[Txabs] Legislative Workshop in Connecticut

[Jonathan Franks]

Howdy Tabsters,
Please see The President of the National Association of Blind Students
Sean Whalen's message below:

On November 7 in New London Connecticut, NABS and the NFB of Connecticut are
 going to be teaming up to put on an interactive and empowering workshop to
 arm legislative advocates with the practical knowledge and skills required
 to influence lives by changing laws. I will be running this workshop, and am
 writing to personally invite anybody interested to attend. NABS leaders will
 be providing student to student training and information on how to get laws
 from ideas and good intentions to the President's desk for a signature. The
 skills and strategies we cover will be relevant for use when in Washington
 DC, or back at home. Techniques will also be applicable to state level
 legislative efforts, though this workshop will be focused on moving bills
 through Congress.



 I spent 5 years working on Capitol Hill as an intern and lobbyist. NABS
 leaders will be on hand with more than 15 trips to Washington Seminar and
 other legislative experience under our belts. This workshop will be of
 substance, and it will also be fun.



 My experiences with legislative advocacy through the NFB both built my
 confidence and put me on a career path in law and policy. Even if you don't
 make a career of it, the confidence of knowing that you can sit down with a
 United States Senator and teach her something, and the satisfaction of
 seeing legislative initiatives to which you have contributed become
 meaningful laws that help real people make the investment well worth it. The
 NFB of Connecticut has generously offered to cover the cost of registration,
 and meals the day of the workshop (including the CT state convention
 banquet), for the first 20 registrants. There are still slots available. You
 can register here:

  <http://goo.gl/forms/HLd0DC6RWF> http://goo.gl/forms/HLd0DC6RWF



 If you do not live in the New England area, I understand that travel can be
 expensive. It may be possible that local NFB chapters or affiliates may
 consider helping with travel. Other entities like Lions Clubs may also
 consider supporting in some capacity. But if you are at all interested, I
 urge people to attend this workshop. I am very excited to have the
 opportunity to work with a great team to put together a legitimately
 enjoyable and effective program. I think that is what we have on our hands
 here! So, please come check it out.



 I have attached the flyer for the event, and also pasted it below.



 Thanks,



 Sean
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