2020 NABS Washington Seminar Funding Application
Thank you for submitting an application to be considered for NABS financial assistance in attending the 2020 Washington Seminar, which takes place from Monday, February 10 to Wednesday, February 12 in Washington DC. Applications are due by Sunday, December 15, 2019. In order to receive funding from the national student division, there are specific requirements that must be met, so please review the below list to ensure you are eligible and able to meet all mandatory elements. Additionally, students will be assessed for financial need on a case by case basis, with the understanding that students should seek-out alternative funding sources, including chapter/affiliate support, personal contribution, and community assistance. Please direct questions to Kenia Flores, NABS Vice President, at kenia.flores@furman.edu. We look forward to seeing you in our nation's capital to advocate for equality for the blind.

REQUIREMENTS
1. You must be a student during the 19-20 academic year.
2. You must be able to travel from the evening of Sunday, February 9 to the evening of Wednesday, February 12, staying at the hotel for at least those three days.
3. You must attend the 2020 NABS Winter Seminar, which takes place the morning of Monday, February 10 at the hotel.
4. You must attend the NABS/Federation social event, that takes place the evening of Monday, February 10.
5. You must actively participate in at least three congressional meetings on Tuesday, February 11 or Wednesday, February 12.
6. You must attend the Congressional reception on Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30-7:30pm.
7. You must attend the legislative training on Monday afternoon, February 10.
8. You must attend the Great Gathering In on Monday, February 10.
9. You must abide by the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct.
10. You must present yourself professionally at all times, with business professional attire throughout. This also means you must be aware of your surroundings, not drinking under age or, if of age, not drinking in the NABS hotel room block. Regardless, no illegal substances are permitted and funding will be pulled immediately. NABS has a 0-tolerance policy for all inappropriate behavior.
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Email *
First and Last Name *
Phone Number (the one you will be using in Washington DC) *
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *
Mailing Address *
Address (line 2)
City *
State *
Zip or Postal Code *
Which state will you represent at the 2020 Washington Seminar? *
Is this your first Washington Seminar? *
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If not, how many Washington Seminars have you attended?
If you are placed in the NABS hotel room block, do you have a guide dog? *
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If you are placed in the NABS hotel room block, are you comfortable with two or three roommates? *
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What other means of funding are you seeking out? Elaborate on how much you can contribute personally, and what other avenues you are exploring for support. *
Why do you want to attend the 2020 Washington Seminar? *
Please list a reference who can speak to your leadership or advocacy skills, including name, phone number, and email address. *
If selected to receive funding from the National Association of Blind Students, you must abide by the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct, which can be found at https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct. Do you promise to abide by the code of conduct throughout your time spent at the 2020 Washington Seminar? *
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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