[NFB-Conventions] Important: 2025 Convention Information New Jersey

Sun Aug 3 19:52:17 UTC 2025

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>Greetings,
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>Itâs that time of the year to learn about and 
>prepare for our annual state convention. The 
>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 
>State Convention is the largest gathering of 
>blind people in the state. It is the premier 
>event for training, support, and information for 
>the blind community. It also serves as a 
>governing body, democratically electing our 
>leadership and establishing each yearâs 
>organizational policies and priorities.
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>For your convenience and reference, I have 
>gathered our convention information as of this 
>writing. For easy navigation I have used headers 
>and attached a word file. Included in this email are the following:
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>    * Convention location, dates and theme
>    * Access LinkInformationÂ
>    * National Rep
>    * Pre-Registration
>    * Hotel Reservations
>    * Agenda Details
>    * Convention Daily Outline
>    * Meal Options
>    * Convention dates to keep in mind
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>To view our convention webpage, use the link below:
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><https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention>State 
>Convention | National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
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>Warmly,
>Linda Melendez, President
>National Federation of the Blind of NJ
>908-590-1747
><mailto:president at nfbnj.org>president at nfbnj.org
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>NFBNJ Calendar:Â Â 
><https://nfbnj.org/events-calendar>Events 
>Calendar | National Federation of the Blind of 
>New Jersey<mailto:president at nfbnj.org>
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>Facebook:Â Â 
><https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238>https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238
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>To Set up a 30-minute meeting about the National 
>Federation of the Blind of Nj please click on the link below
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><https://calendly.com/lindamelendez220/30min>https://calendly.com/lindamelendez220/30minÂ 
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>Convention Location, Dates and Theme:
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>The 49th Annual State Convention of the National 
>Federation of the Blind of New Jersey will be held at:
>APA Hotel Woodbridge, formerly known as the Hilton
>120 Wood Avenue South
>Iselin, NJ 08830
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>The hotel is accessible by NJ Transit Access 
>Link and close to the NJT MetroÂ Park Rail Station.
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>Access Link
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>The hotel is Access Link accessible. However, 
>please keep in mind Access Link destinations are 
>in effect. Please check with them to see if your 
>location has service. Many counties have limited 
>Saturday availability and no Sunday service, 
>which means Access Link, ththrough the 
>reservation option is not available. In most 
>cases the AL Ricers Choice program will work, 
>however, they only coverÂ  $30 of the cost.
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>National Rep
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>We are proud to announce that John Pare, 
>Executive Director of Advocacy & Policy at the 
>National Federation of the Blind Jernigan 
>Institute, will be serving as the national rep 
>for this year's convention. He will be working 
>with the affiliate to strengthen our 
>Congressional platform (Federal) and assisting 
>us in establishing a State Legislation platform 
>to pass blindness-related bills andÂ share with 
>electedÂ representatives about us!
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><https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention#meet-national-rep>Click 
>here to read his bio.
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>Pre-Registration
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>Pre-Registration will open later this week. Be 
>on the lookout for this email with details and 
>link. To better help you, I have included theÂ 
>daily convention outline and an opportunity to 
>review meal options before completing the form.
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>Hotel Reservations
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>The APA Hotel Woodbridge is now accepting room 
>reservations for the State Convention. To make 
>your reservation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 
>dial (732) 494-6200 and use the group name of 
>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. 
>The best time to call is during regular business 
>hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The 2025 room rate is 
>$119 a night for up to four occupants in a room 
>per night. Hotel room rates are subject to 
>6.625% New Jersey State tax, 5.0% Occupancy tax 
>and 3.0% Municipal tax. All taxes are subject to 
>change without prior notice and will be in 
>effect at the time of check-out. For those who 
>consider arriving early, there is a limited 
>number of available guest rooms as another group 
>will be occupying most of the hotel on 
>Wednesday, October 22. The Hotel will be 
>releasing our block of rooms on Friday, October 
>10, 2025 at 5 PM so make your reservation 
>quickly. You will need a credit card to secure 
>your reservation; There will be no charge to 
>your card until you arrive at the hotel. In 
>addition, there are a limited number of 
>wheelchair accessible rooms and if needed, make 
>it known when you are making your room reservation.
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>Agenda Details
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>The agenda will be finalized, distributed, and 
>posted on the state website in mid to late 
>September. Yes, the agenda will be available on NFB-NEWSLINEÂ® too!
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>Convention Daily Outline
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>To view the convention daily outline please click on the link below;
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><https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/daily-outline>2025 
>NFB of NJ Convention Outline | National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
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>Meal Options
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>Please consider reviewing all meal options 
>before filling out your pre-registration form by clicking on the link below.
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><https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/meal-options>https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/meal-options
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>Convention Dates to Keep in Mind
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>October 7 7 PM Affiliate Convention Meeting
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>October 23, 24, 25 & 26 NJFBNJ Convention
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