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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Fellow Federationists!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC received a grant to deliver transition services to youth with disabilities ages 13-21 residing in South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As the director of the program, my goal is to serve all youth who are blind in the target age group during the grant period.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would love your help! If you are a youth who is blind between the ages of 13-21 or know of an individual who would qualify for this free service, please contact me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As a participant in the program, individuals will focus on four components including:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Self-advocacy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Career readiness (resume building, soft skills, interviewing techniques and more)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Work-based learning to include: job shadowing, business tours, internships and job placement<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Post-secondary exploration: exploring and visiting college opportunities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What an awesome opportunity to serve youth who are blind in transition!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter presidents, I will be reaching out to all of you regarding this exciting endeavored to see how NFB of SC Career Boost can seek and serve our youth in South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions or know of someone who would qualify for the program, please contact me at <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a> or call 803-661-6622.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you so much for your help in making this a successful project!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kind Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director, NFB of SC Career Boost<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>803-661-6622<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>