[IL-Talk] Hello NFB of Illinois!

[Ronza Othman]

Hi Seyoon,
I was really excited to hear you had moved to Illinois and joined the SXU community from my sister. I will tell you that both are incredible communities. In terms of the Illinois affiliate, they are incredibly dedicated, and they are incredibly kind. I moved away nearly 20 years ago, but I remained involved as a member until I was elected as president of a different affiliate because the Illinois affiliate Diggs into your heart and soul and just does not let go. I’ve remained on the listserve  and try to visit when I can, and my goal is to move back to Illinois at some point. You’ll understand how wonderful this community of blind people is quickly enough. Feel free to reach out to me directly as well, to my knowledge, you and I are the only two people who have ever both worked at SXU and been part of the NFB of Illinois.
This message was drafted using dictation.  Please excuse any typos.
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> On Jul 10, 2026, at 11:51 PM, Deborah Kent Stein via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Welcome to Illinois! I very much look forward to working with you!
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> Debbie S.
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> From: IL-Talk <il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Seyoon Choi via IL-Talk
> Sent: Friday, July 3, 2026 1:40 PM
> To: il-talk at nfbnet.org; il-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Seyoon Choi <schoi09 at icloud.com>
> Subject: [IL-Talk] Hello NFB of Illinois!
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> Hello NFB of Illinois!
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> My name is Seyoon Choi, and I am excited to introduce myself to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois. I recently relocated from Saint Louis, Missouri and have found a new home on the southwest side of Chicago. I am looking forward to becoming involved with the Illinois affiliate and getting to know many of you!
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> I have been involved with Federation for many years, first from when working with our energetic and vibrant national student division back in 2019 kickstarting the NABS podcast initiative to the Missouri affiliate, including serving as Second Vice President of the affiliate and most recently as Secretary of the Saint Louis Lewis & Clark Chapter. I have also held leadership roles within committees and been in the thick of local chapter work prior to relocating. Professionally, my background is in vocational rehabilitation and accessibility. I previously worked as a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with Missouri Department of Social Services, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, and I am now beginning a new chapter in the Chicago region as an Accessibility Resource Specialist at Saint Xavier University.
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> I know many of you are currently attending the National Convention in Austin now, so I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and say that I am eager to connect once everyone returns. I would be grateful to learn more about upcoming meetings, committees, events, and ways I can contribute to the work of the Illinois affiliate.
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> I am excited for this new chapter in Chicago and look forward to growing, serving, and working alongside all of you!
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> Warmly,
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> Seyoon
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