[NFBNJ] Fwd: November Commission Connection Call: 11/30/21 at 10:30 a.m.

[Linda Melendez]

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From: Gaston, Pamela <Pamela.Gaston at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 3:04 PM
Subject: November Commission Connection Call: 11/30/21 at 10:30 a.m.

*The Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired invites you to call-in to
our*

 *November 2021 Commission Connection Conference Call  *

*“Learning to Live Well with Diabetes” *



*Tuesday, November 30, 2021 *

*10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon *

*Call in number: 1-888-808-6929 / Access Code: 6486149# *

*Relay Captioning Link for individuals who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired:  *

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(At the start time of the event, please login by clicking on the link
above.)



*November is National Diabetes Awareness Month*, and according to the
American Diabetes Association, 30 million people living in the U.S. have
diabetes, and another 86 million people are pre-diabetic.

This month’s panelists will share information that can help you learn to
monitor your blood sugar, manage your medications, plan healthy food
choices and set goals for a healthy lifestyle.

*Host: Krystle Allen*, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist

*Guest Panelists: *

*Elizabeth DeShields, Coordinator of Independent Living and Eye Health
Services*

Will discuss Diabetes Facts and Myths and CBVI Initiatives related to
Diabetes



*Nancy Kasmar, Eye Health Nurse*

Will describe the role of the CBVI Eye Health Nurse and will discuss
adaptive equipment for Diabetes management



*Katherine Herson, Nutritionist*

Will discuss healthy eating; how nutrition affects Diabetics and recommend
some easy to prepare, tasty recipes



*Deborah Alexander, Facilitator, Visionary Trailblazers*

Will talk about her personal experience as a diabetic; her leadership of an
ASPIRE group and the wellness activities they do together



*Casandra Thompson, Facilitator, Eyes Like Mine Book Club *

Will talk about how she maintains an active lifestyle living with Diabetes





If you have any questions, or would like to suggest topics for future
Commission Connection Calls, please don’t hesitate to email:
Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov  or call: 973-648-4497.



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​Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
Email: president at nfbnj.org
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