[NFBNJ] NFBNJ: streaming information and agenda, NFBNJ state convention - please review
Brian Mackey
bmackey88 at gmail.com
Wed Nov 9 02:39:46 UTC 2016
>From the desk of NFBNJ President Joe Ruffalo.
Greetings to all,
Please read the following two items of interest:
1. streaming information
2. convention agenda
The messages follow.
1. Streaming information:
We are proud to inform you that we will be streaming our 40th anniversary
convention, Raising Expectations, via our YouTube channel,
NFBNJTransformDreams.
We will be streaming at the following times:
* Thursday, November 10, Technology-2:00 - 6:00 pm
* Friday , November 11, Afternoon Session-1:00 - 5:00 pm
* Saturday, November 12, General Session-8:45 am - noon
* Saturday, November 12, Town Hall Meeting-4:00 - 4:50 pm
* Saturday, November 12, Banquet-6:45 pm - Conclusion
* Sunday, November 13-Open Board Meeting-8:30 am - Conclusion
You can access the channel at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg. Please subscribe
to the channel so that we can acquire a more customized URL for our YouTube
channel.
Unfortunately the stream will not be real time, but you will be able to view
events and interviews at the convention as they are uploaded.
The blind have experience, they have skills, and they have desire. All we
need from you is the opportunity to raise your expectations. So please tune
into our 40th state convention. We hope you will enjoy it.
2. convention agenda:
The 40th Annual State Convention
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
RAISING EXPECTATIONS
Holiday Inn
151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
November 10,11,12,13, 2016
Joseph Ruffalo, President
973-743-0075
nfbnj1 at verizon.net <mailto:nfbnj1 at verizon.net>
www.nfbnj.org <http://www.nfbnj.org>
www.blindchildren.org <http://www.blindchildren.org>
Who We Are & What We Do
The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of
and for the blind in the US, is made up of blind/ visually impaired people
of all ages, and their families and friends. We help newly blind people
adjust to vision loss, assist parents and teachers of blind children, and
promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our
communities. Our activities include:
. Assisting blind persons in acquiring the skills of independence
. Helping blind persons develop confidence in themselves
. Teaching blind persons the skills of leadership through active
participation in conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities
. Encouraging blind seniors to continue their active and meaningful
lifestyles
. Preparing blind students for productive, tax-paying careers through
training and academic scholarships
. Supporting parents, teachers, and friends of blind children with
mentoring, role modeling, information, and training
. Informing those losing their sight due to diabetes about techniques for
dealing with vision loss
. Advocating for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee
equal access to high quality educational and rehabilitation programs
. Educating the public through community activities and publications
. Protecting and promoting the civil rights of blind persons through
public education and legislative action at the state and national levels
Spotlight on NFB of NJ
Since 1976, the National Federation of the Blind of NJ, an affiliate of the
National Federation of the Blind has been providing invaluable information
and resources to blind/visually impaired people throughout the state. Our
members work together for a brighter tomorrow by the raising expectations
for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the life they
want. Our eight chapters meet monthly; our nine divisions hold events at
various times through the year. Chapter and division listings are at the end
of this agenda. For more affiliate, chapter, and division news and
information, visit www.nfbnj.org <http://www.nfbnj.org> . Please join us-we
would welcome your participation.
Subscribe to the Sounding Board
Get our state newsletter the Sounding Board delivered to your email inbox.
Send a message to Alice Eaddy at nfbnj.secretary at aol.com
<mailto:nfbnj.secretary at aol.com> with subscribe Sounding Board in the
subject line. Also available at www.nfbnj.org <http://www.nfbnj.org> and
Newsline.
Live the Life You Want
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope and
determination, we transform dreams into reality.
The National Federation of the Blind Pledge
I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation
of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
to support the programs and policies of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.
The KNFB Reader App
We proudly sponsor the KNFB Reader app! This revolutionary tool enables you
with the touch of a single button, to read virtually any type of printed
text, such as mail, receipts, class handouts, and memos. To learn more
about, visit www.nfb.org/knfbreader <http://www.nfb.org/knfbreader> and
www.knfbreader.com <http://www.knfbreader.com> .
Funding Our Movement
The National Federation of the Blind of NJ is a 501c(3). Please consider
making a tax-deductible donation or marking a special date in honor of a
loved one with a gift to the NFB of NJ.
Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society
Help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of the
Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society. Your legacy gift to the NFB can be made as
a will or trust, income-generating gift, or by naming the NFB as a
retirement or life insurance policy beneficiary. You can also become a
tenBroek Legacy Society member by making a legacy gift to your state
affiliate, which benefits both local and national programs as all affiliate
bequests are shared with the NFB national treasury. Members receive a
special thank you and other benefits. For further information, contact Lou
Ann Blake at <mailto:lblake at nfb.org> lblake at nfb.org, or 410-659-9314, X
2221.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We will be recording and streaming the Convention live on our Facebook page
and our YouTube channel. The links for both can be found on our website
www.nfbnj.org/state-convention <http://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention> . We
will be broadcasting at the following:
Thursday, November 10, Technology-2:00 - 6:00 pm
Friday , November 11, Afternoon Session-1:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 12, General Session-8:45 am - noon
Saturday, November 12, Town Hall Meeting-4:00 - 4:50 pm
Saturday, November 12, Banquet-6:45 pm - Conclusion
Sunday, November 13-Open Board Meeting-8:30 am - Conclusion
Hotel Navigation: We are pleased to feature LowViz Guide, an indoor
navigation app for the blind and visually impaired. Developed in 2015 as a
free community service by Macular Degeneration Support, the app has been
provided at more than a dozen state and national conventions for
blind/visually impaired attendees who have access to iPhones or iPads.
LowViz Guide gives information on hotel points of interest and meeting room
and schedule details. They will provide step-by-step user instructions in
large print, audio, and Braille formats and personal support for users
during the entire event. For more information about LowVis Guide, visit
http://www.mdsupport.org/audioguide.
Breakfast Coupons: NFB attendees staying at the hotel on Wednesday and/or
Thursday nights will receive coupons for breakfast at the hotel restaurant
on Thursday and Friday mornings. Saturday and Sunday breakfasts will be
served in the Main Ballroom. Register for the Convention in order to receive
breakfast coupons and our special hotel rate.
Banquet Ticket Exchange: To ensure a smooth seating process, we have
initiated a Banquet Ticket Exchange. After you purchase your banquet
ticket, bring it to the ticket exchange, where you will trade it in for a
ticket with a table number. If you would like to sit with friends, gather
tickets and exchange them together. Ten people can be seated at each table.
Exchange will be open Friday, 8 - 8:30 pm, and Saturday, 12 - 12:30 pm and 5
- 5:15 pm. If you do not exchange your ticket, you will be seated where
there is space available.
Vendors will be available in the Exhibit Hall-Ballroom D at the following
times: Thursday, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guide Dog Relief Area: The guide dog relief area will be in one location
only. There will be both a grassy area and a cement area. Directions from
the hotel lobby: Step out of the elevator, make a right, and walk straight
to a set of double doors. Go through the doors and walk about 8-9 feet then
make a left and walk about 50 feet. Go out the rear doors and turn left,
walk about 4 steps and turn left again. The grassy area is right there the
cement area is a step down off the curb. Please note, the cement is an area
where there may be service deliveries, so please listen and be careful. It
is rather quiet on weekends. A lined trash can will be on the grassy area.
If there are any questions, please contact Dan Facchini at 201-906-8655 or
Jerilyn Higgins at 973-900-4844.
Contact information for speakers appears on the last page of this agenda.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Raising Expectations Level
Radwell International
Live the Life You Want Level
Eye Assist LLC.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Transforming Dreams Level
3D PhotoWorks
Activocal
C TECH
E.A.S.Y., LLC
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
JW.org
Can Do Believers Level
Family Resource Network, EDGE Program
iCanConnect/NJ
NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center
Social Security Administration
Support Service Providers of NJ (SSPNJ)
SW Unlimited LLC
THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 2016
2:00 to 6:00 pm-Technology Seminar: Live the Life You Want-Ballroom B
Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division
2:00 pm-Welcome and Introductions
Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division
Jane will welcome everyone and discuss several important websites such as
knfbreader.org and applevis.com, useful listservs, and essential telephone
numbers like Microsoft Support and Apple Accessibility hotlines
2:15 pm-Announcements
Joe Ruffalo, President, NFB of NJ
Joe will make several important announcements including the opening of
preregistration upon the conclusion of the seminar, the exhibitors' drawing,
and the banquet exchange.
2:20 PM-How to Use LowViz Guide Navigation System
Dan Roberts, Director of MDsupport.org
Dan will explain how the system works and provide information needed to
navigate the hotel.
2:45 pm-Update on Commission Technology Services
Mac Biggers, Technology Service Specialist, NJ Commission for the Blind and
Visually Impaired
3:05 pm-Tech Tips with our National Representative
Everette Bacon, President, NFB of UT; Field Service Coordinator, Utah
Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Everette will share his favorites with us.
3:35 pm-iOS 10
Tony Santiago, Board Member, Technology Division
Tony will share how he uses iOS 10 on his iPhone 7 and explain the new
voices in iOS, a new magnifier feature for low vision in the accessibility
app, the difference between the control and notification center, and how to
move apps into folders.
4:05 pm-Getting Serious about SIRI
Rick Fox, Board Member, Technology Division
Rick will demonstrate commands for creating and reading email, voicemail,
and text messages, and show how to create and read reminders, learn about
good restaurants and movies nearby, and more.
4:25 pm-Introduction to the Android
Lydia Keller, Treasurer, Technology Division
Lydia will explain the use of the camera, the speech module which is
equivalent to Voiceover on the iPhone, the settings, alerts, and more
4:45 pm-Victor Reader Stream
Annemarie Cooke and Brian Mackey, Board Members, Technology Division
Annemarie will explain why the need or desire to own both Victor Stream and
the iPhone, including the feature where books and magazines can be
downloaded. Brian will discuss the basic features of the Stream including
how to navigate the bookshelves, connect to WiFi, download a book from BARD,
and listen to publications on NEWSLINE.
5:15 pm-Demonstration of the IP Relay app and the BeSpecular 2 app
Alice Eaddy, Vice President, Technology Division
Alice will explain how the BeSpecular and IP Relay apps can help deaf-blind
persons live the lives they want. Users must have iOS 6 for BeSpecular and
iOS 9 for the IP Relay.
5:35 pm-Apps and More Apps
Mary Jo Partyka, Recording Secretary, Technology Division
Misty Hagan, Corresponding Secretary, Technology Division
Mary Jo will explain the Calendar and the Weight Watchers app. Misty will
share her favorite app the Bard mobile
3:00 to 9:00 pm-Exhibit Hall open-Ballroom D
Special Drawing-Visit every Exhibit Hall table, listen to what is available
there, and collect a table number card at each one. Hand in your cards at
the designated area (TBA) and your name will be entered into a drawing for a
prize worth approximately $100. Drawing will be held at the Banquet. You do
not need to be present to win.
5:30 - 6:30 pm-Registration open-Ballroom D
FRIDAY, NOV. 11, 2016
Friday breakfast is provided free of charge in the hotel restaurant for
those registered with the hotel for Thursday evening. You must bring
your coupon. Please remember to leave a tip for your server.
8:30 am-12:00 pm-Registration Open-Ballroom D
Convention registration: $25
Banquet tickets: $40
Box lunch can be purchased in the Registration Area: $15
Diabetic lunches available
8:00 am-1:00 pm-Exhibit Hall Open-Ballroom D
9:00 am-12:00 pm-Division Meetings-Ballroom B
9:00 - 9:40 am-Senior Division Meeting
Jane Degenshein, President
9:45 - 10:40 am-Technology Division Meeting
Jane Degenshein, President
10:45 - 11:20 am-Diabetic Division Meeting
Rebecca Bryant, President
11:25 - 12:00 pm-Braille Division Meeting
Mary Jo Partyka, President
11:30 am-12:30 pm-Lunch-Room A
1:30-5:00 pm-PROGRAM-Main Ballroom A/C
1:30 pm-Welcome & Opening Remarks
Joseph Ruffalo, President, NFB of NJ; National Board Member, NFB
Everette Bacon, President, NFB of UT, National Board Member, NFB
1:40 pm-Introducing the New NFB of NJ Website
Brian Mackey, Webmaster
1:50 pm-What's New at the Library
Adam Szczepaniak, Director, NJ Talking Book & Braille
Center
2:05 pm-iCanConnect/NJ & Support Service Providers of NJ (SSPNJ)
Carly Fredericks, Family Specialist/ICC Outreach Specialist;
Kathleen Spata, Statewide Program Coordinator
2:20 pm-Auction Prize
2:30 pm-Getting into the Game
Linda Melendez, Annemarie Cooke, Laura Etori, Amo Musharraf, Trish Ebel,
Brian Mackey
3:00 pm-Auction Prize
3:10 pm-EDGE-Employment, Development, Guidance, Engagement
Pat McKenna, EDGE Employment Manager, Connor Mullin, EDGE Employment
Coordinator
3:30 pm-Confidence Challenge, &Change: What It Takes To Live the Life
You Want!
Julie Dedan, Director, Colorado Center for the Blind
3:50 pm-Auction Prize
4:00 pm-Self-Starter, Self-Employed
Rosa Santiago, Business Owner
4:15 pm-Opportunities in Americorps
Annemarie Cooke, Americorps Volunteer
4:30 pm-Why Am I a Federationist
Linda Melendez, Vee Gaspa, Mary Fernandez, Carol Castellano, Members
5:00 pm-Adjourn
5:15 pm-Dinner on your own-Hotel restaurant is open.
NFB of NJ Dinner-Those who preregistered and prepaid for the NFB of NJ
dinner, please proceed to Ballroom B.
7:00 pm-Resolutions Committee Meeting-Ballroom B
Ryan Stevens, Chair
All are welcome.
8:00 pm-Merchants Division Meeting-Location TBA
Contact Dan Facchini, President, at 201-906-8655
8:00-8:30 pm-Banquet Exchange Open-Main Ballroom A/C
See Linda Melendez
8:00-11:00 pm-RAISING EXPECTATIONS, RAISING THE ROOF-
Main Ballroom A/C
Hosted by the NJ Assoc. of Blind Students-NJABS
Vee Gaspa, President
NJ Assoc. of the Deaf-Blind
Alice Eaddy, President
Music and Dancing
Dance Lesson-Krystle Allen, Eyes Like Mine, Dancing with the Blind
Game Show
Deaf-Blind Division Raffle-please support!
Snacks for Sale by Student Division-please support!
Cash Bar
NOTE: Breakfast will be served from 7:00 - 8:30 am on Saturday morning in
Ballroom B for those registered in the hotel.
SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 2016
7:00-8:30 am-Breakfast for those registered in the hotel-Ballroom B
7:00-8:30 am-NJ Assoc. of Guide Dog Users Division Breakfast Meeting-
Ballroom A; Dan Facchini, President
7:00-8:30 am-Student Social Breakfast-Back of Ballroom B
Vee Gaspa, President
8:00-8:45 am-Registration Open-Outside Main Ballroom A/C
9:00 am-Welcome, Call to Order-Main Ballroom A/C
Joseph Ruffalo, President, NFB of NJ
Vee Gaspa, NJ Association of Blind Students
9:05 am-Invocation
Jane Degenshein, President, Tech & Senior Divisions
9:10 am-Opening Ceremonies
Jane Degenshein, President, Tech & Senior Divisions
9:25 am-Introduction of Scholarship Class of 2016
Jerilyn Higgins, Chair
9:35 am-Presidential Report
Joseph Ruffalo, President, NFB of NJ
10:00 am-The NFB-Raising Expectations for the Blind
Everette Bacon, President, NFB of UT, NFB National Board Member
10:30 am-NJCBVI-Working Together to Make a Difference
Daniel Frye, Executive Director, NJ Commission for the
Blind & VI
10:50 am-Advancing Opportunities in Technology for the Blind
Vanessa Lombardo, Advancing Opportunities for the Blind
11:10 am-Funding Our Movement-It Must Be Done
Brian Mackey, Chair, PAC Plan
11:15 am-Braille: Keys to Success in School and in Your Career.
Julie Dedan, Director, Colorado Center for the Blind
11:25 am-The BELL Ringers-Braille Enrichment Learning & Literacy
Mary Jo Partyka and Holly Miller, BELL Program Coordinators; Barbara Shalit,
Braille Instructor; Jerilyn Higgins, ADL Instructor; Parents and Students
11:50 pm-Announcements
12:00 pm-Adjourn
12:00-12:30 pm-Banquet Ticket Exchange-Registration Area
See Linda Melendez
12:00-1:15 pm-Lunch-Pick up box lunch in Ballroom B
Reminder: You must have a lunch ticket.
Diabetic lunches available.
12:00-1:30 pm-Deaf-Blind Division-Room TBA
Contact Alice Eaddy, President, for room number-856-285-4747
Pick up lunch in Ballroom B & proceed to meeting room
12:00-1:30 pm-NJ Association of Blind Students-Ballroom D
Vee Gaspa, President
Pick up lunch in Ballroom B & proceed to meeting room
AFTERNOON SESSION
1:30 - 3:45 pm-Tech Talk & Tips-Main Ballroom A/C
Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division
1:30 pm-Welcome, Introductions
Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division
1:40 pm-Getting Acquainted with Twitter and Facebook
Vee Gaspa, President, Student Division
2:00 pm-iDevice for the Beginning User
Rosa Santiago, Member, Technology Division
2:50 pm-KNFB Reader Demonstration
Rick Fox and Annemarie Cooke, Board Members, Technology Division
3:20 pm-Newsline Overview and Information
Jane Degenshein
3:30 pm-Q&A
3:00 - 3:55 pm-Confidence and Competence: Planning for Your Child's
Future-Parents Mini-Seminar-Ballroom D
Carol Castellano, Moderator
What does your child need for an independent future? How hard should you
push? Where can he or she get the skills and training needed? Guest
speakers Julie Dedan and Carina Orozco, CO Center for the Blind, Dan Frye,
NJ Commission for the Blind. Join us for information and inspiration!
3:00 - 3:55 pm-Student Power!-Ballroom B
Vee Gaspa, President
The importance of advocacy and life on a college campus.
4:00-4:50 pm-Town Hall Meeting-Main Ballroom A/C
Dan Frye, Executive Director, CBVI; Nick Gacos, President, NFB Merchants
Division, Member, Business Enterprise NJ
5:00-5:15 pm-Banquet Ticket Exchange Open-Back of Ballroom A/C
See Linda Melendez
6:45 pm-Banquet-Main Ballroom A/C
Master of Ceremonies-Nicky Gacos
Invocation-Rick Fox
Banquet Address-Everette Bacon, NFB National Representative
Awards
Agnes Allen Distinguished Service Award
Honoree-
NJ State LibraryTalking Book & Braille Center,
Adam Szczepaniak, Director
Special Awards
Honorees-
Tom and Gail Ferry Memorial Award
Tara Carty Memorial Award
Holiday Inn Manahawkin
Surprise Award
NFB of NJ Scholarship Awards-Jerilyn Higgins, Scholarship Chair
Klaus & Michelle Zechner Scholarship
Louise and Peter Facchini Memorial Scholarship
Tara Carty Memorial Scholarship
Gail & Tom Ferry Memorial Scholarship
Edwin Lewinson Memorial Scholarship
Auction
We thank our members, chapters, and divisions for their generous donations
of auction items. Please bid high and bid often, as all proceeds will assist
in growing the affiliate and making a difference!
Special Drawing
Those in attendance are eligible for a prize valued to $1000 toward
attendance at the 2017 NFB National Convention or at the NFB of NJ State
Convention for two years.
SUNDAY, NOV. 13, 2016
Morning Devotions will be held from 7-7:30 am on Sunday in Ballroom B.
Rebecca Bryant, Misty Hagen
Please Note: Checkout time is 11:00 am. Bring your luggage to the meeting
with you or bring it to the hotel desk for storage before the meeting.
7:45 am-Breakfast-Main Ballroom A/C
8:45 -11:30 am-Program and Business Meeting-Main Ballroom A/C
Invocation-Rebecca Bryant
Roll Call of Chapters and Divisions
Raising Expectations to Live the Life We Want-Everette
Bacon
Legislative Report-Ryan Stevens, Chair, Legislative Committee
Resolutions-Ryan Stevens, Chair, Resolutions
Committee
Chapter, Division, Committee Reports
Elections
Thank you to the NJ Talking Book and Braille Center for Brailling this
agenda.
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
Officers
President - Joseph Ruffalo
1st Vice President - Jerilyn Higgins
2nd Vice President - Mary Jo Partyka
Secretary - Alice Eaddy
Treasurer - Brian Mackey
Board Members
Rebecca Bryant
Linda DeBerardinis
Jane Degenshein
Dan Facchini
Mary Fernandez
Anthony Lanzilotti
Chapters and Divisions
At Large Chapter Joe Ruffalo
973-743-0075
Capitol Chapter Mary Jo Partyka
609-888-5459
Central Chapter Jerilyn Higgins
973-239-8874
Garden State Chapter Ryan Stevens
856-240-1497
Glasstown Chapter Lydia Keller
856-696-3518
South Jersey Shore Chapter Anthony Lanzilotti
267-414-4010
Northeast Chapter Dan Facchini
201-906-8655
Northern Chapter Rebecca Bryant
973-732-6559
Deaf-Blind Division Alice Eaddy
856-765-0601
Diabetes Division Rebecca Bryant
973-732-6559
Merchants Division Dan Facchini
201-906-8655
NJ Assoc. of Blind Students Vee Gaspa
434-989-1868
NJ Assoc. of Guide Dog Users Dan Facchini
201-906-8655
NJ Assoc. to Promote the Use of Braille Mary Jo Partyka 609-888-5459
NJ Assoc. of Senior Blind Jane Degenshein
973-736-5785
Parents of Blind Children-NJ Carol Castellano
973-377-0976
Technology Division Jane Degenshein
973-736-5785
NFB National Divisions
For a list of national divisions and committees, please visit www.nfb.org
<http://www.nfb.org> .
Blindness can be reduced to a physical nuisance once the blind person
learns and uses the proper techniques and skills of blindness.
We thank Carol Castellano, Jane Degenshein, and Jerilyn Higgins
for their help on this agenda. Thanks to all our members for
your continuing support as we change what it means to be blind.
Exhibitors
3D PhotoWorks
John Olson, Co-Founder
124 Hudson Ave.
Chatham, NY 12037
518-392-8161
john at 3dphotoworks.com <mailto:john at 3dphotoworks.com>
www.3dphotoworks.com <http://www.3dphotoworks.com>
Activocal
Danny Harel, President
290 Andrews Road
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
888 246 5984
info at activocal.com <mailto:info at activocal.com>
www.Activocal.com <http://www.Activocal.com>
C TECH
Chuck Cohen, President
2 N. William St.
Pearl River, NY 10965
845-735-7907
chuck at magnifyit.com <mailto:chuck at magnifyit.com>
http://CTECHlowvision.com
E.A.S.Y., LLC
Mike Rosen, Vice President
VCET
210 Colchester Ave.
Burlington, VT 05405
802 233 8767
mrosen at easytactilegraphics.com <mailto:mrosen at easytactilegraphics.com>
www.easytactilegraphics.com <http://www.easytactilegraphics.com>
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Morgan Murray, Disability Policy Cons.
660 Rosedale Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08541
609-734-5292
mmurray001 at ets.org <mailto:mmurray001 at ets.org>
www.ets.org <http://www.ets.org>
Eye Assist, LLC
Paul Hansen, President/Owner
6 Smith Avenue
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
845-570-0017
eyeassist3 at gmail.com <mailto:eyeassist3 at gmail.com>
www.eyeassistllc.com <http://www.eyeassistllc.com>
Family Resource Network
Pat McKenna, EDGE Employment Mngr.
Trisha Ebel, EDGE Employment Coord.
Connor Mullin, EDGE Employment Coord.
Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC)
130 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-937-6397
patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net <mailto:patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net>
iCanConnect/NJ
Carly Fredericks, Family Specialist/
ICC Outreach Specialist
The College of New Jersey
School of Education
PO Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628
609-771-2711
carly.fredericks at tcnj.edu <mailto:carly.fredericks at tcnj.edu>
www.njcscd.org <http://www.njcscd.org>
JW.org
Keith & Janet Parmerter
196 Gramist Ln.
Loganville, GA 30057
678-407-9787
janet at parmertertours.com <mailto:janet at parmertertours.com>
keith.parmerter at yahoo.com <mailto:keith.parmerter at yahoo.com>
www.jw.org <http://www.jw.org>
NJ Dept. of Humans Services
Commission for the Blind & VI
Pamela Gaston, Public Info. Specialist
153 Halsey St. 6th fl.
Newark, NJ 07102
877-685-8878
askcbvi at dhs.state.nj.us <mailto:askcbvi at dhs.state.nj.us>
www.cbvi.nj.gov <http://www.cbvi.nj.gov>
NJ State Library
Talking Book & Braille Center
Adam Szczepaniak, Director
2300 Stuyvesant Ave.
Trenton, NJ 08618
800-792-8322 ext. 801
aszczepaniak at njstatelib.org <mailto:aszczepaniak at njstatelib.org>
http://www.njstatelib.org/tbbc
Social Security Administration
Simone Herndon, Public Affairs Specialist
8 Commerce Way Suite 120
Trenton, NJ 08961
877 839 4786 x10516
Simone.Herndon at ssa.gov <mailto:Simone.Herndon at ssa.gov>
www.ssa.gov <http://www.ssa.gov>
Support Service Providers of New Jersey (SSPNJ)
Kathleen Spata, Statewide Program Coordinator
The College of New Jersey
School of Education
PO Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628
609-771-2795
spatak at tcnj.edu <mailto:spatak at tcnj.edu>
www.njcscd.org <http://www.njcscd.org>
SW Unlimited, LLC
Sherlock Washington, Owner/Founder
81 Ortley Ct.
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-290-1677 or 732-229-5353
sherlock at swunlimited.com <mailto:sherlock at swunlimited.com>
www.swunlimited.com <http://www.swunlimited.com>
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Michelle McGinnis, Account Manager/NJ,PA
2200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 300 E
Washington, DC 20037
202-774-8078
michelle.mcginnis at vandapharma.com <mailto:michelle.mcginnis at vandapharma.com>
www.vandapharmceuticals.com <http://www.vandapharmceuticals.com>
Special Thanks for the generous donation from:
Radwell International
www.plccenter.com <http://www.plccenter.com>
Contact Information
Krystle Allen 862-600-2144 Info at eyeslikemine.org
<mailto:Info at eyeslikemine.org>
Everette Bacon 801-323-4372 baconev at yahoo.com
<mailto:baconev at yahoo.com>
Mac Biggers 862--777-4169 mac.biggers at dhs.state.nj.us
<mailto:mac.biggers at dhs.state.nj.us>
Carol Castellano 973-377-0976 carol_castellano at verizon.net
<mailto:carol_castellano at verizon.net>
Annemarie Cooke 609-859-4084 aec732 at gmail.com
<mailto:aec732 at gmail.com>
Julie Dedan 303-778-1130 X 210 jdedan at cocenter.org
<mailto:jdedan at cocenter.org>
Jane Degenshein 973-736-5785 jdegen16 at comcast.net
<mailto:jdegen16 at comcast.net>
Alice Eaddy 856-765-0601 <mailto:cheiro_alice at aol.com>
cheiro_alice at aol.com
Trish Ebel 201-583-0949 patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net
<mailto:patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net>
Laura Etori 201-456-2943 letori.etori6 at gmail.com
<mailto:letori.etori6 at gmail.com>
Mary Fernandez 732-574-7004 trillian551 at gmail.com
<mailto:trillian551 at gmail.com>
Rick Fox 973-641-5067 richardfox1 at comcast.net
<mailto:richardfox1 at comcast.net>
Carly Fredericks 609-771-2711 carly.fredericks at tcnj.edu
<mailto:carly.fredericks at tcnj.edu>
Dan Frye 973-648-2324 daniel.frye at dhs.state.nj.us
<mailto:daniel.frye at dhs.state.nj.us>
Nicky Gacos 732-672-7766 nickycolorado at netscape.net
<mailto:nickycolorado at netscape.net>
Vee Gaspa 434 989-1868 veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu
<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
Misty Hagan 973 234 5776 kattess360 at gmail.com
<mailto:kattess360 at gmail.com>
Jerilyn Higgins 973-239-8874 jdhiggins3 at verizon.net
<mailto:jdhiggins3 at verizon.net>
Lydia Keller 856-696-3518 lydiakeller at comcast.net
<mailto:lydiakeller at comcast.net>
Vanessa Lombardo <tel:609%20218%201232> 609 218 1232
<mailto:Vlombardo at advopps.org> Vlombardo at advopps.org
Pat McKenna 732-937-6397
cpmckenna at familyresourcenetwork.org
<mailto:cpmckenna at familyresourcenetwork.org>
Brian Mackey 609 953 6988 bmackey88 at gmail.com
<mailto:bmackey88 at gmail.com>
Linda Melendez 732-888-2887 lindamelendez220 at gmail.com
<mailto:lindamelendez220 at gmail.com>
Holly Miller 732-610-5478 pobcnj at gmail.com
<mailto:pobcnj at gmail.com>
Connor Mullin 732-937-6397
cmullin at familyresourcenetwork.org <mailto:cmullin at familyresourcenetwork.org>
Amo Musharraf 732-348-8615 amo.musharraf at outlook.com
<mailto:amo.musharraf at outlook.com>
Mary Jo Partyka 609-888-5459 choirnfb at gmail.com
<mailto:choirnfb at gmail.com>
Dan Roberts 888-866-6148 directormdsupport.org
Joseph Ruffalo 973-743-0075 nfbnj1 at verizon.net
<mailto:nfbnj1 at verizon.net>
Rosa Santiago 201 892 6946 service at mariposaessence.com
<mailto:service at mariposaessence.com>
Tony Santiago 609-499-2376 ts_128 at verizon.net
<mailto:ts_128 at verizon.net>
Barbara Shalit 973-538-3984 barbart at gti.net
<mailto:barbart at gti.net>
Kathleen Spata 609-771-2795 spatak at tcnj.edu
<mailto:spatak at tcnj.edu>
Ryan Stevens 856-240-1497 rysteve at comcast.net
<mailto:rysteve at comcast.net>
Adam Szczepaniak 800-792-8322 aszczepaniak at njstatelib.org
<mailto:aszczepaniak at njstatelib.org>
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Brian A. Mackey
Brian A. Mackey
Owner, Mackey Enterprises, LLC
Treasurer & Webmaster, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
609-953-6988
<mailto:Bmackey88 at gmail.com> Bmackey88 at gmail.com
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