[NFBNJ] Fwd: Please join us and share the announcement

[NFBNJ President]

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From: Allen, Krystle <Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Subject: Please join us and share the announcement

*The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired *

*invites you to call in to:*



*The July 2025*

*Community Connection Call*



*“sConnecting to Breaking News, Information, and Shared Stories Statewide
and Globally with Newsline across NJ**”*



*Wednesday, July 23, 2025   *

*10:30 am to 12:00 pm*



*Hosted by Krystle Allen, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist  *



Did you know there are a variety of ways you can access the latest news and
information using NFB Newsline? Your access to opportunities is limitless
when you become a regular user of Newsline, the top news platform with the
blind in mind.


Did you know that the NFB Newsline provides access to 500 publications of
news and information to blind, low vision and print disabled individuals
and much more?

Join NJ CBVI to refresh your knowledge about Newsline and get introduced to
tools that are a gateway to news on your own and on the go.



Our keynote presenter, who is the director of sponsored technology services
from the National Federation of the Blind Headquarters, will introduce
information detailing NFB’s Newsline services that aid individuals in
navigating comprehensive tools which allow them to independently access
news, magazines, and additional opportunities.



*Keynote Speaker: *

   - *Scott White, National Federation of the Blind - Maryland Headquarters*





The benefits of networking and sharing information are the primary focus of
the Community Connection Calls. This month’s *“In Our Own Voices”*
panelists, all members of New Jersey’s blind, deafblind and visually
impaired community, will share their stories.



*“In Our Own Voices”** Panelists:*

   - Lyn Kelly
   - Beatrice Oliveti
   - Carlos Sanchez
   - Matthew Whitaker



Here are the simple directions for participating in the CBVI Community
Connections Call:



*Option 1: Join via Zoom*

   1. Either Click the Zoom meeting link here: Join Zoom Meeting
   <https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1611162134?pwd=CqHj9534NT9nKPYzxgdtQjDb4cju7t.1>
   2. Or Open the Zoom App and Enter the Meeting ID and Passcode

*Meeting ID: 161 116 2134*

*Passcode:* *1910*



*Option 2: Join on the phone via One Tap Mobile (click the following link
from your mobile device)*

   - +16468287666,,1611162134#,,,,*1910#
   <//+16468287666,,1611162134/#,,,,*1910> (New York)



*Option 3: Dial-in via Phone*

   1. Dial the conference phone number: *1-646-828-7666*.
   2. Enter the Meeting ID: *161 116 2134* when prompted
   3. When asked for a participant ID, simply press the pound key (#).
   4. Enter the Passcode: *1910*







That's it! You're all set to join the meeting.



*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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If you have any questions, or would like to be a Community Connections Call
panelist, please don’t hesitate to email: Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov or call:
973-648-4497









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