[NFBNJ] Fwd: Join us next week and share the announcement

Wed May 14 11:23:01 UTC 2025

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From: Allen, Krystle <Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Tue, May 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Subject: Join us next week and share the announcement

*he NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired invites you to
call-in to*

*The May 2025*
*Community Connection Call*

*“Identifying Stability and Accessibility with Legal Services and
Self-defense”*

*Wednesday, May 21, 2025   *
*10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon  *

*Hosted by Krystle Allen, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist  *

*Did you know that the New Jersey Community Health Law project empowers
people with disabilities by providing legal and advocacy services,
training, and education?*

Our keynote presenter, a representative from the Community Health Law
Project will introduce information detailing their supportive services that
aid individuals in need of legal support with comprehensive, no cost
options.

*Keynote Speaker: Amayra Lugo, Community Health Law Project*

Have you ever been faced with a need to perform self-defense techniques,
but not sure where to start? Our resource provider will share tips to
consider if an individual faces the need to act in self-defense with
limited or no eyesight.

*Resource Provider: Ryan Vella, Commission for the Blind and Visually
Impaired*

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:*

*Patricia Musico*
*Nimisha Rana*
*Sebastian Warren*
*Frank Okhions*

Here are the simple directions for participating in the CBVI Community
Connections Call:
*Option 1: Dial-in via Phone*

   1. Dial the conference phone number: *1-646-558-8656*.
   2. Enter the Meeting ID: *824 6804 3802* when prompted, followed by the
   pound key (#).
   3. When asked for a participant ID, simply press the pound key (#).

*Option 2: Join via One Tap Mobile (from your mobile device)*

   4. Tap this link: +16465588656,,82468043802# and it will dial and enter
   the meeting ID for you.

*Option 3: Join via Zoom*

   5. Either Click the Zoom meeting link here: Join Zoom Meeting
   <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82468043802?pwd=4lNkmi0ixAc5FaTIsvOaEUXWWCY0xX.1>
   6. Or Open the Zoom App and Enter the Meeting ID and Passcode

*Meeting ID: 824 6804 3802*
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)

https://www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?EventID=5924009&Customer...
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?EventID=5924009&CustomerID=477__;!!J30X0ZrnC1oQtbA!NrsKF_YG1xoQM7g18RjMRvv3i9EaD7pyRv3Lw-R-8L1ME3J8cQrT5N27oYw8ywYvbk7YOmpnU5Y8WmvrkiY$>

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

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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-- 
Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of NJ
908-590-1747
president at nfbnj.org

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