[NFBNJ] Fwd: New Events: Self-Advocacy in the Workplace, Plus AT Town Halls Are Back!

Thu Aug 12 23:23:34 UTC 2021

---------- Forwarded message -------l-
From: Disability Rights New Jersey <advocate at disabilityrightsnj.org>
Date: Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM
Subject: New Events: Self-Advocacy in the Workplace, Plus AT Town Halls Are
Back!
To: <lindamelendez220 at gmail.com>

[image: 10.png]
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY9z_rKpZSkhYTf3nt5IQCrd22f2PFZ0iuOAJENYzsWWKmYBJuklaM5y15WR7v6nf6kPblyj6lQ3TikmZIX6s55UGvT5yJYtc4Nqh2G6NdFPX&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>

New Event - Self-advocacy in the workplace:

Know your rights

The Americans with Disabilities Act has been protecting employees for over
30 years. In more recent years, a self-advocacy movement has swept the
country especially among those with disabilities. During this webinar
event, you will learn about what your rights are in the workplace as a
person with a disability under both the federal law (ADA) and the state law
(NJ LAD). You will learn how to request a reasonable accommodation and what
the rules are surrounding disability disclosure.

Join the Employment Team at Disability Rights NJ to learn how to empower
yourself with the knowledge you need to know your rights in the workplace!

Date & Time: Thursday, August 19th at 2 pm

Register below for updates, including accepted sessions and the schedule at
a glance.
Register for August 19th Event
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY77CYXzNvL21pcqHqzxkpFE_DljGJDOynlMF1dN3Mb75NeGAmhGZb13LLpvi0CV4c99MrtCoBjx2z_MDkS-Uer4=&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>

What you will learn...

What is the ADA?

What is the NJ Law Against Discrimination?

How can you request a reasonable accommodation?

When, if ever, do you need to disclose your disability?
August is ABLE To Save Month
What does ABLE stand for?

ABLE stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (P.L. 113-295) which
provides tax-favored accounts to enable people with disabilities to save
for and pay for disability-related expenses that include education,
housing, transportation, employment training and support, assistive
technology and personal support services, health, prevention and wellness,
and financial management.

Importantly, resources saved in an ABLE account are not taken into
consideration when determining the individual’s eligibility for federally
funded means tested benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
and Medicaid.

What is #ABLEtoSave Month?

The #ABLEtoSave 2021 is a national campaign with diverse engaging
activities, new resources and strategies aimed at reaching eligible
candidates.

What can you learn during #ABLEtoSave Month?

ABLE account owners, family members and ABLE subject matter experts will
engage in live panel discussions, podcasts, blogs, American Sign Language
(ASL) video blogs, and highlight the resources available on ABLE NRC’s
comprehensive website. All live events will have CART captioning services
and ASL interpreting provided.
[image: images.png]
Visit the #ABLEtoSave Website to Learn More
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY77CYXzNvL21zqvPQr30h-bzcN2SoI4uld13dppaWX_-3Un8xu-nalDYMGMZ_6I1j2gXqru7SHwAhwdujNiISZ29_CgeLOGv51yMO2bjmQyvciEU8p14Z6E=&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>
More August Events
AT Town Halls are Back!

The AT Town Halls are beginning again on Monday August 16 at 12pm for
further information and to register follow the button below.
Register for Town Halls
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY77CYXzNvL211wnT_-FCfsN__PnBYgEUsQADWYPbNd5IghpprwKrVEyuPI6loQxANPhfZRJCW5rLOTtF5WLxiaGcwa2Yq-2UwdNfsKfvQd_-4RFjdyFrhiM=&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>
Maker Roundtable Aug 18 at 12pm

ATAC has joined forces with Missouri Assistive Technology
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY77CYXzNvL21zx5Ek9n9Q_kVgK1EfhzA9iT4e_BkYxe2LZA8lTpYIZtvYIHdC-ck203gJIMMe_wdQz6ytfGNml0=&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>
 to provide a community of practice focused on Assistive Technology and the
Maker community.

Calling all fellow Makers to monthly webinars. Bring your ideas and
creative juices to this fun filled webinar to discuss, brainstorm and build
your community. Most importantly we will share discoveries, learn something
new and help increase independence for individuals with disabilities.
Facilitated by Mike Marotta, ATAC Program Director and Scout Merry, AT
Specialist, Missouri Assistive Technology.
To Learn More
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY77CYXzNvL21QLDYZP2vVzenttAHFVWLSPH43v_ESm6Fv2scR_gC3Zsrb8h8WKZmgUPlQqnOYgTNKwCHIGWbY3fj3jNEPcmRRWd7p_Aeg42EEw4OtLSJvJ2pywhY41nuSIIFLK0ZEMqFpdP_oHKrLkA=&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>

Best Kept Secret in NJ-Technology Lending Library

August 25 at 12pm

Advancing Opportunities Technology Lending Center is a free service
available to all New Jersey residents to borrow assistive technology
equipment. The Technology Lending Center has a variety of devices available
for lending including adapted toys, switches, keyboards, mice, smart pens,
tablets, smart home devices, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC) devices, and more.
To Learn More
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY77CYXzNvL21k-o82KbhnjPpOqtoSHoJsUfjafaW_E8KNVCEdDBHJGd5NCqZKFcGyYbAoQ654N9Cs_bgLktKFLZPQu60FgpziT3oJAIGBue79QFIyd6LUgHoWS5gj6EWhB7YXLjkEdsxTAXTFKfhT9sXe_gidl_e8P6oyEjEdane&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>
HOW WE HELP
[image: Logo Square for Social.png]

Disability Rights NJ is supported by the Department of Health and Human
Services:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services - Center for Mental
Health Services; Administration for Community Living - Administration on
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Center for Integrated
Programs, through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce
Development, U.S. Department of Education: Rehabilitation Services
Administration, and the Social Security Administration

Disability Rights NJ, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to advancing
and protecting the human, civil, and legal rights of people with
disabilities.

   - We investigate reports of abuse and neglect wherever a person with a
   disability may be receiving services.

   - We monitor facilities and community-based programs to ensure that
   people living in those facilities and using those services are free from
   abuse and neglect, and that their rights are not violated.

   - We provide legal representation, without charge, to people with
   disabilities in cases that fall within our priority setting process.

   - We provide education, training, and technical assistance to people
   with disabilities, their families and advocates, the agencies that service
   them, and policy makers among others.

   - We provide access to information and advice about assistive technology.

DISABILITY RIGHTS New Jersey | disabilityrightsnj.org
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY9z_rKpZSkhYTf3nt5IQCrd22f2PFZ0iuOAJENYzsWWKmYBJuklaM5y15WR7v6nf6kPblyj6lQ3TikmZIX6s55UGvT5yJYtc4Nqh2G6NdFPX&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>

210 South Broad Street
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/210+South+Broad+Street?entry=gmail&source=g>,
Third Floor

Trenton, New Jersey 08608

1.800.922.7233 (in NJ only) 1.609.292.9742 (Voice)

1.609.777.0187 (Fax) 1.609.633.7106 (TTY) 
[image: Facebook]
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY7lENX5VXo8K4hRmw27QuEgJsOsm4jU6PiH49SKiTPMPZ105LDmQZIM6x3GZ4-edMhHSPBweJ9RTBM0Km6BMnj-1v7nRE_fRQCE-ZHJZiwZ-1TpFx5PJu5-ZMh7gg4uq7Q==&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>
 [image: Twitter]
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTYy3faY3XgmAXkTrOagDO3bRAr-2L5qJ1XU_6vy-jrluP5f-gxVCGQz3p4bxDG0BGTpMH0jtHwBnhwMpL_lI7k6HJKk_FTRb3HprcIh5jV-lS&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>
 [image: YouTube]
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY7lENX5VXo8KicpEUtgIQqAzodQeuyZtXY6YK-VYgl5irCssW-qWQgsvrlBHRaTxhwmLHbKUXPCSgmIQlyXMnv7SDs2Ighz6HW2Doh6I_1G29oXH2FrLl2pSiAPnTs0AXxRBtW9KOlRg&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>
 [image: LinkedIn]
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY7lENX5VXo8KT2udPUTaS5Jqv12peRv3lxuRmtXi9uwRGKkwo4a5sru6CygYAn7Qq5FlTvRPoh9ed-4xjqBVkwzY-FRPTNSEaEiWUcxUFONEuqvNsaDPKxDY6WLWkVz53QN1YVS01kRG&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>
GIVE TODAY
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018tlqD8cBzRc0qM_MoEoQRdd3lkwZzvGRkiqwWAcjy_gmr9hSrXGTY9z_rKpZSkhYfp9_eV9zYck_huVw2R6NmmUMqJL8V8mGrClQbq6OUChsNun_SCffpPVFVYJS4ce2ovi0kogkXUs7NX7ueB0Rx5PbljUAy_gFZx9fVI_Y2X4R9S_-Fv_Hq_g1JomA_CqB&c=zWceUJlOwkkpLdxe3VfpsDpWjrbcBT6bPodaBCH4DdPPaO0_wAqtGQ==&ch=c9hPu_neT3HUzcSVIljYx03w1-WiPvpSde7tSrOWjPODJ354Fqr2vw==>

Disability Rights New Jersey | 210 S Broad Street 3rd Floor
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/210+S+Broad+Street+3rd+Floor+,++Trenton,+NJ+08608?entry=gmail&source=g>,
Trenton, NJ 08608
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/210+S+Broad+Street+3rd+Floor+,++Trenton,+NJ+08608?entry=gmail&source=g>
Unsubscribe lindamelendez220 at gmail.com
<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001zjLw25sRJDxSiYC9eC4baw%3D&ch=a73b4cde-028f-11eb-b1ba-d4ae527b79b7&ca=da980053-08d4-41c5-bf47-26cfe7c83a2e>
Update Profile
<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001zjLw25sRJDxSiYC9eC4baw%3D&ch=a73b4cde-028f-11eb-b1ba-d4ae527b79b7&ca=da980053-08d4-41c5-bf47-26cfe7c83a2e>
| About Constant Contact
<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/about-constant-contact>
Sent by advocate at disabilityrightsnj.org in collaboration with
[image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]
<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_CPE&nav=da980053-08d4-41c5-bf47-26cfe7c83a2e>
Try email marketing for free today!
<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_CPE&nav=da980053-08d4-41c5-bf47-26cfe7c83a2e>
-- 

Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
Email: president at nfbnj.org
*Website: **www.nfbnj.org* <http://www.nfbnj.org/>
*Facebook: **https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238*
<https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238>
*Twitter: **@NFBNewJersey* <https://twitter.com/nfbnewjersey>
*YouTube: **NFBNJTransformDreams*
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg>

*Live the life you want.*
*The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of
members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s
blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they
want.*
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbnj_nfbnet.org/attachments/20210812/44385e79/attachment.html>