[Massachusetts-NFB] Time Sensitive for Students! Content Creation Workshop! March 12, 1PM Eastern

Tue Mar 7 04:59:30 UTC 2023

Dear Affiliate and Student Division Presidents,

For those that do not know me, my name is Kinshuk Tella, board member of our National student division. Within NABS, I have the great honor to serve as chair of our content creation committee, which is responsible for everything from our monthly “NABS Now Podcast”, to specialty projects such as the one for which this email is for. 

We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Sam from “The Blind Life” for our first ever Content Creation Workshop, taking place virtually next month. I wanted to reach out directly to you for assistance in spreading the word about this special opportunity to learn from one of the most influential blind social media professionals on the internet! This is open to both students and non-students, but registration spots are filling up quick and registration closes March 9th, so please share! Please keep reading for more info on the workshop itself:

The National Association of Blind Students Content Creation Committee and Sam from “The Blind Life” are incredibly excited to invite you to our first ever Content Creation Workshop. Whether you are an active social media influencer, aspiring content creator, or just a fan, this workshop is designed to take you through a journey of what it means to be a blind creator in the modern era of digital media. Engage with us as we learn about Sam’s story as a professional content creator and entrepreneur, crafting your own system for creation, and the power of performing and storytelling. We are sure to leave you with a deeper understanding of both the technical and narrative aspects of how you too can share your story through the art of content creation, 

Join us virtually on Sunday, March 12 from 1PM to 2:30PM Eastern for the special opportunity to meet and learn from one of the most renowned blind creators on the internet! Please pay careful attention to the information and instructions in the registration form!

To register, please visit: 

https://forms.gle/WVb3WzibrQjwDeaq8

If you have any questions, please contact NABS Board member, Kinshuk Tella at kinshuk.tella at gmail.com <mailto:kinshuk.tella at gmail.com> 

More about Sam from “The Blind Life” 

Sam was diagnosed at age 11 with Stargardt’s, an early onset form of macular degeneration, and was legally blind by his mid-teens. Over the last 30 years, he has developed an extensive background in research and understanding of assistive devices and techniques of living with low vision. Sam is the founder and creator of The Blind Life YouTube Channel, which, is highly regarded as the largest resource for assistive technology on the internet. With more than 50,000 subscribers and over 700 informative videos, Sam is recognized as an expert when speaking and presenting at national conferences. Featured in USA TODAY, WIRED Magazine, and numerous national and international podcasts on assistive technology, he collaborates with tech giants like Google, SONY and Amazon, has created content for numerous websites and participates on Microsoft’s Window’s Accessibility Advisory Board. Whether he’s working one on one with clients or through his YouTube videos, Sam’s goal is to help everyone live their BEST BLIND LIFES! Please check out Sam’s website at https://theblindlife.net/. 

Best,

Kinshuk Tella

Board Member | National Association of Blind Students 

Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

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