National Association of Blind Students 2024 Mid-Atlantic Seminar

Date and Location

Welcome to the registration form for the Maryland Association of Blind Students in conjunction with the  National Association of Blind Students 2024 Mid-Atlantic Student Seminar: Who Am I?, Who Are You?, Who Are We?”, taking place August 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m.- August 18, 2024, 12:00 p.m. This seminar will be held at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute located at 200 E Wells Street Baltimore MD, 21230. Lodging will also take place at the Jernigan Institute.

Nearest airport: Baltimore Washington International (BWI)

Description

As blind students, we are encountering unique daily realities that often remain unrecognized or misunderstood by the people around us. The Maryland Association of Blind Students in conjunction with the National Association of Blind Students is thrilled to invite you to embark on a journey to discover “Who Am I? Who Are You? Who Are We”? Join us as we explore these questions through our shared experiences with students from all over the region. It will be an engaging weekend packed with opportunities to challenge your perceptions and network with blind peers and mentors alike.

You can expect a mix of interactive activities, thought-provoking conversations, and riveting presentations—with topics covering everything from securing accommodations to finding identity as a blind person. Ultimately, this journey promises to empower you to identify new ways of living the life you want. Regardless of where you are in your education journey, we hope you’ll join us for a weekend of growth and fun!

The Maryland Association of Blind Students prioritizes its members' health and safety in all its events. For the safety of all participants, we ask that if you are feeling ill, please remain home. These policies are consistent with the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland policies on in-person gatherings. 

We are also committed to keeping all members safe. As such, we follow the Code of Conduct upheld by the National Federation of the Blind, which requires all event participants to be over the age of eighteen for this residential program.

Payments

We in no way, shape, or form want finances to deter student attendance. If the $100 registration fee stands in the way of your attendance or you have any other questions about the registration process, please reach out to Maryland Association of Blind Students President, Qualik Ford by email at qford@bism.org. 

See the confirmation message after submitting this form for information pertaining to methods of payment. Please note that the deadline to complete this registration form and its accompanying payment is August 2, 2024.

Payments will be collected by the National Association of Blind Students and National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.