[NFBNJ] Announcing the 2026 NFBNJ Washington Seminar Delegation

[NFBNJ President]

Dear Members and Friends of the National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey,


I am pleased to announce the members of next year’s *NFBNJ Washington
Seminar Delegation*. Our teams will represent the affiliate at the *Rayburn,
Cannon, and Longworth House Office Buildings* as well as the *Senate
Building*, as we advocate in *Fourteen Appointments *for policies that
improve the lives of blind Americans.
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*Team 1 – Rayburn House Office Building*

*District 1:* Rep. Donald Norcross *Ryan Stevens*

*District 2:* Rep. Jefferson Van Drew *Ed Garcia*

*District 4:* Rep. Christopher Smith *Michael Halm*

*District 6: *Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. *Lia Stone, **Team Leader*
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*Team 2 – Cannon House Office Building*

*District 5: *Rep. Josh Gottheimer, *Gregory Keene,* *Team Leader*

*District 7:* Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., *Nancy Starzynski*

*District 10:* Rep. Monica LaMonica *Valerie Frink*

*District 12:* Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman *Clarke King*
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*Team 3 – Longworth & **Rayburn House **Office Building*

*District 3:* Rep. Herb Conaway *Mac Biggers*, *Team Leader*

*District 8:* Rep. Robert Menendez Jr. *Jim Good*

*District 9:* Rep. Nelli Ford *Marian Levine*

*District 11:* Rep. Mikie Sherrill, *Lauren Altman*
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On behalf of the affiliate, I congratulate and thank these dedicated
members for their commitment to advocating for the rights of blind
Americans. We also extend appreciation to all who expressed interest in
joining this year’s delegation.



At the *Washington Seminar*, members of the National Federation of the
Blind gather to discuss and advance legislative initiatives that promote
equality, opportunity, and independence for blind individuals. Each year,
approximately three legislative priorities—based on resolutions adopted at
our national convention—are highlighted. These typically address issues
such as:

   - Civil rights and equal opportunity
   - Education and rehabilitation services
   - Competitive employment for blind individuals
   - Operation of vending facilities on public property
   - Specialized library services
   - Federal program organization and funding
   - Social Security Disability and SSI programs
   - Other timely matters affecting the blind community



Since its inception in *1973*, the Washington Seminar has brought together
more than *500 representatives* from all fifty states, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico.



With gratitude,
*Linda Melendez, *President

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
908-590-1747
president at nfbnj.org


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