THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _______________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release October 26, 2000 PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES GERALD S. SEGAL AS CHAIR AND MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY The President today announced his intent to nominate Gerald S. Segal to serve as a Member of the National Council on Disability. Mr. Gerald R. Segal, of Haverford, Pennsylvania, is currently a partner in the law firm of Segal, Wolf, Berk, Gaines & Liss. He is also President of Fight for Sight of Greater Philadelphia. He is a member of several boards of directors, including the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Temple University Law School Alumni and the Philadelphia Geriatric Center. Mr. Segal is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Man of Vision Award from the Fight for Sight of Greater Philadelphia, the 1994 Fund Raising Volunteer of the Year Award from the National Society of Fund Raising Executives, and the Founder?s Award of American Friends of Haifa University. He is also the founder of the Jerry Segal Classic for the Benefit of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. Mr. Segal received a B.A. from Drexel University and a J.D. from Temple Law School. The National Council on Disability is responsible for promoting the integration, independence and productivity of individuals with disabilities in the community, schools, and the workplace. In the fulfillment of this mission, the Council evaluates the effectiveness of federal government programs and statutes concerning individuals with disabilities. 30-30-30
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