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From: Allen, Krystle <Krystle.Allen at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Thu, May 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Subject: Join us May 20th please reply and share details insideMfbnj

*The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired *

*Invites You To:*

*The May 2026*

*Community Connection Call*

*The Positive Tool of Using Laughter*

*as a*

*Method of Connection and Enhancing Well Being.*

*Wednesday, may 20, 2026 | 10:30am to 12:00pm*

*Hosted by Krystle Allen, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist  *

Did you know the experience of laughter positively impacts your immune
system over time?

And that the physical, social, and psychological tools we all have can be
triggered by laughter?

*What makes you laugh?*

It is important that we find humor as part of identifying joy, overcoming
pain, and getting through difficult life situations. Has another person’s
laughter ever helped you come out of a negative thought or shifted your
feelings of worry to feelings of ease or relief?

If any of these inquiries apply to you or someone you know then this is the
NJ CBVI Community Connection Call for you.

Join us as we observe *National Laughter Month* with techniques to preserve
our mental health. Tune into tips that encourage women’s health while we
show appreciation for *National Nurses Day*. Let’s identify how all of
these topics and associated tools are connected to laughter.

Tell a friend to tell a friend!

*Keynote Presenter:*

·    Jennifer Estepan, MSW, LCSW – CBH Care Wellness & Support Center of
Passaic County

*Resource Provider:*

·    Amy Jordan, Author/Public Speaker, Owner of Victory Dance

·    Bernadette Noll, Med GRMS – The Luzama Connection, LLC

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:*

·     Jocelyn Santiago

·     Nicole Vega Cruz

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/embed.aspx?EventID=6146012

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 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

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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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