[Tabs] Fwd: 2017 Washington Seminar Student Funding Application

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From: Blind Students <president.tabs at nfb-tn.org>
Date: Sat, Nov 19, 2016 at 6:13 PM
Subject: Fwd: 2017 Washington Seminar Student Funding Application
To: tabs at nfbnet.org, Jimmy Boehm <jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com>



Shannon Hansen
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Michael D Ausbun <mausbun at unr.edu>
Date: Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 1:32 PM
Subject: 2017 Washington Seminar Student Funding Application
To: "president.tabs at nfb-tn.org" <president.tabs at nfb-tn.org>


Dear President Hansen:

                I am excited to announce that the National Association of
Blind Students, a proud division of the national Federation of the
Blind—with the help of President Riccobono and the National Federation of
the Blind--are partnering to bring as many students as possible to the 2017
Washington Seminar. This will be the second consecutive year implementing
this program, with the same goal in mind: we need blind students
representing the National Federation of the Blind on Capitol Hill this
January!

It is our hope that students seek funding sources from local chapters,
affiliates, and, of course, put in some personal finances, to offset the
cost of attendance. We are here to provide some additional, yet necessary,
funding resources to students who are highly interested in attending but
may not have the financial ability. I very much encourage any blind student
to apply, whether you are a new Federationist or a veteran family member.
Please do spread this application far and wide!

To apply, follow the below link:
https://docs.google.com/a/wfu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5Y8yw5JW1jjFJ1bBo22pIi-
u1mf97i4lQNYCQONiiR9490g/viewform?c=0&w=1<https://urldefense
.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_a_
wfu.edu_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSf5Y8yw5JW1jjFJ1bBo22pIi-
2Du1mf97i4lQNYCQONiiR9490g_viewform-3Fc-3D0-26w-3D1&d=CwMFAg
&c=AGbYxfJbXK67KfXyGqyv2Ejiz41FqQuZFk4A-1IxfAU&r=5dCABYJ5Cxv
QOBhyYB2Rbvx93pYuHZ0o8bUuY2oCLno&m=Hq7EAQFWpGdbZB-DHDatKaVH8
N7UTHE0eWNDwPADPiM&s=VWbV3BTvizZbUzq1xwyVQNkSE8rT-q2HfiIL-aIqtCo&e

Some important pieces to keep in mind:

1.       Applications are open from November 15 through December 2. No late
submissions will be accepted, under any circumstances.

2. We   suggest reviewing the application sooner than later since there is
a requirement to submit two names as references.

3.       Decisions will be made by mid-December.

4.       Please seek out additional funding sources, since this program is
meant to help cover, not fully cover the cost of attendance.

5.       Washington Seminar takes place from January 30 through February 2.
All students are required to be present from Monday morning through
Wednesday evening if you are selected to receive funding.



With one of our big initiatives focusing on equal access to education, it
is critical that we have a strong and passionate student voice present in
DC. This is an overwhelmingly incredible opportunity to get some leadership
and legislative experience, interact with significant figures in our
movement and in Congress, and an opportunity to push for changes that
directly impact each and every one of us. I encourage all students to join
us in January; and we are here to make sure that happens.



Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if any questions or concerns
arise. I look forward to seeing many of you in just over two months.


Respectfully,
Michael Ausbun, Secretary
National Association of Blind Students
(775) 432-8789



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