[Ncabs] FW: Student Seminar for all Blind or Visually Impaired Students

[Salisbury, Justin Mark]

Dear NCABS members and leaders,

Below, you may find the email that Cala sent out to the universities.  It would be good to read it before making follow-up calls.

Thank you!

Justin

Justin M. Salisbury
Undergraduate Student
The University Honors Program
East Carolina University
salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu

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From: Ausherman, Nancy [AUSHERMANN at ecu.edu]
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:06 AM
To: Salisbury, Justin Mark
Subject: FW: Student Seminar for all Blind or Visually Impaired Students

FYI

-----Original Message-----
From: Lynch, Traci On Behalf Of DSSDEPT
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:44 AM
To: Majewski, Diane J; Ausherman, Nancy; Johnston, Liz
Subject: FW: Student Seminar for all Blind or Visually Impaired Students



Traci A. Lynch
Testing & Assessment Coordinator
Disability Support Services
East Carolina University
138 Slay Building
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 737-1016 office
(252) 737-1025 fax
lyncht at ecu.edu
www.ecu.edu/dss

-----Original Message-----
From: Cala Estes [mailto:cala.estes at gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 10:08 PM
To: cala.estes at gmail.com
Subject: Student Seminar for all Blind or Visually Impaired Students

The North Carolina Association of Blind Students (NCABS) is hosting
its third annual student seminar this March 19th on the campus of the
Governor Morehead School for the blind in Raleigh.

Any blind/visually impaired student is welcome to attend. Any parent,
teacher, or social worker for the blind is also more than welcome to
come.

Our mission is to represent blind students in North Carolina enrolled
in secondary and post secondary education programs; to advocate for
equal education opportunities; to provide important information and
resources to students and to remain an integral component of the
National Federation of the Blind of North Carolina.

Each year, NCABS holds a seminar where students can come to network
with other blind or visually impaired students, discuss issues and
independence in school, get hands-on experience with assistive
technology, and learn how to build a resume.

The seminar is a wonderful opportunity for students to discuss key
issues they may face in school and in daily life as well. This year,
in addition to a new exhibit hall which will feature several assistive
technology representatives, we will be discussing public
transportation in one of our group sessions.

Please distribute this information to any blind or visually impaired
student attending your university. The seminar is very beneficial to
all students. The NCABS is comprised entirely of students from across
the state. Students will have the chance to learn, socialize, and ask
questions.

For more information including a flyer and registration form for the
student seminar, visit
www.ncabs.org

When: march19th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM.)

Where: The dining Hall on the campus of the governor Morehead School
for the blind in Raleigh

Free lunch will be provided. Be sure to register before March 9th so
we'll have enough food for you.

If you have any questions about the seminar or NCABS, please call
NCABs secretary Cala Estes at:
336-981-4416

Or e-mail her at:
Cala.estes at gmail.com

The student seminar inspired me to get involved with NCABS, and I hope
to share something wonderful with other blind and visually impaired
students.

Sincerely,
Cala Estes

NCABS Secretary