[MI-ABS] Fwd: Mid West Seminar

[J.J. Meddaugh]

The following opportunity in Chicago is sponsored by our national 
student division. I've included information below.

If you are from Michigan and thinking of going, please let us know.

Please note we are planning more exciting youth opportunities in 
Michigan this year. More info to come.


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Subject: 	Mid West
Date: 	Tue, 7 Feb 2023 22:15:21 -0600
From: 	Joshua Olukanni <joshuaolukanni2002 at gmail.com>

	


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 hereand pay your $100 registration fee to participate! 
<https://forms.gle/WHXoV5VP9ikEFxaU9>

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

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