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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#73000A'>Please share!<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#73000A'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#73000A'>Virtual Assistive Technology Expo<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=intro style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:1.25rem;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 1, 2022</span></strong> for a full day of fast-paced sessions showcasing the latest assistive technology for people with a wide range of disabilities. This year’s expo will be presented virtually and two $50 gift cards will be given away after each session so <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6rrzIsHtLzNxzVUVDsN0tIl1KIuO54" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#73000A'>register today</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in;background:#ECECEC'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;color:#73000A'>About the Expo<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Date:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> March 1, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Time:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Format:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> 30-minute, fast paced, online sessions</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Registration:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> Required for Zoom link. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6rrzIsHtLzNxzVUVDsN0tIl1KIuO54" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#73000A'>Register now</span></b></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Target Audience:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> People with disabilities, their families, seniors, educators, veterans and healthcare professionials.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Cost: </span></strong><span style='color:black'> Free.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/centers_and_institutes_new/center_for_disability_resources/assistive_technology/expo/index.php">https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/centers_and_institutes_new/center_for_disability_resources/assistive_technology/expo/index.php</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4awrn7eddQ&t=16s"><span style='color:blue'>Click here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind relies on the generosity of our supporters to help us raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Your support helps us live the lives we want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization (EIN: 02-0259978) under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can be a part of our mission to help blind people live the lives we want. Your donations assist us with distributing free white canes, provide children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction, introduce blind high school students to STEM careers, advocate for the rights of blind Americans, provide free audio newspaper services, contribute to the development of new technology and provide scholarships to blind students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/PAC"><span style='color:blue'>Click here to join the PAC plan!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>