[NFBNJ] 🎉 Registration Is Now Open for the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey's 50th Anniversary State Convention!

[NFB of NJ President]

That is going to be updated. We’re gonna need to talk to Brian about that.
I did have a talk with him yesterday telling him that he was passive
aggressive and that he needed to stop so would you be willing to speak to
him today about that?


Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

Phone: 908-590-1747
Email: president at nfbnj.org

Website: www.nfbnj.org

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On Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 10:19 AM Karina Carrillo <kcarrillo at bramnicklaw.com>
wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> I am reaching out this morning to get some much needed information.
>
> My mother is legally blind, actually lost all sight from left eye and
> recently had left eye removed due to consequences of loss of sight.
>
> We have come to find out that most oculists in our area do not take her
> medicare / Medicaid insurance for prosthesis.
>
> Is there anyway to find if anyone helps with this?
>
> We have tried reaching out to various clubs and entities, but no answer or
> help has been found.
>
> Please reach back to me with any information that could be of help to us.
>
>
>
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>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> Karina Carrillo
>
> Administrative Assistant to Brent A. Bramnick, Esq.
>
> BRAMNICK RODRIGUEZ GRABAS ARNOLD & MANGAN, LLC
>
> 1827 East Second Street
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1827+East+Second+Street+%0D%0A+Scotch+Plains,+NJ++07076?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> Scotch Plains, NJ
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>  07076
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1827+East+Second+Street+%0D%0A+Scotch+Plains,+NJ++07076?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Tel: 908-322-7000, Ext. 136
>
> Fax: 908-322-6997
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> Email:  kcarrillo at bramnicklaw.com
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> *From:* NFBNJ <nfbnj-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *NFB of NJ
> President via NFBNJ
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:00 AM
> *To:* NFB of New Jersey Internet Mailing List <nfbnj at nfbnet.org>;
> bryan.mcclain at dhs.nj.gov; Elsa Zavoda <ezavoda at vlanj.org>; Elizabeth
> Burns <eburns at njstatelib.org>; Stephen Felle <sfelle at njstatelib.org>;
> eye2eye at shp.rutgers.edu; chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org;
> David.andrews at nfbnet.org; krystle allen <krystle.allen.nj at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* [NFBNJ] 🎉 Registration Is Now Open for the National
> Federation of the Blind of New Jersey's 50th Anniversary State Convention!
>
>
>
> *🎉 Announcing Registration for the National Federation of the Blind of
> New Jersey's 50th Anniversary State Convention!**🎉*
>
> Calling all members, prospective members, blindness professionals, parents
> of blind children, support staff, and, of course, children!
>
> Join us as we celebrate *50 years of progress, advocacy, achievement, and
> possibility* at the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey's 50th
> Anniversary State Convention. This historic event promises inspiring
> speakers, engaging workshops, meaningful networking opportunities, exciting
> activities for all ages, and a chance to honor the accomplishments that
> have shaped our organization over the past five decades while looking ahead
> to an even brighter future.
>
> 📅 *October 21-25, 2026*
> 📍 *Tropicana Atlantic City*
> Atlantic City, New Jersey
>
> Whether you are a longtime Federationist, someone interested in learning
> more about the NFB, a professional in the blindness field, a parent, a
> supporter, or a first-time attendee, we invite you to be part of this
> milestone celebration.
>
> *Registration Is Now Open!*
>
> This year's registration form features a new and improved design to make
> the registration process easier and more flexible than ever before.
>
> *New Features*
>
> ✅ Register multiple attendees in a single transaction.
>
> For example, you can register:
>
>    - Two adults
>    - A child
>    - A support staff member
>
> All within one submission.
>
> ✅ Need to add items after you've already registered?
>
> Simply return to the form and select the *"Already Registered/Additional
> Packages"* option to purchase additional meals, tickets, or convention
> packages without creating a new registration.
>
> *Registration Form Layout*
>
> This form requires several information-gathering pages to ensure a smooth
> registration and ticketing process. Please review the layout below before
> beginning your registration.
>
> *Page 1: Event Information*
>
>    - Event details and important information.
>    - Select the *"Register Now"*button at the bottom of the page to begin
>    registration.
>
> *Page 2: Package Selection*
>
> Choose the package(s) that apply to your registration.
>
>    - *General Packages*: Adults and youth ages 16 and older.
>    - *Child Packages*: Youth under age 16.
>    - *Support Staff Packages*: SSPs, aides, PCAs, and interpreters.
>    - *Already Registered/Additional Packages*: For attendees returning to
>    add meals, tickets, or other packages to an existing registration.
>
> *Page 3: Purchaser Contact Information*
>
> Enter the purchaser's contact information, which will be linked to the
> payment method selected on the final page.
>
> Please note that this information is collected for billing purposes
> through our registration platform. You will be asked to enter the primary
> attendee's contact information again on the next page to meet NFBNJ
> registration requirements.
>
> *Page 4: Registrant Information*
>
> Provide attendee information for each registered participant.
>
>    - Separate headings identify the information required for each package
>    holder.
>    - For lunch, banquet, and Federation Family meal packages, attendees
>    must select a meal option.
>    - Meal packages also include an optional field for attendee names.
>    - If you are registering more than one person, please enter each
>    attendee's name in the appropriate meal package field to ensure tickets and
>    meal selections are assigned correctly.
>
> To review your registration costs before checkout, locate the *"Your
> Summary"* section at the bottom of the page beneath the *"Next"*button.
>
> *Page 5: Payment Options*
>
> Available payment methods include:
>
>    - Credit card
>    - Debit card
>    - Apple Pay (when using an iPhone)
>    - PayPal
>    - Bank payment
>
> You may also select the *Invoice*option to receive a receipt that can be
> included with a mailed check payment.
>
> *Information for JAWS Users*
>
> For JAWS users completing the registration form on a computer, please use
> the *Down Arrow* key to ensure you hear all information and instructions
> associated with each question.
>
> *Kids Camp Registration Deadline*
>
> Parents interested in having their children attend Kids Camp must register
> their child and indicate their interest *no later than September 25, 2026*
> .
>
> *Bus Transportation Information*
>
> Additional details regarding convention bus transportation options will be
> announced soon. Stay tuned for more information!
>
> *Register Today and Join the Celebration!*
>
>
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