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 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 led by Chairs Syed Rizvi and Kenia Flores, focused on embracing the many intersections that make up our membership. Email Syed Rizvi or come to our next meeting on the first Sunday of the month at 8:00pm eastern if this sounds like the committee for you.
Fundraising Committee
With the Fundraising Committee,you are working with dynamic Chairs Elizabeth Rouse, Trisha Kulkarni, and Dustin Cather, who are committed to raising funds to support our members and leaders. Introduce yourself to the team by contacting Elizabeth Rouse or join us on the second Sunday of the month at 9:00pm eastern.
Legislative Advocacy Committee
On the Legislative Advocacy Committee, you would be working alongside Chair Justin Salisbury to learn and teach legislation, as well as work with different student divisions and universities/colleges to bring about direct change. Please contact
Justin Salisbury or join us on the third Sunday of the month at 8pm eastern.
Communications Committee
Work alongside Chairs Mausam Mehta, johna Wright, Nina Marranca, and Erin Daring to coordinate NABS membership programming and recruitment. Please contact
Mausam Mehta or join us on the second Sunday of the month at 8pm eastern to get in on the fun.
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
Dustin Cather