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S P E C I A L E V E N T S
image of a young girl sitting in a boat in the moonlight reading a book
(above) Buna Dahal discovering a Doko in panel number one as she prepares to record the narration that accompanies the exhibit.

The viewer is encouraged to touch and experience each panel from a tactile viewpoint.

(below) Ann cunningham placing Erik Weihenmayer's bronze portrait superimposed over the marble summit of Mount Everest.
The Story of the National Federation of the Blind 2001 Everest Expedition

On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind man ever to stand on the summit of Mount Everest. NFB sponsored this record breaking expedition and spread the Federation's message that blind people can compete in all life's adventures, even standing on top of the world.

To learn more about this remarkable event contact the librarian or go to www.NFB.org and search "2001 Everest Expedition.

The National Federation of the Blind commissioned Ann Cunningham to create these five tactile and visual works of art illustrating the assent of Mount Everest. The satiny smooth sky, clouds and sun are made of black slate. The glassy smooth and grainy textured mountains and ground are made of sparkling white marble. The people, animals, structures and small items are made of cast bronze. The route up Everest, the ropes, camp and summit markers are made of gold, brass, silver, and steel.


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