[NFBNJ] Fwd: CBVI Invites You To Tomorrow's Community Connection Call - Please Share

[Linda Melendez]

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From: CBVI Public-Email <CBVI.Public-Email at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Subject: CBVI Invites You To Tomorrow's Community Connection Call - Please
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*The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired *
*Invites You To:*
*The February 2026*
*Community Connection Call*

* “Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Bouncing Back Toward Practical Methods
of Self-Care”*

*Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 10:30am to 12:00pm*


*Hosted by Krystle Allen, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist  *

What is your daily living map project?
What role does self-care hold within your quality of life?
What pathways are you crossing to enhance your independence, develop and
illuminate your self-care routines, and cement your growth?
If you are still seeking the answers to the above questions. Join the
Community Connection Call as we hear from a representative of NJ CBVI’s
Project BEST Program who will identify how to access free community eye
screenings and provide eye care health tips, highlighting the self-care of
Low Vision Awareness Month.
February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and our Resource Providers have
information to share that may assist in how you are navigating your
self-care practices; whether you are amplifying your interests and could
join the Aspect Program at Prevent Blindness, leveling up your independence
and could do so with Leader Dog Services, or making your mark on the
community and willing to explore the National Organization of Blind Black
Leaders.
Self-care is layered; and the main ingredient is You!

*Keynote Presenter:*

   - Sandra Williams, Supervisor – Project BEST, NJ CBVI

*Resource Provider:*

   - Julie Grutzmacher, MSW, MPH, Director – Patient Advocacy and
   Population Health Initiatives, Prevent Blindness
   - Leslie Hoskins, Leader Dogs
   - Sean Callaway, President – NFB of Washington D.C. / National
   Organization of Blind Black Leaders (NOBBL)

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

*“In Our Own Voices” Panelists:*

   - Derrick Frazier
   - Kathy Lomax
   - Thomas Carswell

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 link from your
mobile device)*

   - *+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)

*https://www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?EventID=ddecaefc-ca64-48d6-9e61-51191dbbe118&CustomerID=477
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?EventID=ddecaefc-ca64-48d6-9e61-51191dbbe118&CustomerID=477__;!!J30X0ZrnC1oQtbA!JXOSGip3-nM77KY-coFPr3PzFFd_ZF8QAewUbFTTUJWswMaVeEJe2IxuwQ6umwnxMqSMQFNP6aqdalg71Do8rtDm1Mz-OvBG-Q$>*

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
<Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov>* or call: 973-648-4497




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