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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p>Hi Federation Family and Friends!!<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>You are warmly invited to attend the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina (NFB of SC) State Convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p>This exciting annual event brings together blind and low-vision individuals, families, advocates, and community members from across the state for a weekend filled with learning, networking, and inspiration. Whether you are a long-time member or new to the Federation, the State Convention offers something for everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Throughout the convention, you can look forward to:<br>• Engaging guest speakers<br>• Opportunities to connect with others in the community<br>• Exhibits featuring products, services, and resources<br>• Fun and fellowship with friends old and new<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Event Details:</span></strong><br>Date: August 13, 2026 through August 17, 2026<o:p></o:p></p><p>We encourage you to come be a part of this empowering and life-changing experience. Together, we are building a brighter future and changing what it means to be blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p>For more information and to register, please go to <a href="http://www.NFBofSC.org">www.NFBofSC.org</a> and look for the heading “<b><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>State Convention & Exhibit Hall Registration.”</span></b><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p>We hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Warm regards,<br>Steve Cook<span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind sof SC <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>