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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Federation family, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please see the message below from the NABS President regarding scholarships for students to attend the upcoming 2018 Washington Seminar. If you are a member of our affiliate and are interested in attending, please apply and let me know as well. There may be additional funding opportunities available. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Have a super week!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Warmly, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Jeannie <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'>Jeannie M. Massay, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'>National Federation of theBlind <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'>Of Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'>405-600-0695<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:president@nfbok.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>president@nfbok.org</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.nfbok.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbok.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'>Follow us on Twitter @NFBOK<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'>Follow us on Facebook @nationalfederationoftheblindok<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'>Live the life you want!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'>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. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</span><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Nfbnet-students-list [mailto:nfbnet-students-list-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>NABS President | Kathryn Webster via Nfbnet-students-list<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 11, 2017 11:28 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-students-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-students-list] Join us in our nation's capital: Apply for the 2018 Wash Sem funding program<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Fellow students:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year is a momentous time for us as we fight for our rights as blind students in higher education. As all of you should know, the 2018 Washington Seminar is around the corner. This year, more than ever, we need students on the front line of history as we advocate for our rights. The National Association of blind Students understands that finances are tight for students; and that’s where we come into play.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With the gracious help of President Riccobono and our national treasury, NABS has created a matching effort in order to create a funding program to support students in attending. This is our third annual program, where we aim to get as many students who are interested in advocacy and national legislation to Washington DC to fight for AIM HIGH, as well as our other national priorities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I stress this every year, but please do realize that this assistance is for those students who need the financial help. We expect students to put skin in the game, as well as leaning on other resources, such as local chapters and affiliates. With that in mind, we are here to help and eager to work with you to improve the quality of education for blind students across the nation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Applications are live; and the deadline is Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 11:59pm eastern. Late submissions will not be accepted. An appointed committee will review the submissions and distribute decisions by mid-December. Please be thorough in your responses.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s the application:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/orW6c7cPS3zyXSeg2">https://goo.gl/forms/orW6c7cPS3zyXSeg2</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Love,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kathryn C. Webster<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President | National association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(203) 273-8463<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Nabs.president@gmail.com">Nabs.president@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>