<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div class="elementToProof" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello Federation Family,</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As co-chair of the Legislative & Advocacy Committee for the SC Affiliate of the NFB. I have a perfect opportunity for our SC Affiliate members to get their voices heard and make an impact on a national level.</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What is the issue?</b></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, S.533/H.R.1263 is currently pending in congress. We have heard there is a strong possibility of including the legislation in a larger workforce package being considered by Congress, which highly increases the chance of this legislation passing and becoming the law of the land.</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Why is SC needed?</b></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We would like help with encouraging Senator Lindsey Graham and US House Representative Joe Wilson (SC District 2) to support the legislation and consider becoming co-sponsors of the bill. We really want to lean on Senator Graham because he might be supportive of the idea since South Carolina has already passed and fully implementing the state law on ending subminimum wages. We hope that South Carolina’s congressional leadership wants to underscore the importance of displaying the commitment South Carolina has to correcting this issue on a national stage.</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What do you do?</b></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s super easy to take action and become an advocate. All you have to do is:</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1). Locate the 2 attached letters that you can use as your email templates</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2). Personalize the template with your own information.</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3). Email the finished letters to the congressional correct staff member</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(The letter labeled Senate should be emailed to Walker Truluck at <span dir="ltr">walker_truluck@lgraham.senate.gov</span> and the letter template labeled House of Representative should be emailed to Leah Grace Blackwell at <span dir="ltr">leahgrace.blackwell@mail.house.gov</span>)</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4). Remember to CC Justin Young, Ed. D at <span dir="ltr">jyoung@nfb.org</span> - Justin is the Government Affairs Specialist working to push this piece of legislation at our NFB headquarters in Baltimore, MD</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5). Sit back and be proud of your advocacy!</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Letter prep tips</b></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One note that I need to add to help you out is to let you know that the attached letters are templates only. You can make the needed adjustments and just hit send. However, we encourage you to personalize your letter in two ways:</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">🔹wherever you find brackets please delete the brackets + the instructional phrase within the brackets and replace with your personal information described by the instructional phrase within the brackets</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">🔹if compelled please add your experiences, which can be impactful in demonstrating the broad and personal need for S533/H.R. 1263 bills.</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And only SC Affiliate members who live in district 2 need to send a letter to congressman Joe Wilson. The<b> </b>Second Congressional District currently includes all of Lexington, Aiken and Barnwell counties, with parts of Richland and Orangeburg counties.</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Questions?</b></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As easy as this process is I know that sometimes we still have questions or may prefer a hand in getting this done. With that said, if you need help in any way please reach out to me at <span dir="ltr">(803)216-1667</span> or my email <span dir="ltr">ms.jlbright@gmail.com</span>. Additionally, you can reach out to our committee co-chair David Houck at <span dir="ltr">(803) 254-3777</span>or via email at <span dir="ltr">nfbsc@sc.rr.com</span>.</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Best wishes,</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Janice Bright, MA OL</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Legislative & Advocacy Committee Co-chair</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span dir="ltr">ms.Jlbright@gmail.com</span></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 0.3pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span dir="ltr">(803)216-1667</span></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div><div class="elementToProof" style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></div><div id="Signature" class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></div></div><div dir="ltr"></div></body></html>