<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>I would be happy to give my name as a reference for any students who want to fill out this application.</div><div id="AppleMailSignature"><br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> "Kathryn Webster, NABS President via Nfbnet-students-list" <<a href="mailto:nfbnet-students-list@nfbnet.org">nfbnet-students-list@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> November 15, 2016 at 10:48:00 PM CST<br><b>To:</b> "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'" <<a href="mailto:nabs-l@nfbnet.org">nabs-l@nfbnet.org</a>>, <<a href="mailto:nfbnet-students-list@nfbnet.org">nfbnet-students-list@nfbnet.org</a>>, <<a href="mailto:board@nabslink.org">board@nabslink.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Nfbnet-students-list] The 2017 Washington Seminar Student Funding Application is now live!</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> "Kathryn Webster, NABS President" <<a href="mailto:nabs.president@gmail.com">nabs.president@gmail.com</a>><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Fellow blind students,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> I am happy to announce that President Riccobono and the National Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the national Federation of the Blind, are partnering to bring as many students as possible to the 2017 Washington Seminar. This will be the second consecutive year implementing this program, with the same goal in mind: we need blind students representing the National Federation of the Blind on Capitol Hill this January!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">It is our hope that students seek funding sources from local chapters, affiliates, and, of course, put in some personal finances, to offset the cost of attendance. We are here to provide some additional, yet necessary, funding resources to students who are highly interested in attending but may not have the financial ability. I very much encourage any blind student to apply, whether you are a new Federationist or a veteran family member. Please do spread this application far and wide!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">To apply, follow the below link:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_a_wfu.edu_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSf5Y8yw5JW1jjFJ1bBo22pIi-2Du1mf97i4lQNYCQONiiR9490g_viewform-3Fc-3D0-26w-3D1&d=CwMFAg&c=AGbYxfJbXK67KfXyGqyv2Ejiz41FqQuZFk4A-1IxfAU&r=5dCABYJ5CxvQOBhyYB2Rbvx93pYuHZ0o8bUuY2oCLno&m=Hq7EAQFWpGdbZB-DHDatKaVH8N7UTHE0eWNDwPADPiM&s=VWbV3BTvizZbUzq1xwyVQNkSE8rT-q2HfiIL-aIqtCo&e="><span style="color:#954F72">https://docs.google.com/a/wfu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5Y8yw5JW1jjFJ1bBo22pIi-u1mf97i4lQNYCQONiiR9490g/viewform?c=0&w=1</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Some important pieces to keep in mind:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Applications are open from November 15 through December 2. No late submissions will be accepted, under any circumstances.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->I suggest reviewing the application sooner than later since there is a requirement to submit two names as references.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Decisions will be made by mid-December.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Please seek out additional funding sources, since this program is meant to help cover, not fully cover the cost of attendance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Washington Seminar takes place from January 30 through February 2. All students are required to be present from Monday morning through Wednesday evening if you are selected to receive funding.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">With one of our big initiatives focusing on equal access to education, it is critical that we have a strong and passionate student voice present in DC. This is an overwhelmingly incredible opportunity to get some leadership and legislative experience, interact with significant figures in our movement and in Congress, and an opportunity to push for changes that directly impact each and every one of us. I encourage all students to join us in January; and we are here to make sure that happens.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if any questions or concerns arise. I look forward to seeing many of you in just over two months.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">Kathryn Webster<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">President | national Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">(203) 273-8463<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><a href="mailto:Nabs.president@gmail.com">Nabs.president@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Nfbnet-students-list mailing list</span><br><span><a href="mailto:Nfbnet-students-list@nfbnet.org">Nfbnet-students-list@nfbnet.org</a></span><br><span><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnet-students-list_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnet-students-list_nfbnet.org</a></span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbnet-students-list:</span><br><span><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbnet-students-list_nfbnet.org/eschlenker%40cox.net">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbnet-students-list_nfbnet.org/eschlenker%40cox.net</a></span><br><span>To unsubscribe from Nfbnet-students-list:</span><br><span>goto <a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbnet-students-list_nfbnet.org/eschlenker%40cox.net">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbnet-students-list_nfbnet.org/eschlenker%40cox.net</a></span></div></blockquote></body></html>