[nabs-l] introduction

Sat Nov 29 01:48:47 UTC 2008

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the list! We're very glad that you have joined us and are
interested in networking with other blind students locally and
nationally!

My name is Arielle Silverman and I am a first-year Ph.D. student at
the University of Colorado-Boulder studying social psychology.  I am
totally blind (except for some light perception) and just recently
graduated from the adult training program at the Louisiana Center for
the Blind. It was a wonderful experience and I'd be glad to share more
details about it either on or off list!

I first joined the NABS list when I was a high school freshman almost
nine years ago and I will say that it is an excellent resource. I
trust that you will both give and receive a lot of useful information
as you become more active on the list.

I would also encourage you to explore your local NFB chapter and
affiliate if you haven't already done so. I have been participating in
the NFB's national and local activities since 2003 and now serve as
the first vice-president of NABS. I am not sure which chapter you live
closest to in  New York but I do know some great young people in NY as
well as the NFB of NY state president, Karl Jacobson. Again, if you
have any questions about the structure or activities of the NFB feel
free to ask on-list or write me privately at
arielle71 at gmail.com

Wishing everyone a great post-Thanksgiving weekend!
Arielle Silverman
First Vice-President, National Association of Blind Students

On 11/29/08, Rania <raniaismail04 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Chris. Welcome to the land of nabs. I am attending the massage program at
> my local community college in New Jersey. I have learned a lot from the list
> and I look forward to reading more posts from you.
> Rania,
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marsha" <queen.marsha.lindsey at gmail.com>
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 5:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] introduction
>
>
>> Chris,
>> Glad you joined the list. I am in Baltimore, not a student anymore, or
>> rather not at the present time. I do need to go back to school to finish
>> my
>> degree. But I am looking for work now. I know there has to be other New
>> York
>> people on here. Good luck in your adventures.
>> Marsha
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Christopher Kchao
>> Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 2:23 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: [nabs-l] introduction
>>
>> Hi all,
>> I figured I'd finally do the formal thing and introduce myself for the
>> sake
>> of most of you who probably don't know me. I'm completing my third
>> semester
>> at Hunter College of the City University of New York. Presently, I'm in
>> the
>> process of taking care of the rather extensive liberal arts requirements
>> of
>> my education while exploring different career options. I have a great deal
>> of interest in working in a technical field; there's just something
>> extremely appealing about being on the cutting edge. In addition, I'm also
>> continuing to toy with the idea of going to law school to become an
>> attorney.
>> As far as vision is concerned, I am totally blind from birth. Location was
>>
>> a
>> rather large determining factor when deciding on my school of choice.
>> Staying at home with my parents would be too easy. Staying in suburban New
>> York at the mercy of anyone with functioning eyes and a car would be too
>> inconvenient. As a result of this decision, I am proud to say that I
>> consider myself to be moderately independent and have lived away from home
>> for a little bit over a year. I do however plan to attend one of the NFB
>> training centers in the near future. At the very least, doing so will aid
>> in
>> reinforcing the skills I currently have and boosting my confidence. I feel
>> that independence is an absolutely vital skill and definitely aids in
>> increasing marketability in the workforce.
>> This mailing list, and the "blind students on facebook" group is the
>> extent
>> of my involvement in the organized blind movement, if I may give it such a
>> designation. I hope to change that in the near future. Only recently have
>> I
>> started to see the value of networking with other blind individuals,
>> especially when faced with challenges that would seem otherwise
>> unconventional to my sighted peers. This list definitely has a lot to
>> offer
>> in terms of being an outlet in which people can share ideas, though
>> networking on a local level would be ideal.
>> Anyways, this is starting to sound like bits and pieces of a poorly
>> written
>> college essay, so I think I'll stop. :-)
>> Just from being a nearly silent member on the list, I've already learned a
>> lot in the past few months. Keep it coming.
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