NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTSA DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of information that exist. If a blind person has proper training and opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a physical nuisance. The National Association of Blind Students, (NABS) is a division of the National Federation of the Blind, one of the most motivated and influential organization in existence, comprised of over fifty thousand active members nation-wide. NABS has many goals and objectives which it strives to achieve through hard work and determination. The National Association of Blind Students members share a positive philosophy about blindness. We believe that blind students, with the assistance of good training in skills of blindness, such as independent travel, Braille, and living skills, are entitled to equal treatment in the classroom, on the campus, and in life. We deserve equal treatment, which means we must also share equal responsibility. We do not ask for handouts or modifications. We want our voices to be heard, and we want to have control over our lives and the direction they will take in the future. For these reasons, a big part of what we stress is advocacy for students, because we believe that blind students, more than anyone else, know what they do and do not need to be successful in school. We distribute important information to give students the knowledge they need to be self-advocates. This is our objective in NABS. We would love for you to join with us to help make our goals and dreams come true. Together, we can change misconceptions and misunderstandings of blindness, and improve possibilities for blind students in future generations. Coming EventsJuly 26 - August 1, 2009:the second NFB Youth Slam is in full swing! This summer academy is providing hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering, and math, and is giving blind teens the chance to meet other blind and low vision youth and adults from all over the United States. What's happening at NFB Youth Slam? What's on the minds of the mentors and students here at the University of Maryland? What do people really think about blindness and what is possible? Follow the slam news crew as they hit the streets to find out. Want to know what is going on at the NFB Youth SLAM right now? You can read or hear the latest top stories from SLAM News Central by visiting one of the following: Follow the 2009 National Federation of the Blind Youth SLAM on Twitter, Visit the 2009 NFB Youth SLAM Blog to read late breaking news from Youth SLAM participants, or visit 2009 Youth SLAM Audio Page to hear podcasts direct from SLAM News Central. Additionallly View the 2007 Youth SLAM Video to learn how this dynamic event will inspire the next generation of blind youth. What's NewLeadership Seminar 2009The weekend of March 20-22 witnessed the gathering of student leaders from all over the United States at the National Center for the Blind. Division presidents and representatives took part in a seminar featuring speakers, breakout sessions and discussions on how to initiate and expand NABS at the affiliate level. For more details on the weekend's happenings, and to download your own copy of the leadership materials, visit the Leadership Seminar 2009 page. The Student Slate Has ReturnedThe new issue of the Student Slate is now available. Read the Winter 2009 issue here. Wake Forest University Introduces Its
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