[NFB-Idaho] FW: Announcing the 2023 NABS Pacific Regional Student Seminar!!!

Wed Apr 5 17:25:28 UTC 2023

Please share this with any students who may be interested. 

From: Kinshuk Tella <kinshuk.tella at gmail.com> 
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Subject: Re: Announcing the 2023 NABS Pacific Regional Student Seminar!!!

Hello all,

I am reaching out to offer my assistance as we recruit students for this seminar! As we approach April, now is prime time to be getting students in your affiliate registered!

Please let me know if there are any questions from the preceding emails. We at the Pacific Seminar Planning Committee are excited to bring this seminar to your region. 

Best regards,

kinshuk 

On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 2:17 PM Kinshuk Tella <kinshuk.tella at gmail.com <mailto:kinshuk.tella at gmail.com> > wrote:

Hi all!

I come with exciting news that we now have the Pacific Seminar agenda available for you all to share to view and share with your students (attached to this email). This agenda is specially crafted with the intention of being shared with vocational rehabilitation councilors, with the purpose of securing funding for students to attend. I strongly ask that you share this info along with the preceding email with your students! We are excited to bring national student programming to a city near you this year!

Best regards,

Kinshuk 

On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 8:00 AM Kinshuk Tella <kinshuk.tella at gmail.com <mailto:kinshuk.tella at gmail.com> > wrote:

Dear Affiliate Presidents of the Western U.S,

It is with great, genuine enthusiasm that I share with you the opening of the 2023 NABS Pacific Student Seminar in partnership with the NFB of Oregon, taking place in Portland, Oregon during the weekend of May 19th! We are elated to bring regional seminar programming back to the West, as it has been 4 years since the last. Please spread the following info to your students, and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. Additionally, please stay tuned as we finalize our agenda, which can serve as a powerful tool for securing funding for students from Vocational Rehabilitation agencies. Lastly, below is the seminar information, with attached seminar promotional trailer and flyer to this email!

When: May 19th - May 21st, 2023 

Where: Radisson Hotel Portland Airport: 6233 NE 78th Ct, Portland, OR 97218 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/6233+NE+78th+Ct,+Portland,+OR+97218?entry=gmail&source=g> 

Confidence in ourselves and confidence in others shape almost every aspect of our lives, whether it be in our everyday social interactions or in our long-term career goals. Oftentimes, however, blind students are bogged down by low expectations from schools, workplaces, loved ones, and perhaps most consequentially, from within. No matter where you are in your journey, this seminar is all about 1) strengthening your foundation for self-confidence as a blind student through skill development and information sharing, 2) fostering confidence in blind peers by staying rooted in shared lived experiences, and 3) raising expectations/confidence of those who may not be allies of blind students yet. Throughout the weekend, you'll be part of an authentic community that values independence, competence, and self-love, as we engage with powerful speakers and impactful activities. You'll have the chance to network with peers and mentors who have redefined what it means to be blind and who will challenge you to do the same. This seminar is more than just about learning - it's about getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and challenging yourself to reach new heights. 

The registration link for our event is below, and we invite you to get registered anytime between now and the closing of our registration window on May 1st, 2023; however, we would like to point out just a few things before you let excitement get the best of you.

Each attendee is responsible for a $100 registration fee, payable to the National Federation of the Blind of Oregon, which will cover meals throughout the weekend as well as administrative expenses necessary to support this event. We encourage you to proactively reach out to your vocational rehabilitation agency and/or National Federation of the Blind state affiliate to help offset this expense. This fee is due by the time registration closes on May 1st. Until we receive both your registration form response and this fee, your spot is not guaranteed. You can complete your payment at the below link:

 <https://www.nfb-oregon.org/home/nabs/nabs_credit_tran.php> https://www.nfb-oregon.org/home/nabs/nabs_credit_tran.php

 We will not be assigning roommates for this event. We are more than happy to support you in finding a roommate if you require assistance, which you can indicate on the registration form linked below; however, if you do not either take the initiative to procure a roommate or reach out for assistance, you will be responsible for the hotel expense of $109 + applicable taxes and fees for each night of the event. To reserve your room, please call the Radisson Hotel Portland Airport at (971) 361-3971, and mention the National Federation of the Blind for the seminar group rate. 

 Please take the time to get registered for the 2023 Pacific Student Seminar, using the link below, and let the excitement begin!

 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/FohGa7Xr846EPEvE8

With Confidence,

Kinshuk Tella

Board Member | National Association of Blind Students 

Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

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