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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>Independence Market Corner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>by Terry Boone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As a service to our members and the general public, the National Federation of the Blind operates a blindness products store known as the Independence Market, which sells mostly low-tech items, designed to enhance the every-day independence of blind people. We will be highlighting a different product every month and listing sale products from time to time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>MEN/LADIES 3-BUTTON POLO SHIRTS: These 100% cotton shirts come in sizes small to 5XL (men) and sizes x-small to 3XL (ladies). All are available in three colors – black, navy, and red.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IMP21 $24.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>MEN/LADIES LINED NYLON JACKETS: These jackets are perfect for those rainy, windy, or brisk weather days. Sizes small to 5XL (men) and sizes x-small to 3XL (ladies). Available in black, navy, and red.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IMJ21 $30.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TUMBLER: Hot/Cold 16oz tumbler available in black with white NFB logo. Keeps beverages hot or cold for hours.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IMT21S $8.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TALKING KITCHEN SCALE (VOX 3000): This scale can weigh up to 6.6 pounds (3,000 grams) with 0.1-ounch (1 gram) precision. Items can be weighed on the weighing platform or in the plastic bowl which is included. The bowl has a capacity of six cups. The scale also features a tare function that allows you to zero out the weight already on the scale.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AIK40T $35.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TALKING KITCHEN AND MULTIPURPOSE SCALE (VOX-2): This scale can weigh items up to eleven pounds (5,000 grams) on its 5-inch, square, stainless steel weighing platform with 0.1-ounce (1 gram) precision. It also features a tare function, high/low volume switch, and speaks in four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German). The unit uses four AA batteries (included).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AIK47S $40.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SALE AND CLOSE-OUT PRODUCTS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NINE MEN MORRIS GAME AIG74G $10.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CUBE CLOCK AIG73S $5.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CAMERA BAG AIA48B $1.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information about the products available from the Independence Market, contact us by email at independencemarket@nfb.org or by phone at (410) 659-9314, extension 2216, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. Our staff will be happy to assist.<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 Columbia chapter 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><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></div></body></html>