[nabs-l] Acing the Tests of School, Work and Life: Join Us for the 2017 Meeting of the Maryland Association of Blind Students!

[Amy Sabo]

hello chris,

thanks for posting this message to the list about yourupcoming seminar
and events that mdabs is going to have next weekend. it sounds like it
will be a awesome seminar... as a matter of the nfb of co had our
state convention last weekend in ft Collins which was a huge success!
cabs had a good seminar too and, we had 5 state scholarship winners
and 2 of them were the 2 national scholarship winners from this year's
national convention which was held in Orlando this year!

thanks again and, I wish you is luck in a good seminar and convention
next weekend in md!



hugs,
amyh

On 11/3/17, Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 11/2/17, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Federation Family:
>>
>>
>>
>> It's that time again-time to make new friends, strengthen existing
>> relationships, learn about the latest in the field of blindness, and-most
>> importantly-get energized and empowered to carry on the work of our
>> Federation so that the dreams of all blind people can be transformed into
>> reality. It's time for the 51st annual convention of the National
>> Federation
>> of the Blind of Maryland, which will kick off a week from tomorrow at the
>> Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson! If you are a blind student, a
>> parent of a blind student, or someone who is interested in learning how
>> students can achieve success in all aspects of life, I am once again
>> excited
>> to announce that the Maryland Association of Blind Students has something
>> for you!
>>
>>
>>
>> We cordially invite you to join us on Friday, November 10 from 3:30-6:30
>> PM
>> in the Grayson Room for our annual seminar and business meeting. This
>> year
>> we have put together a program of fun and dynamic speakers who will
>> inform
>> us about the wealth of resources available to Maryland's blind students,
>> give us helpful tips on how to succeed in school and life, and share with
>> us
>> their inspiring stories. As always, we will have the opportunity to learn
>> about what MDABS has been up to in the past year and choose who some of
>> our
>> leaders will be for the next two years. Oh yes, and lest we forget, we'll
>> have pizza! Please see the agenda which is attached and pasted below this
>> email for a complete listing of our program items. We also have plans for
>> some other events throughout the weekend as well as a really cool raffle,
>> but you'll have to come to the meeting to learn more!
>>
>>
>>
>> Once again, we're offering you a chance to preregister for the meeting so
>> you don't have to worry about waiting in that long line at the door. All
>> you
>> have to do is fill out the form found here:
>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePSUo6urMNyc3O1y6w68HvZY8GiC_e-ge9
>> e3dgNxHqaq2ppw/viewform?c=0
>> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePSUo6urMNyc3O1y6w68HvZY8GiC_e-ge
>> 9e3dgNxHqaq2ppw/viewform?c=0&w=1> &w=1. Then, come by the registration
>> table
>> between 3:00 and 3:30, hand your $5 dues to our illustrious Treasurer,
>> and
>> walk in. We look forward to seeing you on November 10 as we learn and
>> laugh
>> together!
>>
>>
>>
>> See you in Towson,
>>
>>
>>
>> Chris Nusbaum, President
>>
>> Maryland Association of Blind Students
>>
>>
>>
>> The Maryland Association of Blind Students, a Division of the National
>> Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Presents:
>>
>>
>>
>> Acing the Tests of School, Work and Life
>>
>>
>>
>> Annual Business Meeting
>>
>>
>>
>> Friday, November 10, 2017, 3:00-6:30 PM
>>
>> Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
>>
>> Grayson Room
>>
>>
>>
>> 3:00: Registration ($5 dues)
>>
>>
>>
>> 3:30: Call to Order and Opening Announcements
>>
>> Chris Nusbaum, President, Maryland Association of Blind Students;
>> Taneytown,
>> MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 3:35: The Power of Mentoring: Helping Students Grow in the Federation
>>
>> Sharon Maneki, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
>> Columbia, MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 3:40: Introducing the Scholarship Class of 2017
>>
>> Jesse Hartle, Chairman, NFBMD Scholarship Committee; Lutherville, MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 3:50: Finding Financial Security: How the State Can Help
>>
>> Lori Markland, Community Relations Administrator, Maryland ABLE Program,
>> Maryland 529; Baltimore, MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 4:10: Questions and Discussion
>>
>>
>>
>> 4:20: Acing Our Classes: It All Starts with a Textbook
>>
>> Joe Beckett, Director, Accessible Textbook Program, Maryland State
>> Library
>> for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; Baltimore, MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 4:30: Bringing Home the Bacon: Acing the Tests of Life, Federation Style
>>
>> Everette Bacon, President, National Federation of the Blind of Utah;
>> Member,
>> Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind; Salt Lake City, UT
>>
>>
>>
>> 4:50: Acing the Tests of Today, Embracing the Promise of Tomorrow: A
>> Report
>> from MDABS
>>
>> Chris Nusbaum, President, Maryland Association of Blind Students;
>> Taneytown,
>> MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 5:05: Slaying the Giant: Acing Your Papers Efficiently and Accessibly
>>
>> Moderator: Ellana Crew, Vice President, Maryland Association of Blind
>> Students; Baltimore, MD
>>
>> Panelists: Meaghan Roper, Associate, Earl Center for Learning
>> Innovation;
>> Treasurer, Massachusetts Association of Blind Students; Boston, MA
>>
>> Arielle Silverman, Consultant, Disability Wisdom Consulting; Past
>> President,
>> National Association of Blind Students; Silver Spring, MD
>>
>> Brian Keseling, Student, Carroll Community College; President, Greater
>> Carroll County Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
>> Westminster, MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 5:30: Pizza Break
>>
>>
>>
>> 5:50: Acing the Tests of Leadership: Reflections from a Longtime Student
>> Leader
>>
>> Nathan Clark, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Hanover,
>> MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 6:00: Acing the Tests of the Study Abroad Experience: Reflections on an
>> Exciting Journey
>>
>> Emma Mitchell, Student, George Washington University; Washington, DC
>>
>>
>>
>> 6:10: Secretary's Report
>>
>> Nathan Clark, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Hanover,
>> MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 6:15: Treasurer's Report
>>
>> Erin Daring, Treasurer, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Silver
>> Spring, MD
>>
>>
>>
>> 6:20: Elections
>>
>>
>>
>> 6:30: Adjourn
>>
>>
>>
>> Notes:
>>
>>
>>
>> 1.	Immediately following the meeting, join us in Warfields for "Pizza
>> and a Play!" Come support your Braille is Beautiful Players, including
>> MDABS
>> leaders Chris Nusbaum and Sharon Kim, as they present to you a comedic
>> take
>> on the traditional Thanksgiving festivities. Though we will have already
>> had
>> our pizza at the meeting, you won't want to miss this year's play; it's
>> sure
>> to be great fun!
>> 2.	Remember to join us Saturday afternoon between general sessions for
>> a lunch at the mall just for you! Get to know our leaders in a relaxed
>> and
>> informal setting, and ask any questions you may have about how you can
>> get
>> involved in the work of MDABS. If you want to go but were not included in
>> the headcount taken at the beginning of the meeting, please text Chris
>> Nusbaum at (443) 547-2409.
>> 3.	Connect with us on social media! Like MDABS on Facebook at
>> facebook.com/mdabs.federation and follow @MDABS_NFB on Twitter. Also,
>> tell
>> your friends about how much fun your having at the MDABS meeting by using
>> the hashtag #MDABS17, and throughout the convention by using #NFBMD17.
>>
>>
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