<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Greetings NABS,<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I am excited to bring you the NABS Notes for the month of July. I hope those of you who were able to attend the National Convention had an awesome time, and for those who were unable to this year are planning for next year. You will find the NABS Notes in the body of this email, attached as a word document, as well as a link to the posting online. Thank you all for working with us to build this federation.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><a href="http://nabslink.org/content/nabs-notes-month-july" class="">http://nabslink.org/content/nabs-notes-month-july</a> </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">
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normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">The National Association of Blind
Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<h1 class="">NABS Notes, July
2017, <o:p class=""></o:p></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
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<h2 class="">Sections:<o:p class=""></o:p></h2><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Convention Wrap-Up<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Rideshare Testing Program<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
background:white"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">McGraw-Hill<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">NABS Cook Books<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">NABS Board Meeting Minutes<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Monthly Blog Post<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">State Student Updates<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p>
<h2 class="">Convention Wrap-Up<o:p class=""></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">The national student division’s 50<sup class="">th</sup> anniversary
celebration has come and gone, yet the excitement and energy is more vibrant
than ever before. NABS was proud to serve on the 2017 National Convention Host
Committee, along with four affiliates: Washington DC, Hawaii, Tennessee, and
Arizona. We helped coordinate an NFB Luau, along with the hospitality suite and
those responsibilities that come with the host committee’s efforts. NABS kicked
off the week with a networking event with music and fellowship. The following
night, we hosted our annual seminar and business meeting with speakers from all
over the world. Congratulations to Michael Ausbun, Cody Beardslee, Chelsea
Peahl, Shannon Cantan, and Luke Schwinck for being elected to the national
student board. To bring in some fitness and friendly competition, we
implemented an annual walk-a-thon with Dustin Cather of Illinois spearheading
this effort. <span class="contextualextensionhighlight"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;
padding:0in" class="">On Wednesday night, the NABS Board, under the guidance of the 50<sup class="">th</sup> Anniversary
Planning Committee, coordinated NABS Olympics, an event that brings our NFB
divisions and centers together to showcase their individual purposes and to
promote their missions.</span></span> This event flourished with success,
and will definitely be back next year! NABS was fortunate enough to receive
support from our national president to financially assist students in attending
banquet. To continue our theme of 50 years of progress, we focused on getting
one student from each state to attend banquet. Thank you to President Riccobono
for his endless support for our students. The 77<sup class="">th</sup> annual
convention of the National Federation of the Blind glowed with success for our
Federation. Over 250 students were in attendance from nearly all 52 affiliates.
Our fundraising efforts were overwhelmingly positive, bringing in over $5,800
in profits to the national student division. We could not have put on such an
incredible week without our membership both at the state and national levels.
As we begin gearing up for Washington Seminar, we need your help. First and
foremost, put Washington Seminar in your personal budget, get involved at your
state level, and help us build the National Federation of the Blind!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
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normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p>
<h2 class="">Rideshare Testing
Program:<o:p class=""></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">The NFB is seeking feedback from
Lyft or Uber customers who have service animals or who travel with individuals
with service animals. Your feedback will be used to assess how successfully
Uber and Lyft are implementing new driver training requirements and policies
regarding drivers’ obligations to transport riders with service animals, as per
the companies’ settlement agreements with the NFB. If you use Lyft or Uber and
have a service animal or travel with someone who has a service animal, your
help with this testing process is critical. Please see<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><a href="http://www.nfb.org/rideshare" target="_blank" class=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:windowtext" class="">http://www.nfb.org/rideshare</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
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normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">for more information contact Valerie
Yingling at <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">(410) 659-9314, extension 2440<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
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<h2 class="">McGraw-Hill:<o:p class=""></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">The NFB is investigating the
accessibility of McGraw-Hill products and platforms, including ALEKS, Connect,
and SmartBook. If you have encountered access barriers with McGraw-Hill
products or platforms, please contact Valerie Yingling at: <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><a href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org" target="_blank" class=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:windowtext" class="">vyingling@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p>
<h2 class="">NABS Cook Books:<o:p class=""></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Greetings NABS,<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">NABS is selling accessible cook
books to help raise funds so we can help sponsor students to attend our
national events. Please consider purchasing one of your own and contact friends
and family to get one into their hands as well. This cookbook is a diverse
collection of recipes submitted by blind students from across the country.
It is divided into three sections which are appetizers, entrees, and of
course desserts! Each section contains a multicultural influence from
Asian, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Italian, and down home American comfort food.
At the front of the book it also has helpful non visual cooking tips and
where to find non visual kitchen gadgets. We are able to print these in
braille, large print, and regular print. All varieties are sold for
$15. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">If you would like to purchase one of
your own please follow this link to the order form.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkhzrqVB9WFrHWcTeeC0o95SH5DgOC82NT8BUZKs872AyfsA/viewform?c=0&w=1" target="_blank" class=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext" class="">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkhzrqVB9WFrHWcTeeC0o95SH5DgOC82NT8BUZKs872AyfsA/viewform?c=0&w=1</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p>
<h2 class="">NABS Board Meeting
Minutes:<o:p class=""></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">National Association of Blind
Students <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">July 23, 2017 <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Start time: 9:00 Eastern <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Committees: <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Outreach: Tarik Williams, Chelsea
Peahl, and Ellana Crew <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Legislative Advocacy: Syed Rizvi,
Bryan Duarte and Kenia Flores; will be working with national office. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Fundraising: Cody Beardslee, Edward
Shaham, Dustin Cather, and Shannon Cantan Event Planning: Luke Schwinck, Janae
Bergmeier, and Elizabe h Scheeler <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Dropbox has folders with outlines
and goals: 6 month goals and expec tations. All chairs reach out to talk to co -chairs
this week by Friday to know when meetings will be. Contact info for chairs and co
-chairs.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> Monthly board meetings: There will always be an
agenda in the Dropbox prior to meeting. Kathryn will email out the agenda 24 hours
in advance, but calls will still happen regardless. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">NABS Representatives: Kathryn will
send NABS Rep request forms out to national leaders, student presidents, and
state presidents, to be submitted 6-8 weeks in advance, prior to event being
held. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">State assignments: all states have
been assigned. All of this in in the drop box. Contact student leaders and
state affiliates by Friday. Student divisions need us. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Website is going into big update
phase. Calls every month. Be there. Meet the board call next week, July 30th. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Adjourned: 9:26 pm eastern<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p>
<h2 class="">NABS Blog Post:<o:p class=""></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">From the
Editor: The National Federation of the Blind awards 30 scholarships to
outstanding students in the classroom, in the community, and beyond. We are
proud of these academically talented, yet exquisitely diverse individuals, for
raising the expectations of blind people across the nation. Below, we will hear
from five exceptional scholarship recipient s, as they share some personal
sentiments proceeding the 2017 National convention. Note: Scholarship
applications open on November 1, 2017 and close on March 31, 2018. <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Andrew
Sydlik <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">I was
overwhelmed and transformed by my first NFB convention. As a Ph.D. student at
the Ohio State University, I have been studying American literature from a
Disability Studies perspective. Disability Studies reflects the NFB's philosophy
that the obstacle to success is not one's disability, but society's prejudices
and barriers. I came back to school after 10 years working in the nonprofit
sector because I still had not come to terms with my blindness, and I wanted to
learn about those who had come to think more critically about society's
attitudes towards blindness and other disabilities. I discovered the wonderful
world of Disability Studies and disability rights, in which the NFB has played
a huge role. I also felt that the administrative work I was doing, while
valuable, was not quite as intellectually or politically challenging an
dsatisfying as the kind of work I wanted to do. Although I have come a long way
in the last five years, from feeling ashamed by my white cane to feeling
empowered by it, I was forced to confront all the internalized stigma and doubt
I still had about blindness at the NFB conference. I've always thought of
myself in terms of limitation rather than possibility, and having met all the
amazing and accomplished people at the convention, I realize even more fully
that this does not need to be so. And hearing collectively the diverse and
impressive range of work that the NFB does, I know the opportunities available
are virtually boundless. I plan to continue my involvement with the NFB, at the
local, state, and national levels as much as possible. And after earning my
doctorate, facilitated generously by the support of the NFB and their donors, I
see two career paths, either of which will involve my desire to spread the
message of disability awareness, acceptance, and rights. I will either continue
in academia as a professor, informing students about the misconceptions and
prejudices towards blindness and other disabilities. The other path involves
entering the disability nonprofit sector, bringing my disability awareness and
writing skills to disability services or advocacy work. Whatever I do, I will
work hard to make other blind and disabled people know that they can live the
lives they want. <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Trin Ha <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">When I
applied for the 2017 NFB scholarship, all I knew was that if I won, I would get
a chance to attend the National Convention in Orlando, Florida. No words can
sufficiently describe the excitement I felt when Mary Fernandez, one of the
members of the scholarship committee, gave me a call and notified me that I had
been chosen as a finalist. It was like a dream come true. I thought to myself,
that someone would finally help to pay the expenses for me to visit another
state of the beautiful country I have come to love so dearly. When July rolled
around, I realized though my trip <span style="font-family: Arial;" class="">2 </span>to Orlando would not be a
vacation. I was quite certain it would be an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime
experience. As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I felt like I had been le d to a
whole new world. Never before had I seen so many blind people with so many
canes and guide dogs confidently and independently on the move at such a big
hotel like Rosen Shingle Creek. The week was packed with meetings and
activities. At first, I was both scared, lost, confused, and overwhelmed. I
wished there was a way I could just take the money and fly right back to
Arkansas. As time continued, my fears were replaced with happiness. I gradually
understood fully what some people meant when they told me I will gain so much
more from my first NFB convention than just a scholarship. I bonded with
mentors as well as friends who saw the potential in me and believed in me more
than I'd ever believed in myself. I discovered some divisions such as NABS,
Sports & Recreation, and a few others that I want to be a part of. Growing
up in Vietnam where society still has very low expectations for people with
disabilities, my heart burst with joy when I got to meet and talk with several
blind persons who are successful in all kinds of professions. From now on, I
definitely know what I am going to tell my Vietnamese friends if they ask me
what kinds of jobs do blind people in America do. I admire the wonderful work
the National Federation of the Blind does and the great diversity it has. I
wish to bring back to my home country the knowledge I have acquired, so that
someday blind people there can also live the lives they want. I am much honored
to have had the opportunity to be a scholarship finalist, and I am really
grateful to those who have worked so hard to put on such a wonderful
convention.<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Maureen
Niedfeld <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Being a
Home Management teacher at the Colorado Center f or the Blind, I was excited to
attend the convention not as a CCB staff member, but as a scholarship finalist.
I was also excited with the prospect of receiving mentorship from so many
members of the organization. I recently returned to college at The Metropolitan
State University of Denver to stud y Nutrition and Dietetics and was so honored
to be selected as a finalist. I received the news that I was a finalist and
shortly after underwent major brain surgery and woke up with new physical
deficits that I had never experienced; low blood pressure, poor balance, and no
function of my right arm and hand now posed new challenges. How was I going to
be able to get through convention and also be able to absorb and receive
everything that I knew would be offered? Because of these health complications,
the thought of not attending the National Convention for the first time since I
became a member nine years ago made me realize how much I need this charge eve
ry year, to be with and share these beliefs with members from all over the
country. The National Federation of the Blind met my worries of my new
challenges with the same attitude that they have on blindness that anything can
be overcome. Prior to the convention, I received the encouragement and support
that I needed to feel confident that I could attend convention with all of my
new health concerns. The week provided me with life changing mentorship, a
fresh perspective on my purpose in the organization, and I believe actually
aided in the process of my recovery. Mentally and emotionally, the National
Federation of the Blind convention was just where I needed to be. I am excited
to pursue my dreams of higher education while being filled with passion for the
National Federation of the Blind. <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Aneri
Brahmbhatt <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Convention
week was a week full of firsts for me. My first time flying completely alone;
my first <span style="font-family: Arial;" class="">3 </span>NFB convention; my first time being surrounded by so many
successful blind people (and let's not forget the abundance of sweeping canes).
Walking through those hotel lobby doors, I had to stop and take it all in. From
checking in to finding my room to finding the people I was supposed to meet,
every experience boosted my confidence because I was doing it all
independently. By Wednesday, I had the layout of the hotel figured out, and i t
was truly a proud moment when I got to the meeting room by myself. Other than
raising my self-confidence though, the convention helped me to realize how
involved the NFB is in issues that directly affect me, as well as issues I
didn't even know were issues. My awareness was most definitely increased. The
resolutions meeting was truly eye opening. I didn't know there was still so
much left to accomplish. Convention was also full of fun activities like the
NABS student Olympics, karaoke, and a performing arts panel, just to mention a
few. Though this was my first convention, I sincerely believe it won't be my
last. <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">Sophie
Trist <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white">I'm a
Louisiana native. In the summer of 1997, I was a year old, and I'd already
undergone several surgeries. My parents had tried to restore some vision in my
right eye, but by then, it was pretty clear that I would be totally blind.
That's when they found out that the National Federation of the Blind was
holding its annual convention in New Orleans. They went to meet other blind
people and see what resources the NFB had to offer. I don't remember that first
convention, but my parents were inspired by the Federationists they met there,
and they raised me with the belief that if I had determination and good
blindness skills, I could turn my dreams in to reality. As a kid, I attended
student seminars and summer programs at the Louisiana Center for the Blind. I
didn't personally engage with NFB philosophy until I attended the STEPP program
in 2013. There, I met students who had faced accessibility barriers in their
education and learned about the ways blind people are discriminated against. A
few months before the program began, I took a trip to Disney World with my
eighth grade class and took advantage of the fast passes available to disabled
people. One of the STEPP instructors told me something that still resonates
with me to this day: "If blind people want the same rights as our sighted
peers, we must accept the same responsibilities." I'm a Federationist
because I want equality. I've never had to struggle for my education, but I
want to advocate for those who have. That's why I am proud and honored to be an
NFB scholarship winner.<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p>
<h2 class="">State Student
Division Updates:<o:p class=""></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Arizona:<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Greetings from the hott state of
Arizona,<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">We are super excited to announce
that we have a national scholarship winner Zenyep from our student board. We
also had several of our student board attend the national convention along with
over 80 students from SAAVI Services for the Blind. This year Arizona will be
working hard to increase membership, plan fun and unique fundraisers, and
working hard to get AIM HEA letters from our entire board as well as members.
Our state convention is approaching at the end of August so we are also hard at
work planning a fun and informative student meeting. We are excited to be
serving along the side of all of you to build our federation.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Illinois:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">The Illinois students had great
representation at the annual convention of the national Federation of the
blind. We had 10 students attend in total six of them were first timers, and we
had two national scholarship winners! We are now gearing up for our state
convention from October 27 to October 29. We look forward to the coming year.
<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Massachusetts:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> President Precious Perez,
Treasurer Meaghan Roper, and Board Member Stephanie Valdes attended national
convention this year. These board members along with Massachusetts scholarship
winner Malissa Carney met with President Riccobono to say hello and give a
brief overview of progress and challenges that are being faced as student
leaders in Massachusetts. The board representatives from MASSABS thoroughly
enjoyed every aspect of convention from volunteering at the exhibit hall table
and meeting a new incoming Boston University student to division meetings
and general sessions. We are more encouraged and inspired to continue building
the federation, and showing blind students in Massachusetts by example that we
can live the lives we want.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">New Jersey:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Hello NABS!<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">NJABS has had a very eventful
summer. At the beginning of June we participated in a northeastern seminar at
the Jernigan Institute. Present were students from six different states and it
was an incredible weekend of learning, networking, and Federation building.
At national convention NJABS conducted a fundraiser of selling mini
waterproof Bluetooth speakers and while we are still waiting on the final
numbers of our sales it was a successful fundraiser. Much is happening in New
Jersey and we look forward to sharing more exciting news in the near future!<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">New Mexico:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Membership is currently at 15
members, three new members added since state convention.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">We have meetings every second Sunday
of the month at 3P.M. MST. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">We have been working on AIM HIGH letters
and how to support students throughout their educational career. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Ohio:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Hello from Ohio,<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Ohio Association of Blind Students
is working hard during this summer.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">We are continuing our monthly
potcasts. Next one will be released very<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">soon. Follow us on Facebook to be
notified first. We are planning an<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">online higher education advocacy/
preparation meeting for recent high<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">school graduates and current college
students. It will be in August,<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">and details will be shared soon.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Utah:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Summer/Fall Update<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Hey y'all! We hope you’ve had a
great summer, and are ready to kick the new school year off to a fantastic
start! UABS knows we are! We are planning a fall kickoff/end of summer pool part
to take place on August 26th to enjoy one more fun day in the sun! If you would
like info on this event, please contact Chelsea, President of the Utah
Association of Blind Students, at </span><a href="mailto:chelsea.Peahl@hotmail.com" target="_blank" class=""><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:windowtext" class="">chelsea.Peahl@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Also, we are planning our student
seminar to take place this October in Salt Lake City, Ut. To ensure we are
bringing in topics that you’d like to see, we have created a survey through
google forms to have your input be heard. Even if you are not from Utah or are
unable to attend, please still consider taking the survey! Your voice matters
and we want to hear it! <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccdvZPoUiXVTcoDrEdfVyZvJJ-Z77oj-SBZYESlU3XELKGlQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" class=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:windowtext" class="">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccdvZPoUiXVTcoDrEdfVyZvJJ-Z77oj-SBZYESlU3XELKGlQ/viewform?usp=sf_link</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt;line-height:normal;background:
white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"" class="">As usual, UABS calls take place on the third Wednesday of
each month at 8:30 MST. Call number is 605-475-4000 with the code 230539. We
would love to have you! <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt;line-height:normal;background:
white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"" class=""><br class=""></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt;line-height:normal;background:
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