[NABS-L] Closing soon, register for the Midwest Student Seminar by February 14

[Ammar Tarin]

Hey Students!



I hope everyone is doing well, and finding a way to settle in to those
boring classes! This is just a reminder that registration for the 2025
National Federation of the Blind Midwest Student Seminar, hosted by the
National Association of Blind Students closes in just a few short weeks on
February 14! Join us in the beautiful windy city of Chicago Illinois from
March 7 – March 9!

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 this link
<https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=5>. Registration
closes on February 14, 2025, so don’t delay!

Rooms can be booked at this website <http://www.hiohare.com> using the code
“NFB”:

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 8, 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
<https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct> and the Youth
Program Participant Protection Policy
<https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/youth-program-participant-protection-policy>
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 14, 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.