<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Hey Students!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">There are only 2 days left to register for the 2025 National
Federation of the Blind Midwest Student Seminar, hosted by the National
Association of Blind Students! Here is some information about one of our
professional Volunteers Logan Stenzel!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Logan's favorite song is "Minnesota" by Lil Yachty.
A fun fact about Logan is he has a college degree with a double major, but no
high school diploma!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Logan graduated from the University of Minnesota in three
and a half years with a double major in Finance and Computer Science. During
his college years, Logan actively participated in the Minnesota Association of
Blind Students (MNABS) and the National Association of Blind Students (NABS),
where he held various leadership positions that honed his leadership and
professional development skills. Since high school, Logan has been fascinated
by the intersection of Finance and Computer Science and has developed several
automated trading strategies. During his sophomore year, through a combination
of his academic achievements, personal programming projects, experiences in
NABS, and networking abilities, Logan secured an internship at Apple as an
Accessibility Quality Assurance Automation Engineer. The following summer, he
transitioned to an Accessibility Software Engineer role at Apple. Upon
graduating in January 2024, Logan rejoined Apple and has since been a UI
Frameworks Engineer, working on the Apple Vision Pro for the past year.
Throughout his tenure at Apple, Logan has maintained his interest in finance
and continues to refine his trading strategies to accelerate his path towards
financial independence.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you want to hear more from Logan, or any of our other
amazing professional volunteers, don’t delay, and register for the Midwest
Student Seminar before this Friday, February 28!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">You can find all the registration info below!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">As blind students, we are encountering unique daily
realities that often remain unrecognized or misunderstood by the people around
us. The National Association of Blind Students is thrilled to invite you to
Beyond the Handshake: Networking in the Windy City, where we will explore these
shared experiences with students from across the region. It will be an engaging
weekend packed with opportunities to challenge your perceptions and network with
blind peers and mentors alike.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Have you ever wondered how to navigate non-traditional
career paths or build a professional network that truly understands your
journey? This year’s theme focuses on career exploration and planning, offering
practical insights and strategies to help you thrive. Together, we’ll dive into
how to forge meaningful connections, open new doors, and envision possibilities
beyond the expected.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">You can expect a mix of interactive activities,
thought-provoking conversations, and riveting presentations—with topics
covering everything from securing accommodations to finding identity as a blind
person. This journey promises to empower you to identify new ways of living the
life you want. Regardless of where you are in your education, we hope you will
join us for a weekend of growth and fun from March 7 – March 9, 2025, at the Holiday
Inn Chicago O’Hare Area:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare Area</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">5615 N. Cumberland Ave. Chicago, IL 60631</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">You can register at the following link: <a href="https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=5" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=5</a>.
Registration closes on February 28, 2025, so don’t delay!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Rooms can be booked at the following website using the code
“NFB”. <a href="http://www.hiohare.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">www.hiohare.com</a>. Alternatively, you
can call (800-465-4329) or (773-693-5800) to reserve a room by phone using the
group name “National Federation of the Blind Student”. Room rates for a room
with two queen beds are $119.00 per night, and rooms must be booked by February
28, 2025.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The National Association of Blind Students prioritizes its
members' health and safety in all its events. For the safety of all
participants, we ask that if you are feeling ill, please remain home. These
policies are consistent with the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois’s
policies on in-person gatherings.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We are also committed to keeping all members safe. As such,
we follow The Code of Conduct, which you can find here: <a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct</a>,
as well as the Youth Program protection Policy, which can be found here: <a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/youth-program-participant-protection-policy" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/youth-program-participant-protection-policy</a>,
which is upheld by the National
Federation of the Blind.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Alternative Payment Options: We in no way want the $100
registration fee to prevent any student from attending. If the fee poses a
challenge, please contact Joshua Olukanni at 678-313-1543 or <a href="mailto:joshuaolukanni2002@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">joshuaolukanni2002@gmail.com</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Please note that both the $100 registration fee and a
completed registration form must be submitted by February 28, 2025, to secure
your spot for this transformative weekend.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you have any questions regarding hotel logistics,
registration, or anything else about the Midwest Seminar, feel free to reach
out to Joshua Olukanni at 678-313-1543 or <a href="mailto:joshuaolukanni2002@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">joshuaolukanni2002@gmail.com</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We look forward to seeing all of you in Chicago!</p></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Respectfully,<br>Ammar Ahmed Tarin<br>Board Member, National Association of Blind Students<br>Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Arizona<br>President, Arizona Association of Blind Students<br><a href="mailto:Ammar.tarin@gmail.com" target="_blank">Ammar.tarin@gmail.com</a><br>480-580-7874<br>Live the life you want.</div></div>