Background
Jernigan, Kenneth was born on November 13, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Jesse Clayton and Novella (Trail) Jernigan.
Jernigan, Kenneth was born on November 13, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Jesse Clayton and Novella (Trail) Jernigan.
Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Technology University, 1948. Master of Arts, George Peabody College for Teachers, 1949. H.D., Coe College, 1968.
Doctor of Laws, Seton Hall University, 1974. HHD, Drake University, 1975.
Teacher, School for Blind, Nashville, 1949-1953; member of faculty, Oakland (California) Orientation Center for Blind, 1953-1958; director, Iowa Common for Blind, Des Moines, 1958-1978; executive director, American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, 1978-1989.
President National Federation of Blind, Baltimore, 1968-1986. President North America-Caribbean region World Blind Union, 1987-1997. Member International Platform Association.