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<DIV> Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Please read and share with others.</DIV>
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<DIV>From: Pamela.Gaston@dhs.state.nj.us
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<DIV>Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 8:26 AM</DIV>
<DIV>To: CBVI.Public-Email@dhs.state.nj.us</DIV>
<DIV>Subject: October is Blindness Awareness Month!</DIV>
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<DIV>State of New Jersey</DIV>
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<DIV>Proclamation (attached in PDF)</DIV>
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<DIV>Whereas, the State of New Jersey became a trailblazer in 1910, with the
establishment of the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI),
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of the nation’s first State agencies dedicated exclusively to the unique
educational, vocational and day-to-day life needs of people who are blind or
visually impaired; and</DIV>
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<DIV>Whereas, it is estimated that over 259,000 New Jersey residents live
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blindness or severe vision loss; and</DIV>
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<DIV>Whereas, the mission of the CBVI is to promote and provide
services
in the areas of education, employment, independence and eye health through
informed choice and partnership with persons who are blind or visually
impaired,
their families and the community; and</DIV>
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<DIV>Whereas, CBVI has always recognized the importance of providing
services
that facilitate access to opportunities that will enable people with vision
loss
to obtain their fullest measure of self-reliance and improved quality of
life
and is also actively involved in ensuring their treatment as
individuals
with dignity and worth who are fully integrated into their community;
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<DIV>Whereas, CBVI continues to work in partnership with consumers and all
individuals and organizations that share their goal to prepare for the
promise
of the future while promoting the vast reservoir of talent and ability
represented by people who are blind or visually impaired; and</DIV>
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<DIV>Now, therefore, I, Phil Murphy, Governor of the State of New Jersey, do
hereby proclaim that October 2019 be declared Blindness Awareness Month.
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<DIV>Signed by Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver and Governor Phil Murphy</DIV>
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