[NABS-L] Washington Seminar 2020 NABS Funding Applications Now OPEN!

[nabs.president at gmail.com]

NABS Family - I wanted to re-distribute the funding link for Washington
Seminar.
https://forms.gle/eAe9CBMc16KQEVNN6

Let me/Kenia know if you have any questions!

Best,
Kathryn

Kathryn C. Webster
President | National Association of Blind Students
A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind
Nabs.president at gmail.com | (203) 273-8463
www.nabslink.org

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Subject: [NABS-L] Washington Seminar 2020 NABS Funding Applications Now
OPEN!

Hello, great and glorious human beings! 

We have some very exciting news. The applications for the Washington Seminar
funding program are now OPEN! Link to apply:
https://forms.gle/eAe9CBMc16KQEVNN6

Washington Seminar takes place from Monday, February 10 to Wednesday,
February 12 in Washington DC. Applications for funding are due by Sunday,
December 8, 2019. In order to receive funding from the national student
division, there are specific requirements that must be met, so please review
the below list to ensure you are eligible and able to meet all mandatory
elements. Additionally, students will be assessed for financial need on a
case by case basis, with the understanding that students should seek-out
alternative funding sources, including chapter/affiliate support, personal
contribution, and community assistance. Please direct questions to Kenia
Flores, NABS Vice President, at kenia.flores at furman.edu. We look forward to
seeing you in our nation's capital to advocate for equality for the blind.

REQUIREMENTS
1. You must be a student during the 19-20 academic year.
2. You must be able to travel from the evening of Sunday, February 9 to the
evening of Wednesday, February 12, staying at the hotel for at least those
three days.
3. You must attend the 2020 NABS Winter Seminar, which takes place the
morning of Monday, February 10 at the hotel.
4. You must attend the NABS/Federation social event, that takes place the
evening of Monday, February 10.
5. You must actively participate in at least three congressional meetings on
Tuesday, February 11 or Wednesday, February 12.
6. You must attend the Congressional reception on Tuesday, February 11 from
5:30-7:30pm.
7. You must attend the legislative training on Monday afternoon, February
10.
8. You must attend the Great Gathering In on Monday, February 10.
9. You must abide by the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct.
10. You must present yourself professionally at all times, with business
professional attire throughout. This also means you must be aware of your
surroundings, not drinking under age or, if of age, not drinking in the NABS
hotel room block. Regardless, no illegal substances are permitted and
funding will be pulled immediately. NABS has a 0-tolerance policy for all
inappropriate behavior.

Cheers, 

Johna Wright
Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of
the National Federation of the Blind johnawright98 at gmail.com
(706) 962-2613
www.nabslink.org
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