National Association of Blind Students | National Federation of the Blind
For over 50 years, the National Association of Blind Students has worked, as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind, to promote the equality of the blind by serving as a source of information, forum for networking and vehicle for collective action for blind students. Our work on the local, state, and national levels is firmly rooted in the conviction that blindness need not prevent one from excelling in a chosen field of study or living a full and productive life. Above all else, we are dedicated to changing what it means to be blind, by both changing perceptions among the general public of the capabilities of the blind and encouraging blind students to strive to achieve their maximum potential and realize their dreams.
It is our hope that you will find the resources on this website useful and informative. If you have any questions or comments about the website or the work of NABS, please feel free to get in touch with us and let us know. And, if you like what you see and would like to get involved you can become a member of the National Association of Blind Students. And remember, to stay up to date with the latest happenings within NABS, you can friend NABS on Facebook or follow NABS on Twitter. Please also join the NABS email list. Fill out and submit the form, then you will receive a confirmation email.
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LATEST NABS NEWS
Get Involved with Our Efforts to Pass the Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education Act
In December of 2019, AIM High, H.R. 5312 and S. 3095, was introduced into the United States House of Representatives and the Senate. This bill works to create voluntary guidelines for accessibility in higher education to provide direction for educators, suggest practices for software developers, and most importantly, put students with print disabilities on equal playing ground with their classmates! Read more about our efforts and how you can get involved by visiting the Braille Monitorto see an important note from our President, Kathryn Webster, that was published earlier this month. If you are a student with an inaccessibility challenge that you have faced, we also want to hear from you! Fill out this Google form to share your story with Congress!
Announcing the Launch of the NABS Now Podcast
We are so excited to officially launch the NABS Now Podcast, a new initiative giving students a place to let their voice be heard! Check out our first episode titled Legislation 101 and read the description below.
Advocacy for legislation is a driving force in enacting powerful change and equality for all those who are blind. With Washington Seminar quickly approaching, students Kenia Flores and Justin salisbury share their thoughts on the importance of advocating for legislation as a student. We know that this may seem daunting at first, but we offer some tips for students who wish to gain more experience. Lieutenant Governor Josh Green of Hawaii offers helpful information about the legislative process from the viewpoint of someone in political office, as well. We would like to thank special guests Kenia Flores, Justin Salisbury, and Lieutenant Governor Josh Green of Hawaii.
If you are interested in becoming involved in the creation and production of the NABS Now Podcast, reach out to Nina Marranca.
Register for the 2020 Midwest Regional Student Seminar by February 10, 2020
Take a chance, learn what's possible, and a whole world of options will be open to you. Join the National Association of Blind Students and the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois from March 20 to March 22 for the Midwest student Regional Student Seminar. You can register by filling out our registration form. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Midwest Planning Committee We hope to see you there!
Get Involved With NABS by Joining Our Committees
If you have ever wanted to get involved with the work the National Association of Blind Students is doing, this is your chance. We have recently reorganized our committees and are looking for students with a passion to work beside us in building the Federation. If you are interested in joining one or more of our committees, please select the ones you are most interested in and send an email to the Chair of the committee. Or, join the conference line at 712-770-5197,,265669# at the designated times when it is most convenient to you. We look forward to working with you to build the National Federation of the Blind.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Join the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, a new team focused on embracing the many intersections that make up our membership. Meetings are on the first Sunday of the month at 8:00pm eastern.
Fundraising Committee
Have you ever had a NABS Representative come to your state convention or attended Washington Seminar on a scholarship? By joining this committee, You are raising funds to support our members and make these opportunities and more possible. Meetings are on the second Sunday of the month at 9:00pm eastern.
Legislative Advocacy Committee
Make your voice heard by joining this committee to raise awareness for laws impacting blind students and enact direct change on the local, state, and national level. Meetings are on the third Sunday of the month at 8pm eastern.
Communications Committee
Help this team coordinate NABS membership programming and recruitment. Meetings are on the second Sunday of the month at 8pm eastern.
Web Master
The Web Master is in charge of all information available on the NABS website. If you have any questions, comments, or updates you would like to make regarding the NABS website, please contact
Trisha Kulkarni