[NABS-L] Introduction

[Gene Kim]

Welcome and great to meet you Sidney! If you haven't gotten in touch with the Illinois affiliate yet, definitely get connected. We have a lovely group of folks throughout the state who I'm sure would love to get you plugged into the local community/resources.


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> On Dec 29, 2024, at 4:40 PM, Kinnick Woolley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am so glad that you joined the Federation and that you’re a part of the list it kinnick
> Shanon Woolley
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Dec 29, 2024, at 5:57 PM, dana mohsen via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Sidney,
>> Thanks for the intro. My name is Dana, and I'm also 19. I'm studying
>> computer science and music in Washington, and I've complicated 2 semesters.
>> Feel free to reach out anytime with any questions regarding the college
>> accommodations process or anything else!
>> Wishing you the best,
>> Dana
>> 
>>> On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 12:55 AM Sidney Horn via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello!
>>> My name is Sidney. I'mI'd like to major in social work, and I'm starting at SIUE (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) in the fall of 2025. I was very back and forth for the longest time at where I wanted to go. It was between Illinois State and SIUE. I knew both universities are great, and I toured both of their access offices as well.19 years old and am taking my second year of
>>> college classes. I'm at the school for the blind, but am leaving in May of
>>> 2025. I have taken some Lincoln Land Community College classes to get me in
>>> the swing of things.
>>> I'd like to major in social work, and I'm starting at SIUE (Southern
>>> Illinois University Edwardsville) in the fall of 2025. I was very back and
>>> forth for the longest time at where I wanted to go. It was between Illinois
>>> State and SIUE. I knew both universities are great, and I toured both of
>>> their access offices as well.
>>> On top of that, back in September, I applied for a Seeing Eye registered
>>> dog and have had my juno walk and interview with one of their instructors.
>>> Now I'm just waiting to hear when or if I'll get accepted, which I hope I
>>> do. :-)
>>> I will go out in the summer of 2025. I will keep you all updated on how
>>> everything is going.
>>> So far I have taken Communications 101, English 101, Psychology 101, and
>>> Sociology 101. I am registered for three online classes in Spring semester
>>> and 1 in-person class.
>>> I am very happy to be a part of this community of Illinois blind students
>>> and to be able to share each others successes / concerns. That's what we're
>>> all here for. :-)
>>> Thanks for reading!
>>> Sidney
>>> 
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