[NFB-NM] Fwd: [State-Affiliate-Leadership-List] Reminder: National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey August 15, 2026 Senior Summer Hybrid Connection Event

[Tara Chavez]

Please see below for a message from our New Jersey affiliate Seniors
Committee.

Tara

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The *National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFB of NJ) Seniors
Committee* is proud to present the *first Senior Summer Hybrid Connection*.
Join us for a day of learning, sharing, friendship, and practical
information designed especially for blind seniors, their families, friends,
and anyone interested in living well with blindness.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the *Degenshein family* and the *West
Orange Lions Club*, this event is *completely free* to attend. The only
cost to participants is their own transportation. Whether you join us in
person or virtually, we look forward to welcoming you for an engaging,
informative, and enjoyable day.
Event Information

*Date:* Saturday, August 15, 2026

*Time:* 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Attend In Person:
Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC)
230 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

*Cross Street:* Livingston Avenue and New Street

*Accessibility:* The JKTC is *NJ Transit Access Link accessible*.

Attend Virtually:
Join us in the *NFB of NJ Zoom Meeting Room*. Zoom connection information
will be provided to all registered virtual participants before the event.
Schedule at a Glance

*8:30 a.m. – Meet, Mingle, and Light Refreshments*

Start the day by reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and
enjoying light refreshments before the program begins.



*9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Presentations and Discussion*
Presentation 1:

*New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (NJSLTBBC)*
*Presented by Steve Felle (New Jersey)*

Learn about valuable library services and technology available to blind and
low vision New Jersey residents, including:

   - The new digital talking book player
   - Reading with Amazon Alexa
   - NFB-NEWSLINE® and its many features

Presentation 2:

*Our Journey Through Blindness*
*Presented by Sandy Halverson (Virginia)*

An inspiring discussion about navigating vision loss, adapting to change,
and embracing the opportunities that blindness can provide.
Presentation 3:

*A Day in the Life: Tools, Tricks, and Resources for Living Your Best Life
with Blindness*
*Presented by Liz Wisecarver (Texas)*

Discover practical techniques, helpful technology, everyday strategies, and
community resources that can help you live independently and confidently
while living the life you want.
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch and Fellowship

Enjoy lunch while continuing conversations with fellow participants.

Lunch will be provided and includes:

   - Sandwiches
   - Chips
   - Dessert
   - Bottled water

We Hope You'll Join Us

Throughout the day, you'll have opportunities to ask questions, exchange
ideas, and connect with others in a welcoming environment. Together, we'll
share experiences, learn from one another, and enjoy an atmosphere of
caring, camaraderie, and mutual support.

We look forward to welcoming you on *Saturday, August 15*, whether you
attend *in person at the Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC)* or *virtually
in the NFB of NJ Zoom Meeting Room*.

To register, click on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb0p2qH92UDCf0_bnlql4ztxi3W1R6Ua_oT1wLL3FLnfPypA/viewform

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*Tara Chavez, President*



*National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico*

*NFBNM.President at gmail.com <NFBNM.Treasurer at gmail.com>*

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