[NFBNJ] News about a Northeast chapter member and Chair of the NFBNJ DeafBlind Group

[NFB New Jersey]

My apologies  Steven McCoy is a member of the Northern chapter.

Warmly,
Linda Melendez

On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 12:20 PM <richardfox1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
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> Stephen is a member of the Northern Chapter.
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> Rick fox
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> *From:* NFBNJ <nfbnj-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Linda Melendez
> via NFBNJ
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:55 AM
> *To:* nfbnj at nfbnet.org
> *Subject:* [NFBNJ] News about a Northeast chapter member and Chair of the
> NFBNJ DeafBlind Group
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> Greetings, NFBNJ Members and Friends:
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> I  am sharing an article from the New York Monitor, a  news website, about
> an innovative project by one of our newest members, Steven McCoy and his
> SSP, Ste'fon  Ikner..  Steven is deafblind from Usher's Syndrome and
> describes himself as the world's first black, deafblind journalist.  The
> link to the article . The website for Spoken Heroes, Steven's organization,
> describes it  thusly:
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> " Spoken Heroes, co-founded by Steven McCoy and Ste’fon Ikner, is a
> nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with
> disabilities. Focused on adults 16 and up, we offer specialized training
> programs that enhance communication and job readiness, leveraging
> technology to facilitate learning. Our mission is to secure meaningful
> employment opportunities through partnerships, advocating for an inclusive
> society. Classes are hosted at our state-of-the-art accessible building,
> ensuring an optimal learning environment. Spoken Heroes is committed to
> transforming lives and promoting equality in the professional landscape."
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> Kudows  to Steven and Ste'fon!
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> https://nyweeklymag.com/editorial/steven-mccoy-sets-sail-for-impact-with-historic-launch-of-spoken-heroes/
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> Warmly,
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> Linda Melendez, President
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> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
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> 908-590-1747
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> president at nfbnj.org
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