[Ncabs] Fwd: [Nfbnet-students-list] Washington Seminar Student Financial Support Application Now Open!!

[Bobbi Pompey]

Bobbi A. L. Pompey
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> From: Sean Whalen via Nfbnet-students-list <nfbnet-students-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: October 25, 2015 at 10:56:20 PM EDT
> To: <nfbnet-students-list at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbnet-students-list] Washington Seminar Student Financial Support Application Now Open!!
> Reply-To: Sean Whalen <nabs.president at gmail.com>
> 
> Hello fellow students,
>  
> As you may know, each year in January, we in the National Federation of the Blind travel from all over the country to bring our message of hope and opportunity for all blind Americans to Capitol Hill during the annual NFB Washington Seminar. In 2016, we will be walking the halls of Congress from January 25 to January 28. Washington Seminar is where we do the incredibly meaningful work of translating the legislative priorities of blind Americans into laws that make real change and improve lives. Students are always part of this effort, and this year we are endeavoring to have a robust student presence at Washington Seminar, particularly since accessibility of technology in higher education, an issue of critical importance to blind students, will be among our legislative Priorities this year. I know that a trip to Washington can be expensive, especially for those of us who are still in school. But I am writing with good news for those of you who are primed to get up on the Hill and educate Congress about our issues, but might need a bit of financial support to attend. Because of the hard work of our NABS Fundraising Committee and a generous matching grant from our national NFB treasury, we are pleased to launch this effort to assist students in participating in Washington Seminar.
>  
> Please keep in mind that this effort is intended to provide funding to students who would be otherwise unable to attend Washington Seminar due to financial hardship. If you, your parents, your local chapter or state affiliate, or anybody else is providing or could provide financial support to enable you to make the trip, please take advantage of those other opportunities. Of course, receiving financial support from another entity does not necessarily make you ineligible for this funding. I just ask, remember that resources are scarce and needs are great. Please only apply if you truly *need* the help to attend Washington Seminar. Finally, be aware that if you are granted financial support, you will be required to attend meetings and functions in DC from 9am January 25 to 5pm January 27.
>  
> We are extremely excited to have an impressive student turnout at the 2016 Washington Seminar and are pleased and grateful that President Riccobono and our national leadership place a high value on student participation in the Washington Seminar. Washington Seminar is an empowering and meaningful experience where students can not only learn a ton, but also help the Federation build a brighter future for blind Americans. I urge each of you to strongly consider taking part in the Washington Seminar, and encourage anybody who requires financial support to do so to take advantage of this funding opportunity.
>  
> Applications are due November 22. Please simply read the instructions and requirements and fill out the form at the following link:
> http://goo.gl/forms/m5rhwqFU8Z
> If you apply, you will receive a decision on your application no later than December 22, leaving ample time for transportation and hotel bookings!
>  
> Please contact me with any questions or concerns about this program. Thanks for reading, and see you in Washington in January!
>  
> Take care,
>  
> Sean
>  
> Sean Whalen
> President, National Association of Blind Students
> (608) 332-4147
> Nabs.president at gmail.com
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> www.nabslink.org
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