<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f31f</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Columbia Chapter</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4c5</span> <b>Date:</b> <span dir="ltr">Tuesday, October 21, 2025</span><br><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u23f0</span> <b>Time:</b> <span dir="ltr">12:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM</span><br><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4cd</span> <b>Location:</b> <span dir="ltr">119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205</span><o:p></o:p></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2728</span> About Us<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">The Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for blind and low-vision individuals. We believe in <b>advocacy, education, support, and empowerment</b> to ensure that every blind South Carolinian can live the life they want.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f389</span> Why This Event Matters<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Our Membership Drive is more than just an event \u2014 it\u2019s a celebration of <b>community, connection, and empowerment</b>. This is your chance to:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Meet <b>eye specialists, health professionals, and community partners</b> \u2014 including the Foundation Fighting Blindness \u2014 who are transforming lives.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Explore innovative tools and technology from the <b>South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP)</b> that make education, work, and daily living more accessible.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Learn how you can join us as a <b>member, volunteer, or partner</b> to make a real impact in your community.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4a1</span> What to Expect<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul type="disc" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Inspiring Conversations:</b> Hear from leaders and advocates making a difference.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Hands-On Exploration:</b> Try out cutting-edge assistive technology that empowers independence.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Community Connections:</b> Build relationships with individuals and families living with vision loss.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f91d</span> Together, We Can Make a Difference<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Bring your friends, family, and curiosity! Whether you\u2019re looking to learn, support, or get involved, this is your chance to be part of something bigger. Let\u2019s create a brighter, more inclusive future \u2014 together.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4de</span> For More Information<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Contact: <b>Andrew Adams</b>, President, Columbia Chapter<br><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4f1</span> Phone: <span dir="ltr">(803) 269-3803</span></p><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Andrew D. Adams</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">President of Columbia Chapter & 2nd District Rep.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina</span></p><div><br></div></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBofSC mailing list</span><br><span>NFBofSC@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBofSC:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/columbiachapter%40nfbofsc.org</span><br></div></div></body></html>