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Need a connection? State Library joins Wi Fi crowd
Tuesday, 12 September 2006

There’s a new “hot spot” in Columbia - if you’re connected.

Computer or PDA users whose personal machines already have Wi Fi connectivity now have online access at the South Carolina State Library at 1500 Senate St.
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National Federation of the Blind Announces New Online Mentoring Program for the Blind
Friday, 08 September 2006

Are you a blind college student interested in exploring different career options? Have you recently found out that you're experiencing vision loss? Are you nervous about pursuing a new hobby, career path, or interest, because you've never heard of another blind person who has done it successfully?

NFB-LINK provides mentoring relationships for individuals who would like resources and guidance on a variety of blindness topics.

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International Literacy Day - September 8
Written by Curtis Rogers   
Thursday, 07 September 2006

September 8, UNESCO’s International Literacy Day, is a timely reminder to the world about the importance of literacy for individuals, families, communities, and whole societies. This year’s theme, “Literacy sustains development,” emphasizes that literacy is not only a positive outcome of development processes, but also a lever of change and an instrument for achieving further social progress.
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