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NABS Notes - October 2025

“Fall is a gentle reminder that change can be beautiful.”- Heather Stillufsen

In this edition you will find:

  • A Message from Katie Presley, First Vice President of the National Association of Blind Students
  • Committee Updates
  • Student Division Spotlight

A Message from Katie Presley, First Vice President of the National Association of Blind Students

Dear NABS family,

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NABS Notes – July 2025

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Welcome to the July edition of NABS Notes. As summer reaches its peak, this month offers a moment to embrace rest, renewal, and reconnection—with ourselves, with others, and with our goals. Whether you’re spending your days immersed in internships, research, travel, or well-deserved downtime, July reminds us of the importance of balance and the power of reflection.

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NABS Notes – May 2025

“A flower blossoms for its own joy." – Oscar Wilde

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NABS Notes - May 2020

“Now the first suggestion is to aim high but be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a substantial impact on the world in which you live.” – Sandra Day O’Connor

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NABS Notes - June 2020

“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.”-J. K. Rowling

Welcome to the June edition of our NABS notes! With only a few weeks to go until our first ever virtual national convention, we have many exciting updates to share. Read on to learn more about our upcoming events and updates from committees. In this edition you will find:

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NABS Notes - August 2020

“It is never too late to be what you could have been.” -George Elliot

Welcome to the August edition of our NABS Notes! Although the back-to-school season has crashed upon us harder than a tidal wave, we hope you’ll still take the time to catch up on all things new with NABS. Read on to learn more about our upcoming events and updates from committees. In this edition you will find:

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NABS Notes - September 2020

“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” -Alan Cohen

Welcome to the September edition of our NABS Notes! While many of us find ourselves up to our eyeballs in assignments, barely catching a breath long enough to set up our fantasy football lineups each week, we hope you’ll still take the time to read up on all things new with NABS. Read on to learn more about our upcoming events and updates from committees. In this edition you will find:

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NABS Notes - October 2020

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” -Andy Rooney

Welcome to the October edition of our NABS Notes! Although our schedules are fuller than a pumpkin spice latte, overflowing with midterms, holiday plans, and taking in the changing seasons, we hope you’ll still take the time to read up on all things new with NABS. Read on to learn more about our upcoming events and updates from committees. In this edition you will find:

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NABS Notes - November 2020

“Don’t let the sun go down without saying thank you to someone and without admitting to yourself that absolutely no one gets this far alone.” -Stephen King

Welcome to the November edition of our NABS Notes! As another holiday season begins, we encourage you to grab a plate of leftovers and take some time to read up on all things new with NABS and always remember that we are thankful for you! Read on to learn more about our upcoming events and updates from committees. In this edition you will find:

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NABS Notes - December 2020

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, / Whispering ‘it will be happier’.” -Alfred Lord Tennyson

Welcome to the December edition of our NABS Notes! As 2020 reaches its conclusion, we find ourselves both reflecting back on the successful year we’ve had and looking forward to all that we have yet to accomplish together. We hope that 2021 brings you and yours an abundance of joy, health, and safety. Read on to learn more about our upcoming events and updates from committees. In this edition you will find:

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