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Photo of George Theriault, President and CEO of the NH Association for the Blind, Sarah Dorsch, award recipient and Guy Woodland, Senior Vice President.

From left to right: George Theriault, President and CEO of the NH Association for the Blind, Sarah Dorsch, award recipient and Guy Woodland, Senior Vice President.

Sarah Dorsch Wins Award of Excellence

CONCORD - November 2007 - Sarah Dorsch of Allenstown was the recipient of this year's "Award of Excellence" from the Northeast Chapter of the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (NEAER).

NEAER is the local chapter of an international organization of professionals serving children and adults who are visually impaired.

This prestigious award is given to someone whose dedicated service and innovative approach has been outstanding in the field of vision rehabilitation. Recipients of the "Award of Excellence" are involved in activities which substantially benefit or significantly contribute to the independence of adults with visual impairments.

Sarah has worked for the New Hampshire Association for the Blind as a Certified Rehabilitation Therapist for the past 32 years. She has helped thousands of New Hampshire residents to remain independent in their homes and communities. This year, Sarah will be retiring after a long and very successful career.