From elizabethminer at verizon.net Mon Mar 2 18:00:27 2026 From: elizabethminer at verizon.net (Elizabeth Miner) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:00:27 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] LAST CALL - NABS Book Club Interest form, come join us References: Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DIk_Ig-InhRn_3QnIyjs-mNbxq4Y_ZIPwCl5EFbvOAnzrQ1hX7Chdazn-pPJFKj1AWChpTBZd-ODKnQ=w1200-h630-p.png Type: image/png Size: 162391 bytes Desc: not available URL: From cather.dustin at gmail.com Mon Mar 2 23:14:51 2026 From: cather.dustin at gmail.com (Dustin Cather) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 17:14:51 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Together Achieving Dreams Foundation: National Fellowship Program Application is Now Live! Apply Today! Message-ID: Hi NABS! The application for the 2026–2027 Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) National Fellowship Program is now officially live! TAD is a highly selective, year-long professional development program designed to prepare blind and low-vision college students and recent graduates for competitive careers in the private sector. Through mentorship, leadership training, immersive skill-building, and direct employer engagement, Fellows gain the tools, confidence, and network needed to transition successfully into meaningful employment. If you are ambitious, motivated, and ready to invest in your professional growth, we encourage you to apply and take the next step toward bridging the gap between potential and possibility. Learn more and apply at www.tadfoundation.org Feel free to reach out to me at dustin at tadfoundation.org if you would like to know more! Looking forward to seeing your applications come through soon! Best, Dustin Cather Director of Operations & Programming Together Achieving Dreams Foundation Inc. From nikkidadlani at gmail.com Tue Mar 3 02:53:44 2026 From: nikkidadlani at gmail.com (Nikhil Dadlani) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 18:53:44 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] join us for the upcoming NFB national scholarship call! Message-ID: <007401dcaab8$f3a36b70$daea4250$@gmail.com> Hi Students, Happy Monday! Spring is just around the corner, but so too is the NFB National Scholarship deadline, approaching on March 31, 2026. Are you Wanting to learn more about the NFB National scholarship and application process? Or hear from the scholarship coordinator as well as prior scholarship finalists? Then come to our NFB Scholarship call, happening next Wednesday, March 11 from 7-8PM Eastern Standard Time. Kate Mendez, the chair of the scholarship committee, will be leading the conversation, ensuring you have all the tools and knowledge to submit a strong application. If you’re serious about securing this opportunity, this is the call for you! Set a reminder, bring your questions, and join us next Wednesday. Feel free to spread the word to your friends and fellow students too! Zoom link: https://nfb-org.zoom.us/my/blindstudents Thank you as always! Best Regards, NABS Membership Committee From ljmaher03 at outlook.com Thu Mar 5 16:02:34 2026 From: ljmaher03 at outlook.com (Louis Maher) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 16:02:34 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Speaking Invitation for STEM Students For The Science and Engineering division of the NFB In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello, At our annual meeting, the Science and Engineering division would like to hear from approximately three STEM students on your STEM career, especially on what you are concentrating on now. the Science and Engineering division's annual meeting will take place during the National Federation of the Blind annual convention which will take place from July 3 through 8, 2026, in Austin TX. Our division meeting will take place from 6:30 PM to 10 PM on Sunday July 5, 2026. If you are coming to the convention, would you consider giving our division a ten-minute talk on your STEM status? If you are interested in giving such a talk, please send your name, phone number, email, and talk title to Louis Maher (713-444-7838, ljmaher03 at outlook.com). Thank you for your consideration. Regards Louis Maher From dburke at cocenter.org Thu Mar 5 23:05:22 2026 From: dburke at cocenter.org (Dan Burke) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:05:22 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Spend your summer teaching at CCB! Message-ID: Greetings Nabsters! Attached is the job announcement for our Colorado Center for the Blind No Limits to Learning summer program. It's your opportunity to spend a summer in Colorado and bring the love, hope and determination of the Federation to blind teenagers teaching the nonvisual skills of independence! Best, Dan Burke Daniel J. Burke, M.S. Public Relations Specialist Pronouns: he/him/his Colorado Center for the Blind Phone: 303.778.1130 Ext: 213 Fax: 303.778.1598 2233 W. Shepperd Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 The Colorado Center for the Blind is a training center and community of blind and low vision people, proudly affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind. We believe blind people can do anything. Every day, we encourage and challenge each student-and they come to understand their potential as they build the skills and confidence to live the life they want. Because when you believe in yourself and experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dreams. cocenter.org Facebook Twitter YouTube -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Whether you come to watch, participate, or just enjoy the entertainment, this event promises to be full of excitement. Sponsored by Blind Soccer Nation Event Details Date: March 15, 2026 Location: Zoom Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) Bachelorette Spotlight In honor of International Women’s Day, we are proud to highlight our amazing 26-year-old bachelorette. She is confident, compassionate, and dedicated to helping others live more independently through her work in the wellness field. When she’s not focused on health and entrepreneurship, she brings positivity, ambition, and charm wherever she goes. Now the big question is… which bachelor will win her heart? Bachelor Participation Details Single gentlemen who would like to participate must pay a $5 entry fee. The bachelor who wins the heart of our bachelorette will receive a $50 cash prize — plus ultimate bragging rights! Viewer Door Prizes Even if you’re just joining to watch the show, you could still walk away a winner! During the event, we will give away two $50 door prizes to lucky viewers. This will be a high-energy and entertaining night you won’t want to miss, so invite your friends and come enjoy the fun with us. To attend, please complete the form below. Once you fill out the form, the Zoom link will be sent directly to your email so you can join the event. We would be honored to have you join us as a viewer or participant. Your presence will help make this event even more exciting and memorable for everyone involved. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZxHA7At7gORc9MqfKS6wKPz_E9p0uJh-ffx8GgETdA8Fgjw/viewform If you have any questions, please contact: VABS President: Jahmil Garrett-Bey Phone: 540-779-4134 Email: jahmilgarrett at gmail.com Warm regards, Jahmil Garrett-Bey President of the Virginia Association Of Blind Students