[MI-ABS] FW: NABS Midwest Student Seminar

[Rachel Pavone]

Hello everyone,
This is Rachel Pavone and I am writing to tell you about a great opportunity for students. It is the Midwest Student Seminar which is usually held in Chicago every year. This year because of COVID-19 it is virtual and will be held over Zoom. The registration link along with a short message from the 1st Vice President of NABS is below. The registration cost is only $25. If you are a client of the BSBP and are currently receiving services let your counselor know that you wish to attend this seminar and they will try and get you the funding.

If you are not a client or eligible for services you may still be able to go with no cost to you. All that you have to do is write a short summary of why you would like to attend the seminar and put your name in the email that you will send to 
rachelpavone at yahoo.com
 and the MI-ABS Board of Directors will discuss and see if you are one of the lucky few that we will fund to go to the seminar. 

I hope that you will join all of the Michigan Students at this seminar so that we can continue to build the federation and change the lives of future and current blind students 
Sincerely 
Rachel Pavone 
President Michigan Association of Blind Student for the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan 
Secretary Kalamazoo Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan 

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From: Kenia Flores
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2021 2:36 PM
To: kflores at keniaflores.com; 'Elizabeth Rouse'; 'Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President'
Subject: NABS Midwest Student Seminar

Dear Federation Leaders,

First, I want to wish you all a happy New Year! I sincerely hope 2021 treats us all a little more kindly than 2020 did.
For those of you I have not had the pleasure of meeting, I serve as First Vice President of the National Association of Blind Students (NABS). NABS is excited to continue meeting the needs of our students as we continue to navigate this pandemic together. I am so excited to share that registration for our Midwest Student Seminar is now open! Our theme this year is “Marching Towards Your Authenticity.” Our Midwest student seminar will be taking place March 19-20, 2021. This virtual program is dedicated to equip students with the knowledge and expertise to emulate their authentic selves in all facets of life, including academic settings, the workplace, and social environments. We know that the year 2020 has taken a tole on the mental health of our members, many of whom have experienced difficulties maintaining their academic successes, social groups or environments, and even parts of their identities. Our program, rife with interactive activities, guest speakers, and opportunities to grow, aims to help each and every attendee reaffirm the elements of their authentic self. After all, we wouldn’t be a division full of diversity without the unparalleled qualities of our members. We would greatly appreciate it if you could spread the word to any students who may be interested. We are so excited for a weekend filled with opportunities to grow, learn, and have fun! 
Students can register at:
https://bit.ly/3aWzbZL
The deadline for registration and payment of the $25 registration fee is March 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM CST. We in no way,  shape, or form want finances to deter student attendance. If the $25 registration fee stands in the way of a student’s attendance or you have additional questions about the registration process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at kflores at keniaflores.com. Additionally, I am attaching our flyer to this email for your convenience.
Thank you so much for all the work you do to build the National Federation of the Blind!

Best,
Kenia


Kenia Flores
1st Vice President | National Association of Blind Students
kflores at keniaflores.com
704-476-6629

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