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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Please read and share the July issue of the Commission Edition.</DIV>
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<DIV>The information is educational, motivational and inspirational!</DIV>
<DIV>Let’s work together to make a difference!</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">We care. We
share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President <BR>National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">Your old
car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.<BR>Donate your unwanted vehicle
to us by clicking <BR>www.carshelpingtheblind.org <BR>or call 855 659
9314<BR></DIV>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Bodoni MT Black",serif'>The Monthly
Newsletter of the NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually
Impaired<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>July
2017 – Volume 5, No. 7</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Monotype Corsiva"'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Daniel B. Frye,
J.D.
Pamela Gaston<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Executive
Director
Editor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 12pt"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">From the
Director’s Desk <o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The month of July has
been active, adhering to many of our summer traditions at the New Jersey
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI or Commission). By month’s
end, I will have participated in the graduation ceremonies of two cohorts of our
Work Skills Prep (WSP) program, our College Preparation Orientation, and our
College Bonner initiative, all administered with the support of our partners at
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Additionally, on Thursday, July 20, Commission
staff, consumers, and supporters assembled at the Trenton Thunder baseball game
for our 12<SUP>th</SUP> annual Covering the Bases event, where we awarded
five scholarships to deserving college students, and where I briefly spoke to
the audience about the services of our agency; the capacity of blind, vision
impaired, and deaf-blind consumers to live independent, self-sufficient lives;
and let all in attendance understand that, should they have questions about
blindness or vision loss, CBVI should be their one-stop shop for such
queries.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>In an effort to immerse
myself in all matters blindness-related, I spent the second week of July
attending the 77<SUP>th</SUP> national convention of the National Federation of
the Blind (NFB), held this year in Orlando, Florida. This year directors of
multiple state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies attended all, or a part of,
the NFB convention. Most of my professional colleagues participated in either
the 16<SUP>th</SUP> annual Orientation and Mobility and Vocational
Rehabilitation conference, jointly sponsored by the Blindness Professional
Certification Board (BPCB) and the Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech
University on Monday, July 10 or the meeting of the National Association of
Blindness Rehabilitation Professionals (NABRP) that convened on Wednesday
afternoon, July 12. In both sessions speakers provided updated information on
operating in an environment governed by regulations from the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), discussed attracting sufficient numbers
of well-qualified blindness professionals to the field of Vocational
Rehabilitation, and generated ideas about supporting one another via new
networks to help us all manage with greater effectiveness and
efficiency.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>In addition to these
highlights, I have been concentrating on a variety of critical matters to keep
the Commission moving forward. As I close this month’s column, I hope that
you’ll find some time to play and rejuvenate while the weather outside is
inviting, and know that all of you, particularly those of you who are supporting
the execution of our summer season programs--for our children to our college
students—are especially acknowledged and appreciated. The logistical efforts to
successfully carry off all of our summer season Pre-Employment Transition
Services (PRE-ETS) and youth programs <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>are substantial, but
these programs will create transformative memories and impart invaluable skills
to those who attend and enjoy them. Stay cool.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 12pt"><I><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Daniel B.
Frye<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Executive
Director<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoSubtitle><B><U><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Learning Lunch
Reminder: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>As previously noted,
during each of these monthly sessions, I will meet with five CBVI staff and a
member of our Executive Management Team to receive feedback or suggestions on
what the Commission might do that is new and exciting. Please indicate
your interest in being part of such an up and coming forum by sending an email
with the subject line “Learning Lunch” to my assistant, Melissa Brown, at
</SPAN><A href="mailto:Melissa.Brown2@dhs.state.nj.us"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa.Brown2@dhs.state.nj.us</SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>***************************************************************************************************************************************************************<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Program
Administration – John C. Walsh, Chief<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"
align=center><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Summer Reading…That’s
“Meaningful”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>A short while ago,
Patrick Pallies, CBVI’s newly hired Deaf-Blind Specialist in the Newark Service
Center, sent me an email and at the bottom of his email signature was the
following quote: <I>“Everything can be taken from a (person) but one thing: the
last of human freedoms - to choose one’s attitude in any given set of
circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”</I> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>I recognized the quote
immediately as being from Viktor Frankl’s landmark book “Man’s Search for
Meaning”. When I responded to Patrick’s question, I also mentioned to him
that this was one of my all-time favorite books. For those not familiar
with the book, Frankl recounts his experiences within the Nazi concentration
camps. However, Frankl is a trained psychiatrist and he gives us the
benefit of viewing this hell-realm from his very unique perspective.
He learns that even in the worst of situations that one can find meaning and
continue to affirm life. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Although I have read
the book several times, I again revisited it for its pearls of
wisdom. I highly recommend this book to you as well, in that
although his descriptions of camp life are quite bleak, one is affirmed that
even in the darkest moments one can still find the light. I believe
his work is so relevant to the human condition in general, and in particular to
the work we do at the Commission. We often encounter individuals who
experience major losses in their lives and are in a time of crisis.
Individuals with newly acquired vision loss often experience a ripple effect
throughout their individual life, impacting their career, relationships, and the
way they generally interact with the world. We know that blindness
need not stop an individual from pursuing their dreams and achieving goals, but
in that moment of crisis, we often revert to what is the “known”.
The “known” often includes societal misperceptions about blindness that often
presumes the event of loss of sight as “tragic” and one that ends the person’s
capacity for having a full existence. Therefore, our work here at CBVI is
not only to provide instruction to our consumers in alternative methods and to
coordinate a full range of services, but also to be catalysts for changing
attitudes about blindness. If one’s attitude is that blindness is a
life-sentence of dependency and despair, that individual is very unlikely to
embrace new ways of interacting with their environment. A shift of
attitude makes all the difference in opening ourselves to new
possibilities. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The second book I would
recommend for your summer reading is a book that I had in my Kindle library for
some time, saved for future reading. However, it took a conversation with
our new Physical Education Instructor at the Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC),
Amo Musharraf, to bring it back to my consciousness. Amo is also a
big fan of Frankl’s works and we were discussing his various books. Amo
reminded me that others have also continued the work of Frankl’s logotherapy,
and in particular he very much enjoyed <I>Prisoners of our Thoughts: Viktor
Frankl’s Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work</I> by Alex
Pattakos, and found it meaningful in his life. The book provides
applications of Frankl’s logotherapy as a means of self-help. In
particular, he looks at why some individuals have an easier time dealing with
challenging situations than others. The premise being that when we exercise our
freedom to choose our attitude in any given situation, we are able to more fully
embrace life in the present moment. As the title suggests, however, we can
often become a prisoner to our thoughts, by believing our perceived shortcomings
fueled by societal misperceptions about any given situation. That moment of
freedom, when we change our attitude, often is the key to unlocking us from our
own self-imposed prison.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Although I also enjoy
lighter summer reading as well, I highly recommend these two powerful books that
I believe you will find meaningful in your personal life and in the work we
do. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Organizational
Logistics – Ines Matos, Chief</SPAN></U><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>We are very pleased
to have the opportunity to welcome some new members to the Technology Services
Specialists (TSS) team. TSS staff members are assigned to each of the regional
service centers and the JKTC. Although their work efforts support various
offices and programs, they all work together to provide quality services to our
consumers. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Jose Ruiz, who
previously worked closely with TSS staff as a driver/aide and with the
i-CanConnect program, is now a TSS assigned to the Newark Service Center (NSC).
He will continue his work with the i-CanConnect program and will also assist
with VR consumers and in the MIS unit as necessary. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Desmond Grayer, who
also worked closely with TSS staff, is now assigned to the JKTC as a TSS, where
he will provide technology training alongside Jay Durnan.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Chris O’Neill, who
was previously stationed at the JKTC, will work out of the NSC, providing
assessments and supportive services for consumers as a
VR-TSS.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>Damon Fibraio
recently joined us after having worked as an Assistive Technology Support
Specialist for Freedom Scientific. He will be assigned to the Freehold Service
Center (FSC) and will provide services for the education caseload with Mac
Biggers. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'>With these
reassignments and addition of new staff, we are looking forward to expanding and
enhancing our ability to provide technology services to CBVI consumers across
the state. I want to acknowledge and thank Colleen Faupel for her leadership in
coordinating CBVI’s efforts to build an effective TSS team that shares the focus
of consumers being the first priority.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=Default style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: windowtext'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<H1><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Vocational Rehabilitation and
Transitional Services – Amanda Gerson, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"
align=center><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The Career Index Plus:
A Career Exploration Tool for Counselors and Consumers<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>In May 2016, CBVI
presented training for all Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors on using
Labor Market Information. Labor Market Information (LMI) is data and predictions
related to the supply of and demand for workers; the wages, skills, knowledge,
and training associated with specific occupations and industries; and
unemployment levels, often broken down by education level, geographic location,
industry, or specific occupation. In this training, VR counselors learned about
a variety of LMI tools, resources, state and federal websites, and strategies
and techniques for assisting consumers on their path to employment, whether
choosing a vocational goal or post-secondary/vocational training program, or
looking to move further along on their career pathway. That initial training was
supplemented throughout the year, with LMI being revisited at other trainings,
such as in our VR 101 Training Series on Informed Choice, and our Business
Engagement Training by Mississippi State University.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Based on a pre and
post-assessment conducted in May 2016 and May 2017 respectively, VR counselors
overwhelmingly and consistently reported an increased use of LMI as a tool with
consumers overall, as well as an expansion of its use as a resource and strategy
for covering a wider range of information, but a desire for additional training
and resources was still indicated. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The Career Index Plus
is a new tool, created by the Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center
(WINTAC), which solves the problem faced by most LMI resources, having all
relevant information available on one website. Pulling together information
from several reliable resources (the O*NET, Occupation Outlook Handbook,
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Indeed.com, etc.), the Career Index Plus includes
all relevant LMI on any given career: Salary Information; Job Trends and
Projections; Current Job Openings; License Requirements and Certifications;
Education and Experience Requirements; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Related
Training Programs; a Holland Interest Inventory; O*NET Transferrable Skills
Analysis; Career Ladders; SSI/SSDI Benefits Calculator. It also allows
individuals to create a personal career profile, track and save their searches,
get recommended job postings based on the information in their profile, and
allow interaction between VR counselor and consumer so information can be easily
shared. The Career Index Plus is an LMI tool created specifically with the VR
system in mind, targeting the needs of both VR counselors and the consumers we
serve. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>To continue to support
our VR counselors and consumers with high quality tools and resources to help
achieve successful employment, we will be providing training to VR counselors in
the fall on the Career Index Plus, with support and technical assistance from
the WINTAC. Additional information will be coming out in the next few weeks to
introduce this tool, and lay the groundwork for the upcoming training. Stay
tuned.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Educational
Services – Eva Scott, Director of Blindness Education<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"
align=center><B><I><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>“Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” </SPAN></I></B><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"
align=center><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>
Benjamin Franklin<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>I’m always amazed, and
admittedly slightly jealous of those who spend a large part of the summer
sitting on the beach reading a good book. But, then I think about the
important work we are doing in Blindness Education throughout the year,
especially during the summer months. Summertime is when we can provide
students with the opportunity to use new skills in ways that are fun and
engaging as they exercise their independence and
self-determination.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>SHARP 2017:
Student Hands-On Alternatives Reinforcement Program: </SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>SHARP 2017 has
begun! Our three locations in Newark, Freehold, and Cherry Hill are filled
with the sounds of happy young people as they work, learn, and have fun.
Each group of students and teachers has carved out a unique way of demonstrating
literacy and other skills of independence. Our students are exploring
dinosaurs, fossils, sustainable community gardening, music, art, and community
involvement. As each student engages in these activities they are
experiencing new ways to learn that are both fun and memorable. Regardless
of their age, the students who participate in SHARP are preparing for their
transition to the next phase of their lives in high school, college, and
beyond. Independence, self-advocacy, and networking are themes that are
reinforced throughout the activities of SHARP. Networking with other
students, in other words, making friends has become a very important part of
SHARP. Many students, especially those attending SHARP for the first time,
have told us that this is the first opportunity that they have had to meet
someone their own age that is also blind or vision impaired. Students who
are reluctant to read Braille, use a cane, or wear their glasses are more likely
to do so when they are in the company of others who are using the same skills
and tools. The ability to share these experiences is valuable in promoting
self-awareness and becoming more self-confident.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Advanced Training in
UEB (Unified English Braille) for Blindness Education Teachers: </SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>It was recently
announced that our Blindness Education Teachers will be participating in
advanced training in Unified English Braille (UEB). As many members of our
CBVI community know, in January 2016, the Braille Authority of North America
(BANA) formally adopted UEB as the literary Braille code for the United
States. At that time, in order to make sure that our teachers had some
level of proficiency in UEB, they completed UEB coursework that was
web-based. Since it is our goal to provide the best instruction possible
to our students, we have asked Dr. Edward Bell of Louisiana Tech University to
conduct an advanced course in UEB that will prepare our teachers to take and
pass the National Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB) exam.
Our Executive Director, Dan Frye and I believe that by requiring our teachers to
participate in this development process, they will be counted among the most
highly competent teachers of Braille in the country. Recognizing lifetime
literacy is important to all, we are making Braille literacy instruction
available to a larger number of students including those with diverse
needs. Advanced training in UEB is one step in assuring that our Blindness
Education teachers have the proficiency needed to fully meet the needs of all
CBVI students.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>From the George F.
Meyer Instructional Resource Center: 49 Days Left Until School Opens – But Who’s
Counting? - submitted By Christine Hinton: </SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Each year during the
summer, the staff at the Meyer Center work diligently to process orders in
preparation for the new school year with the understanding of how important it
is to make sure that students with vision impairments have all of the tools
needed for their success in the classroom. This year the Meyer Center received
over 200 book requests in the Braille department and over 200 book requests in
the large print department. Most</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>of these
book requests are for math and science transcriptions and enlargements.
The current trend with text requests from school districts is to request
handouts versus a traditional textbook. The requests for handouts have
increased, and approximately twenty percent of book orders received were
nontraditional texts. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Both the Major
Equipment Department and the Educational Aids Departments are restocking shelves
in anticipation of the opening of school. We are also reviewing
products to make sure that needed materials will be available for ordering in
September. As discussed in the teachers’ statewide meeting, products for
infants with vision impairments will be reviewed. The Meyer Center staff
is working very hard to fulfill all orders while concentrating on ensuring our
students will be prepared for the coming academic year, and as usual, we are
counting the days until school opens in September. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.25in"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Independent
Living & Clinical Services – Elizabeth DeShields,
Coordinator<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Independent Living
Department Deaf-Blind Services - submitted by Victoria Jarosz: </SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>There has been a lot of
activity in Deaf-Blind Services within the Independent Living Department over
the last three months, and I am thrilled to be serving as the new Deaf-Blind
Independent Living Consultant. The referrals and consumers being serviced are
rapidly growing statewide from Bergen to Cape May Counties. I am also pleased to
be collaborating with the O&M Specialists, Rehabilitation Teachers, and Eye
Health Nurses as a consultant to provide services to those consumers who have
dual-sensory loss.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>With the growing number
of consumers being served within the Deaf-Blind Independent Living Department,
the referrals have also increased for the i-CanConnect program (ICC). The ICC is
a federally-funded program for consumers who have both vision and hearing loss,
as defined by Helen Keller National Center. The definition for deaf-blindness is
20/200 or less in the better eye with corrective lenses, or a field loss of 20
degrees or less; a current or progressive loss of hearing that makes speech
incomprehensible, even with optimum amplification. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>ICC ensures consumers
have access to telephones, advanced communications, such as Internet-based voice
communication, email, instant messaging, video conferencing services, and the
Internet by providing consumers with hardware, software and/or applications to
meet their specific needs. For more information about this program, please visit
ICC’s website at </SPAN><A
href="http://www.icanconnect.org/how-to-apply/new-jersey"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>http://www.icanconnect.org/how-to-apply/new-jersey</SPAN></A><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>
</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>On July
10<SUP>th</SUP>, a new hearing aid policy and fee schedule went into
effect. This is a pilot program designed to assist those consumers in
independent living obtain audiological evaluations and hearing aids. The policy
directive can be found in FACTS located in the Independent Living Policy and
Procedures Manual. In addition to the new hearing aid policy and fee schedule,
also in the works, is the development of a directory of active audiologists,
hearing aid dispensers, the different insurance plans accepted and the
counties/areas they serve. More information will be forthcoming on this exciting
project.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 12pt"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Joseph Kohn
Training Center – Del Basha, Manager<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>The
Joseph Kohn Training Center has made its home in the city of New Brunswick since
1988. Over the past few decades, New Brunswick has undergone many developments.
The enhancements to Rutgers University, expansion of the RWJ Hospital network,
and renovation of surrounding highways have resulted in increased traffic.
Currently, the city has plans to renovate certain blocks and has requested
feedback from surrounding residents. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Making New Brunswick
More Pedestrian-Friendly - Submitted by, Melissa Durnan:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> The Joseph Kohn
Training Center (JKTC) is situated along a heavily-trafficked county road called
Livingston Avenue, which extends from North Brunswick Township all the way into
the heart of New Brunswick. While traveling on foot between the JKTC and
the downtown New Brunswick area, it is common for pedestrians to encounter a
variety of obstacles (from difficult street crossings to sidewalk obstructions).
This can pose challenges, as well as learning opportunities, to those who are
blind and vision impaired.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Since Livingston Ave is
such a regularly traveled thoroughfare, plans are currently underway to renovate
a 25-block stretch of the roadway, with the goal of making it more user-friendly
to motorists and pedestrians alike. The $6 million, federally-funded
project is a collaborative effort, involving traffic engineers and project
managers, as well as representatives from Middlesex County, the City of New
Brunswick, and NJ Transit. Recently, JKTC O&M instructor Melissa
Durnan had an opportunity to offer some feedback, to ensure restoration efforts
will positively impact JKTC students. Plans for the project are supposed
to be finalized by the end of 2017, and construction will likely begin in late
2018/early 2019, once funding is approved.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Upon completion, the
project will feature the following pedestrian-focused
upgrades:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Clearly marked bike
lanes along the edge of the roadway, reducing bicycle presence in foot-traffic
areas;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Accessible pedestrian
signal (APS) devices at all traffic light controlled intersections, with
auditory and vibrational feedback to notify pedestrians with vision and hearing
loss when the walk signal is displayed;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Updated detectable
warning surfaces at all crosswalks within the renovation zone, ensuring tactile
warnings are available to cane users prior to entering the street;
and<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Enclosed bus shelters
at all NJ Transit bus stops where covered waiting areas are not already
present. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The above-described
changes should ideally make the overall area more navigable to individuals with
varying levels of vision, and will provide opportunities for JKTC Orientation
and Mobility staff to further educate their students on safe outdoor route
travel and street crossing strategies.<SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 12pt"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Business
Enterprises of New Jersey – Deacon Truesdale, Manager
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Business Enterprises of
New Jersey (BENJ) adopted the online Hadley Business Enterprise Program Licensee
Training over a year ago. Since adoption, several VR referred BENJ
candidates have completed these online courses. Most recently two candidates who
have successfully completed the online training are now preparing for on-the-job
training at various locations. These new candidates will also learn the
New Jersey Administrative Code 10:97, the rules and regulations that govern the
program that were adopted and published in the NJ Register on July 3,
2017. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>In the coming months,
BENJ will have more growth and opportunities as some blind managers retire and
we venture into the private sector. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Staff Development
– Kenya Whitehurst-Percell<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"
align=center><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>DHS Leadership
Academy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The Department of Human
Services (DHS) Leadership Academy was established to inspire and empower the
next generation of DHS leaders by providing staff with advanced leadership
training, including access to networking with colleagues and opportunities to
exercise strategic thinking abilities. There are limited slots available in this
valuable development program, but every year, the department hopes to advance at
least three groups. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>I had the pleasure of
attending one of the units, and all participants agreed the training raised
their consciousness and perception of what is required of and defined as an
effective leader. An effective leader is someone that communicates
clearly, honestly, and with purpose. They have the ability to inspire idea
sharing and collaboration. Although every idea may not be able to be brought to
fruition, a good leader shows appreciation for the contribution
nonetheless.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>I believe each one of
us here at CBVI has had times when we have been called upon to learn new things
and adapt to change. When those times have come, we have adjusted by learning
the new task and committing ourselves to the new or modified goals, and in some
cases been called upon to facilitate the same from our co-workers. The
techniques and the strategies we use to adjust to change may require creativity.
Without realizing it we have just exhibited key leadership qualities - the
ability to grow, learn, adapt, remain focused, and execute, all while having a
positive attitude. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Another quality of an
effective leader is self-evaluation and recognizing our strengths as well as the
areas where improvement may be warranted. I encourage you all to keep working on
being a better you by continuing to develop your leadership skills.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Regional
Updates</SPAN></U><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<H1
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: 12.0pt"><U><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext">Southern Region – Jack Thompson,
Manager</SPAN></U><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>DHS Leadership Academy
- submitted by Leann Ennis:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> I participated in the
DHS Leadership Academy at Katzenbach School for the Deaf this past spring. On
the first day of class, we were split up into groups and asked to come up with a
presentation about how DHS can improve customer service as a whole. I was put
into a group with a Program Support Specialist from the Division of Aging; an
Assistant Supervisor from the Institutional Services Section, which helps
determine Medicaid eligibility for age, blind, and the disabled community; and a
Unit Director from the Vineland Developmental Center. My group ended up winning,
and our presentation is going to be submitted to Acting Commissioner Connelly
for possible implementation. What follows is what we presented.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>We started by saying
that customer service at DHS can be improved by enhancing community awareness
through the use of technology and liaisons. The website should be improved and
include a 1-800 hotline for direct contact with a person who would connect you
to the service provider you need. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Each DHS division
should have a liaison who would travel around the state providing community
education and doing outreach to promote awareness of the services that are
available through DHS to mutually benefit both the public and private sector.
Liaisons would be chosen in each department (employees who already work for
those departments) and visit the private sector businesses appropriate to their
department (this includes nursing homes, hospitals, insurance companies, etc.),
and explain the various benefits available through DHS services. This way they
can educate the general public to our programs, especially entities that may
need to refer someone for services. The 1-800 number located on the DHS website,
and on our social media accounts, would allow the general public to be able to
call and speak directly to a person who is knowledgeable in all aspects of
services offered by all DHS divisions and will direct callers to the appropriate
provider. Our work group believes that the implementation of the 1-800 number
and divisional liaisons would be an efficient strategy for boosting community
awareness that will ultimately benefit residents of NJ in need of DHS
services. It is our hope that our idea will be taken under consideration.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.25in"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">Northern
Region – John Reiff, Manager<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
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style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The Newark Service
Center (NSC) continues to operate with the much appreciated assistance of
Margaret Stroud and Liz DeShields. Measures to back-fill are well underway..
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>The NSC VR Unit meeting
was held on July 27<SUP>th</SUP>. VR Coordinator Amanda Gerson attended and
discussed the particulars of VR eligibility. Ed Sroczynski led a brainstorming
session focused on identifying the counselor and consumer actions that have the
greatest impact on successful outcomes as well as the challenges that sometimes
impede progress.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Anyone who visits the
Freehold Service Center these days will find themselves transported to a place
where imagination reigns. The lobby as well as Room 33 on the second floor
have been recreated to resemble the world of Harry Potter for the SHARP
students. Kudos to all staff who contributed their time, efforts, and
creativity. We all know that children learn many of the skills they will use as
adults through play.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
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style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>We in the NSC extend
well wishes to our friend and coworker, Kalpana Parikh, who rejoined Project
Best on July 24<SUP>th</SUP> to function as a Field Rep, Eye Health. Kalpana had
been a mainstay in handling new referrals and will be missed in that role.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: ignore">·<SPAN
style='FONT: 7pt "Times New Roman"'>
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Please join us in
welcoming our newest addition to the First Point of Contact team in the NSC,
Nkechi Onukogu. Nkechi has learned to swim quickly in the everflowing river of
referrals that passes through our Newark office. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">New or
Noteworthy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></H1>
<P><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>On Thursday, July
20<SUP>th</SUP> CBVI hosted “Covering the Bases 2017”, the 12<SUP>th</SUP>
Annual Blind and Vision Impaired Awareness Night with the Trenton Thunder
baseball team at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton. During the traditional
pre-game ceremony the achievements of this year’s CBVI Board of Trustees’
scholarship awardees were recognized. SHARP program participant and avid
baseball enthusiast, Andy Fass performed with an Irish dance troupe and if the
weather had cooperated, National Braille Challenge 2<SUP>nd</SUP> Place Winner,
CBVI student and accomplished vocalist Kaleigh Brendle would have performed
during the 7<SUP>th</SUP> inning stretch. Although the game was called due to
rain, many of CBVI’s guests, including 20 education services’ consumer families
stayed for an exciting fireworks display. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>This year’s scholarship
awardees:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Kunali Gurditta,
</SPAN></B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>is an<B> </B>AmeriCorps
volunteer and an Amherst College graduate who will enter the University of
Rochester School of Medicine in the fall. Kunali will receive <B>The Mary Louise
Buckley Scholarship</B> for a student majoring in the fields of Health Services
or Communications. This scholarship was established in accordance with the last
will and testament of the late Mary Louise Buckley, a Registered Nurse who
</SPAN><SPAN class=obittexthtml><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>lived and worked in Mercer County.
Throughout her life she enjoyed giving back to the community as a volunteer for
organizations such as The American Cancer Society, Interfaith Caregivers, and
Learning Ally, formerly known as Recording for the Blind and
Dyslexic.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; BACKGROUND: white; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Ilirie
Goca</SPAN></B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>
will receive <B>The Caroline Rose Foster Scholarship</B> <B>for Independence and
Self-Determination</B>. </SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Caroline
Rose Foster was a client of the Commission from 1964 until her death in 1979 at
age 102. This noted NJ philanthropist, bequeathed a sizable sum from her estate
to promote the Commission's work for blind and vision impaired people. A
Morristown resident since 1881, Miss Foster distinguished herself in the social
and political life of Morris County and the state. Appropriately, she
specified in her will that the funds derived from the interest on her gift to
the Commission be used for "the amelioration of the condition of the
blind."<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Bryan Woolbert,
</SPAN></B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>a resident of Egg
Harbor Township is a National Honor Society member who will major in Music
Technology at Cairn University in Langhorne, PA in the fall. Bryan will
receive <B>The Nathan and Sally Rogoff Scholarship for Academic Excellence</B>.
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Nathan Rogoff, who served
on the Commission’s Board of Trustees for over 30 years, established this
scholarship when his dear wife Sally passed away. The late Nathan and Sally
Rogoff were both well known for their generosity and dedication to helping
others, especially young people who are blind or vision impaired.
</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN lang=EN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; BACKGROUND: white"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Andrew Chin</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>, a resident of Morristown, who will
major in occupational therapy at University of Sciences in Philadelphia in the
fall, is an Eagle Scout, musician, athlete and Habitat for Humanity
volunteer. Through the generosity of The Fund for the NJ Blind, Andrew
will receive <B>The Sarah Churchill Scholarship for Leadership and Community
Service</B>. The original name for the Fund for the NJ Blind was the Churchill
Fund, named for Sarah Churchill, a blind music teacher who taught in schools in
Newark and Orange. Churchill was <SPAN style="COLOR: black">a prominent
Montclair resident who dedicated her time as well as her substantial resources
to the Commission and its clients. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Emmanuelle
Steplight</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>, is a resident of East
Orange who decided to pursue a college degree later in life and recently
graduated from Essex County College with a 3.95 GPA. She is continuing her
education at Caldwell College where she will major in Business Administration in
the fall. Emmanuelle will receive <B>The Cathy and Herb Bodensiek
Scholarship</B>. This scholarship was established by retired businessman and
Bergen County resident, Herb Bodensiek to encourage and support the career goals
of CBVI students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering,
mathematics or business. <SPAN style="COLOR: #333333">Bodensiek and his
</SPAN>late wife, Cathy, both contributed many volunteer hours and personal
resources to organizations serving people who are blind or vision
impaired.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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align=center><A
href="http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2016/06/nj_girl_to_compete_in_national_braille_competition.html#comments"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; BACKGROUND: #0582ff; COLOR: windowtext; LETTER-SPACING: 0.15pt'>comments</SPAN></B></A><SPAN
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<H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.25in"><U><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">The Last
Words</SPAN></U><U><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt"><I><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>“Courageous people do
not fear forgiving for the sake of peace.”</SPAN></I><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> – Nelson
Mandela<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Please send items or
suggestions for the next issue of the <I>Commission Edition</I> by or before 11
a.m., Monday, August 21, 2017:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><A
href="mailto:Pamela.Gaston@dhs.state.nj.us"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Pamela.Gaston@dhs.state.nj.us</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> and </SPAN></B><A
href="mailto:Melissa.Brown2@dhs.state.nj.us"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Melissa.Brown2@dhs.state.nj.us</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> </SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>From:</B> joe ruffalo [mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net]
<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 27, 2017 4:29 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Brian Mackey
<bmackey88@gmail.com>; joe ruffalo
<nfbnj1@verizon.net><BR><B>Subject:</B> Convert Paste in the body Fw: July
2017 Commission Edition<o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black">Brian, paste in
the body.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black">Thanks
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black">We care. We
share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President <BR>National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743 0075<BR><A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</A><BR>Your old car keys can
be keys to literacy for the blind.<BR>Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by
clicking <BR><A
href="http://www.carshelpingtheblind.org">www.carshelpingtheblind.org</A> <BR>or
call 855 659 9314<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: whitesmoke"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'> <A
title=Daniel.Frye@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Daniel.Frye@dhs.state.nj.us">Daniel.Frye@dhs.state.nj.us</A>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Sent:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>
Thursday, July 27, 2017 1:16 PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: whitesmoke"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>To:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'> <A
title=CBVI.AllUsers@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:CBVI.AllUsers@dhs.state.nj.us">CBVI.AllUsers@dhs.state.nj.us</A>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: whitesmoke"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Cc:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'> <A
title=Doris.Windle@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Doris.Windle@dhs.state.nj.us">Doris.Windle@dhs.state.nj.us</A> ; <A
title=Nicole.Brossoie@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Nicole.Brossoie@dhs.state.nj.us">Nicole.Brossoie@dhs.state.nj.us</A>
; <A title=Ellen.Lovejoy@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Ellen.Lovejoy@dhs.state.nj.us">Ellen.Lovejoy@dhs.state.nj.us</A> ;
<A title=Bonny.Fraser@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Bonny.Fraser@dhs.state.nj.us">Bonny.Fraser@dhs.state.nj.us</A> ; <A
title=Christina.Mongon@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Christina.Mongon@dhs.state.nj.us">Christina.Mongon@dhs.state.nj.us</A>
; <A title=Joseph.Amoroso@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Joseph.Amoroso@dhs.state.nj.us">Joseph.Amoroso@dhs.state.nj.us</A>
; <A title=David.Alexander@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:David.Alexander@dhs.state.nj.us">David.Alexander@dhs.state.nj.us</A>
; <A title=Jennifer.Bryan@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Jennifer.Bryan@dhs.state.nj.us">Jennifer.Bryan@dhs.state.nj.us</A>
; <A title=Walter.Valora@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Walter.Valora@dhs.state.nj.us">Walter.Valora@dhs.state.nj.us</A> ;
<A title=Elizabeth.Connolly@dhs.state.nj.us
href="mailto:Elizabeth.Connolly@dhs.state.nj.us">Elizabeth.Connolly@dhs.state.nj.us</A>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: whitesmoke"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Subject:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif; COLOR: black'> July
2017 Commission Edition<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Please find attached the July 2017
issue of the <I>Commission Edition</I>, the internal newsletter of the
Commission. As always, I want to express my gratitude to Pamela Gaston and
Melissa Brown for their invaluable assistance in proofreading and editing our
publication. Additionally, I continue to encourage all staff to offer creative
contributions for our internal communications tool; your ideas and work are what
make our monthly release useful and reflective of our meaningful
work.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">As we find ourselves more than
half way through the summer season, I hope all of you are enjoying the rituals
and traditions of this time of year. You will be able to see that CBVI is
undertaking its important work with our younger consumers, a regular practice of
our summer programing. Further, it seems appropriate to congratulate our
scholarship winners, all of whom are acknowledged near the end of this version
of the <I>Commission Edition</I>. Finally, despite the rain, I appreciate all of
our staff who made the time to join us for our twelfth annual Covering the
Bases, blindness-awareness night with the Trenton Thunder on Thursday, July
20.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Thank you all for your
contributions to the work of CBVI. Stay cool during this warm summer. Keep in
touch, be well, and do good work.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black; mso-fareast-language: ja">With
Kind Regards,</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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B. Frye, J.D.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Director</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Baskerville Old Face"; COLOR: #1f497d; mso-fareast-language: ja'>State
of New Jersey</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Services</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; FONT-VARIANT: small-caps; COLOR: #76923c; mso-fareast-language: ja'>OMMISSION
</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase; COLOR: #76923c; mso-fareast-language: ja'>FOR
THE BLIND </SPAN></B><B><SPAN
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<SPAN style="TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase">VISUALLY IMPAIRED
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style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #1f497d; mso-fareast-language: ja'>153
Halsey Street, 6<SUP>th</SUP> Floor, P.O. Box 47017</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #1f497d; mso-fareast-language: ja'>Newark,
NJ 07101</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #1f497d; mso-fareast-language: ja'>Office:
(973) 648-2324 ● Mobile: 973-951-1156 ● Fax: (973)
648-7364</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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</SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; mso-fareast-language: ja"><A
href="mailto:Daniel.Frye@dhs.state.nj.us" target=_blank><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif'>Daniel.Frye@dhs.state.nj.us</SPAN></B></A></SPAN><SPAN
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