[NFBNJ] iCC/SSPNJ-Please Share

Tue Dec 5 19:27:58 UTC 2017

Greetings to all!
Please review and share with others the message below from Carly Fredericks, I Can Connect and Kathleen Spata, SSP .
Attached is additional information.
Questions, please contact Carly Fredericks.

We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference
Joe Ruffalo, President 
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 
973 743 0075
nfbnj1 at verizon.net
www.nfbnj.org
Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.
Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking 
www.carshelpingtheblind.org 
or call 855 659 9314

Subject: Re: iCC/SSPNJ-NFB Convention

Hi Joe,

Cheers to another successful NFB Convention!!!! We have put together the following email to distribute to NFBNJ Members, we also look forward to providing a blurb for your Spring edition and will send that over before the deadline. 

Greetings NFBNJ Members!

Whether we had direct contact with you at an event or you attended an event we presented at, it was a pleasure connecting with you throughout the 2017 year! NFB Convention is always one of our favorite events to attend. We hope we provided a full understanding about what our programs have to offer, however if you have questions we would love the opportunity to discuss with you further.

iCanConnect and SSP-NJ are committed to collaborating and sharing the mission and resources of our programs to identify and meet the needs our unique population. We also see value in raising awareness about combined hearing and vision loss because we understand that the diagnosis can be overwhelming. Therefore, we want you to rest assured that if this something you experience in your lifetime we are here to support you!

Don’t hesitate to start the application process if you feel that one or both of our programs can benefit you. It is our goal to get you connected and thriving within the community. We have attached our applications. Please let us know if you need assistance during the application process.

We hope you enjoy this time with your family and friends and ring in 2018 with great expectations and endless possibilities!

Sincerely,

Carly Fredericks         &      Kathleen Spata
(609) 771-2711                     (609) 771-2795

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: SSP-NJ logo with a wreath between the SSP and consumer with the iCanConnect logo underneath.

Carly Fredericks
Family Specialist/ICC Outreach Coordinator
Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities
The College of New Jersey
School of Education
PO Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628
(E)carly.fredericks at tcnj.edu

(O)609-771-2711
(F) 609-637-5144

On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 10:03 AM, joe ruffalo <nfbnj1 at verizon.net> wrote:

  Carley!
  Working together to make a difference!
  My policy is to provide educational, motivational and inspirational information to as many as possible.

  See you at the state convention.

  We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference
  Joe Ruffalo, President 
  National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 
  973 743 0075
  nfbnj1 at verizon.net
      www.nfbnj.org
  Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.
  Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking 
  www.carshelpingtheblind.org 
  or call 855 659 9314

  From: Fredericks, Carly 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:40 AM
  To: joe ruffalo 
  Cc: Kathleen Spata 
  Subject: Re: iCC/SSPNJ-NFB Convention

  Joe!

  Thank you for your prompt response and that is a great solution, we would love the opportunity to have our information disseminated on your list-serv. We would also be interested in space in your spring issue of the Sounding Board. Kathleen and I will put this together and send over as soon as possible. Much appreciated! It's never a bad thing to have a packed agenda, glad to see you will have another successful year!

  All the best,

  Carly

  Carly Fredericks
  Family Specialist/ICC Outreach Coordinator
  Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities
  The College of New Jersey
  School of Education
  PO Box 7718
  Ewing, NJ 08628
  (E)carly.fredericks at tcnj.edu

  (O)609-771-2711
  (F) 609-637-5144

  On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:30 AM, joe ruffalo <nfbnj1 at verizon.net> wrote:

    Greetings!
    Yes, extremely busy time of the year trying to balance all the activities and agenda items as the organization grows.
    The exhibit room is open for conventioneers to receive information, support and purchase items.
    It is your table and you can do whatever is needed to provide the information you have to distribute.
    The agenda is extremely packed and I had to delete two presentations in order to provide time needed for those on the agenda time for a proper presentation.
    With this said, there is no room this year for a presentation.  Last year, you were able to present and perhaps, next year could work.Solution: 
    Draft an email highlighting the goals, purposes and objectives of both programs.
    I will distribute to all on the NFBNJ distribution list.
    In addition, we could provide space in the spring issue of the Sounding Board.  The deadline for articles is March 15, 2018.
    Note: the agenda should be posted in the next two days on the state website at 
    www.nfbnj.org

    Thanks for understanding.

    We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference
    Joe Ruffalo, President 
    National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 
    973 743 0075
    nfbnj1 at verizon.net
    Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.
    Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking 
    www.carshelpingtheblind.org 
    or call 855 659 9314

    From: Fredericks, Carly 
    Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:17 AM
    To: nfbnj1 at verizon.net 
    Cc: Kathleen Spata 
    Subject: iCC/SSPNJ-NFB Convention

    Hi Joe,

    I just left you a voicemail, but I just figured I drop you a quick note in case this finds you sooner. I hope this email finds you well during your busy planning time. As always Kathleen and I are excited about the upcoming convention and hosting a vendor table for iCC/SSPNJ. 

    Unfortunately, we may not be able to have full representation at the table Thursday evening and I just want to make sure that we can leave the table set up as we have in the past for attendees to collect literature in our absence. 

    Also, I was hoping we may able to have a few minutes on the agenda to share our resources. We only need about 15 minutes, we know your schedule is packed so we don't to take too much time, but we are eager to share as we know many attendees may qualify even though they may not identify as being "Deaf-blind". We will be in attendance all day Friday, so any time you could squeeze us in would be greatly appreciated if that could be accommodated.

    Again, all the best and we look forward to attending another wonderful year at the NFB convention!

    Sincerely,

    Carly

    Carly Fredericks
    Family Specialist/ICC Outreach Coordinator
    Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities
    The College of New Jersey
    School of Education
    PO Box 7718
    Ewing, NJ 08628
    (E)carly.fredericks at tcnj.edu

    (O)609-771-2711
    (F) 609-637-5144

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