All About Albinism and NOAH Zoom Webinar
All About Albinism and NOAH Zoom Webinar
Description
This webinar provided a brief overview of albinism and descriptions of the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) programs and services for people with albinism, particularly older adults.
Release Date: 2020
Video
Presenter
Mike McGowan, Executive Director of National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH). Following a thirty-year career in local government service as an information technology professional, Mike McGowan, a person with albinism, became the first Executive Director of the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) in 2010. Mike served on NOAH’s Board of Directors from 1995-2009, including serving as Secretary from 1995-1997 and as President from 2001-2009. He has been involved in the day-to-day operation and management of NOAH and all projects, activities, and committees since 2001. A lifelong resident of Chicago, Mike has been married for over 30 years. He and his wife Sheri have one child, a grown son, Bobby.
Funding Statement
This project is 100% supported by grant # H177Z250001 from the U. S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). Funding for FFY 2027 is $599,706. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, RSA or the U.S. Government.