TABS Latest News
August 6,2010
Coupon Books For Sale!
The Texas Association of Blind Students (TABS) is proud to present the 2010-2011
Entertainment
Coupon book, and it’s on sale now. For just $25, you can own a book filled from
cover to cover with
half-off and two-for-one savings toward your favorite restaurants, retail
stores, museums,
bowling alleys, amusement parks, sports teams, and so much more.
What makes these books so great is that no matter where you live, with over 150
local
editions spanning the U.S, there’s a book for your neck of the woods. Also, the
books have
coupons for local attractions unique to your location.
In addition to the fully loaded book, you’ll receive wallet size
coupons toward a number of restaurants to get you started before you even flip
through a
page. And that’s not all! Inside the first page is a membership card which, once
activated,
will allow you online access to even more coupons not found in the book itself.
Best of
all, every coupon is good through the end of next year, so there’s no rush to
use them all
BUY YOUR BOOK NOW!
July 1,2010
Southern Strums - Update
It pays to have a Southern Strums Ticket
With $5, you get,
- Entry into the Southern Strums event held at the Uptown Bar and Grill
- Transportation to, and from the event from 6:30pm-11:15pm
- entry into raffles that will be taking place throughout the event.
Don't want to pay for a cab?
We've got you covered. A Coach USA bus will be
running "public transit" style every 30 minutes from the
Hilton Anatole Hotel to the Uptown Bar and Grill.
Are you in the mood for prizes?
Your ticket makes you eligible to win
prizes...stay tuned for a Mystery Prize to be revealed at the event!
Do you wish to perform at the event?
We will have a Sound System, microphones, acoustic guitars (plugged and ready to
go)
and keyboards ready to be used by anyone who wishes to participate and doesn't
want
to bring their own instrument. You may also bring your own instrument if you
wish.
if you would like to perform, sign up by emailing;
jcmunoz1989@gmail.com
All Musicians welcome!
R&B, Country, Acoustic Folk, Rock, Coffee House, Pop, it's all welcome!
We are attempting to have an MTV Unplugged setting at Strums,
so if you love to perform or listen to these genres, this is the event for you.
June 7,2010.
Southern Strums will be held
Where: Uptown Bar and Grill
When: July 5,2010
What time: 7pm-11pm
Cost: $5
Transportation will be provided from the Hilton Anatole Hotel to the Uptwon Bar
and Grill.
for more information, contact:
jcmunoz1989@gmail.com
October 4,2009
Keeping TABS makes is long anticipated return This Week!
you can start viewing the new batch of articles (as well as the classics) at:
www.nfb-texas.org/tabs_keepingtabs2009.html
October 1,2009
From Tommy Craig,
President,
National Federation of the Blind of Texas
"Hi All,
I have managed to get the hotel to extend the deadline for room
reservations another week. I'm told that the hotel is full except for our
block of rooms. If you have not made room reservations please do so now!!!!
You can make reservations by calling:
210 354-2800
The room rates are $75.00 per night and the dates are October 23-25. You can
still pre-register for convention online at
nfb-texas.org."
June 15,2009 - Southern Strums '09
For Immediate Release
Contact
Jose Martinez, Event Coordinator
The Texas Association of Blind Students
Phone: (210) 722-3597
E-Mail: jose.martinez07@gmail.com
Southern Strums Pulls into the
Motor City
San Antonio, Texas – For five years the Texas Association of Blind Students (TABS) has brought together some of the organization’s finest musical talents in the convenience of one exceptional performance. In times past the benefit concert has evolved into a tradition in the general flow of the National Federation of the Blind’s annual convention, and this year the event is raising the bar, venturing out into the general public as the main entertainment for one of Detroit’s finest jazz restaurants. Join TABS, in collaboration with Seldom Blues, as they proudly present Southern Strums 2009.
In the chaotic landscape that is the vibrant annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind one often wonders where the time will be found to do it all. Seasoned members and first time conventioneers are always astounded by the sheer number of new people there are to meet, but the benefit to this dynamic fundraiser is that these interactions can be struck up and rekindled in the midst of a relaxing atmosphere serenaded by some of the NFB’s brightest performers.
“Southern Strums,” says TABS president, Juan del Rosario, “is as much about providing an evening of top notch entertainment as it is about raising funds for educational projects benefiting blind students across the state of Texas. We work around the year to ensure our fellow students have equal access to educational, employment and technological opportunities, and Southern Strums is a good means of conveying our message in a wholesome manner for everyone involved.”
All Federationists are welcomed to Seldom Blues, conveniently located in the Renaissance Center. The show kicks off at 6:00 PM and runs until the lights go out at 10:00 PM. All guests are kindly asked to provide a donation of five dollars to be a part of this special event to a TABS representative at the registration table next to the restaurant entrance. Come one, come all. This will be an elegant evening you will not want to miss.
About Seldom Blues
400 Renaissance Ctr # 1
Detroit, MI 48243
www..SeldomBlues.com
Seldom Blues is Detroit’s premier jazz restaurant and supper club. Seldom Blues offers a unique downtown entertainment and dining experience. The menu breathes excellence bringing new and inspired tastes to continental cuisine. Located In the prestigious GM Renaissance Center, Seldom Blues presents a breathtaking view of the Detroit River and Canadian skyline. From a magnificent Sunday Brunch, to a signature lunch and dinner, we invite all generations to impress dates, business clients, and guests of Detroit. Jazz musicians amidst and delectable cuisine generates a remarkable and memorable dining experience.
About the Texas Association of Blind Students
TABS is a membership organization devoted to the advancement of blind students of all ages. Since its inception in 1990, TABS has worked on multiple levels to encourage the equal participation of blind individuals in all functions of society. Through instructional seminars, state and national conventions, legislative action, social events, and literature, we strive to promote independence and self-advocacy. The organization operates as a whole under the principle that inside and outside the classroom blind students are fully capable of leading normal productive lives. In order to reinforce this belief, it is necessary to view the change within blind students themselves. Thus, our ongoing objective is to work in conjunction with the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) and to a larger extent with the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to build a sturdy foundation of useful skills, solid confidence, and raw determination so that we may in turn show the public that blindness is not the limitation it is thought to be. In essence, the primary goal of TABS is to follow its parent organizations in changing what it means to be blind.
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May 26,2009
We are pleased to announce that the 2009 scholarship program is now underway.
The National Federation of the Blind of Texas awards four scholarships annually
to
students enrolled in community colleges and universities. The scholarships are
given on the
basis of academic excellence, community service and financial need.
Every year, the scholarships are awarded during our state convention.
Applications must be postmarked no later than August 15, 2009 to be
considered.
For more information, please contact the NFB of Texas offices
at (512)323-5444,
or you can e-mail
scholarship@nfb-texas.org.
May 21,2009
If you need financial assistance in order to attend this year's
national convention
please fill out the form and return it to me no later than June 15th. I
prefer email but hard copies are fine.
Please remember that this assistance is for those who truly need it.
We have limited funds and we want to help those who cannot attend convention
any other way.
Please make sure that you tell friends and fellow members who may
not have email about the form. Feel free to print as many copies as needed.
click here to apply for
assistance for the 2009 NFB Convention
May 16,2009
IT'S HERE!!!
TABS is holding an event in conjunction with the NFB of Houston
Where: at the Lighthouse of Houston.
When: June 13,2009
If you've thought of attending an NFB meeting, or missed the 2009 TABS Spring
Conference, here's your chance.
Celebrate the Beginning of Summer with TABS, the NFB of Houston, and LIVE MUSIC!
That's right, live music.
we will be throwing a concert and rocking the roof off the Lighthouse.
here's the Lineup for the show
The Handshake
Searching for Signal
Tle Last 2 Weeks
Bows&Arrows
Your Amsterdam
cost is just $5
bring your friends, family, NFB prospects, blind or visually impaired people,
all are welcome...
It is a quest by the NFB of Houston to meet and greet the Community, it's a gift
to the local Houston area.
The bands are anxious to put on a great show for the blind and sighted
community.
It's a great way to bust the 2009 summer wide open as well as to meet new faces
and enjoy seeing old friends.
DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!
-May 1,2009
We are going to hold an event at the Lighthouse of Houston on Saturday June
13,2009.
stay tuned for more detials.!!!!
-April 22,2009
We've been using twitter for a month now.
check out our Twitter site
-April 1,2009
This is not a prank...
We have the audio files from our 2009 Spring Conference
uploaded to our Multimedia Page.
We have speeches, Round Table Discussions, and mcuh more!
- March 30,2009
Coming Soon!!!
2009 TABS Spring Conference!!!
Brought to you by:
The NFB of Texas
The
NFB of Houston
and
Kewing Enterprises
The 1st Online Conference!
if You missed the conference, you will be able
to experience it online!
If you attended, you will be able to relive the
experience with audio files, pics. and videos.
some files will be found here, others on our
MySpace,
and others on new accounts which we will keep you posted on.
- March 24,2009
TABS invades Twitter
that's right, we have launched our very own twitter page.
visit our twitter page