[NFBNJ] NFBNJ: NFBNJ: State Convention Agenda and Hotel Restaurant Menu

Mon Oct 28 01:25:24 UTC 2019

>From the desk of NFBNJ President Joe Ruffalo.

Greetings to all!

The 43rd state convention agenda with the hotel restaurant menu is pasted for your convenience.

In addition, the word and PDF state agenda are attached. 

Special Note:

At the time of this email, we are finalizing the procedures to stream and to post via social media.

Once final, we will forward to all on the NFBNJ distribution list, post to Newsline and to the home page on the state website at www.nfbnj.org <http://www.nfbnj.org> 

Thanks to all that have participated with the activities, fund raising, obtaining door prizes, auction items and a special thanks to the agenda committee and to all that are planning to attend.

Get ready to teach and learn and to raise expectations to live the life we want by transforming dreams into reality!

Regards and safe travels,

Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 

973 743 0075

nfbnj1 at verizon.net <mailto:nfbnj1 at verizon.net> 

www.nfbnj.org <http://www.nfbnj.org> 

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The 43rd Annual State Convention

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT—

WE GOT THIS!

Delta Hotel by Marriott

515 US Highway 1 South, Iselin, NJ 08830

November 7, 8, 9, 10, 2019

Joseph Ruffalo, President

973-743-0075

nfbnj1 at verizon.net

www.nfbnj.org

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 and developing  confidence in themselves
•    Supporting parents and teachers of blind children with information, mentoring, role modeling, information, and training
•    Preparing blind students for careers and self-sufficiency through mentoring, training, and academic scholarships
•    Encouraging blind seniors to continue to live active and meaningful lives
•    Advocating for policies that eliminate discrimination, promote civil rights, and guarantee equal access to high quality educational and rehabilitation programs

•    Sponsoring information campaigns and legislative action at the state and national levels 
•    Educating the public through community activities and publications 

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 raising expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the life they want.  Our seven chapters meet monthly; our five divisions hold events at various times through the year. For more information on the affiliate, chapters, divisions, committees, programs, and projects, visit www.nfbnj.org.  Please join us— we would welcome your participation.    

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

We will be recording and streaming the Convention. Please visit www.nfbnj.org for details on how to tune in. Broadcast times: Saturday, Nov. 9, General Session—8:45 am–12 pm & 2:00–5:00 pm; Banquet—8:00 pm-Conclusion. 

Food Pantry, Personal Items, & Cane Donations: Please drop off your items in the receptacles in the registration area. Food items—Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc.; personal items will be donated to a local nonprofit to assist those in need. Canes—donate unneeded canes and cane parts for Kustom Canes to reburbish and deliver to blind people around the world—Friday in registration area and Saturday at the Door Prize Table in the main ballroom. 

Aira Hotel Navigation: Aira is proud to participate in the 2019 NFBNJ State Convention. As part of our partnership, we are offering free Aira Access at the hotel for this event. Through live video and a mobile app, Aira connects the blind individual to a trained agent who provides real-time visual information or assistance, for example, for finding a hotel room or conference room, reading a restaurant menu, or describing exhibit hall tables.

For those new to Aira: Before or at convention, download the free Aira app from your phone’s App Store, and create a guest account. Make sure your phone GPS feature is enabled. When you enter the convention Access location, your phone will receive a notification letting you know that the space you are in is part of the Aira Network. When you connect, the agent will confirm that you are now covered by the network, and for Aira subscribers, that no minutes will be deducted from your account. When you leave or enter convention areas that are covered by the Access network, you will be informed by the Aira agent. To learn more about Aira visit  <http://www.aira.io/> www.aira.io or call Customer Care at 1-800-835-1934.

Breakfast Coupons: NFB convention attendees who are registered with the hotel will receive coupons upon check in, two per room, for a free the breakfast buffet at the hotel restaurant for each morning of the convention. Breakfast begins at 6:30 am. The hotel is full, so arrive early for breakfast in order to be on time for sessions. 

Banquet Ticket Exchange: For a smooth seating process, we use 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 ALL tickets and exchange them together (you must have everyone’s ticket when you go to the exchange). Ten people can sit at a table. Exchange hours: Friday 5:10—5:25 pm, and Saturday 8:00–8:45 am, 12:00 – 12:45 pm, and 5:10—5:25 pm. If you do not exchange your ticket, you will be seated where there is space available. 

The Exhibit Hall will be open in the Ruby Room at the following times: 

Thursday, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Guide Dog Relief Area: From the elevators turn left and walk toward the lobby. Continue walking until you get past the lobby, bar, and hotel restaurant area and you reach the Modern Asian Cuisine Restaurant. From the front door of the Modern Asian Cuisine Restaurant walk approximately 42 feet. When you feel the mat turn right and with the restaurant to your back, there are two push doors in front of you.

After going through the doors walk approximately 75 feet and turn left. Walk approximately 25 feet. When you feel the crack in the sidewalk you are approaching the grassy area on your left. This grassy area is a very long rectangular shape.

You can also access this same grassy area from the exhibit room exit. Walk straight toward the outside doors; there is a square sitting area between you and the doors. After the square sitting area there is a revolving door with push doors on both sides. Go through the doors. Walk approximately 45 feet and turn right. Walk approximately 15 feet and the grassy area will be on your right side after several bushes.

There will be garbage pails on each end of the grassy area. For additional concerns, contact Dan Facchini at 201 906 8655.

National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct: As an attendee at our convention, you not only represent yourself but also represent our greater organization. We want you to enjoy our time together and to make new friends and renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage members to socialize and have fun, the convention also provides a valuable opportunity to come together to continue the work of our organization, to learn about the important initiatives that we are involved with on local and national levels, and to plan our work for the future.

The National Federation of the Blind seeks to provide a convention environment in which diverse participants, including members, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers, may learn, network, and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect and professionalism. We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. Some behaviors are therefore specifically prohibited:

*        harassment or intimidation based on race, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, physical appearance, or other group identity

*        sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact

*        public drunkenness and associated behaviors (e.g., belligerence, yelling, hostility, destruction of property)

Participants are expected to abide by these rules and behaviors in all convention venues, including online arenas, social media, and social events. Participants who are asked to stop a behavior that the recipient considers hostile or harassing are expected to comply immediately. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. Please visit  <https://nfb.org/code-conduct> https://nfb.org/code-conduct for more information.

THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2019

1:15 - 5:15 pm—Technology Seminar: The Possibilities Are Endless—

We Got This!—Crystal Ballroom B

Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division 

1:15 pm—Welcome & Overview

Joe Ruffalo, President, NFBNJ

Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division

1:30 pm—What’s New with Tech at the Commission for the Blind

Amanda Gerson, Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services, NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

1:40 pm—Aira News

Mac Biggers, Member, Technology Division

1:50 pm—Narrator & Windows 10 Updates

Rick Fox, Member, Technology Division

2:15 pm—iOS 13 Overview

Tony Santiago, Vice President, Technology Division

2:45 pm—Are You Literate?—BARD Mobile, KNFB Reader App, Seeing AI, Newsline

Andy Smith, Board Member, Technology Division 

3:15 pm—What’s in a Name?—How iPadOS Revolutionized the iPad All Over Again

Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher; Owner, The Tech Juggernaut

3:45 pm— Louie Voice Assistant & Screen Reader App

Aneesh Karuppur, Student

4:15 – 5:15 pm—Hands-on Help—Crystal Ballroom B & C

          Walk from table to table to get your tech questions answered. 

          Please note: Table 1—Crystal Ballroom B.  Tables 2 – 6—Crystal Ballroom C

Table 1—Apple—Matt Vollbrecht

Table 2—Windows 10 and Narrator—Rick Fox

Table 3—Health Tech—Tony & Jocelyn Santiago

Table 4—Reading and Scanning Apps—Andy Smith & Mary Jo Partyka

Table 5—Victor Stream 2nd Generation—Brian Mackey & Annemarie Cooke

Table 6—Louie Voice Assistant & Screen Reader App—Aneesh Karuppur

4:00 to 9:00 pm—Exhibit Hall Open—Ruby Room

Exhibit Hall 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 Registration table at the conclusion of Friday’s workshops. Your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize worth over $100 donated by SW Unlimited, Sherlock Washington, President. Drawing will be held during Friday evening’s activities. You do not need to be present to win.

5:30 – 6:30 pm—Registration Open—Ruby Room

Pick Up Preregistration Packets & Onsite Registrations

6:30 Preregistration Special Drawing—Ruby Room

Preregistration drawing. Prize worth over $100 donated by SW Unlimited, Sherlock Washington, President. You do not need to be present to win.

FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 2019

6:30 am—Breakfast Buffet—Hotel Restaurant

Breakfast buffet is provided free of charge in the hotel restaurant for those    registered with the hotel. Bring your breakfast coupon. The hotel is full so get to breakfast early so you can be on time for sessions. 

8:00 am–1:00 pm—Registration Open—Outside Jade Room

Pick up Pre-Registration Packets or Register

Convention registration: $30

Friday Dinner: $45

Banquet tickets: $45 

(Note: Prices are increased for walk-up registration. Next year, preregister!)

Drop off food pantry, personal items, and cane donations

8:00 am–1:00 pm—Exhibit Hall Open—Ruby Room

8:45 am–11:25 pm—Division & Committee Meetings—Crystal Ballroom B & C

8:45 – 9:25 am—Senior Division Meeting

Jane Degenshein, President  

9:30 – 10:10 am—Technology Division Meeting

Jane Degenshein, President 

10:15 – 10:40 am—At Large Chapter

Joe Ruffalo, President

10:45 – 11:25 am—Sports & Recreation Division

Linda Melendez, President

11:30–12:15 pm—CBVI Vocational Rehabilitation—VR—Focus Group—Crystal Ballroom B & C  

Amanda Gerson, Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services, 

NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

NJCBVI is seeking feedback from adult recipients of vocational rehabilitation services, and their families/representatives. The group will be asked specific questions on the current provision of VR services, unmet needs, unserved and underserved populations, and how the agency might improve VR services going forward. 

12:00–1:30 pm—Lunch on your own.  Grab & Go lunch items are available in the Crystal Foyer, past the Emerald Room. Afternoon session begins at 1:45. 

1:40—Welcome and Announcements—Crystal Ballroom B & C

Joe Ruffalo, President, NFB of NJ

Shawn Calloway, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind; President, NFB of DC

1:45—What’s New at the Library?

Adam Szczepaniak, Director, NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center

2:10 – 5:00 pm—Workshops Sessions

2:10 – 3:00 pm—Workshop Session I

IEPs for Success—Crystal Ballroom A

Carol Castellano, Founder, Parents of Blind Children-NJ

What’s different about the education of a blind/visually impaired student? What should be in a BVI student’s IEP? How you can make IEP meetings more successful. 

What You Need to Know about VR—Crystal Ballroom B & C 

Rick Fox, Chair, Statewide Rehabilitation Council; Amanda Gerson, Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services, Commission for the Blind and VI; Susan Head, Staff Advocate, Disability Rights NJ

Learn more about how the VR process works—eligibility criteria, opening a case, developing an individualized plan for employment (IPE), how to be an active participant and get the most out of the program, rights and responsibilities of both consumer and agency, informed choice, and what to do in the case of a disagreement.

Revolutionize Your Life with Apple—Ruby Room

Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher; Owner, The Tech Juggernaut

Learn about the many features for everyday life, work, education, employment, entertainment, and creativity—creating a grocery list, reading labels, getting walking directions, keeping track of appointments and expenses, adding labels to photos, using spellcheck, making simple videos, reading books, and more.

3:10 – 4:00 pm—Workshop Session II—see listings next page

3:10 – 4:00 pm—Workshop Session II

All About NFB-Newsline  ROOM—Crystal Ballroom B & C

Scott White, Director, NFB-Newsline

NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio information service that provides independent access to print material. Learn how to access the service via touch-tone telephone, portable players, Amazon Alexa, and the free app for iPhone, iPod, and iPad. Access over 500 newspapers, nearly 90 magazines, TV listings, retail ads, job listings, and emergency weather alerts—all the information you need for work, education, and living. 

Revolutionize Your Life with Apple—Ruby Room 

Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher; Owner, The Tech Juggernaut

Learn about the many features for everyday life, work, education, employment, entertainment, and creativity—creating a grocery list, reading labels, getting walking directions, keeping track of appointments and expenses, adding labels to photos, using spellcheck, making simple videos, reading books, and more.

4:10 – 5:00 pm—Session III

Prediabetes and Diabetes—Crystal Ballroom A 

Jocelyn Santiago, Member, Diabetes Committee 

Causes, signs and symptoms, and what you need to know to live a healthier life! 

What You Need to Know to PASS—Crystal Ballroom B & C 

David DeNotaris, former Executive Director, PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; former Manager, Statewide Operations, NJCBVI

What today’s student needs to know about Promoting, Academic Success, & Self-Sufficiency with strategies for success at school, home, and work!

Discovery Cane Travel–Ruby Room 

Mary Fernandez, Carol Castellano, Rick Fox, Joe Ruffalo

Wondering if you or your child would benefit from using a cane? Curious about how a cane works?  Learn and experience the Structured Discovery Method of cane travel. Blind/visually impaired adults and children, teachers, parents, and family members welcome.

5:10—5:25 pm—Banquet Ticket Exchange Open—back of Crystal Ballroom C

See Debbie Bloomer, Exchange Chair           

5:30 pm— NFB of NJ Dinner or Dinner on Your Own—Hotel restaurant is open. Those who preregistered and prepaid for the NFB of NJ dinner, please proceed to Crystal Ballroom A.

7:00 pm—Resolutions Committee Meeting—Crystal Ballroom C

Ryan Stevens, Chair

All are welcome.

7:00 – 8:15 pm—Demystifying Science of Materials—Crystal Ballroom A

Hosted by Cary Supalo, Research Developer, ETS; Dan Steinberg, Director, Materials Research and Science Engineering Center, Princeton University.

This workshop is for blind students of all ages who want to learn about science of materials in a hands-on way. Be prepared to get hands-on with science!

8:00–11:00 pm—RAISING CANES!—Crystal Ballroom B & C

Hosted by the Northern Chapter & the Senior & Technology Divisions

                   Music and Dancing               Karaoke 

Sing-Along                             Auction Prizes

Special Drawing                    Cash Bar

SATURDAY, NOV. 9, 2019

6:30 am—Breakfast Buffet—Hotel Restaurant

Breakfast buffet is provided free of charge in the hotel restaurant for those    registered with the hotel. Bring your breakfast coupon. The hotel is full so get to breakfast early so that you can be on time for the sessions. 

7:00–8:30 am—NJ Guide Dog Users Committee Breakfast Meeting—Crystal Ballroom A

Dan Facchini, Chair

7:00–8:30 am—Student Social Breakfast— Crystal Ballroom A

Jonathan Zobek, President, NJ Association of Blind Students

8:00–8:40 am—Registration Open—Outside Jade Room

8:00–8:40 am—Banquet Exchange—back of Crystal Ballroom C

See Debbie Bloomer, Exchange Chair

8:45 am – 5:00 pm—General Session—Crystal Ballroom B & C

8:45 am— Welcome, Call to Order

Joseph Ruffalo, President, National Federation of the Blind of NJ

8:50 am—Invocation & Opening Ceremonies

Honoring Veterans, God Bless America, NFB Can Do!

Joe Ruffalo, President, NFB of NJ

Rick Fox, President, Northern Chapter

Jane Degenshein, President, Technology & Senior Divisions

9:10 am—Introduction of the Scholarship Class of 2019

Lia Stone, Chair, Scholarship Committee  

9:20 am—Presidential Report

Joseph Ruffalo, President, NFB of NJ

9:45 am—The NFB: We Got This!—The National Report

Shawn Calloway, National Board Member; President, NFB of DC

10:15 am—The Future Is Ours

Shannon Cantan, National Association of Blind Students

10:30 am—The Rights of Blind Parents: Are They Safe?

Ryan Stevens, Legislative Coordinator, NFB NJ

MaryJo Partyka, 2nd VP, NFB NJ

10:35 am—Working Together for the Rights of the Blind

Yvonne Lopez, NJ Assemblywoman, 19th Legislative District

10:50 am—Together We Got This!

Elisa Neira, Deputy Commissioner, NJ Department of Human Services

Dr. Bernice Davis, Executive Director, NJ Comm. for the Blind & VI

11:10 am—Innovate or Disintegrate

David DeNotaris, Motivational Speaker, Author, Trainer, and Consultant

11:30 am—The BELL Ringers—Braille Enrichment Learning & Literacy

Joe Ruffalo, President, NFB NJ; Mary Jo Partyka, NFB BELL Academy Coordinator; Parents, Students, and Staff, NFB BELL Academy

11:50 pm—Announcements

12:00 pm—Adjourn

12:00 – 1:30 pm—Registration open—Outside Jade Room

12:00 – 1:45 pm—Lunch on your own

Hotel will provide a quick Grab & Go lunch. Listen for location announcements.

For those eating in the hotel restaurant, please ask your server to bring your check when your meal is served. Paying at the time of service will save you time and enable you to arrive in time for the afternoon session.

12:00 – 12:45 pm—Banquet Ticket Exchange—back of Crystal Ballroom C

See Debbie Bloomer, Exchange Chair                                                                       

12:00– 1:45—First Timers Lunch 

Please listen for location announcement.

12:00– 1:45—Student Division Meeting—Ruby Room 

Jonathan Zobek, President, Student Division

12:00 – 12:30—DeafBlind Committee Meeting—Emerald Room

Andrew Rees, Chair

12:30 – 1:15—CBVI DeafBlind Focus Group—Emerald Room

Amanda Gerson, Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services, 

NJ Commission for the Blind & VI

NJCBVI is seeking feedback from DeafBlind recipients of vocational rehabilitation services, and their families/representatives. The group will be asked specific questions on the current provision of VR services, unmet needs unique to the DeafBlind community,and how the agency might improve VR services going forward for DeafBlind individuals. 

1:00 – 1:45—Your Child’s Education & Development—We Got This!—Crystal Ballroom C

Carol Castellano, Founder, Parents of Blind Children-NJ

Shawn Calloway, NFB National Representative

AFTERNOON SESSION—Crystal Ballroom B & C

2:00 pm—Announcements & Auction Prize

Joe Ruffalo, President, NFB NJ

2:05 pm—Let’s Get to Work! Career Panel

Rosa Santiago, Author, Entrepreneur; Cary Supalo, Research Developer, ETS; 

Mary Fernandez, MBA Student, Duke University Fuqua School of Business;

Ida Behreini, Software Engineer, JP Morgan Chase & Company

2:35 pm—Blind Children—from Cradle to Career 

Carol Castellano, Founder, POBC-NJ

2:50 pm— Auction Prize and Fit Break

3:00 pm—SOS: Spotlight on Seniors

Jane Degenshein, Moderator

Cathy Butzler, Ward Biondi, Ellen Sullivan, Members, Senior Division

3:20 pm—Identity Theft: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself from It

Brian Keene, Former IT Specialist

3:40 pm—The Convention Experience: We Got This!

Ada Crandle, Tony Santiago, Anne Marie Harris, Joanna Mallard Benthall

Recipients, Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship 

4:05 pm—Why I Am a Federationist             

Rick Fox, Jonathan Zobek, Members, NFB of NJ

4:25 pm—On the Hot Seat!

Carol Castellano, Moderator

Shawn and Latonya Calloway; Scott and Genevieve White; 

David and Marianne DeNotaris

4:50—Auction & Announcements

5:00—Adjourn 

5:00—5:15 pm—Final Banquet Ticket Exchange Open—back of Crystal Ballroom C

See Debbie Bloomer, Exchange Chair           

6:45 pm—Banquet—Crystal Ballroom B & C 

Please Note: Food and drink will not be served during the keynote address by our national representative. 

Master of Ceremonies—Nicky Gacos, Pres., Nat’l Assoc. of Blind Merchants 

         Invocation—Fr. Maximilian Buonocore, Newark Abbey

         Banquet Address–Shawn Calloway, NFB National Representative

Awards—Carol Castellano, Awards Committee

Raising Expectations Award 

NFB of NJ Scholarship Awards—Lia Stone, Chair, Scholarship Committee 

                   Klaus & Michelle Zechner Scholarship

                   Louise and Peter Facchini Memorial Scholarship 

                   Tara Carty Memorial Scholarship

                   Gail & Tom Ferry Memorial Scholarship 

                   Annemarie Cooke & Doug McCray Scholarship

Auction

We thank our members, chapters, divisions, and friends 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!

          Cash Bar available

SUNDAY, NOV. 10, 2019

6:30 am—Breakfast Buffet—Hotel Restaurant

Breakfast buffet is provided free of charge in the hotel restaurant for those    registered with the hotel. The hotel is full so get there early to be on time for our meeting. Bring your breakfast coupon.  

7–7:30 am—Morning Devotions—Ruby Room 

Misty Hagen

Please Note: Checkout time is 11:00 am. Bring your luggage with you to the meeting or bring it to the hotel desk before the meeting for storage.

8:45 –11:30 am—Program and Business Meeting—Crystal Ballroom B & C

          Invocation—Rick Fox

          Roll Call of Chapters and Divisions

          We Got This!—Let’s Make It Happen—Shawn Calloway

Legislative Report—Ryan Stevens, Chair, Legislative Committee

            Resolutions—Ryan Stevens, Chair, Resolutions Committee 

          Chapter, Division, Committee Reports

          Elections

THANK YOU!

Thank you to the NJ Talking Book and Braille Center for Brailling this agenda.

Special thanks to Sherlock Washington, Owner, SW Unlimited, 

for his continued generosity and support of our special drawings

We thank all the donors to our Auction 

For information on NFB of NJ and our divisions, chapters, committees, 

programs, and projects, please visit nfbnj.org.

SPONSORS

National Federation of the Blind of NJ

State Convention 2019 
Joe Ruffalo, President
254 Spruce Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-743-0075
Nfbnj1 at verizon.net
www.nfbnj.org

Aim High Level

CELGENE

We Got This! Level

RADWELL INTERNATIONAL

Raising Expectations Level

SPRINT VISION

Live the Life You Want Level

3D PHOTOWORKS

EXHIBITORS

C TECH

Chuck Cohen, President 

845-735-7907

chuck at magnifyit.com

www.ctechlowvision.com

Eye2Eye 

John Dehmer, Peer Coordinator

853-932-3931

 <mailto:eye2eye at ubhc.rutgers.edu> eye2eye at ubhc.rutgers.edu

 <http://www.ubhc.rutgers.edu/eye2eye> www.ubhc.rutgers.edu/eye2eye

Family Resource Network, EDGE 

Lia Stone, Brianna Murray, 

EDGE 1.0 Program Coordinators

732-937-6397

 <mailto:estone at familyresourcenetwork.org> estone at familyresourcenetwork.org

www.familyresourcenetwork.org

Heightened Independence and Progress (HIP)

Trisha Ebel, Adjustment to Vision Loss Coordinator 

201-996-9100 X 19

 <mailto:tebel.ber at hipcil.org> tebel.ber at hipcil.org 

 <http://www.hipcil.org> www.hipcil.org

iCanConnect/NJ

Carly Fredericks, Outreach Coordinator

609-771-2711

carly.fredericks at tcnj.edu

https://njcscd.tcnj.edu

Independence Science
Jasodhara Bhattacharya, Director of Strategic Global Projects 
866-862-9665

 <mailto:csupalo at independencescience.com> csupalo at independencescience.com

www.independencescience.com

JW.org

Charles Gramkow, Steven Shepard, 

Susan Shepard, Stacy Ore, Representatives

203-450-1670

sshepard487 at gmail.com

www.jw.org

Mariposa Essence LLC
Rosa Santiago, Owner
201-892-6946
rosa.santiago901 at gmail.com

 <http://www.mariposaessence.com> www.mariposaessence.com

NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Pamela Gaston, Executive Assistant

Krystle Allen, Internal Communications Specialist

877-685-8878

 <mailto:askcbvi at dhs.state.nj.us> askcbvi at dhs.state.nj.us

 <http://www.cbvi.nj.gov> www.cbvi.nj.gov

NJ State Library 

Talking Book & Braille Center

Adam Szczepaniak, Director

Stephen Felle, Outreach Librarian

800-792-8322

aszczepaniak at njstatelib.org

www.njstatelib.org/tbbc  

OrCam

Eve Posner, NJ Representative

973-820-5090

 <mailto:Eve at Amit-Group.com> Eve at Amit-Group.com

 <http://www.getOrCam.com> www.getOrCam.com

The Seeing Eye Institute

Chelsea White, Outreach Specialist

973-539-4425 

800-539-4425

 <mailto:whitec at seeingeye.org> whitec at seeingeye.org

 <http://www.seeingeye.org> www.seeingeye.org

Sprint Vision

Warren Knight, Outreach Specialist

Kelly Egan

619-246-7107

 <mailto:Sarah.garcia at sprint.com> Sarah.garcia at sprint.com

 <http://www.sprint.com/accessibility> www.sprint.com/accessibility

Support Service Providers of NJ (SSPNJ)

Kathleen Spata, Statewide Program Coordinator

609-771-2795

spatak at tcnj.edu

https://njcscd.tcnj.edu

SW Unlimited, LLC  

Sherlock Washington, President

732-290-1677 
sherlock at swunlimited.com

www.swunlimited.com

Vision Loss Alliance

Kris Marino, Executive Director

155 Morris Ave., Suite 2

Denville, NJ 07834

973-627-1855

kmarino at vlanj.org

 <http://www.vlanj.org> www.vlanj.org

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Autumn Panini 11

Pumpkin goat cheese, baby spinach, portobello mushrooms, provolone cheese,

dijon mustard, tribeca bakery baguette

Delta Finest Burger 15

Double angus beef patties, wild mushroom ragout, swiss cheese,

crispy onions, tribeca bakery challah roll

Crispy Chicken Wrap 13

Housemade fiery honey pepper sauce, bleu cheese dressing, tomato, romaine

lettuce, flour wrap

Jersey "Fat Sandwich" Sandwich 16

Grilled bistro filet, New Jersey brewery IPA beer cheese sauce, charred

scallion chimichurri, fries, tribeca bakery baguette

Housemade Chipotle Black Bean Burger Hero 14

New Jersey brewery IPA beer cheese sauce, romaine lettuce, tomato,

tribeca bakery baguette

   Jersey Tomato Pie 10

     Housemade Jersey fresh marinara, mozzarella cheese, basil

SOUP & SALADS

Chef's Daily Creation Soup 7

Garlic crostini

Olio's Salad 10

Romaine lettuce, heirloom grape tomato, english cucumber,

candied pecans, housemade orange sherry vinaigrette

Crispy Kale Cesar Salad 11

Crispy kale, romaine lettuce, housemade caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

Butternut Squash + Pecan Salad 12

Roasted butternut squash, candied pecans, pickled red onions,

apple cider maple vinaigrette, spring mix, romaine lettuce

Harvest Salad 13

Dried cranberries, goat cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, red quinoa, baby

spinach, heirloom grape tomatoes, white balsamic fig vinaigrette

Add grilled chicken 5 I salmon 7 I shrimp 7 I bistro filet 9

FORK + KNIFE

Farro Bowl 12

Cannellini beans, blistered heirloom tomatoes, warm burrata,

braised greens basil baby kale pesto

     Add grilled chicken 5 I salmon 7 I shrimp 7 I bistro filet 9

Braised Short Ribs Gnocchi 22

Bone-in short ribs, pecorino polenta, braised green,

bordelaise sauce

Scallops 26

Romesco sauce, cauliflower puree, roasted butternut squash,

crispy kale, crispy pork belly

Grilled Salmon 26

Spicy maple bourbon pecan glaze, harvest rice pilaf,

seasonal vegetables

Chicken Sausage Stuffed Squash 18

Housemade chicken sausage, harvest rice pilaf, mozzarella cheese, smoked

tomato coulis

Bistro Fillet 28

Charred scallion chimichurri, boursin mashed potato, seasonal vegetables

Pan Roasted Breast of Chicken 21

Butternut squash, sage coulis, harvest rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables

   Fiery Mac & Cheese 15

     Cavatappi pasta, fiery New Jersey brewery IPA beer cheese sauce,

     toasted bread crumbs 11

Add grilled chicken 5 I salmon 7 I shrimp 7 I bistro filet 9

Consuming  raw  or  under cooked  meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or

eggs  may  increase  your  risk  of  foodborne illness, especially if you

have a medical condition

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