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NABS Presents First Conference Call for Parents of Blind Children!

[From Arielle Silverman on Monday, October 11, 2010]
Attention All Parents!
Not sure about how your blind child is going to tackle classes such as Biology or Physics? Ever been curious about what majors and specialization blind individuals have had in the past? Do you believe that careers and learning about fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math- (STEM), are “too difficult” or “dangerous” for your blind child? Do alternative techniques a blind person may use in such fields just baffle you?
If any of the above apply to you-
Please attend the Membership phone call, presented by the Membership Committee of the National Association of Blind Students.

[From Arielle Silverman on Monday, October 11, 2010]
Attention All Parents!

Not sure about how your blind child is going to tackle classes such as Biology or Physics? Ever been curious about what majors and specialization blind individuals have had in the past? Do you believe that careers and learning about fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math- (STEM), are “too difficult” or “dangerous” for your blind child? Do alternative techniques a blind person may use in such fields just baffle you?

If any of the above apply to you-

Please attend the Membership phone call, presented by the Membership Committee of the National Association of Blind Students. We are going to cover concerns, techniques, and general information about how blind students can participate on equal terms with their sighted peers, especially in STEM fields.

Date: Sunday, October 17, 2010

When: 6:00 pm EST

Where: NABS conference line- (712)775-7100 Code: 257963#.

Why: TO learn and network with other parents of blind children and blind students who have experiences navigating through the STEM fields for the blind.

Our special guest speaker, Arielle Silverman, earned her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Biology. She will offer a very distinct perspective on how to navigate through what can be perceived as the very turbulent waters of STEM. Different opportunity, techniques, strategies and concepts will be discussed during the call.

We look forward to talking with you!

Kindest Regards,
Membership Committee
National Association of Blind Students

Arielle Silverman
President, National Association of Blind Students
Phone: 602-502-2255
Email: nabs.president@gmail.com
Website: www.nabslink.org

PABS Conference call info

[From Helen Stevens on Friday, October 8, 2010]
Hi all,

Just a reminder that the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students will be holding a student conference call this Sunday, October 10 at 7PM.

Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 451-6100
Participant Access Code: 996562#

We look forward to talking with you then,
Helen Stevens

Upcoming PABS Student Conference Call

[From Helen Stevens on October 4, 2010]
Hi All,
I hope your semester is going well.
This Sunday we will be holding the first of what we hope become regular APBS student conference
calls.

[From Helen Stevens on October 4, 2010]
Hi All,

I hope your semester is going well.

This Sunday we will be holding the first of what we hope become regular APBS student conference
calls.

The purpose of these calls is to give students the chance to get to know one another better, ask
questions, discuss challenges they are having, share experiences and discuss ways in which PABS can
more effectively serve students.

On Sunday we will discuss the upcoming state convention and ideas for future conference call
discussion topics. We will also take time to allow participants to share information about themselves so
that we can get to know one another better. Please bring any questions or challenges you are dealing
with now, concerns about how you might do something in the future, or something exciting you’ve done
lately that you think other might like to here about.

The call will be held Sunday Oct 10 at 7PM, at a phone number to be distributed later in the week.

I look forward to talking to you then.
Helen Stevens

From the Desk of the NABS President, October 2010

National Association of Blind Students
From the Desk of the President
October 5, 2010
1. NABS Reps are Here for You!
2. This Month’s Conference Call: Science and More!
3. NABS Kicks off Pennies for Pages Fund-Raiser!
4. Announcement from Virginia!
5. Minutes from Last NABS Board Meeting!
NABS Reps are Here for You!
Are you hoping to organize a new student division at your state convention this year? Is your division looking for new ideas or planning a change of leadership? Are you looking for advice from someone who is experienced in organizing and leading student divisions? The NABS board are here to help!

National Association of Blind Students
From the Desk of the President
October 5, 2010

1. NABS Reps are Here for You!
2. This Month’s Conference Call: Science and More!
3. NABS Kicks off Pennies for Pages Fund-Raiser!
4. Announcement from Virginia!
5. Minutes from Last NABS Board Meeting!

NABS Reps are Here for You!
Are you hoping to organize a new student division at your state convention this year? Is your division looking for new ideas or planning a change of leadership? Are you looking for advice from someone who is experienced in organizing and leading student divisions? The NABS board are here to help!
Continue reading “From the Desk of the NABS President, October 2010”

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