[NABS-L] Don't forget to register for the Midwest Student Seminar by February 28!

[Ammar Tarin]

Hey Students!



I hope everyone is doing well, and preparing those awesome Valentine's Day
treats! This is just a reminder to register for the 2025 National
Federation of the Blind Midwest Student Seminar, hosted by the National
Association of Blind Students. The registration deadline has been extended,
and registration now closes in just a few weeks on February 28! Join us in
the beautiful windy city of Chicago Illinois from March 7 – March 9!

Here is some exciting information about one of our volunteer professionals
Noah Brockett, who will be joining us in Chicago!

Noah Brockett's favorite song is *Mirror of Souls* by the power metal band
Theocracy. The song, which is 22 minutes long, appears at the end of the
album of the same name.

A fun fact about Noah is that he can solve a Rubik's cube in under 30
seconds.

His journey to becoming a full-time comedian began toward the end of his
training at LCB. The day after preparing a meal for 40 people, he performed
stand-up for the first time as a host for a rock ‘n’ roll show at the
Sundown Tavern in Ruston, Louisiana. He later moved to Tokyo, where he
performed at the Tokyo Comedy Bar nearly every night. This consistent stage
time helped him build momentum, and upon returning to the United States, he
moved to Charleston, South Carolina, to pursue comedy full-time.

Since then, Noah has performed alongside a diverse range of comedians,
traveled to multiple states, and even returned to Tokyo for a month of paid
shows.

If you want to learn more about Noah, or any of our other professionals,
join us in Chicago for the National Federation of the Blind Midwest Student
Seminar, hosted by the National Association of Blind Students. You can find
all the registration info below!

As blind students, we are encountering unique daily realities that often
remain unrecognized or misunderstood by the people around us. The National
Association of Blind Students is thrilled to invite you to Beyond the
Handshake: Networking in the Windy City, where we will explore these shared
experiences with students from across the region. It will be an engaging
weekend packed with opportunities to challenge your perceptions and network
with blind peers and mentors alike.

Have you ever wondered how to navigate non-traditional career paths or
build a professional network that truly understands your journey? This
year’s theme focuses on career exploration and planning, offering practical
insights and strategies to help you thrive. Together, we’ll dive into how
to forge meaningful connections, open new doors, and envision possibilities
beyond the expected.

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. This
journey promises to empower you to identify new ways of living the life you
want. Regardless of where you are in your education, we hope you will join
us for a weekend of growth and fun from March 7 – March 9, 2025, at the
Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare Area:

Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare Area

5615 N. Cumberland Ave. Chicago, IL 60631

You can register at the following link:
https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=5. Registration
closes on February 28, 2025, so don’t delay!

Rooms can be booked at the following website using the code “NFB”.
www.hiohare.com. Alternatively, you can call (800-465-4329) or
(773-693-5800) to reserve a room by phone using the group name “National
Federation of the Blind Student”. Room rates for a room with two queen beds
are $119.00 per night, and rooms must be booked by February 28, 2025.

The National 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 Illinois’s policies
on in-person gatherings.

We are also committed to keeping all members safe. As such, we follow The
Code of Conduct, which you can find here:
https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct, as well as
the Youth Program protection Policy, which can be found here:
https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/youth-program-participant-protection-policy,
which is upheld  by the National Federation of the Blind.

Alternative Payment Options: We in no way want the $100 registration fee to
prevent any student from attending. If the fee poses a challenge, please
contact Joshua Olukanni at 678-313-1543 or joshuaolukanni2002 at gmail.com.

Please note that both the $100 registration fee and a completed
registration form must be submitted by February 28, 2025, to secure your
spot for this transformative weekend.

If you have any questions regarding hotel logistics, registration, or
anything else about the Midwest Seminar, feel free to reach out to Joshua
Olukanni at 678-313-1543 or joshuaolukanni2002 at gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing all of you in Chicago!

-- 
Respectfully,
Ammar Ahmed Tarin
Board Member, National Association of Blind Students
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
President, Arizona Association of Blind Students
Ammar.tarin at gmail.com
480-580-7874
Live the life you want.