The Governor Morehead School Alumni Association is a progressive organization dedicated to supporting the blind and deaf attendees, graduates, and current students of the Governor Morehead School in Wendell, NC. Established in 1845 by Governor John Motely Morehead, the school initially had two campuses before merging onto the Ashe Avenue campus in 1977. Today, the Alumni Association consists of former blind and deaf students from diverse backgrounds across North Carolina, providing monetary awards for post-secondary education, vocational training, and recognizing outstanding staff accomplishments. They also sponsor conferences addressing accessibility issues and support initiatives that empower self-advocacy, independence, and employment opportunities for the blind and deaf.
The Alumni Association welcomes anyone who has attended or been employed at the Governor Morehead School to join and actively contribute to their worthy cause. With a dedicated Board of Directors and committee chairs overseeing various aspects of the organization, the Alumni Association ensures the needs of the disabled and their families are met through benevolent actions. Their commitment to promoting education, legislative advocacy, scholarships, and resource development makes them a vital support system for the blind and deaf community in North Carolina.
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