[NFBNJ] President Linda Melendez Notes For Week Ending November 28 2020

Wed Nov 25 11:52:20 UTC 2020

>From the desk of Linda Melendez, President National Federation the Blind of
New Jersey

*The following information is being forwarded by the National Federation of
the Blind of New Jersey as a courtesy, in accordance with our continued
efforts to share information that may be of interest or of benefit to
individuals who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind.*

Request for distribution from Joseph Ruffalo, First Vice President, NFBNJ

Greetings to all!

I received requests after I highlighted during the business meeting
pertaining to the Adoptive Equipment Program, for anyone that has a Braille
writer, is not using and is workable to consider donating.

If you have, please contact me via phone at 973 743 0075 and email at
nfbnj1 at verizon.net.

Joe Ruffalo

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

For the first time in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast history, NBC
Universal is providing the full NBC broadcast with live audio description
on the Secondary Audio Program channel (SAP), provided by Descriptive Video
Works. This year’s broadcast will be available with additional audio
narration, describing the rich visuals of the parade including the
magnificent balloons, floats, and performances, to complement the
storytelling and celebration that make the parade an annual Thanksgiving
Day tradition for millions of Americans. The parade is Thursday, November
26, from 9:00 a.m. to noon eastern.

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Final Reminder & Time Sensitive:  Request for distribution by Trish Eble,
Board Member Sports and Recreation Division

Do you have some holiday gifts to buy but you’re reluctant to be out in
crowds indoors especially now?

Or perhaps you’ve been spending more time cooking at home during the
pandemic and realize you could use a few more tools or mixes to make the
tasks easier?

The NFBNJ Sports and Recreation Division will receive 20 percent of all
purchases made between November 1 and December 1. Here is the link to the
Pampered Chef catalog:

https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/trishaebel1101
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pamperedchef.com%2Fparty%2Ftrishaebel1101&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEVspeNcJj0KUqqvRZBJ7wfFOWGTw>

<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1erruhqfts1y6/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=Brino.christina@gmail.com>To
reach Christina Brino, call her at 862-812-8058 or email

Brino.christina at gmail.com
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1erruhqfts1y6/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=Brino.christina@gmail.com>

BONUS: If you spend $80 or more you can select one of a number of free
items at checkout.

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Request for distribution from Jane Degenshein, President NFBNJ Technology
Vision on behalf of Supersense

Please inform anyone and everyone that I would love to be in touch.

We're offering a free one-month promo code for the Supersense app to anyone
who reaches out to me. We're also offering free annual and
lifetime access to Supersense for members of New Jersey who would like to
contribute to our blog. Our blog can be found at this link.
https://www.supersense.app/supersense-blog

We're also offering a sale starting on Black Friday, which allows you
to purchase Supersense at nearly 50% off of all price points.
I am also happy to talk with anyone about free training, and technical
support. :) Feel free to reach out to me via email at shane at mediate.tech,
or by call or text via +1 502-435-2671.

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Registration is open for DARE TO BE REMARKABLE 2020: Pathways Towards
Structured Discovery

Attend the three-day national training conference for education and
rehabilitation professionals who work with blind and low vision
transition-aged students or adults.

Register for Dare to Be Remarkable Now!

Dates and Location

Tuesday, December 15, 2020, through Thursday, December 17, 2020

11:00 a.m. –7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
This conference will be hosted live via the Zoom conference platform

Who Should Attend

Professionals working in the field of blindness education and
rehabilitation from across the country. Workgroup opportunities for the
following professionals and parents:

· Parents and Teachers of Blind and Low Vision Students

·Administrators and Directors of Training Centers and Blindness Service
Programs

·Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Evaluators, and Supervisors

·Cane Travel and O&M Instructors

·Braille and Communications Instructors

·Access Technology Instructors

·Home Management, ADL, ILS, & Related Fields

·Employment Specialists and Vocational Coaches

·Current Vocational Rehabilitation Service Consumers

Agenda at a Glance
Each day of the conference will consist of the following:
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Keynote and Plenary Speakers
12:00 – 1:00: Panel Discussion of Experts
1:00 – 1:30:  Q&A Café: Assessment and Certification Programs
1:30 – 3:30: Concurrent Sessions I & II
3:30 – 4:00: Q&A Café: Assessment and Certification Programs
4:00 – 5:00: Topical Workgroup Sessions
5:00 – 7:00: Networking on Your Own

Note: Topical Workgroup Zoom rooms will remain open until 6:00 p.m. ET in
order for you to finish workgroup assignments or to further connect with
your colleagues. The main Zoom room will also be open during this time for
the same purpose.

Registration Details

· $50 for practicing professionals and administrators

· $25 for students pursuing degrees in education, rehabilitation, and
related fields

· Free to blind and low vision vocational rehabilitation service consumers

Take advantage of this opportunity. Register for Dare to Be Remarkable now!

For More Information

Questions about the conference can be directed to:

Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC

Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness

Louisiana Tech University

Phone: 318-257-4554

Email: ebell at latechedus

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The following was shared during the senior division call on Monday, October
19.

We cannot endorse the following however, I have provided for your
information. Please read through the information below. Contact information
is provided.

From: Linda Melendez

Subject: A new Medicare Advantage Plan called Braven Health coming Jan 2021
to eight NJ counties

Braven Health

A new way to health; Braven Health℠ is a whole new approach to Medicare
coverage that’s created with the combined experience of two New Jersey
health care leaders:

Hackensack Meridian Health
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Plus, Hackensack Meridian Health and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New
Jersey are working with RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) for RWJBH to join Braven
Health, subject to approval by the New Jersey Department of Banking and
Insurance.¹

The benefits you need. The doctors you need to see. The extras you expect
from Blue Cross® Blue Shield®. And you’ll get it all for a low cost, so you
can spend more of your time and less of your money on being your best self.

Braven is being offered in the following counties:
Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean

For additional information contact:
LeAnne Hughes
Independent Broker Sales Manager with 22+ years experience
732-674-7648
lhughes at healthandlifeins.com

And visit the Braven Health website at https://bravenhealth.com

Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
Email: president at nfbnj.org
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blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they
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