The Minnesota Association of Blind Students (MABS)is a division of the NFB of Minnesota, and is composed of blind students of all ages and academic levels who seek to improve opportunities and advocate for themselves and all blind students in the state of Minnesota. We meet to discuss issues of interest to blind students and share information and ideas. We conduct two seminars each year where experienced blind students and successful, employed blind individuals share what they have learned in dealing with a variety of common situations such as Disability Services offices, hiring readers, misconceptions about blindness, and many other topics. We assist with a state-wide scholarship and distribute information about the National Federation of the Blind's scholarship program.
The Minnesota Association of Blind Students (MABS) meets on the 3rd Saturday of every other month at the NFB of Minnesota headquarters at 100 E. 22nd St in Minneapolis. The meetings are called to order at 1:00 PM. Join us in an opportunity to change what it means to be a blind student. There are a lot of areas that we can make a difference. It takes planning and action to be effective and we intend to have a large voice where it is needed. Come and join us, we need good leadership and there are plenty of opportunities to enhance your student life and build your leadership skills. We are looking forward to a very exciting year. Contact Katlyn Kress by e-mail leaderdog.faith@q.com or phone 651-303-5809 to learn more about MABS.
Also join the discussion list on NFB net.
Sincerely,
Katlyn Kress, President of the M.A.B.S.