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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>We continue to receive information to share as we work together to make
a
difference.</DIV>
<DIV>The following was forwarded by Pamela Gaston, NJ CBVI.</DIV>
<DIV>Please read and share with others.</DIV>
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<DIV>Joe </DIV>
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style='FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri";
FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY:
inline'><B>To:</B>
<A title=nfbnj1@verizon.net href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">Joe Ruffalo
(NFBNJ
President)</A> </DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Guidelines for Healthcare Workers (Blind, Deaf-Blind
and
Visually Impaired Patients)</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'> Pamela Gaston
[mailto:Pamela.Gaston@dhs.nj.gov] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, May 05, 2020
1:40
PM<BR><B>Subject:</B> Guidelines for Healthcare Workers (Blind, Deaf-Blind
and
Visually Impaired Patients)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>The Department of
Human
Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired appreciates the
dedication and commitment those of you on the front line have made to serve
and
treat individuals during this COVID – 19 Pandemic. In order to assist you
with
protecting the health of individuals who are blind, deaf-blind, and visually
impaired, and ensuring their access and safety while receiving treatment in
a
healthcare setting, we have provided you with a quick and easy
reference<SPAN
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0in"> </SPAN><B>Guide
For Healthcare Workers Serving Individuals <SPAN
style="BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt;
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PADDING-LEFT: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in">Who
Are Blind, Visually Impaired Or Deaf-Blind. </SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR:
black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR:
black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext
1pt; COLOR: black; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in;
BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in'>This
guide was created by the NJ Department of Human Services Commission for the
Blind and Visually Impaired, in partnership with the Support Service
Providers
of New Jersey program, a part of the Center for Sensory and Complex
Disabilities
at The College of New Jersey.</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR:
black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
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black'> </SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>For
additional resources on serving those who are Deaf-Blind:</SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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black'> </SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>NJ
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired</SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'><A
href="https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/faq/etiquette/">https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/faq/etiquette/</A></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR:
black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
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#201f1e'> </SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR:
black'>Division
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) Communication Card –
English</SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><U><SPAN
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1pt; COLOR: blue; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in;
BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in'><A
href="http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/assets/documents/DDHH%20CVcard-WEB-ENG.pdf">www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/assets/documents/DDHH%20CVcard-WEB-ENG.pdf</A></SPAN></U><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
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black'> </SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>DDHH
Communication Card - Spanish </SPAN><U><SPAN
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"Arial",sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext
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BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in'><A
href="http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/assets/documents/DDHH%20CVcard-WEB-SP.pdf">www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/assets/documents/DDHH%20CVcard-WEB-SP.pdf</A></SPAN></U><SPAN
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black'> </SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>DDHH
tip
sheet for individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing</SPAN><SPAN
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black'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in'><A
href="http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/assets/documents/DDHH%20Communication%20Tips%20-%20CoVid-0420.pdf">www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddhh/assets/documents/DDHH%20Communication%20Tips%20-%20CoVid-0420.pdf</A></SPAN></U><SPAN
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