[NFBNJ] ​CENTRAL JERSEY YOU’RE INVITED!

[NFB of NJ President]

*National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey*

*Central Jersey Connection Day*

*Saturday, September 19, 2026*
*10:00 AM – 1:00 PM*

*Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC)*
130 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

*Come Learn, Connect, and Get Involved!*

Are you blind or experiencing vision loss? Are you a family member, friend,
former member, or someone interested in learning more about blindness and
the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey?

*Come connect with us!*

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey invites blind
individuals throughout Central Jersey, along with family members, friends,
current and former members, and others interested, to join us for *Central
Jersey Connection Day*.

This special gathering is an opportunity to meet members of the *Central
Jersey Chapter* and the *North Jersey Shore Group*, build new friendships,
reconnect with former members, and discover how becoming involved with the
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey can make a difference in
your life and your community.

*Find Your Local NFB of NJ Connection*

*Middlesex and Somerset Counties:* Connect with the *Central Jersey Chapter*
.

*Monmouth and Ocean Counties:* Connect with the *North Jersey Shore Group*.

Live outside these counties? *You are still welcome!* Come meet us, learn
more about the Federation, and we will help connect you with an NFB of NJ
chapter or group in your area.

*What Will We Talk About?*

During Connection Day, you will have an opportunity to:

   - *Learn who we are:* Discover more about the National Federation of the
   Blind and the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey.
   - *Explore what it means to be blind:* Hear directly from blind people
   who are living full and active lives and demonstrating that blindness does
   not have to define our opportunities.
   - *Discover why membership matters:* Learn about the value of belonging
   to a community of blind people, families, and supporters who share
   experiences, information, encouragement, and resources.
   - *Make a difference locally:* Find out how our chapters and groups work
   to expand opportunities, accessibility, independence, and equality for
   blind people throughout New Jersey.
   - *Find your place in the Federation:* Explore ways to get involved,
   share your talents, develop leadership skills, advocate for change, and
   strengthen our movement.
   - *Build lasting connections:* Meet blind individuals, families,
   friends, and community members from Central Jersey and surrounding areas.

Whether you have *never attended an NFB of NJ meeting*, are a *current
member*, or *have not participated for some time*, *we want you to join us!*

You do not have to navigate blindness alone. Through our local chapters and
groups, we share experiences, exchange information and resources, advocate
for change, develop leaders, build friendships, and work together to create
greater opportunities for blind people.

*Come discover what the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is
all about—and how your voice, experience, talents, and participation can
make our Federation and our communities stronger.*

*Event Details*

*Event:* National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Central Jersey
Connection Day
*Date:* Saturday, September 19, 2026
*Time:* 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
*Location:* Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC)
*Address:* 130 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

*Connect. Learn. Belong. Lead. Make a Difference.*

*National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey*

*Together, we are changing what it means to be blind.*

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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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