[NFBNJ] Fwd: You are invited please share announcement

[Linda Melendez]

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From: Allen, Krystle <Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Subject: You are invited please share announcement

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



*February 2024 Commission Community Connection Conference Call *



*Join Us as **We kick off our first call in this New Year ! *



*Wednesday, February 28, 2024  *

*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  *



Do you know that if you, or a family member, or people you know have
insurance through NJ Family Care or Medicaid, you may need to take steps to
continue receiving coverage?



This month’s conference call will open with an extremely important
explanation of Medicaid Access and Eligibility Criteria and what must be
done to avoid disenrollment.



Also, over 1 billion people with disabilities around the globe are
navigating the new year with hope and expectancy of personal growth and
fulfillment, while adjusting to changes that affect their daily living.



This month’s “In Our Own Voices” panelists, all members of New Jersey’s
blind and visually impaired community, will share their stories.



Keynote:

Carol Grant, Deputy Director, DHS Div. of Medical Assistance & Health
Services



“In Our Own Voices” Panelists:

Ron Bissessar, Assistive Technology Manager

Jayde Green, You Tube Host of “Jayde’s Journey”

Josh Schneider, CEO of the Dented Puck Foundation

Samuel Hendrickson and His Wife, Dr. Christine Capaci, Podcast Hosts of “Not
Exactly as We Expected”



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

If you have any questions, or would like to be an “In Our Own Voices”
panelists, please don’t hesitate to email:

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



Krystle Allen
Community Outreach Specialist
New Jersey Commission For The Blind and Visually Impaired
Desk: 973-648-4497
Mobile: 973-943-2209
Email: krystle.allen at dhs.nj.gov
"If you want to stand out, don't be different, be outstanding." - Meredith
West



*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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