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We're the National Association of Blind Students, a proud division of @nationsblind which seeks to empower blind students to live the lives we want through organized activism, mentorship, leadership development, resource sharing, and so much more. Help us grow our Mastodon presence. Follow us for NABS updates, news, and content of interest.
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NABSLinkNov 16, 2024

Hello NABS Dream Team! 🍿

We’re popping off this season with fun! 🎉 Join our Double Good Popcorn fundraiser starting around Thanksgiving—share online, tell friends, or drop hints at dinner! 🏆 Top earner wins 15% of the profits.

Then, cozy up on Sunday, Dec 15th, for a $5 movie night with your NABS family! 🎬✨

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/sUuvnKzxf36AZNz76. Questions? Email Zachary at [email protected].

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NABS Popcorn Fundraiser Interest and Movie Night Registration!

Please fill out this form to show interest in helping with our online DoubleGood popcorn sales fundraiser. The fundraiser will run for four days in November around Thanksgiving. We need people to spread the word on their social medias as well as in person to friends and family. The person who raises the most money will receive 15% of the profits. We will be sending out needed information regarding the fundraiser as we set it up. Please also indicate if you would like to join our Movie Night for a small entry fee of $5! - Check our NABS social platforms to vote for a movie to watch! To submit your payment: PayPal: Click here or send payments to @NABSPayments Zelle: Send payments to [email protected] If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Zachary Ledford at [email protected].

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NABSLinkNov 16, 2024

🎉 Attention #NABS Family! 🎉

The 2025 NABS Annual Auction is coming this February during Washington Seminar! 🪙✨ We’re calling on YOU to help transform dreams into reality by seeking donations from businesses, friends, family, and organizations.

Submit monetary or item donations via our form: https://forms.gle/qgeqfvHPTS5VM66d7

Questions? Email Zachary Ledford at [email protected].

Let’s make a difference together! 💪
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National Association of Blind Students Donation Form

The National Association of Blind Students cordially invites you to participate in our upcoming Annual Auction, scheduled to coincide with NFB Washington Seminar. Our objective is to showcase 15 auction items/baskets, and we would be deeply grateful for your assistance in achieving this goal. Completing the attached form will enable us to systematically record the diverse items that individuals wish to contribute. Additionally, we welcome monetary donations to further support our cause. In order to contribute monetary donations, we recommend you pledging one of the following amounts: Live the Life We Want $100 Raising Expectations $150 Stronger Together $250 NABS Forever! $300 For any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the Auction Chair, Zachary Ledford, at: [email protected]. Your generosity and support are sincerely appreciated.

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NABSLinkNov 16, 2024

🎉 Hey #NABS Nation! 🎉

Love trivia? Curious about NABS membership? 🧠💡 Join us for Game Night on **Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, at 9 PM ET**! 🕘

Test your trivia skills, learn about the amazing perks of being a NABS member, and hang out with your NABS family! 🥳

Zoom in for the fun: https://zoom.us/my/blindstudents

Questions? Email Membership Chair Nikhil Dadlani at [email protected].

Can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

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NABSLinkNov 12, 2024

Hello NABS! Time for the question of the week!

If you were to create a soundtrack for your year so far, what three songs would absolutely have to be on it, and why?

NABSLinkNov 8, 2024

🌆 Hey, NABS Nation!

Interested in attending Washington Seminar (Feb 3-6 in D.C.)? Applications for the 2025 NABS Funding Program are open!

Important: Contact state affiliates for funding before applying to NABS. Seminar participation requirements are listed in the form. Applications are due 11/22 at 11:59 PM EST; notifications sent by end of December.

Apply here 👉 https://forms.gle/f5igqPEiDNcUbKCq7

Looking forward to seeing you in D.C.!

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2025 NABS Washington Seminar Funding Application

Thank you for submitting an application to be considered for NABS financial assistance in attending the 2025 Washington Seminar, which takes place from Monday, February 3 to Thursday, February 6 in Washington DC. Applications are due by Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. In order to receive funding from the national student division, there are specific requirements that must be met, so please review the below list to ensure you are eligible and able to meet all mandatory elements. Additionally, students will be assessed for financial need on a case by case basis, with the understanding that students should first seek-out alternative funding sources, including chapter/affiliate support, personal contribution, and community assistance. Please direct questions to Lauren Altman, NABS President, at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in our nation's capital to advocate for equality for the blind. REQUIREMENTS 1. You must be a student during the 24-25 academic year. 2. You must be able to travel from the evening of Sunday, February 2 to the evening of Wednesday, February 5, or until your affiliate appointments have concluded. 3. You must attend the 2025 NABS Winter Seminar, which takes place the morning of Monday, February 3 at the hotel. 4. You must attend the legislative training on Monday, February 3. 5. You must attend the Great Gathering In on Monday, February 3. 6. You must attend the NABS/Federation hospitality event, that takes place the evening of Monday, February 3. 7. You must actively participate in congressional meetings over the span of Tuesday, February 4, Wednesday, February 5, and Thursday, February 6, if your affiliate has meetings on Thursday. 8. You must attend the Congressional reception on the evening of Tuesday, February 4. 9. You must abide by the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct. 10. You must present yourself professionally at all times, with business professional attire throughout. You are representing the national student division in addition to your state affiliate. If you are allocated funding but fail to complete any of the agreed upon requirements, you will forfeit your funding and will not receive your check.

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Show threadNABSLinkNov 5, 2024

1. Would you please describe your First-hand account of the barriers you have encountered in your study of chemistry at the college / university level. That is, in the in-person and online / virtual environments, and especially in the laboratory.

2. In considering your experience in taking chemistry courses and laboratory in any setting), what method, tool, innovation, would have helped you learn?

NABSLinkNov 5, 2024

Dr. Alfred D’Agostino is collecting information from #Blind / #VisuallyImpaired students about barriers and experiences they have encountered in studying chemistry at the undergraduate level.

Would you please thoughtfully consider providing responses to the below questions?

Responses can be reply to this post or sent to [email protected]

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Show threadNABSLinkNov 5, 2024
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
Based on the Christmas classic by Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is the story of a Christmas-hating Grinch who tries to steal Christmas from the Christmas-loving Whos by taking all of their presents and decorations.
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“The Santa Clause”
In the film, Scott Calvin, an ordinary man who accidentally kills Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. When he and his young son finish Santa's trip and deliveries, they go to the North Pole, where Scott learns he must become the new Santa and convince those he loves that he is indeed Father Christmas.
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“Home Alone”
Parents need to know that Home Alone is a hit 1990 John Hughes-directed holiday comedy in which a young boy named Kevin is left to fend for himself when his harried parents mistakenly leave him behind during a family trip.