significantly bolstered
its technology program and created and expanded the organization's
award-winning web programs and services, increasing access to AFB's
information and services. He oversaw the establishment and growth of AFB
TECH, the Technology and Employment Center at Huntington (West Virginia),
and the AFB Center on Vision Loss in Dallas. In addition, he has
strengthened AFB's leadership role and spearheaded efforts to help AFB
attain greater financial stability by professionalizing its fundraising
program and exercising rigorous fiscal discipline.
Mr. Augusto is the fifth chief executive of the American Foundation for the
Blind since its founding in 1921.
# # #
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. Headquartered in New
York, AFB is proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the more
than 40 years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB.
