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to all!<o:p></o:p></DIV>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>With a few weeks before the national convention, we are
planning to participate in the largest and best informed convention of the blind
in the country. The national convention will be streamed and therefore, please
review pending emails with the information. Suggestion to those not attending
the convention and to be a part of the banquet, invite members and family to a
members home and watch the stream of the banquet while you enjoy dinner with
those that you invited.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Hoping the graduation season, the summer sun and the
enjoyment of vacations and the summer cookouts bring you much
happiness.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Joe Ruffalo, President<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>973 743 0075<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="mailto:Nfbnj1@verizon.net">Nfbnj1@verizon.net</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>***<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Items of Interest:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>1. White Cane Overview With
Links<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>2. Fundraising At The National
Convention With List Of NFBNJ Items<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>3. Agnes Allen’s Book For
Review<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>4. Department of Labor Job Search
Info<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>5. National Convention Agenda On
Newsline<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>1. White Cane Overview With Links<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>I have pasted information we forward to all that receive a
cane from our free white cane program.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Please watch the following YouTube videos describing many
techniques to use the long white cane carefully and respectfully.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV9XFzKo1aE&feature=em-subs_digest-">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV9XFzKo1aE&feature=em-subs_digest-</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV9XFzKo1aE&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV9XFzKo1aE&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Also watch the following video advertising the NFB’s Free
White Cane program.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gOGVToMTjo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gOGVToMTjo</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>In addition, the book “The Care and Feeding of the Long
White Cane” is available for your reading pleasure. The Care and Feeding of the
Long White Cane, written by longtime member Tom Bickford, is a good introductory
guide for those unfamiliar with using a long white cane as a mobility aid. This
book gives good tips for using a long white cane in various everyday situations.
The text is available on our national website at <A
href="https://nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/CFCANE/canetc.htm">https://nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/CFCANE/canetc.htm</A>.
The book can also be obtained in Braille or print from the Independence Market
free of charge through Free Matter for the Blind. To contact the Independence
Market, dial 410-659-9314 x2216. Audio copies may be borrowed by NLS (National
Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped) patrons from their
local library for the blind.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>****<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>2. Convention Fundraising
Announcements:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Convention is right around the corner, and with it come
many fundraising announcements. In an effort to make the information more
readily available to convention attendees and cut down on the number of listserv
emails during the busy convention season. All announcements will be posted at <A
href="http://www.nfb.org/national-fundraising-announcements">www.nfb.org/national-fundraising-announcements</A>.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The following are the items we will be selling at this
years national convention.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>8 oz. Napa Wine Glasses in blazoned with the NFB National
logo in a stunning black silhouette<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Pricing: 1 for $15, 2 for $25<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Apple MFI Certified 10 foot Lightning Charging
Cable<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Most Toughest and Durable 8pin Charging Cord Made for
iPhone, iPad, and iPod (White)<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Pricing: 1 for $25, 2 for $40<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>7iper Wireless Mini Bluetooth Speaker<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Portable Mushroom Waterproof Stereo Bluetooth Speaker for
smartphone or computer<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Green, black, yellow<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Pricing: 1 for $20, 2 for $35<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Whozit Ties with new logo<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Red, Cranbury, gray, blue<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Pricing: 1 for $20, 2 for $35<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>****<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>3. Agnes Allen book:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The following information was forwarded in late May. I
have provided again for those that did not receive.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Shortly, the book will be available on
BARD.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Note: Mary kaplan, with the NJ Library in Trenton, stated
that it is not yet available however, it was assigned an information letter and
number for the book.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Greetings to all!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>I am proud to announce that Agnes Allen's book is
available at the New Jersey Talking Book And Braille Center.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>For the past three years, at the annual banquet of the
NFBNJ, we have presented the Agnes Allen Distinguish Service Award to a non
member.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>I have known Agnes for over 26 years and for each of those
years she has provided inspiration, guidance and grace to all she meets.
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>She has taught Braille to many of our members and her love
of life and the joy of her family keeps Agnes living her dreams.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>At age 93, Agnes is still teaching her skills to others to
realize that raising expectations to live the life you want and to transform
dreams into reality should be the goal of all!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Congratulations Agnes!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>We thank you for all you have done, are doing and continue
to do to change what it means to be blind!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Information follows.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Title of Book:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Life Without Sight; My Journey Into The Worlds Of The
Sighted And The Blind<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Author: Agnes F. Allen<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>dbc01887<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Copyright 2007<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>A memoir of a blind woman's road to success in overcoming
life's obstacles.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>****<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>4. Department of Labor Job Search Info<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The state of NJ Department of Labor and Workforce
Development has a search engine called OnRamp that links job seekers with
current employment opportunities.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The OnRamp tool is an interactive system that permits
job-seekers to regularly update their resume and job searches. The system allows
customers to create a profile for employers to review, and it allows them to
create multiple job searches – customizing each one by geography, salary,
industry or keywords that will attract prospective employers.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Job seekers can register for OnRamp at: <A
href="http://careerconnections.nj.gov/">http://careerconnections.nj.gov/</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>****<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>5. National Convention Agenda On Newsline:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The NFB National Convention is nearly here! The NFB
National Convention will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando,
Florida from July 10-15, 2017. This year, as always, we have an action-packed
agenda of activities for the week available on NFB-NEWSLINE. The agenda is
divided into sections so you can quickly skim through the vast list of
activities and listen to the ones that interest you. You might want to know when
the Diabetes Group and the Blind Musicians groups are meeting, or find your
affiliate's meeting room, or to find out in which room you can get a demo of
NFB-NEWSLINE or KNFB Reader. Learn what great nighttime activities are planned
(like the Host Committee Luau!), find stuff for the kids to do (like the NOPBC
Style Show), or know when the Resolutions will be read. There is something for
everyone at the NFB Convention - don't miss out on any of the
fun!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>In addition, we have posted a restaurant guide for
restaurants at the Rosen Shingle Creek so you'll have an idea of the many
restaurants and eateries in the hotel, as well as the Exhibitors Guide that
provides information about the Exhibit Hall and who the vendors are.
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>You can find the NFB National Convention Agenda, Exhibitor
Guide and the Restaurant Guide on the telephone access method by choosing five
for Newspapers in Another State off the Main Menu, and then five for National
Meetings of Interest to the Print Disabled, and then two for the NFB 2017
Convention Agenda, three for the Exhibitor Guide, and four for the Restaurant
Menus. To read the NFB National Convention agenda using NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile,
choose Publications, Publication Options, Publication Groups and then National
Meetings of Interest to the Print Disabled.<o:p></o:p></P>
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