[NFBNJ] SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 30 for an important Town Hall meeting about New Jersey statewide local para transit systems

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!
Please save the date and time for this important town hall zoom call 
scheduled for Tuesday, June 30 from 8:00 to 9:30 pm.
The town hall call is open to members and non members and therefore, please 
forward to others.
Don’t miss this opportunity .

Curious? Read on!

Joe

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Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
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From: Linda Melendez
Subject: SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 30 for an important Town Hall meeting about New 
Jersey statewide local para transit systems

Joe:



Can you please forward the following invitation for all to participate in an 
important Zoom Town Hall meeting about New Jersey’s statewide local para 
transit systems set for Tuesday, June 30 at 8 pm?



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Greetings all,



The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is proud to invite all to 
a Zoom Town Hall meeting to offer New Jersey residents accurate information 
and increased awareness regarding county paratransit systems.

>From 8-9:30 pm on Tuesday June 30, we'll hear from three officials 
representing New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit Citizen's Advisory (CAC) and New 
Jersey Council on Special Transportation (NJ COST).

This is a topic vital to all of us who rely on par transit for medical 
appointments, employment, shopping and other important life functions. 
Please share with clients,  members of support groups and colleagues; all 
are invited!

The speakers will each make brief presentations then answer questions 
submitted in advance. Please email your questions NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY 
JUNE 24 to Linda Melendez at lindamelendez220 at gmail.com. Other questions may 
be considered as time permits..

Our Keynote speaker will be Michael Vieira, a member of the New Jersey 
Council on Special Transportation (NJ COST) and the NJT Citizens Advisory 
Council (CAC). Additional speakers will be Anna Magri, Director, Local 
Programs/Minibus Support/Community Transportation and Basil Giletto, NJ 
Transit Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) Chair Citizens Advisory Council for 
Senior Citizens and Disabled.

Many individuals may not be aware paratransit services are available for 
senior citizens, persons with disabilities, those with low income, and 
people engaged in competitive and non-competitive employment sites.  The 
services also can be utilized for transportation to non-emergency medical 
appointments, dialysis, physical and mental therapy, nutrition sites, 
post-secondary education Veteran services, food shopping, Medicaid 
transportation, social and recreational activities, etc.

Zoom participation details will follow shortly.




Respectfully,

Linda Melendez, 1st Vice President

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
& Chair, NFBNJ Transit Committee
732-421-7063

lindamelendez220 at gmail.com

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