[Fabs] Fwd: [NABS-L] Join Us for the 2025 Midwest Regional Student Seminar in Chicago!

[Yassir Bohorquez]

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> From: James Yesel via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: December 23, 2024 at 10:03:09 AM EST
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: James Yesel <james.n.yesel at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] Join Us for the 2025 Midwest Regional Student Seminar in Chicago!
> Reply-To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Dear NABS Fam,
> 
> 
> 
> I hope finals have been going well and that you’re starting to enjoy a
> well-deserved winter break! With a new year underway, we’re excited to
> welcome blind students to the dynamic city of Chicago, Illinois, for the
> 2025 Midwest Regional Student Seminar, proudly hosted by the National
> Association of Blind Students.
> 
> 
> 
> As blind students, we are encountering unique daily realities that often
> remain unrecognized or misunderstood by the people around us. The National
> Association of Blind Students is thrilled to invite you to Beyond the
> Handshake: Networking in the Windy City, where we’ll explore these shared
> experiences with students from across the region. It will be an engaging
> weekend packed with opportunities to challenge your perceptions and network
> with blind peers and mentors alike.
> 
> 
> 
> Have you ever wondered how to navigate non-traditional career paths or
> build a professional network that truly understands your journey? This
> year’s theme focuses on career exploration and planning, offering practical
> insights and strategies to help you thrive. Together, we’ll dive into how
> to forge meaningful connections, open new doors, and envision possibilities
> beyond the expected.
> 
> 
> 
> You can expect a mix of interactive activities, thought-provoking
> conversations, and riveting presentations—with topics covering everything
> from securing accommodations to finding identity as a blind person. This
> journey promises to empower you to identify new ways of living the life you
> want. Regardless of where you are in your education, we hope you will join
> us for a weekend of growth and fun from March 7 – March 9, 2025, at the
> Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare Area:
> 
> 
> 
> Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare Area
> 
> 5615 N. Cumberland Ave.
> 
> Chicago, IL 60631
> 
> 
> 
> You can register at the link below. Registration closes on February 14,
> 2025, so don’t delay!
> 
> 
> 
> https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=5
> 
> 
> 
> Rooms can be booked at the hotel website using the code “NFB”:
> 
> www.hiohare.com
> 
> 
> 
> Alternatively, you can call (800-465-4329) or (773-693-5800) to reserve a
> room by phone using the group name “National Federation of the Blind
> Student”. Room rates for a room with two queen beds are $119.00 per night,
> and rooms must be booked by February 8, 2025.
> 
> 
> 
> The National Association of Blind Students prioritizes its members' health
> and safety in all its events. For the safety of all participants, we ask
> that if you are feeling ill, please remain home. These policies are
> consistent with the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois'  policies
> on in-person gatherings.
> 
> 
> 
> We are also committed to keeping all members safe. As such, we follow the Code
> of Conduct <https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct> and
> the Youth Program Participant Protection Policy
> <https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/youth-program-participant-protection-policy>
> upheld
> by the National Federation of the Blind.
> 
> 
> 
> Alternative Payment Options:
> 
> We in no way want the $100 registration fee to prevent any student from
> attending. If the fee poses a challenge, please contact Joshua Olukanni at
> 678-313-1543 or joshuaolukanni2002 at gmail.com.
> 
> 
> 
> Please note that both the $100 registration fee and a completed
> registration form must be submitted by February 14, 2025, to secure your
> spot for this transformative weekend.
> 
> 
> 
> If you have any questions regarding hotel logistics, registration, or
> anything else about the Midwest Seminar, feel free to reach out to Joshua
> Olukanni at 678-313-1543 or joshuaolukanni2002 at gmail.com.
> 
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> James Yesel
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