[NFBNJ] Fwd: Fw: Eye2Eye Announces: Charles Bonnet Syndrome Presentation, 3/16, 4:00, Please Join Us!

Thu Mar 12 17:29:46 UTC 2026

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*Eye2Eye invites you to a Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Presentation.  *Little
knowledge is available about this common syndrome, that many low-vision and
blind people experience.

We are hosting a virtual forum to increase knowledge, understanding and
support of Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

*Date:  Monday, March 16, 2026*

*Time:  4:00-5:00PM (ET)*

*(Link similar to ZOOM)*

*Link: meetings.dialpad.com/eye2eye <http://meetings.dialpad.com/eye2eye>*

*Dial-In:  732-482-1816*

We have a team with years of experience who work with clients struggling
with this issue.  We are excited to welcome Gary M. Cusick, Ph.D.,
Education.  As a clinical psychologist, he has become an information
specialist with Mary Carmel’s Light and a longtime advocate and educator
dedicated to increasing awareness of CBS nationwide.  Also presenting for
Mary Carmel’s Light will be Eva Potts, President and Co-Founder.

*Please RSVP by Friday, March 13 to **eye2eye at shp.rutgers.edu
<eye2eye at shp.rutgers.edu>**.*

*About the Presenter:*

*Dr. Cusick *earned his doctorate in Rehabilitation Psychology from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a retired clinical psychologist with
18 years of experience working with individuals with vision impairment.  He
launched the first U. S. Charles Bonnet Syndrome Support Group and
continues to devote his time to education, outreach and awareness efforts
related to CBS through his work with Mary Carmel’s Light.

*About Mary Carmel’s Light:*

Mary Carmel’s Light is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in North
Carolina, dedicated to supporting individuals with low vision or onset
blindness affected by Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS).

*Remember to RSVP by March 13.*

*We hope you can join us!*

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*Alicia Lukachko, DrPH, MSW, LCSW*

*Assistant Professor*

*Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care*

*Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Department of Psychiatry*

*Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professionals*

*Rutgers Center for Comprehensive School Mental Health*

*Director, Eye2Eye Peer Support Program for Vision Loss*

*Janet Becker*

*RutgersEye2Eye Peer Support Program*

*Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling*

*Peer Counselor*

*JB2358 at shp.rutgers.edu <JB2358 at shp.rutgers.edu>*

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