[NFBNJ] New: Raising Expectations To Transform Dreams Into Reality page

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!
Wanted to share the following that is posted on the state website.
Hope you enjoy the stories and lives of several of our members that are 
raising expectations to live the life we want!
Joe

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
Raising Expectations To Live The Life You Want!

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Raising Expectations To Transform Dreams Into Reality page

Raising Expectations To Transform Dreams Into Reality
The following National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey members share 
their stories with the ultimate goal to raise expectations to live the life 
they want!

Joe Ruffalo, NFBNJ President
Joe Ruffalo doesn’t let his blindness get him down, but, more importantly he 
doesn’t let others get down over their blindness. Listen now as Joe counsels 
an elderly blind lady whose children want to remove her stove from her home 
because they are afraid she won’t be able to cook any more.

·         The Cooking Without Looking TV Show – Joe Ruffalo…Changing The Way 
We See Blindness

Linda Melendez, NFBNJ First Vice-President
This is the kind of story we need right now. Linda Melendez, is not only a 
9/11 Survivor, she is a hero…and she is Blind. Listen to hear how she saved 
at least 100 people in the World Trade Center bombing. She is also a mom, 
and a proud first time grandmother to Lucas Mathew who she babysits. 
Changing the Way We See Blindness.

·         The Cooking Without Looking TV Show Podcast – Linda Melendez A 
REAL 911 Hero…Changing the Way We See Blindness

Mary Jo Partyka, NFBNJ Second Vice-President
Mary Jo Partyka has been blind since birth. But, she attended regular 
schools, her Braille textbooks helping her excel in her scholastic life, as 
well as in everyday living. Her innate empathy helped her help others in her 
work at a hotline for people who were in trauma, including suicidal. She 
helped people who needed more social funding…she was blind, and the people 
she helped didn’t know. Her husband is also blind. Find out why she thought 
twice before marrying a blind spouse. Changing the Way We See 
Blindness..MaryJo Partyka.

·         The Cooking Without Looking TV Show Podcast – MaryJo 
Partyka…Changing the Way We See Blindness

Richard Fox,NFBNJ Northern Chapter President
Rick Fox, born blind,keyboardist, college graduate,employed in the 
technology field as a programmer and teacher. Rick loves to barbeque.

·         The Cooking Without Looking TV Show Podcast – Rick Fox…Coronavirus 
and Barbecuing while Blind

Joanna Benthall, NFBNJ Sports and Recreation Division Member
Joanna Benthall was walking down the street one day on her way to her 
favorite store when she was 20…and her sight went out…total darkness! But, 
that was 14 years ago, and she is now a much-sought-after plus-size 
model…and, a newlywed!

·         The Cooking Without Looking TV Show Podcast – Joanna 
Benthall…Blind Model

Rosa Santiago, NFBNJ Northeast Chapter Member
When Rosa Santiago was a young woman, she had the chance to be in the play, 
“Bye, Bye Birdie.” But she didn’t accept the invitation to be in it because 
she was afraid that her blindness would trip her up. Fast forward to today, 
Rosa is an entrepreneur, author, and inspirational speaker…helping us all 
Change the Way We See Blindness!

·         The Cooking Without Looking TV Show Podcast – Rosa Santiago: 
Author, Entrepreneur, Inspirational Speaker…Changing the Way We See 
Blindness

Michael Moran, NFBNJ At Large Chapter Member
Michael Moran highlights growing up as a blind kid in Jersey City, attending 
a blind school, entering the public school system, graduating from college 
with 2 master degrees. Michael outlines his working career, interest and 
provides his positive attitude as he continues to live the life he wants!

·         The Cooking Without Looking TV Show Podcast – Michael 
Moran…Marinara vs. Gravy


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