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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2023 NABS Winter Seminar</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Students, educators, young professionals, and curious minds: kick off this year’s Washington Seminar by Joining the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) for our annual winter seminar on Monday, January 30 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM! Whether you are participating in-person or tuning in on our Facebook livestream, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with blind students from across the country, learn from successful blind professionals, hear about scholarships and internships, and prepare for your upcoming Congressional meetings.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If attending in-person, be sure to pre-register for a chance to win a door prize at the below link:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7PJ9CmI0cc8onNwF3uggbMwI9gujDo9XjhaY45pxS3WlmA/viewform?usp=send_form">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7PJ9CmI0cc8onNwF3uggbMwI9gujDo9XjhaY45pxS3WlmA/viewform?usp=send_form</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>You can also register at the door starting at 8:45 AM. There is no registration fee, but you can elect to pay your $5 membership dues and purchase a $5 wristband for the evening social event.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>A 50<sup>th</sup> Year Celebration</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>What are you doing after the Great Gathering-In? We invite all Washington Seminar goers to join the National Association of Blind Students starting at 8:30 PM as we celebrate the Federation's 50th year of advocacy, opportunity, security, and triumph at Washington Seminar! Come on out to have light appetizers and drinks, see old friends, enjoy live music, and support your national student division! The entry fee is $5 with a chance to win a cash prize.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Going Once, Going Twice, Sold: NABS Annual Auction Now Live</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>It’s true, our 2023 NABS annual auction is live! Check out our astounding array of illustrious items by visiting our auction site:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="http://www.32auctions.com/2023blindstudents">www.32auctions.com/2023blindstudents</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We got everything, from an array of the latest apple accessories, to a scrumptious <span class=grame>sweets</span> basket, to a grand gift card Bouquet, you’ll be sure to find something to fit your mood. You have between now, and 11:45 PM EST on Wednesday, February 1st, to log onto our auction site to place your bids and contribute to your national student division.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>No matter how you choose to participate in our student efforts in the coming couple of weeks, we are thrilled to have you and appreciate your support! Don’t hesitate to reach out to me with questions at <a href="mailto:nabs.president@gmail.com">nabs.president@gmail.com</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Trisha Kulkarni <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President | National Association of Blind Students <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nabslink.org">www.nabslink.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>617-600-8130<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="nfbma.org">Visit NFB MA Website for more information</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="nfb.org">Visit the NFB website for more info</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-of-the-Blind-of-Massachusetts-1593379944322253">Visit us on Facebook</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>“</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#01893E'>You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>”</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>