[NABS-L] Melissa Carney for Secretary

[Brianna Rigsbee]

Of course this goes without saying, but you definitely have my vote. I won't get all mushy and emotional, so instead I will just say that you deserve this more than anyone. #MelissaCarneyForTheWin!

Best,
Bri

Brianna Rigsbee
Secretary | Connecticut Association of Blind Students
E: bri.rigsbee96 at gmail.com
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"You can't fly unless you let yourself fall."
"You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back."

> On Jun 25, 2018, at 11:34 PM, Melissa Carney via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello students,
> 
> 
> 
> I am proud to announce that I am running for the position of secretary of
> our national student division.
> 
> I have been involved in the Federation for just over a year, and during that
> year, I had the honor of learning from some of the most dynamic and
> enthusiastic leaders in the student division. They taught me about our
> philosophy, opened my mind to greater possibilities, pushed me to reach my
> full potential, and spurred my inspiration to rebuild the Connecticut
> student division. I would like to give back to NABS and all of the students
> who have had an impact on my individual growth by instilling the same
> independence, confidence, and perseverance in others.
> 
> While compiling the NABS Notes for the past few months, I have had the
> pleasure of getting to know so many of you an observing all of the exciting
> projects within your state divisions. I am impressed with your dedication,
> creativity, and positive outlook. 
> 
> As the president of the Connecticut Association of Blind students and
> secretary of the Massachusetts Association of Blind Students, I have
> witnessed first-hand the power of effective collaboration and mentorship.
> Additionally, I serve as an Accessibility Services Peer Mentor at Mount
> Holyoke College, where I assist students with disabilities in the transition
> to college and eliminate access barriers that appear on campus. 
> 
> I am asking for your vote for secretary during our annual NABS business
> meeting in Orlando. I hope to apply the ideals of collective action,
> community, and mentoring at the national level. It is vital that we all
> network with one another in order to create a comprehensive list of
> problem-solving strategies, so that no one has to endure struggles alone. As
> secretary, I would support NABS in their continued efforts to empower blind
> individuals with the determination to live the lives we want. We are not
> victims to our disabilities!
> 
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