[NFBNJ] Fwd: Join US NJCBVI Observes Disability Pride #ADA36 2026

[Linda Melendez]

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From: Allen, Krystle <Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Subject: Join US NJCBVI Observes Disability Pride #ADA36 2026
To: Allen, Krystle <Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov>


*The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired *

*Invites You to The July 2026*

*Community Connection Call*



*“Wearing Your Crown Where Disability Pride Can Be Found”*



*Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 10:30am to 12:00pm*



*Hosted by Krystle Allen, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist  *



*Tell a friend to tell a friend!*



*Keynote Presenter:*

   - Cindy Hollis, American Council of the Blind (ACB)

*Resource Providers:*

   - Lisa Lewis/Bryan Valasquez, Ominum Circus
   - Millie Gonzalez, Spina Bifida Resource Network
   - Donna Walton, Divas With Disabilities

*“In Our Own Voices” Panelists:*

   - Colin Tees, 2026 CBVI Scholarship Winner
   - Latoya Francis, ASPIRE Facilitator
   - Anthony Lanzilotti, 2nd Vice President of NJCB



*CBVI Community Connections Call Zoom Information:*

*Zoom Link:*
*https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1611162134?pwd=CqHj9534NT9nKPYzxgdtQjDb4cju7t.1*
<https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1611162134?pwd=CqHj9534NT9nKPYzxgdtQjDb4cju7t.1>



*Meeting ID:   *161 116 2134

*Passcode:*       1910



*OneTap Mobile Link: **+16468287666,,1611162134#,,,,*1910#* (New York)



*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/embed.aspx?EventID=6146010*
<https://www.captionedtext.com/client/embed.aspx?EventID=6146010>



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


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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