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<p><strong>Step Into the Classroom with Confidence</strong></p>
<p>The Florida Association of Blind Students invites you to an empowering panel:</p>
<p><strong>Advocating in the Classroom</strong></p>
<p>Three students will share their personal journeys\u2014answering questions and offering practical advice on how to self-advocate, break barriers, and thrive in your academic life.</p>
<p>This tanel will cover:</p>
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<p>How to begin advocating for yourself as a student</p>
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<p>Approaching instructors with confidence</p>
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<p>Building and maintaining professional relationships with professors</p>
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<p>Navigating and working with disability services specialists</p>
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<p>Whether you are a new student navigating accommodations or a seasoned learner seeking fresh strategies, this is your chance to hear directly from peers who have been in your shoes.</p>
<p><strong>Date & Time:</strong> Tomorrow, August 17th at 6:40 PM<br><b>Location: </b><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96868427038?pwd=uGjKVEVLDm0bKblkcYTpmqXw1bXSZX.1" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96868427038?pwd=uGjKVEVLDm0bKblkcYTpmqXw1bXSZX.1</a></p><div><br></div>
<p><strong>Why Attend?</strong></p>
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<p>Gain real-world strategies for classroom success</p>
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<p>Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities</p>
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<p>Connect with fellow students who understand your journey</p>
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<div>This event is open to all blind and low-vision students ready to take charge of their education. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and advocate with confidence.</div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#33475b">Z\u2019Leah Liburd (She/her)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#33475b">National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#33475b">President, Florida Association of Blind Students</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#33475b" face="Arial Black, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">President, </span><span style="font-size:16px">State Wide</span><span style="font-size:12pt"> Chapter </span></font><br></p>
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