[MN-ABS] FW: [NFBMN-News] Funding available for Minnesota students to attend Midwest Seminar

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The following announcement comes from Ben Zheng, President of the Minnesota Association of Blind Students:

 

Good evening everyone,

 

On behalf of the Minnesota Association of Blind Students, I am pleased to announced that the division is offering to pay the 100 dollar registration fee for a number of students to attend the NABS Midwest Student Seminar this year. The Midwest seminar will take place in Chicago from March 7-9.

 

If you (or a student you know) are interested in attending, please contact me by email at students at nfbmn.org <mailto:students at nfbmn.org>  with a email that contains your name, your phone number, and a paragraph expressing your interest. Your paragraph should include  how you are currently contributing or plan on contributing to Minnesota’s student division.

 

Applicants must be a Blind student attending school in Minnesota to receive funding. applicants may be asked to speak about what they gained as a result of attending the Midwest Student Seminar after returning to Minnesota. Your past involvement with the student division and or the Minnesota affiliate will be part of the consideration process, but is not necessary to receive funding from the student division. 

 

Please send your email expressing your interest to Ben Zheng by Sunday evening, January 26th

 

Here is more information about this year’s event:

 

As blind students, we are encountering unique daily realities that often remain unrecognized or misunderstood by the people around us. The National Federation of the Blind is thrilled to invite you to "Beyond the Handshake: Networking in the Windy City" 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. 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 will join us for a weekend of growth and fun!

 

Registration and more information are available on the NABS website. <https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/info?id=5&reset=1> 

 

Best,

Ben Zheng

President, Minnesota Association of Blind Students (MNABS)   

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