Welcome to the home page of the National Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind and the largest movement of blind students in the world. Each day, we seek to empower blind students to live the lives they want through organized activism, mentorship, leadership development, resource sharing, and so much more!
Visit the National Federation of the Blind home page to learn more about the efforts at a national level, as well as the programs we sponsor throughout the year.
We are so excited to share that registration for our Midwest Student Seminar is now open! Our theme this year is “Marching Towards Your Authenticity.” The 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 hope you'll join us for a weekend filled with opportunities to grow, learn, and have fun! Please click here to register. 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 your attendance or you have additional questions about the registration process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores, at kflores@keniaflores.com.
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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 former President, Kathryn Webster, that was published earlier this year. 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!
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