[IL-Talk] 2023 Midwest Student seminar

[Marilyn Green]

Greetings,

With our 2023 Midwest Student Seminar less than two months away, we
want to alert you that NFBIL will provide some financial assistance
for those who wish to attend this spectacular weekend of programming
and may not qualify for assistance from the Illinois Bureau of Blind
Services.

Visit www.nfbofillinois.org to download and complete the application
for the 2023 Midwest Student Seminar. Please complete the form and
submit it to president at nfbofillinois.org no later than 11.59pm on
Saturday, February 25. Please text 312-343-8396 or e-mail
president at nfbofillinois.org if you have questions or need assistance
with completing the form.



-- 
Marilyn Green, President
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
312-343-8396
president at nfbofillinois.org
www.nfbofillinois.org
Live the life you want!

The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is a community of
members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the
nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live
the lives they want.



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From: Sara Luna via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2023 13:08:56 -0600
Subject: [IL-Talk] 2023 Midwest Student seminar registration
To: il-talk at nfbnet.org, IABS Mailing List <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sara Luna <sol.sky.luna at gmail.com>

Deeper than the Surface

The National Association of Blind Students (NABS) and the National
Federation of the Blind of Illinois invite you to the annual Midwest
regional seminar, a fun-filled weekend brimming with opportunities for
professional growth, confidence building, and mentorship!

Friday, March 24th (6:00 PM) – Sunday, March 26th (12:00 PM)
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare Area.
5615 North Cumberland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631

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 dive "Deeper than the Surface" with us as we explore these shared
experiences with students from all over the region. It will be an
engaging weekend packed with opportunities to challenge your
perceptions and network with blind peers and mentors alike. 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. Ultimately, 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’ll join us for a weekend of growth and
fun!

Registration closes on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, but before you rush
to reserve your spot, please note the following:

• Each attendee is responsible for a $100 registration fee, payable to
the NFB of Illinois, which will cover meals throughout the weekend as
well as administrative expenses necessary to support this event. We
encourage you to proactively reach out to your vocational
rehabilitation agency and/or National Federation of the Blind state
affiliate to help offset this expense. This fee is due by the time
registration closes. Until we receive both your registration form
response and this fee, your spot is not guaranteed.

• Masks will be required during any/all 2023 Midwest Student Seminar
activities except while eating or drinking.

• Finally, we will not be assigning roommates for this event. We are
more than happy to support you in finding a roommate if you require
assistance, which you can indicate on the registration form linked
below; however, if you do not either take the initiative to procure a
roommate or reach out for assistance, you will be responsible for the
hotel expense of $99 + applicable taxes and fees for each night of the
event.

Register here and pay your $100 registration fee to participate:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl08AuG503YqoJpkzHuhiFTGxUTk_BsKrRZR7Od8gNGUn3EA/viewform
ZR7Od8gNGUn3EA/viewform

Please direct questions to NABS 2nd Vice President Sara Luna
(sol.sky.luna at gmail.com)

We hope to have as many of you attend as possible!

Sara Luna,
She, her, hers.
Second Vice President National Association of Blind Students.
Board member, National Federation Of The Blind of Illinois.
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