Deaf writer, leader and advocate. Frederick C. Schreiber was born on February 1, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York.
Fred was well known for his powerful and creative leadership. He became the first Executive Secretary serving from 1966 to 1979. Formally the position was the same as Executive Director at the time.
His two famous sayings: "Ears are cheap. It's what's between the ears that counts" and "Deaf people can do anything that hearing people can do … except hear."
Fred Schreiber passed away on September 5, 1979 in New York City to where he had traveled for medical assistance from his home in Kensington, Maryland.
Fred was well known for his powerful and creative leadership. He became the first Executive Secretary serving from 1966 to 1979. Formally the position was the same as Executive Director at the time.
His two famous sayings: "Ears are cheap. It's what's between the ears that counts" and "Deaf people can do anything that hearing people can do … except hear."
Fred Schreiber passed away on September 5, 1979 in New York City to where he had traveled for medical assistance from his home in Kensington, Maryland.
Deaf writer, leader and advocate. Frederick C. Schreiber was born on February 1, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York.
Fred was well known for his powerful and creative leadership. He became the first Executive Secretary serving from 1966 to 1979. Formally the position was the same as Executive Director at the time.
His two famous sayings: "Ears are cheap. It's what's between the ears that counts" and "Deaf people can do anything that hearing people can do … except hear."
Fred Schreiber passed away on September 5, 1979 in New York City to where he had traveled for medical assistance from his home in Kensington, Maryland.
Fred was well known for his powerful and creative leadership. He became the first Executive Secretary serving from 1966 to 1979. Formally the position was the same as Executive Director at the time.
His two famous sayings: "Ears are cheap. It's what's between the ears that counts" and "Deaf people can do anything that hearing people can do … except hear."
Fred Schreiber passed away on September 5, 1979 in New York City to where he had traveled for medical assistance from his home in Kensington, Maryland.
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