[nabs-l] Looking for a room mate for Washington Seminar

[Anna Givens]

Shikha,
Perhaps you can ask your dad  how he buys plane tickets and then you can do it that way.  The only difference between a sighted person and a blind person buying plane tickets would be assistive technology used. I always buy plane tickets online either through google flights or expedia which can search prices for many different airlines, and then just follow the steps. It will tell you what to do. Or if there is a certain airline you prefer, search for their website. 
As far as convincing your parents to let you go, well that depends on a lot of factors. Have you gone to NFB or other events on your own? What are your parents specific concerns? I would start from there.

Best,

Anna E Givens

> On Oct 5, 2017, at 2:35 PM, Shikha Desai via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> They cover the room expenses from Sunday to Wednesday.
> 
> Thanks,
> Shikha
> 
>> On 10/5/17, Jessica Williams via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> What all  do the nabs scholarship sponsor?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Oct 5, 2017, at 9:55 AM, Shikha Desai via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Dear NABS,
>>> My name is Shikha Desai, and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I know that
>>> Washington Seminar is not until January, but I was just wondering if
>>> there are any easy way of finding a room mate for Washington Seminar.
>>> I am looking for three girls to room with me at Capital Hill Holiday
>>> Inn the hotel where all of the meetings are taken place. This year
>>> Washington Seminar is from January 28 to Feb 2. Also, I was wondering
>>> if I am still allowed to apply for the NABS scholarship that is in
>>> December because I received the NABS scholarship two times in a row.
>>> Not many people from Georgia usually go to Washington Seminar, so it
>>> will financially help if I am allowed to apply for the scholarship
>>> again. Also, how do blind people buy a plane ticket. Usually my dad
>>> does it for me, but this time I would like to do it myself. Also, what
>>> are some tips on planning a trip like Washington Seminar. Please let
>>> me know if you have any suggestions on how to convince parents that
>>> are over protective.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Shikha
>>> 
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