NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS

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 Events

Posted Monday June 15, 2009

For decades, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)––the country’s oldest and largest organization of blind people has been the leading champion for Braille literacy. With the passing of the Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act, the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress recognized the critical role Braille plays in the independence, freedom, and success of the blind and the central role the NFB plays in improving literacy among the blind.

Since 2009 brings the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, creator of the primary system of reading and writing used by people who are blind, there is no more fitting time to recognize the history, achievements, and mission of the National Federation of the Blind.

In an exciting new video, "Braille, Unlocking the Code" the history and power of Braille is explored with commentary from successful Braille readers.

Braille: Unlocking the Code
(Video 37 MB)

For additional information on Braille, and how sales of the Louis Braille By Centennial Coin will increase Braille Literacy, benefit blind students , and further the work of the National Federation of the Blind visit our Braille Coin Promotion Center and http://www.braille.org

Those interested in ordering a coin should visit http://www.usmint.gov or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). For more information about the National Federation of the Blind and the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, visit www.braille.org.

July 3 - July 8, 2009:
National Convention

Please join us for the 2009 NFB convention, held at the Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center. You won't want to miss the excitement! The National Association of Blind Students holds its annual meeting and Monti-Carlo Night along with other activities during the national convention. For reservations and more convention information as it becomes available, please visit the National Convention web page.

July 6, 2009:
Motor City March for Independence

Register now for the third annual March for Independence, to be held in Detroit, Michigan, this summer! For more information, listen to a special message from our March for Independence chairman, Kevan Worley.  This message contains facts and figures from our march in Dallas, including top fundraising teams, states, and individuals.  Note: This audio file may take a few minutes to load.

July 26 - August 1, 2009:
Youth Slam

>Attention blind and low vision high school students: leave your boring summer behind and join us for the second NFB Youth Slam!  This summer academy will not only provide hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering, and math, but also give you the chance to meet other blind and low vision youth and adults from all over the United States. Want to know what you can expect by participating in this dynamic event? View the 2007 Youth SLAM Video. Apply for the NFB Youth Slam today!

What's New

Leadership Seminar 2009

The 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 Returned

The new issue of the Student Slate is now available. Read the Winter 2009 issue here.

Wake Forest University Introduces Its
Corporate Fellowship Program

From the web site:

We are pleased to announced our Corporate Fellowship Program, a new scholarship opportunity for Master of Arts in Management candidates for Summer 2009. This program was developed to create more meaningful ways to increase constituencies traditionally underrepresented at Wake Forest.

"In a globalized economy such as ours, the most fundamental thing that business schools can do is to turn out exceptional leaders who represent the diverse population of the United States and the world," commented Dean of Business Steve Reinemund.

A Win-Win for Everyone  The Corporate Fellowship allows the MA in Management program to provide a richer learning experience for all students by building a more diverse student body. In addition, fellowship students receive an all-expense-paid graduate business education, personal mentoring by an accomplished business leader, a chance to prove themselves in a professional business environment, and the potential to receive a job offer from a leading company.

For more information, please contact:
Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Marketing
Room 3139 Worrell Professional Center
Babcock Graduate School of Management
Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Drive
Winston-Salem , NC 27109-8758
derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu
p (336) 758-4475
f (336) 758-4514

For more information about the National Association of Blind Students feel free to contact our President or any of the board members. All suggestions for web site improvement are welcomed. Please contact Joe Orozco, NABS Communications Director with your questions, suggestions and offers to lend a hand in building NABSLink.