[nabs-l] New on NABS mailing list

[Hope Paulos]

Welcome to the list, Mikaela!!! I hope you find it helpful and I'm sure 
you'll enjoy meeting new people on here.
Hope and guide dog, Beignet
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mikaela Stevens" <mikaelastevens at cableone.net>
To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:23 PM
Subject: [nabs-l] New on NABS mailing list


> Hello everyone,
>
>
>
> My name is Mikaela. I just joined the NABS mailing list, but I have been a 
> member of NFB for about a year now. I received a scholarship from the NFB 
> of Idaho last spring and realized what a great organization the NFB is and 
> decided to join. Last summer I attended my first national convention, as 
> well and had a great experience in Detroit. I met some of you there. You 
> probably would remember me because I am a little person, also known as a 
> dwarf, (along with my visual impairment). I stand just over three feet 
> tall; for those of you who might be curious about my height--that is about 
> the size of a three or four year old child. If anyone has any further 
> questions for me about my condition, please do not hesitate to email me 
> and I am happy to educate you.
>
>
>
> I am currently enrolled at BYU-Idaho, as a freshman, studying 
> communications and vocal performance. I love anything to do with music: I 
> have been singing for most of my life and I am currently learning to play 
> piano. This will be my third year or so taking lessons, but I kept 
> quitting so there were several years between. I play by ear and I know a 
> little Braille music, however I don't really use it. I adore children and 
> volunteer three times a week in three local kindergarten classes. I would 
> love to teach kindergarten or first grade, but that is not the plan right 
> now.
>
>
>
> Thank you for allowing me to join in your discussions! I'm looking so 
> forward to meeting you all. Take care.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mikaela Stevens
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