National Federation of the Blind
Shawn Callaway is an experienced Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, managing grant programs for the Administration on Disabilities and providing consultative services to grantees. Callaway has a history of involvement in disability and mental health advocacy, serving as a Public Motivational Speaker for the National Federation of the Blind and working as a Social Worker for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, delivering services and support to blind and visually impaired consumers. Previous roles include Social Worker at the DC Department of Behavioral Health, addressing student mental health needs, and Director of Case Management at Catholic Communities, overseeing care for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Callaway holds a Master's degree in Social Work from The Catholic University of America, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, and an Associate's degree in Psychology from Essex Community College.
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National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. The National Federation of the Blind believes in the full capacity of blind people and has the power, influence, diversity, and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. We believe in blind people because we are blind people. Our democratically elected leaders and our diverse nationwide membership are made up of blind people, our families, and our friends. We are bound together by the shared belief that we are capable of achieving our dreams and living the lives we want. We support one another, act with courage and determination when we encounter barriers or experience setbacks, and engage in collective action to improve our lives.