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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Steve Cook<br>Host, NAGDU Unleashed Podcast<br>National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>🎙\ufe0f</span><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> NAGDU Unleashed \u2013 Sharing the stories, experiences, and adventures of guide dog users everywhere.<br></span><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>🐾</span><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> "Empowering guide dog users through conversation, community, and connection."<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Assistive Technology Online Network <ATNETWORK@LISTSERV.SC.EDU> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Rachell Johnson<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 9, 2026 11:56 AM<br><b>To:</b> ATNETWORK@LISTSERV.SC.EDU<br><b>Subject:</b> Webinar: White Cane Day Celebration October 15th<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;white-space:pre-wrap'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Join us for a White Cane Day Celebration Webinar.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;white-space:pre-wrap'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Date:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> Oct 15, 2026 <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;white-space:pre-wrap'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Time:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;white-space:pre-wrap'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Target Audience:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> All are welcome. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;white-space:pre-wrap'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Cost:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> Free. All attendees must <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iZOMQdtGTJqQwv6iQPhV1w" title="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iZOMQdtGTJqQwv6iQPhV1w">register to attend</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;white-space:pre-wrap'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Description:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> This White Cane Day webinar will recognize the importance of the white cane as a tool for independence, safety, and confidence, while highlighting orientation and mobility awareness. Participants will learn: 1. Explain the significance of the white cane as a tool for independence, safety, and confidence. 2. Recognize how orientation and mobility skills support safe and independent travel for people who are blind or have low vision. 3. Identify ways to increase awareness and respect for white cane users in the community. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;white-space:pre-wrap'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Speaker Information:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'> Heather Lee is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). Heather obtained her M. Ed from North Carolina Central University and her B.A from Limestone University. Heather resides in Conway, SC with her husband and three children. In her spare time, Heather enjoys taking walks on the beach and reading a good book. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id=Signature><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Baguet Script";color:black'>Rachell Johnson, MCD., CCC-SLP, ATP</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Program Manager, SC Assistive Technology Program</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Center for Disability Resources</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Floyd School of Medicine </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>University of South Carolina<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>8301 Farrow Road<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Columbia, SC 29203</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><a href="mailto:rachell.johnson@uscmed.sc.edu">rachell.johnson@uscmed.sc.edu</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><a href="https://sc.edu/medicine/scatp"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://sc.edu/medicine/scatp</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Phone: 803-935-5301 | Fax: 803-935-5342 | \u200bToll Free: 800-915-4522</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://www.facebook.com/scassistivetechnologyprogram">Facebook</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=elementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://twitter.com/scatptweets">Twitter</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-left:solid #73000A 4.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 8.0pt;margin-left:3.75pt;margin-top:3.75pt;margin-right:3.75pt;margin-bottom:3.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>This email transmission, in its entirety and including all attachments, is intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information, including health information, that is privileged, confidential, and the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. 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