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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>Good afternoon, all!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anna and myself invite you to attend tonight’s Legislative and Advocacy Committee meeting, taking place at 8 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our agenda is pasted below and attached for convenience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Review of Zoom Etiquette<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Attendance/Icebreaker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Update on Access Technology Affordability Act<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-One co-sponsoring member of the House of Representatives: William Timmons, District IV<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Meeting with Senator Graham’s office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Update on Commission Board Appointment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Washington Seminar 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-In-person and hybrid this year<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Anna and Elizabeth will represent SC on the ground in DC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Reach out to Elizabeth, before January 7, at <a href="mailto:elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com">elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com</a> if you’d like to participate virtually<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Rehearsals will be held to prepare; must participate in rehearsal to enter meeting with Congressional members<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Update on Day at the Capitol<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-February 14-18, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Contacted Saluda Zemp<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Legislative Breakfast Update<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-February 23, 2022 from 8-10 AM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Next Meeting: February 1, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-No January meeting because of Washington Seminar rehearsals<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join in the conversation with the following Zoom information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to contact me with questions about the call, and we hope you’ll join us if you are interested in learning more, growing your skillsets, and contributing to the fantastic work of our team.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy holidays!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Elizabeth<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>