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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>The NFB of South Carolina is a non-profit, private organization of the blind working together to improve the quality of life for all blind people in South Carolina<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What will we do with the money raised?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Funds raised through Midlands Gives will be used to fund our various programs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>More About Us<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of SC is a voice for blind South Carolinians. The NFB of SC has programs to provide white canes to those who need them. We offer computer training for blind individuals. We have joined with the SC Commission for the Blind to offer post secondary education and career guidance to blind high school children. This program includes opportunities to do job shadowing, obtain mentoring from other blind individuals in their chosen career, and explore college opportunities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Testimonials<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attending my first state convention of the NFB of SC was very inspiring. I was amazed with how everyone seemed like one big family supporting one another. After meeting so many people who were blind with successful careers, a family and community involvement, I felt more self-confident and motivated to pursue my own personal goals. The message that the blind can live the life they want was apparent in and out of all the meetings. The energy was phenomenal. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.midlandsgives.org/NFBOFSC">https://www.midlandsgives.org/NFBOFSC</a><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></div></body></html>