[NABS-L] Melissa Carney for Secretary

Roanna Bacchus rbacchus228 at gmail.com
Tue Jun 26 12:02:33 UTC 2018


Hi Melissa congratulations on running for this position. I hope you get it.

On Jun 25, 2018 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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