[BlindTlk] Fwd: [NFBT] Upcoming Texas Association of Blind Students

[Raul Gallegos - NFB]

Hello everyone, while this is primarily for students in Texas, the 
virtual space gives us more flexibility. Also, there may be interested 
folks in Texas who are not on our Texas Members list. Please see a 
message from our Student Division about this upcoming seminar.



*Raul A. Gallegos*
First Vice President: National Federation of the Blind of Texas
President: National Association of Guide Dog Users
832.554.7285 | RGallegos at nfbtx.org <mailto:rgallegos at nfbtx.org>

Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with me here 
<https://app.greminders.com/c/rgatechsolutions/r30/>

"Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." -- Dr. Kenneth Jernigan




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Subject: 	[NFBT] Upcoming Texas Association of Blind Students
Date: 	Mon, 5 Apr 2021 11:42:38 -0500
From: 	Salvador Villa <svilla at nfbtx.org>
To: 	member at nfbtx.org



Hello y'all! Its April, so we all know what that means. Spring, 
baseball, and our usual Texas heat. This also means our Texas student 
summit is around the corner. Due to the pandemic, we were not able to 
meet last year, but this year, we are happy to bring you a shortened and 
virtual webinar you can join and participate from anywhere and 
everywhere. More details below, and feel free to reach out to me if you 
have any questions, as well as share this info with anyone you think 
might benefit from this event.

*Texas Association of Blind Students presents*National Federation of the 
Blind of Texas logo

*2021 Student Summit:*

*Everywhere and Everything*

Date: Saturday, May 1, 2021

Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Central

Location: Zoom

Are you a blind/VI student?

Are you wondering about your college, career options and developing a 
stable foundation for your life?

Join members of the National Federation of the Blind and Texas 
Association of Blind Students to learn about resources, programs and 
strategies that can help you succeed anywhere and everywhere.

Webinar highlights include:

▪Breakout sessions lead by successful blind students and professionals

▪Tips and strategies to manage your finances independently

▪Discussions on dating, networking, and developing interpersonal 
relationships

▪Conversations about classroom accommodations, internships, and study 
abroad opportunities

▪door prizes

▪plenty of time for Q&A

Students, teachers, parents, and everyone welcome!

Register online now <https://forms.gle/Z8aKr1mM35SJtRH59>or call our 
office at 281-968-7733

Qualifying Texas residents will be registered for the free NFB-NEWSLINE® 
electronic information service.
Registration Link: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeddroQMRlMFs36krUfo8lz2gZnjQ1WUlImsi6E3bwF3MiCXg/viewform 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeddroQMRlMFs36krUfo8lz2gZnjQ1WUlImsi6E3bwF3MiCXg/viewform>
hope to see y'all there.

-- 
Sal Villa   |   President
National Federation of the Blind, Texas Association of Blind Students
Email: svilla at nfbtx.org <mailto:svilla at nfbtx.org>
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/320023268011631/?ref=share 
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/320023268011631/?ref=share>
Twitter: @nfbtx_students

-- 
National Federation of the Blind of Texas
"Live the life you want."

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