From dsmithnfb at gmail.com Thu Jan 6 14:30:07 2011 From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 06:30:07 -0800 Subject: [Uabs] National association of Blind Students presents: all about scholarships-a membership call. Message-ID: Hello all, As everyone prepares to tackle a new year, getting squared away for another semester of lost sleep due to endless studying in this cycle we know so well by now, your beloved membership committee has been hard at work putting together another outstanding conference call for you. This one should definitely perk your ears because it?s all about scholarships. We will have Patty Chang from the NFB scholarship committee, Mark Lucas from USABA, and RFB&D?s own Melissa Greenwald will join us as well. Be sure to call in to get your hands on some exciting and useful info. Who: The National Association of Blind Students Membership Committee What: Conference call about scholarships When: Sunday January 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET Where: (712) 775-7100, followed by the passcode 257963 Why: Because who couldn?t use more money for books, food, and survival? As always,we hope to see you all there , but if you can?t make it, we will be streaming and recording the call for your use at a future date. Looking forward to a wonderful conversation with all of you. See you there! Nabs Membership committee. -- Darian Smith Membership Chair Board Member, National Association of Blind Students ?We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.? - Teilhard de Chardin From jsorozco at gmail.com Sat Jan 8 23:25:58 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2011 18:25:58 -0500 Subject: [Uabs] Foundation scholarship competition for creative young people Message-ID: <9B9EA4EB0B75491AB9603A20679666C5@Rufus> The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has launched a new scholarship program to help cultivate the next generation of great artists and writers with the establishment of the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award. The new award, worth up to $50,000 per year, will recognize and reward the most promising up-and-coming artists and writers from lower-income backgrounds. The Graduate Arts Award will enable ten students with artistic and creative merit and outstanding academic achievement to pursue a graduate degree in the fine arts, performing arts, or creative writing. The award will provide funding for tuition, room and board, required fees, and books, and is renewable for up to three years. Students eligible for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Arts Award must be nominated by their undergraduate institution by mid-February 2011. For additional information, a list of faculty representatives, and eligibility requirements, please visit: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dsmithnfb at gmail.com Thu Jan 13 17:05:04 2011 From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:05:04 -0800 Subject: [Uabs] (no subject) Message-ID: Greetings all, The below announcement is regarding a conference call sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students (NABS), a division of the national federation of the blind. This call is going to cover scholarships! the announcement will be atatched as well. Please circulate widely so we can promote scholarship oppertunities to as many blind students as we are able! REgards, Darian Hello all, As everyone prepares to tackle a new year, getting squared away for another semester of lost sleep due to endless studying in this cycle we know so well by now, your beloved membership committee has been hard at work putting together another outstanding conference call for you. This one should definitely perk your ears because it?s all about scholarships. We will have Patty Chang from the NFB scholarship committee, Mark Lucas from USABA, and RFB&D?s own Melissa Greenwald will join us as well. Be sure to call in to get your hands on some exciting and useful info. Who: The National Association of Blind Students Membership Committee What: Conference call about scholarships When: Sunday January 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET Where: (712) 775-7100, followed by the passcode 257963 Why: Because who couldn?t use more money for books, food, and survival? As always,we hope to see you all there , but if you can?t make it, we will be streaming and recording the call for your use at a future date. Looking forward to a wonderful conversation with all of you. See you there! Nabs Membership committee. -- Darian Smith Skype: The_Blind_Truth Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/goldengateace ?We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.? - Teilhard de Chardin -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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REgards, Darian Hello all, As everyone prepares to tackle a new year, getting squared away for another semester of lost sleep due to endless studying in this cycle we know so well by now, your beloved membership committee has been hard at work putting together another outstanding conference call for you. This one should definitely perk your ears because it?s all about scholarships. We will have Patty Chang from the NFB scholarship committee, Mark Lucas from USABA, and RFB&D?s own Melissa Greenwald will join us as well. Be sure to call in to get your hands on some exciting and useful info. Who: The National Association of Blind Students Membership Committee What: Conference call about scholarships When: Sunday January 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET Where: (712) 775-7100, followed by the passcode 257963 Why: Because who couldn?t use more money for books, food, and survival? As always,we hope to see you all there , but if you can?t make it, we will be streaming and recording the call for your use at a future date. Looking forward to a wonderful conversation with all of you. See you there! Nabs Membership committee. -- Darian Smith Skype: The_Blind_Truth Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/goldengateace ?We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.? - Teilhard de Chardin From jsorozco at gmail.com Fri Jan 14 00:19:26 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:19:26 -0500 Subject: [Uabs] Internship Possibility for Students Message-ID: The Sierra Group is assisting Barclays Bank as they recruit candidates with disabilities and veterans for their well paying summer internships! Deadline is short, please send your resumes College students with disabilities, including VETERANS, take note, Barclays Capital, a leading global investment bank, has a culture that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. LEARN while you EARN. Apply today for a 10 week, PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP! Internships are located across the country and abroad. Fields of study range from Investment Banking, to Technology, to Human Resources and MORE Please submit your resumes today! DEADLINE to apply for Summer 2011, 10 week, PAID Internships is Jan. 14th so apply NOW.www.barcap.com/expectexcellence to apply directly. From nabs.president at gmail.com Mon Jan 17 17:45:39 2011 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman) Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:45:39 -0700 Subject: [Uabs] NABS January Bulletin! Message-ID: national Association of Blind Students >From the Desk of the President January 17, 2011 In This Bulletin: Washington Seminar 2011! NABS Conference Call: All About Scholarships! Sign Up for 2011 NFB Youth Slam! Washington Seminar 2011! The National Federation of the Blind will be gathering once again this winter in Washington, D.C. to meet with our national legislators and discuss our legislative priorities with them. As usual, just prior to our legislative visits, the National Association of Blind Students will be holding its annual winter meeting. This year, our NABS student meeting will be held on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Great Gathering-In meeting, where the entire NFB delegation assembles to discuss the upcoming legislative work, will happen on Monday just after the conclusion of the NABS meeting, and legislative appointments will be held Tuesday, February 1, through Thursday, February 3. We encourage all of you to join us for the NABS meeting, the legislative appointments, or both. To find out who else is going from your state or to inquire about funding to cover the cost of your trip, please contact your NFB state affiliate president. Stay tuned for our meeting agenda, which should be distributed by the end of next week. Once again this year?s seminar promises some exciting presentations and breakout sessions, including a new breakout session devoted to state student division development. Before the meeting, at 7:30 a.m., those of you who are attending your first-ever Washington Seminar are invited to join us for a breakfast meet-and-greet at Starbucks. 2. All About Scholarships! Hello all, As everyone prepares to tackle a new year, getting squared away for another semester of lost sleep due to endless studying in this cycle we know so well by now, your beloved membership committee has been hard at work putting together another outstanding conference call for you. This one should definitely perk your ears because it?s all about scholarships. We will have Patty Chang from the NFB scholarship committee, Mark Lucas from USABA, and RFB&D?s own Melissa Greenwald will join us as well. Be sure to call in to get your hands on some exciting and useful info. Who: The National Association of Blind Students Membership Committee What: Conference call about scholarships When: Sunday January 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET Where: (712) 775-7100, followed by the passcode 257963 Why: Because who couldn?t use more money for books, food, and survival? As always,we hope to see you all there , but if you can?t make it, we will be streaming and recording the call for your use at a future date. Looking forward to a wonderful conversation with all of you. See you there! Nabs Membership committee ** Don?t forget to check out the NFB 2011 national scholarship program at www.nfb.org/scholarships 3. Sign Up for NFB 2011 Youth Slam! >From Mary Jo Hartle, director of education, National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute: We are pleased to announce the third biennial NFB Youth Slam. Whether or not science or technology is ?your thing,? there?s sure to be something for everyone. Learn the science behind building apps for your iPod, use cutting-edge equipment and technology to determine chemical reactions in chemistry labs, build robots, or learn how to use nonvisual techniques to perform a real dissection. We guarantee this summer program will be like no other you've ever been to before! One hundred and fifty blind and low vision students from all across the country will be selected to attend this five-day adventure, to be held in Baltimore, Maryland, that will engage, inspire, and encourage the next generation of blind youth to consider careers falsely believed to be impossible for the blind. While staying on a college campus, students will be mentored by blind role models during fun and challenging activities designed to build confidence and increase science literacy. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend workshops on topics such as leadership, career preparation, and blindness. In addition, students and mentors will take part in a variety of social events throughout the week. Come to the NFB Youth Slam and meet other blind and low vision students from all over the United States! Interested students who will be age fourteen at the time of the program, and are starting high school (ninth grade) in the fall of 2011 or are currently in high school (including those graduating in the spring of 2011) should complete an application online. Students need not have a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in order to participate, enjoy, and benefit from this extraordinary experience. If you are interested in attending the NFB Youth Slam, either as a student participant, or as an adult volunteer, visit www.blindscience.org to complete an online application. Applications are due by March 1, 2011. If you have any questions about the NFB Youth Slam, please visit the Web site or contact Mary Jo Hartle, Director of Education, NFB Jernigan Institute, (410) 659-9314, extension 2407, or e-mail YouthSlam at nfb.org. Join us as we continue to make history at what promises to be the best NFB Youth slam yet! Mary Jo T. Hartle Please see board meeting minutes attached. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Over the course of the seminar, fellows will critically examine issues in the nonprofit sector and will work on their own research projects in nonprofit management, volunteerism, international civil society, social entrepreneurship, and philanthropic studies. Students are expected to submit a draft research paper that they would like to refine and prepare for academic publication during the summer program. Ph.D. and masters-level graduate students considering doctoral work are invited to apply. The application process is competitive and takes into consideration the academic potential of the student and the working paper topic. Stipends of $3,000 each are provided to each Summer Fellow. Housing near the UT Austin campus is provided by the RGK Center. No course credit is provided. Complete program information and the application are available at the RGK Center Web site. http://www.rgkcenter.org/programs/summerfellows From jsorozco at gmail.com Tue Jan 18 21:02:20 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:02:20 -0500 Subject: [Uabs] The 24-Step Modern Resume Message-ID: <63797FC89C0D438FB086BB49FEC5347D@Rufus> The 24-Step Modern Resume What's the difference between a computerized ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and a black hole? Not much, if you don't know which aspects of your resume give you a good ranking vs. what makes these software programs choke. The people who work with these tools say it best: "[They're] a wonderful tool (if utilized correctly) for recruiters and hiring managers; however, they can be a black hole for the applicant if their resume is not accurately targeted to the open position with appropriate keywords and/or highlighted experience," according to Laurie M. Winslow, principal at Talent Innovations Group Inc. Winslow has worked with a slew of vendors' ATSes over her 20-plus years in human resources, as an executive search consultant, an in-house corporate recruiter and as a career coach and professional resume writer. TheLadders spoke to ATS vendors and people like Winslow - the professionals who use this technology - to unlock these mysterious black boxes to figure out how they handle your resume. We also spent time with these pros to figure out how your resume gets handled by other computer systems, including e-mail security screening. Use this list to ensure your resume gets where it needs to go and that it receives as high a ranking as possible, optimizing your chances of getting an interview. Checklist 1.Do not apply to a company multiple times if the positions do not match your experience and skills. Recruiters notice multiple submissions, and it reflects poorly on a candidate if he or she applies for jobs that aren't a good fit. 2.Don't send your resume as an attachment. To avoid getting caught by security scans, paste it into the body of the e-mail. 3.When e-mailing a resume, keep exclamation marks out of the subject line and body of the text. 4.When e-mailing a resume, don't use words in the document or headline that could be misinterpreted by spam filters. For example, use "graduated with high honors" instead of "graduated cum laude." 5.Include a professional or executive summary at the resume top, followed by a list of bulleted qualifications and/or achievements. 6.Customize the professional/executive summary and bulleted list(s) with keywords that match a given job. 7.Make sure the keywords in the executive summary and bulleted qualifications and achievements replicate those in the job posting. 8.Keywords alone aren't enough. State-of-the-art ATS technology relies on contextualization as well. Frame keywords with descriptive material that demonstrates experience and familiarity with the subject. 9.Do not use abbreviations such as "Mgr" instead of "Manager." It is unlikely that the ATS has been programmed with a list of abbreviations to stand in for keywords. 10.Avoid misspellings. A misspelled keyword is a keyword that the ATS will miss, lowering your ranking. 11.Use standard capitalization, not all lowercase or full capitals. Improper capitalization annoys recruiters. 12.Fill in all the information requested by an online application process, even if it's listed as optional. Recruiters often sort by optional information to filter out applicants, and filling in all fields will ensure you don't erroneously get caught in a screening filter. 13.Fill in all information requested by an online application process, even if it's included in your resume. This information can be used to filter out applicants before a hiring manager comes to the point of opening the resume itself. 14.If you're being referred by an employee, make sure the ATS knows it, because it's smart enough to care and will rate your resume higher. 15.If the ATS offers options, opt for uploading your resume instead of cutting and pasting. This feature often parses information and saves it in the optimal format, ensuring the cleanest presentation. 16.To avoid choking an ATS with a highly formatted resume, make sure your resume is in a clear, concise format, with your contact information located at the top instead of in the header or footer. 17.Do not include graphics or logos on a resume; they can garble the information the ATS processes. 18.Respond within 24 hours after hearing back from a company. 19.Keep an eye on spam folders. Filters are so sensitive today that they can recognize e-mail that's automatically generated - a category which both spam and follow-up e-mail generated from an ATS program can fall into. 20.Adhere to instructions provided in follow-up e-mail. If the follow-up e-mail lacks a phone number but directs you to respond with your availability, respond via e-mail, not by calling. This will likely get you the fastest response. 21.If you receive an automatically generated rejection e-mail, immediately contact the recruitment office of the rejecting organization or a sympathetic administrative assistant - anyone who can advise you as to the best way to replace the resume currently in the ATS with one containing better keywords and phrases. 22.When reapplying after an initial rejection, tweak executive summaries and bulleted lists of key skills and achievements. Don't alter your work history elements. 23.When reapplying, don't try to use a different e-mail address from the one you used on your first try. This isn't enough to avoid a duplicate record in advanced systems such as Taleo, which use multiple candidate identifiers, so make sure to follow Step #21. 24.Once your customized resume has been resubmitted, contact the appropriate recruiter (or sympathetic administrative assistant) and request that your updated resume be reviewed for the open position. Lisa Vaas covers resume writing techniques and the technology behind the job search for TheLadders. From dsmithnfb at gmail.com Wed Jan 19 10:24:37 2011 From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:24:37 -0800 Subject: [Uabs] nabs presents: all about scholarships In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello all, As everyone prepares to tackle a new year, getting squared away for another semester of lost sleep due to endless studying in this cycle we know so well by now, your beloved membership committee has been hard at work putting together another outstanding conference call for you. This one should definitely perk your ears because it?s all about scholarships. We will have Patty Chang from the NFB scholarship committee, Mark Lucas from USABA, and RFB&D?s own Melissa Greenwald will join us as well. Be sure to call in to get your hands on some exciting and useful info. Who: The National Association of Blind Students Membership Committee What: Conference call about scholarships When: Sunday January 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET Where: (712) 775-7100, followed by the passcode 257963 Why: Because who couldn?t use more money for books, food, and survival? As always,we hope to see you all there , but if you can?t make it, we will be streaming and recording the call for your use at a future date. Looking forward to a wonderful conversation with all of you. See you there! Nabs Membership committee. -- Darian Smith Skype: The_Blind_Truth Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/goldengateace "You could be shown the road, given the vehicle, even handed the key. But only you can have the drive." From jsorozco at gmail.com Thu Jan 20 15:32:29 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:32:29 -0500 Subject: [Uabs] BrailleNote mPower for Sale Message-ID: I am selling my BrailleNote mPower BT 32, Keysoft 7.5. If I had to pick the top three best qualities of the unit they would be the crisp Braille display, the context sensitive help system and ease of menu navigation. It's a nice workhorse, and given Humanware's trade-in program, it could be upgraded to something even better. My reason for selling is nothing more than a preference for the laptop and the fact that the mPower has sat around for a while. It's perfect for the busy college student, working professional or computer enthusiast who'd like a unit to tinker with. >From the manufacturer's website: The BrailleNote mPower BT provides a choice of output options by combining a crisp, high definition Braille display with clear, responsive speech. Features . 32 cell refreshable Braille display . Nine-key Braille keyboard . Speech output . Effortless thumb navigation by line, sentence, or paragraph . One-handed mode for people with limited mobility . Context sensitive help and indexed user guide . Serves as a Braille display for PC's screen reader . Weight: 1.3kg / 2.9lb . Dimensions: 25cm x 15.5cm x 5cm / 9.9" x 6.1" x 2" The device comes in its original box and includes the unit, carrying case and AC adapter. The list price for the unit is $6,195. I'll send it over to you for $750 and include shipping. We'll use PayPal, and it goes out the same day if your payment clears before 3:00 PM East. If you find a published and legitimate price somewhere with a better deal, send over the link, and we'll chat. Let me know if you're interested. Regards, Joe Orozco From jsorozco at gmail.com Fri Jan 21 18:10:23 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:10:23 -0500 Subject: [Uabs] Accepting applications for the 2011 Fall Student Internship Program Message-ID: Hello: We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's 2011 Fall Student Internship Program. Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs , and click on Student Internships under Undergraduate or Graduate/Post-Graduate) for more information, and to start the Gateway to State online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 01, 2011. You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information and all qualification requirements. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer. _____ U.S. Deptartment of State Logo Questions? Contact Us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dsmithnfb at gmail.com Fri Jan 21 23:38:59 2011 From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:38:59 -0800 Subject: [Uabs] nabs presents: all about scholarships In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello all, > As everyone prepares to tackle a new year, getting squared away for another semester of lost sleep due to endless studying in this cycle we know so well by now, your beloved membership committee has been hard at work putting together another outstanding conference call for you. This one should definitely perk your ears because it?s all about scholarships. We will have Patty Chang from the NFB scholarship committee, Mark Lucas from USABA, and RFB&D?s own Melissa Greenwald will join us as well. Be sure to call in to get your hands on some exciting and useful info. Who: The National Association of Blind Students Membership Committee What: Conference call about scholarships When: Sunday January 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET Where: (712) 775-7100, followed by the passcode 257963 Why: Because who couldn?t use more money for books, food, and survival? As always,we hope to see you all there , but if you can?t make it, we will be streaming and recording the call for your use at a future date. Looking forward to a wonderful conversation with all of you. See you there! Nabs Membership committee. -- Darian Smith Skype: The_Blind_Truth Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/goldengateace ?We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.? - Teilhard de Chardin -- From nabs.president at gmail.com Tue Jan 25 04:51:25 2011 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman) Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:51:25 -0700 Subject: [Uabs] Washington Seminar 2011 Meeting Agenda! Message-ID: Please note that the agenda is pasted below and also attached for your convenience. See you next week! Monday January 31, 2011 National Association of Blind Students Midwinter Gathering Holiday Inn Capitol Hotel Washington, D.C. Columbia Ballroom 7:30-8:30 Breakfast meet-and-greet for new students, Starbucks If this is your first Washington Seminar, come have breakfast with us! Members of the NABS board will be around to answer any questions you may have. 8:00-9:00 Registration ($5.00) 9:00 Call to Order and Welcome Arielle Silverman, President, National Association of Blind Students 9:05 All About NFB Scholarships! Patti Chang, Chair, NFB Scholarship Committee 9:20 Accessing our Books: Updates from RFB&D, BookShare, and NFBNewsline Annemarie Cooke, Consultant, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Princeton, NJ Allison Hilliker, Collection Development Associate, BookShare, Palo Alto, CA Renee West, Manager of Marketing and Outreach for Sponsored Technology Programs, National Federation of the Blind 9:50 Slammin Scientists: Some Comments on the NFB Youth Slam Experience Jeremy Ellis, Waterloo Iowa, University of northern Iowa student; 2009 Youth Slam participant Ashley Ritter, Mentor, 2009 Youth Slam Mary Jo Hartle, Director of Education Programs, NFB Jernigan Institute 10:15 What are we Fighting For? A Legislative Update Jesse Hartle, Governmental Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the Blind 10:25 Beyond the Classroom: Accessing Sports, Clubs and Community Involvement Cindy Bennett, Asheville, North Carolina, University of North Carolina, Wilmington student. Bre Brown, President, West Virginia Association of Blind Students Mika Baugh, President, Indiana Association of Blind Students. 10:50 Accessing Testing: What?s New at ETS Ruth Loew, Assistant Director, Office of Disability Policy, Princeton, NJ 10:55 Accessing Financial Aid: An Update Dave Rives, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 11:00 A Word from our NFB National President Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind 11:15 Accessing Learning Technology: New Challenges, New Strides Tony Olivero, International Braille and Technology Center, National Federation of the Blind Glinda Hill, Education Program Specialist, Office of Special Education, U.S. Department of Education; Washington, D.C. Daniel Goldstein, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP; Baltimore, MD 11:45 Roll Call of States 12:00 Adjourn 12:15-1:30 NABS Presidents' Luncheon. Each state please send one delegate to this luncheon. 2:00-2:40 Breakout Session I NFB Philosophy: What you?ve always wanted to know about the NFB (but were afraid to ask)! Led by Nijat Worley, Treasurer, National Association of Blind Students Technology Q&A. Bring your questions about notetakers, screen-reading software, or access to popular applications! Led by Domonique Lawless, Board Member, National Association of Blind Students, and Tony Olivero, International Braille and Technology Center, National Federation of the Blind Advocacy in School and on the Job Led by Sean Whalen, Second Vice-President, National Association of Blind Students Social issues-meeting people, dating, and getting involved on campus and in the community! Led by Meghan Whalen, Board Member, National Association of Blind Students Division development. Learn how to organize a student division in your state, or make your current division stronger! 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