[Ncabs] Updates

[Kenia Flores]

Fellow students:

I know everyone is in the midst of finals right now, so in lou of
having a conference call tonight, I have decided to send out minutes
by email. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any
questions or concerns.

NABS Personal Testimony Letters
The National Association of blind students Legislative Advocacy
Committee is asking that each student division collect five personal
testimonies before Washington Seminar. These testimonies can highlight
either positive or negative experiences. I have attached a template
and two examples of what a great testimony looks like. You can email
your testimony to me at kenia.flores at furman.edu

Washington Seminar
What: The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National
Federation of the Blind to introduce the agenda of blind
Americans--the priority issues requiring congressional attention over
the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of
the Federation and may address concerns in the following areas:
relevant civil rights issues; educational programs and services;
rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation
of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized
library services for the blind; the organization and funding of
federal programs; Social Security and Supplemental Income programs;
and other timely topics. Approximately three legislative initiatives
are chosen for priority attention during the Washington Seminar.
When: Monday, January 29, through Thursday, February 1, 2018
Where: Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-479-4000
Please reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Capitol (550 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024) for Washington Seminar by Tuesday, January 2,
2018. Check-in at our booking rate begins Friday, January 26, 2018
with a check-out by Friday, February 2, 2018.
The rate is $192.00 per night. This rate does not include DC sales
tax, currently 14.8%.

National Federation of the Blind National Scholarship Program
Application period: November 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018
To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of
the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States
and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based,
national-level scholarships worth from $3,000 to $12,000. For more
information about applying, visit the National Federation of the Blind
2018 Scholarship Program page at nfb.org/scholarships.

NCABS Upcoming Seminars
Mark your calendars! NCABS will be hosting seminars in the following
cities on the dates specified below. Flyer and agenda coming soon.
January 5, 2018- Raleigh
February 10, 2018- Charlotte
February 17, 2018- Wilmington
March 3, 2018- Boone
Treasurer’s Report
Current balance: $988.55
Next NCABS Call
When: Sunday, January 14 at 8:30 pm eastern
Phone: 712-432-3900 and access code: 3866158