[NFBNJ] FW: Please Share with Consumers and Contacts

[Linda Melendez]

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*From:* Gaston, Pamela <Pamela.Gaston at dhs.nj.gov>

*Sent:* Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:50 PM
*To:* CBVI-ALL-Users <CBVI.AllUsers at dhs.nj.gov>; CBVI HR <CBVI.HR at dhs.nj.gov
>
*Subject:* Please Share with Consumers and Contacts



*Blindness Awareness Month Is Coming!  *



*Did you know that Blindness Awareness Month (BAM), which is observed
across the nation was launched right here in NJ due to the tireless efforts
of the family of a former CBVI student? *



*Did you know that the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired as
well as several other groups and organizations offer opportunities to
increase everyone’s awareness of services, programs and resources for
people who are blind, deaf-blind and visually impaired throughout the
year? *



*Do you want to know the history and purpose of Blindness Awareness Month,
how you can get involved, and hear about a variety of resources and
opportunities for people who are visually impaired? *



*Then you absolutely must join us on the September 2023   *



*NJCBVI Community Connection Conference Call *



*Wednesday, September 27, 2023  *

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



*Call in number: 1-888-808-6929 / Access Code: 4095066#  *



*Relay Captioning Link for individuals who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired:*
(At the start time of the event, please login by clicking on the link
below)


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*Hosted by Krystle Allen, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist   *



*Panelists: *



*Rocco Fiorentino, Jr., Musician, Producer and Audio Engineer, whose
parents founded the organization that initiated the nationwide movement to
establish Blindness Awareness Month *



*Clarke King, President, Northeast Chapter, National Federation of the
Blind of NJ *



*Donte Mickens, Board Chair, National Organization for Albinism and
Hypopigmentation *



*Samantha Kolavitch, Geriatric Social Worker, Samost Jewish Family and
Children’s Services Center *



*Patricia Ebel, Community Specialist, Heightened Independence and Progress
 *



*Richard Whitten, Jr. Advisor, Eyes Like Mine, Inc. *



*Goddest Johnson, Ms. Blind Diva 2022 *



*Carmen Morales, Supervising Social Worker, NJCBVI *





*CALL IN: 1-888-808-6929 / ACCESS CODE: 4095066#*



If you have any questions, or would like to suggest topics for future
Commission Community Connection Calls, please don’t hesitate to email:

Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov   or call: 973-648-4497.







*Image NJCBVI Logo: Dark blue Braille cells that depict NJCBVI, with a gray
hand hovering over the letter "N" with the finger pointed to read; to the
right and directly under the Braille cells is NJCBVI in large, bold, blue
block letters under which in all caps is New Jersey Commission for the
Blind and Visually Impaired in gray letters.*

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