<div><br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">Z\u2019Leah Liburd (She/her)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">President, Florida Association of Blind Students</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial Black, sans-serif" style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">President, </span><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">State Wide</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"> Chapter </span></font><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Nyirah17@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">Nyirah17@gmail.co</span></a>m</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Student@nfbflorida.org" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">Student@nfbflorida.org</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:NFBF.Statewide@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">NFBF.Statewide@gmail.com</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">"The best and most beautiful things in the world
cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." -<em style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><span style="border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;font-style:normal;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">Helen Keller.</span></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,36,81)"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,36,81)">Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!</span></p><p style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Facebook link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Association-of-Blind-Students-FABS-100610252389102" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Association-of-Blind-Students-FABS-100610252389102</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;color:rgb(0,36,81)"></span></p><p style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fabs_nfb/" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fabs_nfb</a>/</p></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">FABS Secretary via FABS</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:fabs@nfbnet.org">fabs@nfbnet.org</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 12:13\u202fAM<br>Subject: [Fabs] Join FABS on April 19: Navigating Employment & Inclusive Workplaces with Nicky Jackson<br>To: <<a href="mailto:fabs@nfbnet.org">fabs@nfbnet.org</a>><br>CC: FABS Secretary <<a href="mailto:students@nfbflorida.org">students@nfbflorida.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="auto"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto"><div style="font-size:inherit"><font style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span>Hello students and supporters,</span></font></div></div></div></blockquote><br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto"><div style="font-size:inherit">You\u2019re Invited to an Inspiring and Informative Virtual Event Join the Florida Association of Blind Students for an engaging and impactful discussion!<br style="font-size:inherit"> Date: Sunday, April 19 Time: 6:00 PM, EST</div></div></div></blockquote><br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto"><div style="font-size:inherit">Location: Zoom (open to all)<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">We are honored to welcome our featured guest speaker, Nicky Jackson , who will lead our April Monthly Topic: Employment Opportunities and Advocacy for Inclusive Workplaces .<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">This session will focus on meaningful, real-world insights, including: \u2022 Current employment trends and opportunities for blind and low-vision individuals<br style="font-size:inherit"> \u2022 Strategies for successfully navigating the job search process<br style="font-size:inherit"> \u2022 Understanding and requesting reasonable workplace accommodations<br style="font-size:inherit"> \u2022 Addressing common barriers in hiring and career advancement<br style="font-size:inherit"> \u2022 The importance of advocacy in building inclusive workplace cultures<br style="font-size:inherit"> \u2022 Practical tools and resources you can begin using immediately This conversation is designed for students, job seekers, professionals, and advocates who are looking to grow, learn, and strengthen their path toward competitive, integrated employment.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Our community brings together individuals from across Florida with diverse experiences, creating a space for connection, learning, and empowerment. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to engage, ask questions, and take away valuable knowledge.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">For additional information, or for questions, please email: <a href="mailto:students@nfbflorida.org" target="_blank">students@nfbflorida.org</a></div></div>
</div></blockquote><div><br></div>Note: Nicky Jackson's presentation is part of FABS' regularly scheduled monthly business meeting.<div><div><blockquote type="cite" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Best regards,</div><div>Niklas</div><div>Florida Association of Blind Students Monthly Business Meeting</div><div>Scheduled:</div><div>April 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, EST</div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 13pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody,serif;color:white">Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96868427038?pwd=uGjKVEVLDm0bKblkcYTpmqXw1bXSZX.1" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody,serif;color:rgb(70,120,134)" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96868427038?pwd=uGjKVEVLDm0bKblkcYTpmqXw1bXSZX.1</a><br><br>Meeting ID: 968 6842 7038<br>Passcode: 840149<br><br>---<br><br>One tap mobile<br>+13052241968,,96868427038# US<br>+13126266799,,96868427038# US (Chicago)<br><br>---<br><br>Dial by your location<br>\u2022 +1 305 224 1968 US<br>\u2022 +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>\u2022 +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>\u2022 +1 646 931 3860 US<br>\u2022 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<br>\u2022 +1 309 205 3325 US<br>\u2022 +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>\u2022 +1 360 209 5623 US<br>\u2022 +1 386 347 5053 US<br>\u2022 +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<br>\u2022 +1 507 473 4847 US<br>\u2022 +1 564 217 2000 US<br>\u2022 +1 669 444 9171 US<br>\u2022 +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>\u2022 +1 689 278 1000 US<br>\u2022 +1 719 359 4580 US<br>\u2022 +1 253 205 0468 US<br>\u2022 +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<br>Meeting ID: 968 6842 7038<br></span></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote><br><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt">Niklas Ham</span><br><blockquote type="cite" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline">Secretary - Florida Association of Blind Students</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline">Board Member 2 - Florida Statewide Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline">Public Health Candidate - University of Florida</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="mailto:students@nfbflorida.org" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Click here to email the Florida Association of Blind Students</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline">Learn more about FABs</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(17,85,204)">Visit our LinkTree<a href="https://linktr.ee/nfbfabs" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://linktr.ee/nfbfabs</a></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Follow us on:</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://instagram.com/fabs_nfb" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Florida-Association-of-Blind-Students-FABS/100079313452079/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://tiktok.com/@blind_students_fl" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Live the life you want.</p></div></div></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. 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