[nabs-l] New on NABS mailing list

[Amy Sabo]

hello all,

welcome to the land of nabs. my name is amy sabo and, i currently attend metro state college where i'm pursuing my degree in speech communications with a minor in public relations. but, i'm originally from michigan.

please feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions, give advice, or just vent! just know that you aren't alone here and, that together we can change what it means to be a blind student!

well, that's all for now take care and i will talk to you soon!


hugs,
from amy

----- Original Message -----
From: Hope Paulos 
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list 
Sent: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:59:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] New on NABS mailing list

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" 
To: 
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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