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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><p class=MsoNormal>Hey NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following is information from Trisha Kulkarni, NABS President. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It has been wonderful to connect with many of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>you during what has been a busy and successful convention season. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In this virtual world we are living in, the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) has been missing the opportunity to gather at regional seminars across the country to share our experiences in the classroom and beyond; yet, the need for our community is stronger than ever! For this reason, we are so excited to be launching our first ever virtual NABS At Large Seminar entitled Speaking Up and Branching Out, which is open to blind students across the country and is focused on empowering attendees to know the power of their voices. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spread the word far and wide and <a href="https://forms.gle/pGrq8jg2TTa2opETA">get students registered</a>. If financial considerations are at all a barrier to attendance, I welcome students to reach out directly to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please see the below information and flyer. Registration closes on December 15. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best Regards, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Trisha Kulkarni <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President | National Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nabslink.org">www.nabslink.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Terrified of public speaking? Have experience but are excited to refine your skills? The National Association of Blind Students is committed to empowering all blind students to know the power of their voices. Especially in this new era of education, join us for a virtual weekend to equip attendees with techniques and the self-confidence to advocate effectively in academic, professional, and everyday life.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><br></span>--<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What: 2021 NABS At Large Seminar: Speaking Up and Branching Out<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Who: Any Blind Student Excited to Build or Refine Their Public Speaking Skills<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When: January 9 through January 10, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Where: Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Click the link below to register and reserve your spot:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://forms.gle/pGrq8jg2TTa2opETA">https://forms.gle/pGrq8jg2TTa2opETA</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Have Questions? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email Kinshuk Tella at <a href="mailto:kinshuk.tella@gmail.com">kinshuk.tella@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><br><br></span><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 Elect of the Columbia chapter 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 Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC owns and operates Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center. Below is a link to read more about Rocky Bottom and to make a reservation for a mountain retreat!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://rockybottomofsc.com/">Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please join the National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book at any of the below links!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NatFedofSouthCarolina/">National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Computer-Science-Technology-Division-of-the-NFB-of-SC-343263089815304/">Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/RockyBottomofSC/">Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Scabs1944/?refid=46&__xts__%5B0%5D=12.%7B%22unit_id_click_type%22%3A%22graph_search_results_item_tapped%22%2C%22click_type%22%3A%22result%22%2C%22module_id%22%3A1%2C%22result_id%22%3A103680927718372%2C%22session_id%22%3A%22dde06b014c19c1fa49889d82a62edcda%22%2C%22module_role%22%3A%22ENTITY_PAGES%22%2C%22unit_id%22%3A%22browse_rl%3Aaed5eb18-5eed-4148-8ec7-5150ce26bf7b%22%2C%22browse_result_type%22%3A%22browse_type_page%22%2C%22unit_id_result_id%22%3A103680927718372%2C%22module_result_position%22%3A0%7D">South Carolina Association of Blind Students</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/375092969314880?_rdr">South Carolina Parents of Blind Children</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt'><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind welcomes all blind people, parents of blind children, blind students, those losing vision, and more. We are a family of members and friends that knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. You can live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>How to Join<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt'><span lang=EN style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Federation of the Blind is to attend a chapter or division meeting in your local area. You can find your nearest chapter or division meeting by reaching out to your state affiliate president. Membership in a chapter or division will automatically grant you membership in your state affiliate and the national organization.</span><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/join-us">Come join us!</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>