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<DIV>Greetings to all on the NFBNJ distribution list!</DIV>
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announce the 44th state convention of the NFBNJ to be held virtually from
Wednesday, November 18 through Saturday, November 21. Please
</FONT>consider distributing far and wide as we continue to work together to
make a difference by raising expectations to live the life we want. </DIV>
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style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" size=4 face="tahoma, sans-serif">We have extended
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no cost registration for all members and non- members to attend.
</FONT><FONT style="WORD-SPACING: 1px; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)"
face="tahoma, sans-serif">Please visit <BR></FONT><FONT color=#000000
face="tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; WORD-SPACING:
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href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration"
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your support.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV class=gmail_default
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style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" size=4 face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda
Melendez<BR>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</FONT></DIV>
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style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" size=4 face="tahoma, sans-serif">First Vice
President,<BR>Chair, Convention Activities</FONT></DIV>
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style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" size=4 face="tahoma,
sans-serif">732-421-7063<BR><A
href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com"
target=_blank>lindamelendez220@gmail.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">The 44<SUP>th</SUP>
Annual State Convention<BR>National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">LIVE THE LIFE YOU
WANT—<BR></SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">We Care. We Share. We
Grow.
We make a difference</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">!</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Anywhere and
Everywhere<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Wednesday, November
18
through Saturday November 21, 2020<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph Ruffalo,
President<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">973 743
0075<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">nfbnj1@verizon.net</SPAN></A><SPAN
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arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Linda Melendez, Chair
of
State Convention Activities<BR>732 421 7063<BR></SPAN><A
href="mailto:lindamelenedez220@gmail.com" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">lindamelenedez220@gmail.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><A href="http://www.nfbnjorg/"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">www.nfbnj.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><A
href="http://www.blindchildren.org/" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">www.blindchildren.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><BR
style="break-before: page" clear=all></SPAN>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Who We Are & What
We
Do<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B> </P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">The National
Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of and for the
blind in the US, is made up of blind/visually impaired people of all ages,
and
their families and friends. We help newly blind people adjust to vision
loss,
assist parents and teachers of blind children, and promote the full
participation and integration of blind people in our communities. Our
activities
include:<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">• Assisting blind
persons
in acquiring the skills of independence and developing confidence in
themselves<BR>• Supporting parents and teachers of blind children with
information, mentoring, role modeling, information, and training<BR>•
Preparing
blind students for careers and self-sufficiency through mentoring, training,
and
academic scholarships<BR>• Encouraging blind seniors to continue to live
active
and meaningful lives<BR>• Advocating for policies that eliminate
discrimination,
promote civil rights, and guarantee equal access to high quality educational
and
rehabilitation programs<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">• Sponsoring
information
campaigns and legislative action at the state and national levels <BR>•
Educating the public through community activities and publications
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B> </P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Spotlight on NFB of
New
Jersey<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
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<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Since 1976,
the
National Federation of the Blind of NJ, an affiliate of the National
Federation
of the Blind, has been providing invaluable information and resources to
blind/visually impaired people throughout the state. Our members work
together
for a brighter tomorrow by raising expectations for blind people everywhere
so
that blind persons can live the life they want.<SPAN
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial">
</SPAN>Our seven chapters meet monthly; our five divisions hold events at
various times throughout the year. For more information on the affiliate,
chapters, divisions, committees, programs, and projects, visit </SPAN><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">www.nfbnj.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"> Please join us— we
would
welcome your participation.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B> </P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Live the Life You
Want<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B> </P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">The National
Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that
defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind
people,
because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our
dreams.
You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
Together
with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.
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<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B> </P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">The National
Federation
of the Blind Pledge</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B> </P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">I pledge to
participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind
to
achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the
policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.
<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%"><BR
style="break-before: page" clear=all></SPAN></B>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">ANNOUNCEMENTS:<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Integrity and
Respect<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">To allow all attendees
the
chance to benefit from all aspects of the convention, we are committed to
providing a harassment-free environment for everyone. We appreciate your
assistance in cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse
backgrounds may learn, network, and share with each other in an environment
of
mutual respect. Thank you for doing your part to contribute to our community
and
the high expectations we strive to maintain.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Please visit the
following
link for the code of conduct<BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><A
href="http://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct"
target=_blank>www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">All state convention
activities will be held at Eastern Standard Time via the Zoom platform
unless
otherwise indicated. And w</SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; background-size: initial;
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will be </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">recording
the
convention.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
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background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Convention Zoom
participation details<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Join Zoom Meeting<BR><A
href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09"
target=_blank>https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09</A><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Meeting ID: 647 766
0103<BR>Passcode: 460 994<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">One tap
mobile<BR>+16468769923,,6477660103# US (New
York)<BR>+13017158592,,6477660103#
US (Germantown)<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Dial by your
location<BR>+1
646 876 9923 US (New York)<BR>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<BR>+1 312 626
6799
US (Chicago)<BR>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<BR>+1 408 638 0968 US (San
Jose)<BR>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<BR>+1 253 215 8782 US
(Tacoma)<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Meeting ID: 647 766
0103<BR>Passcode: 460 994<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Instructions for
listening
on an Echo device<BR>Wake word Alexa: call 646 876 9923<BR>Just like calling
on
the phone, you will hear "welcome to Zoom."<BR>Meeting ID when prompted,
then
say wake word Alexa: Press provide number pound<BR>Then say Alexa Press
pound to
enter the meeting<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Special Notice: Three
Zoom
training sessions and a Rookie Roundup will be
offered.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36); background-size:
initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">NFBNJ
Zoom Landline<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36); background-size:
initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">Date:
Monday, November 2, 2020<BR>Time: 7:00 P.M.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36); background-size:
initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">NFBNJ
Zoom Smartphone and Mobile Devices<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36); background-size:
initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2020<BR>Time: 7:00 P.M.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36); background-size:
initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">NFBNJ
Zoom Desktop Computer<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36); background-size:
initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">Date:
Monday, November 9, 2020<BR>Time: 7:00 P.M.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36);
background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip:
initial">NFBNJ
Rookie Roundup<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36);
background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip:
initial">Date:
Wednesday, November 11, 2020<BR>Time: 7:00 P.M.<BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">For all
members, non members, first timers and veteran conventioneers we will
highlight
and outline the agenda, Zoom procedures, have the opportunity to answer
questions and a practice vote will be conducted.<BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36);
background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip:
initial"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(32,33,36);
background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip:
initial">****<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Wednesday, November 18,
2020<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black">For
divisions and At Large Chapter Meetings see Zoom participation details
above<BR>For committee meetings participation instructions are
included.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:00 to 1:50 P.M.–Seniors Division
Business Meeting<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">Jane
Degenshein, President<BR>We will review the year, outline 2021 and our guest
speaker will be, Ruth Sager, President of the National Association of Senior
Blind who discuss the successful virtual senior
retreat.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">To subscribe to our
NFBNJ
Senior Division list serve, click on the link below:<BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><A
href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">To subscribe to our
National
division list serve, click on the link below:<BR></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">2:00 to
2:50
P.M.–Technology Division Business Meeting <BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President, <BR>Join
us as
we review the successes of 2020 and look ahead to our involvement in 2021.
Our
guest speaker, Eileen Levin, Accessible Tester for Verizon will share her
thoughts on teaching others technology under the Verizon volunteer pilot
project.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">To subscribe to our
NFBNJ
tech div list serve, click on the link below:<BR></SPAN><A
href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">3:00 to
3:50
P.M.–Sports and Recreation Business Meeting<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President<BR>Join us
as we
review past and present activities, challenges and events. Bring your ideas
as
we plan for 2021. Jessica Beecham, President National Sports and Recreation
Division and First Vice President NFB of Colorado will be our guest speaker.
Also presenting is 2020 NFBNJ Scholarship winner Veronica Stocker about
being a
Yoga Instructor and offering a Zoom Yoga class on Friday, November 20 from
5:30
to 6:15 P.M.; all are invited!<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">To learn
about
our National Sports and Recreation Division<BR>visit<BR></SPAN><A
href="http://www.nfbsportsandrec.org/" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">http://www.nfbsportsandrec.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">To join our
National Sports and Recreation Division Listserv visit<BR></SPAN><A
href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/sportsandrec_nfbnet.org"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/sportsandrec_nfbnet.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Find our
Facebook
Group by searching National Sports and Recreation
Division<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">4:00 pm At
Large Chapter Meeting<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph Ruffalo, President<BR>The
meeting
will highlight the past year, plans for 2021 and the importance to stay
involved
and raising expectations.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">7:00
P.M.–Braille Committee Business Meeting<BR>Mary Jo Partyka,
Chair<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Call: 515
604
9570<BR>Code: 612 068 followed by the pound sign<BR>We will discuss Braille
mentoring, the Braille Challenge, BELL In-home Edition, and Brailing cards
for
the 2021 state convention. Our next steps will consist of determining the
goals
for this committee which we will discuss during our January 2021 meeting.
You
will also learn about the Braille Readers Are Leaders
Contest.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Sandy
Halverson,
Past President of the National Association to Promote the Use of Braille,
will
provide additional information to promote Braille literacy. Hear from the
winners of the Braille Challenge for 2020 </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Kaleigh</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"> Brendle and Madeline
Mau.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Our Braille
committee website is <BR></SPAN><A href="http://www.nfb.org/"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">www.nfb.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Our national
website is NFB—Braille-Discussion<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">7:50
P.M.–Guide Dog Committee Business Meeting<BR>Dan Facchini,
Chair<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Guide Dog
Committee Zoom below.<BR><A href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87877243174"
target=_blank>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87877243174</A><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Phone number:
+1
646 558 8656<BR>Meeting ID: 878 7724 3174<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">One tap
mobile<BR>+16465588656,,87877243174#<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">An overview
of
2020 and plans for 2021. Raul Gallegos, newly elected President of the
National
Association of Guide Dog Users, NAGDU, will provide an overview of the
national
prospective and how all are invited to participate. Have you ever wondered
how
the current pandemic has impacted guide-dog navigation? The National
Federation
of the Blind’s New Jersey Guide-dog committee cordially invites you to join
us
at the state convention’s Zoom segment entitled, Guiding through a Pandemic.
Come join current guide-dog handlers as we discuss some of the concerns and
challenges that Covid19 has posed to the guide-dog community. Additionally,
we
will be joined by Glenn Hoagland, President of the Seeing Eye. Glenn will
walk
us through some of the modifications employed by the organization as it
continues to fulfill its crucial mission.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">New Jersey Association
of
Guide Dog Users visit <BR> </SPAN><A href="mailto:njagdu@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">njagdu@nfbnet.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">National Guide visit
<BR></SPAN><A href="mailto:Dog-nagdu@nfbnet.org" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Dog-nagdu@nfbnet.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">8:30
P.M.–Diabetes Committee Business Meeting<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Ed Godfrey, Chair<BR>Call: 605 468
8005<BR>Coe: 460 994<BR>An overview of 2020 and future plans for 2021. Jean
Brown, First Vice-President Diabetes Action Network, (DAN) will provide info
highlighting the overview of the purposes, goals and objectives of the
national
division. She will be talking about DAN what it is, how to join and various
accessibility products like the Abbott FreeStyle Libre and accessible
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">glucose</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"> meters.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Jocelyn
Santiago,
a registered nurse and a member of our committee. <BR>WHAT??? I am at risk
of
developing Diabetes?? Why? And how is that possible?? About 88 million adult
Americans have prediabetes, that is more than 1 in 3, of those with
prediabetes,
84% don’t know they have it!! Prediabetes is a serious health condition that
will put you at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes ,heart disease and other
harmful conditions relating to diabetes complications … so what are you
waiting
for? Come and join the Diabetes Committee to learn more about Pre-diabetes
and
how we can avoid from getting this preventable and absolutely reversible
condition. She will give you valuable information that will also provide an
overview about managing diabetes during this Holliday
season.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">New Jersey
listserv:<BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
blue"><A
href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nj-diabetes-division_nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nj-diabetes-division_nfbnet.org</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">National Diabetic Action
Network (DAN) listserv:<BR></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black">****<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Thursday, November 19,
2020<BR></SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Convention Zoom
participation details<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Join Zoom Meeting<BR><A
href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09"
target=_blank>https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09</A><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Meeting ID: 647 766
0103<BR>Passcode: 460 994<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">One tap
mobile<BR>+16468769923,,6477660103# US (New
York)<BR>+13017158592,,6477660103#
US (Germantown)<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Dial by your
location<BR>+1
646 876 9923 US (New York)<BR>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<BR>+1 312 626
6799
US (Chicago)<BR>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<BR>+1 408 638 0968 US (San
Jose)<BR>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<BR>+1 253 215 8782 US
(Tacoma)<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Meeting ID: 647 766
0103<BR>Passcode: 460 994<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Instructions for
listening
on an Echo device<BR>Wake word Alexa: call 646 876 9923<BR>Just like calling
on
the phone, you will hear "welcome to Zoom."<BR>Meeting ID when prompted,
then
say wake word Alexa: Press provide number pound<BR>Then say Alexa Press
pound to
enter the meeting<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">10:00 <A href="http://A.M.to"
target=_blank>A.M.to</A> Noon–Meet the Vendors<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph Ruffalo, President NFBNJ
Facilitator<BR>Here is an opportunity to learn about the products, services
and
obtain valuable information to assist with raising expectations to live the
life
you want.<BR>10:05 am SW Unlimited, Sherlock Washington, President<BR>10:30
am
C-Tech, Chuck Cohen, President<BR>10:55 am Independence Science, Jasodhara
Bhattacharya, Director of Strategic Global Projects<BR>11:20 am OrCam, Eve
Posner, New Jersey OrCam Rep<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:00
P.M–Technology Changes to Change Our Lives<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President New Jersey
Association of Blind Technology Users<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:10 to
1:30
P.M.–T<SPAN
style="COLOR: black; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial">ake
a Virtual Tour with Us<BR></SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Mac Biggers, Member Technology
Division<BR>Learn and discover through the <STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial">Bloomberg
</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial">Connects
App</SPAN><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:30 to
1:55
P.M.–iOS 14 New and Exciting Changes<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Tony Santiago, Vice President
Technology
Division<BR>Join us as we learn some features of
iOS14.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:55 to
2:15
P.M.––Listserv and Resources for Any Tekkie<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Andy Smith, Board Member Technology
Division<BR>Learn about important websites, listservs, podcasts and
more.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">2:15 to
2:50
P.M.–Fusion and We're Not Talking Physics<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Rick Fox, Assistive Technology
Instructor
and owner B & F Teaching & Technology.<BR>Valuable tips and tricks
on
using Fusion.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">2:50 to
3:10
P.M.– Louie the Hands Free App for Androids<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Aneesh Karuppur, Student and friend to
the
Technology Division<BR>Calling for a ride, using What’s App all voice
activated.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">3:10 to 3:45 P.M.–</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Exploring the
Possibilities
with an IPad<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Matt Vollbrecht,
Certified
Apple Instructor, Owner of the Tech Juggernaut<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Tips and tricks and
treats
to make you more productive.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">3:45 to
4:15
P.M.–Q and A for all<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">6:10
P.M.–Kustom Cane<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">James
Boehm, Vice President of the Tennessee affiliate and President of the
Nashville
chapter<BR>James thanks the New Jersey affiliate and updates our Federation
family on how your past donations and canes are making a difference
worldwide.
Boehm will share how you can continue to contribute during these unusual
times.
As a thank you, Kustom Cane is donating 2 gift certificates: a $150 gift
certificate to Kustom Cane and a second three piece charm gift certificate
valued at $35! In addition, Boehm, a licensed counselor in Tennessee, will
discuss the impact, struggles, and importance of mental health, especially
during these challenging times. Boehm will finish with a brief mindfulness
activity that you will be able to incorporate in your daily life to cope
with
anxiety and stress.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">7:00
P.M.–Resolutions Committee Meeting<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Ryan Stevens, Chair<BR>Open to all;
take
part in witnessing the development of resolutions, which become the policy
statements of NFBNJ.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">8:00
P.M.–<SPAN
style="COLOR: black; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial">Adulting
201</SPAN><BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Lia
Stone
and Carley Mullin, Facilitator’s<BR>Curious about best methods for finding
an
apartment? How about buying a home? Maybe you’re wondering how to traverse
the
social landscape of your new job? Or are you just interested in learning
about
these things from the greatest generations, millennials and genXers? If you
answered yes to any of these you won’t want to miss this session. We will
feature two panels of dynamic young leaders who will share their
experiences<SPAN
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial">
of the <SPAN>good</SPAN>, the <SPAN>bad </SPAN>and the <SPAN>ugly </SPAN>in
<SPAN>workplace social interactions </SPAN>and <SPAN>navigating </SPAN>the
<SPAN>rental</SPAN>/<SPAN>housing
market</SPAN></SPAN>.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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2020<BR></SPAN></B><B><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:00 <A
href="http://A.M.to" target=_blank>A.M.to</A> 5:00 P.M–General
Session</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:00
A.M.–Welcome, Call to Order<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph Ruffalo, President, National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:05
A.M.–Invocation & Opening Ceremonies<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President, Senior and
Technology Divisions<BR>Pledge of Allegiance <BR>The National Federation of
the
Blind Pledge<BR>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the
National
Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for
the
blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide
by
its constitution.<BR>Honoring Veterans, God Bless America Joseph Ruffalo,
President, NFB of New Jersey<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:20
A.M.–Introduction of the Scholarship Class of 2020<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Lia Stone, Scholarship Committee
Chair<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:25
A.M–Nomination Committee <BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Ryan Stevens,
Chair<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:30
A.M.–Presidential Report<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph Ruffalo, President,
NFBNJ<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">10:00
A.M.–We
Care. We Share. We Grow. We Make a Difference!<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">The National Representative’s Report
Julie
Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton,
Colorado<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">10:35
A.M.–The
Rights of Blind Parents: Are They Safe?<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Ryan Stevens, Legislative Director,
NFBNJ<BR>Working Together for the Rights of the Blind Yvonne Lopez, New
Jersey
Assemblywoman, 19<SUP>th</SUP> Legislative District.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">10:55
A.M.–Together We Make a Diffrence!<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Elisa Neira, Deputy Commissioner, New
Jersey Department of Human Services<BR>Dr. Bernice Davis, Executive
Director,
New Jersey Comm. for the Blind & Visually Impaired<BR>Looking forward to
continuing services, programs and interactions in
2021.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">11:20
A.M.–The
BELL Ringers Braille Enrichment Learning & Literacy<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph Ruffalo, President, NFBNJ; Mary
Jo
Partyka, Joanna Benthall NFB BELL Academy Coordinator; Parents, Students,
and
Volunteers<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">11:40
A.M.–Pre
Authorized Contributions<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Mac Biggers,
Chair<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">11:50
A.M.–Announcements<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">12:00
P.M.–Adjourn<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:00
P.M.–Afternoon Announcements<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:05 P.M.–
New
Jersey State Library - Talking Book & Braille Center
<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Adam Szczepaniak, Deputy<B> </B>State
Librarian and Directo<B>r<BR></B>Adam will highlight this past year and then
outline plans for 2021.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Vision
Loss
Alliance of New Jersey, Denville<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Elsa Zavoda<B>, </B>Program Director
<BR>Elsa will share all of the free virtual programs that will raise your
expectations to educate, motivate and inspire all to live the life you
want!<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Fit
break<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:40
P.M.–Our
First National Convention Experience<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Zooming to Houston, Texas Vincent
Elorza
and Jennifer Uchanow, members.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">2:00
P.M.–Learning Skills and Tricks at the Senior Retreat<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, Board Member,
National
Association of the Senior Blind<BR>Sharing a week of their experiences;
Linda
DeBerardinis, Ruth Williams, participants.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">2:40 P.M.–</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">September 11 and Beyond: You Never
Know
Where the World Will Take You”.<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Linda Melendez, Former Deloitte &
Touche; Information Technology New Hire Specialist, 2 WFC New York
City<BR>Michael </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">Hingson</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">,</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">
President, The Michael Hingson Group, Inc. and consultant to Independence
Science <BR>Meet survivors of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade
Center on
September 11, 2001. You will hear some incredible and heroic stories of
survival, perseverance and how these Federationists used their life
philosophies
to move forward from that trying day.</SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">3:10
P.M.–Possibilities/Opportunities<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">National Overview, as we continue to
provide information to all members that they are members in the
chapters/divisions, affiliate and the national organization, we encourage
all to
participate and plan for
possibilities/opportunities.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Anil Lewis,
Executive Director Blindness Initiatives for the National Federation of the
Blind; Overview of the Jernigan Institute<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Rachel Kuntz,
Blindness Learning In New Dimensions BLIND Inc., Resource Development
Coordinator Minnesota<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Anny Safier,
a
state scholarship winner in 2020, will provide her experience as a student
at
BLIND Inc. She will also provide an overview as a student and how she is
implementing her skills at college and in the
community<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">4:00
P.M.–Panel on Careers Come and Learn the Steps to Transform Dreams into
Reality<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Richard
Earle,
Paradox Comics and Cards, Entrepreneur North Dakota<BR>Evelyn Valdez,
Department
of Veterans Affairs, Logistics Management Specialist, Washington
D.C.,<BR>Tracy
Carcione, IT Tech Specialist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York
City<BR>Titus G. Massey Manager, Financial Services Port Department, The
Port
authority of New York & New Jersey, New York
City<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">5:30 to
6:15
P.M. –Beginners Yoga Class<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Veronica Stocker, Certified Yoga
Instructor, 2020 State Scholarship Winner & Member<BR>Join Veronica as
she
offers a beginner’s yoga class for all participants. Bring your chair or
towel
and a pillow to experience a relaxing way to unwind. This class will offer
gentle stretching, as well as </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">meditation </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">and breathing
techniques.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">7:00
P.M.–Business Meeting of the NFBNJ 2020 Convention<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">This meeting is the supreme
legislative
authority of the NFBNJ affiliate.<BR>All are welcome; NFBNJ President,
Joseph
Ruffalo will provide an overview of the past years activities and plans for
the
future. Also, elections to the affiliate board will be
held.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:00 A.M.
to
5:00 P.M.–General Session and two Break out Opportunities!<BR>9:00
A.M.–Opening
Remarks<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph
Ruffalo,
President NFBNJ<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:15 A.M.– Cyber
Security<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Brian
Keene,
Member Technology Division<BR>Tips on how to protect yourself in an
increasingly
dangerous online world.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">9:40
P.M.–Was
Your Accessible Voting Experience Accessible?<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Mary Ciccone, Director of Policy
Disability Rights of New Jersey<BR>Mary will provide the history of voting
in
2020 and the future. Tracy Carcione and Linda Melendez, members will share
their
past and current voting experiences.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Fit break
<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">10:15
A.M.–State Affiliate and Local Chapters Working Together to Make a
Difference<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph
Ruffalo, Moderator<BR>Connect the following committees with the local
chapters.
We need all to make a difference! <BR>Membership: Linda Melendez, First
Vice-President<BR>Fund Raising: Ellen Sullivan, Secretary<BR>Legislation:
Ryan
Stevens, Legislative Director<BR>Communications: Annemarie Cooke, Board
Member<BR>Social Media: Zorida Krell, Board Member<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">10:50
A.M.–Establishing a Path to Independence by Raising
Expectations<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Highlighting Braille, mobility and
technology, the three basic steps to raise expectations to live the life you
want.<BR>Debbie Bloomer, Retired Teacher of the Blind<BR>Carley Mullin,
Louisiana Tech University, Discovery Method, Orientation and
Mobility<BR>Richard
Fox, Assistive Technology Instructor and owner B & F Teaching &
Technology.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Fit
break<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">11:30
A.M.–Morning Session Adjourns<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Special Note: The General Session
resumes
at 1:00 pm. There is also a concurrent session from 1:00 PM to 2:50 PM for
“<B>Parents of Blind Children Division”.</B><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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P.M.–Open Chat Session<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, Facilitator<BR>Grab
your
lunch; get ready to share your experiences in a year that is different than
in
the past. Discuss how you have journeyed through a year of
challenges.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Next
Generation of Federation Leaders<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Jonathan Zobek, President New Jersey
Association of Blind Students<BR>To provide an overview of this past years
programs and projects and to discuss 2021 <BR>Next steps;<BR>Dues and
Elections;<BR>Lia Stone, NFBNJ Chair State Scholarship Committee
<BR>National
and State Scholarship Opportunities will provide the many reasons to
apply;<BR>Veronica Gaspa, NFBNJ Board Member and Liaison to the Students
Division will provide the connection of the state affiliate board to the
students;<BR>Johna Wright, Liaison National Association of Blind
Students;<BR>Johna will provide the National division connection to our New
Jersey students.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Opening
and
Walking Through the Door into the World of Science<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Cary Supalo,<B> </B>Chemist; and
Michael
</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">Hingson</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">, Physicist<BR>Come and learn how to
open
up doors to the wondrous world of science for blind students. There are many
questions scientists ask about natural phenomenon in the world. We as blind
people ask similar questions about how I travel from my house to work, or
how do
I make that awesome new pasta salad. This all relates to problem solving
skills.
Come and learn how fundamental problem solving can open up doors of
possibilities into the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
professions.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:00 to 2:50
P.M.–<SPAN
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initial; background-clip: initial">Parents
of Blind Children Division <BR></SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Parents of
Blind Children,<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Carlton Walker, President, National
Organization of Blind Children, Attorney<BR>Carol Castellano, Secretary,
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Founder, Parents of
Blind
Children-New Jersey, Author<BR>1:00 to 2:50 pm: Tools for Adapting to New
Environments<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:00 to
1:50
P.M.–Individualized Education Plans: What has changed and what
hasn’t</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><BR>The world
is a
very different place than it was last year. The school environment has
changed,
but our blind/low vision child’s educational rights have not.<BR>Join us as
we
review special education law and explore its purposes so that we may protect
our
children’s rights in every school environment.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">2:00 to
2:50
P.M.–Social Skills: From fist bumps to face masks and everything in
between<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Our “new
normal” doesn’t change the need for social skills; it just adds more needs
to
the list. Join us as we explore identifying and meeting our blind/low vision
children’s social skill needs as we head into the holiday season during a
pandemic.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Saturday Afternoon General Session
<BR>1:00 to 2:50 P.M.–Technology on the Move<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">1:00 to 1:50 P.M.–NFB
Newsline<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Scott
White,<B> </B></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">NFB Director of
Sponsored
Technology Programs<BR>In this workshop Scott will share how Newsline is
accessed and demo the latest NFB Newsline App 3.0.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">2:00 to 2:50 P.M.–TTJ The Tech
Juggernaut<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Matt Vollbrecht,
Certified
Apple Instructor, Owner of the Tech Juggernaut<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">A Delicious Apple Demo
exploring Apple Maps, Apple Books and more.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">3:00 3:50
P.M.–Advocate or Disintegrate!<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">David DeNotaris, CIO Chief Inspiration
Officer Sky’s the Limit Communications & Associates<BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Kaleigh</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"> Brendle, Student <BR>Advocate or
Disintegrate, you must participate! Participants will learn the importance
of
showing up, speaking up, then shutting up and being an active listener and
notetaker. Many communicate, but few really connect. If you are a student,
someone looking for a job, or someone interested in being promoted, advocacy
skills are essential for success at home, school, the community and work!
Excellent communicators, advocacy, listening and notetaking skills are keys
that
can unlock doors, opportunities and your potential!<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Special Note:
Kaleigh has provided one of her international presentations.<BR>Link: <A
href="https://youtu.be/Z4L2m7ODKY8"
target=_blank>https://youtu.be/Z4L2m7ODKY8</A><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">4:00 to
5:00
P.M.–Why I Am A Federationist:<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Joseph Ruffalo, President
NFBNJ<BR>Thirty-two years as a Federationist<BR>Joseph will share his
experiences, growing the national, state and local organization. What is the
secret of a successful Federation; Why are you here? What is a
leader?<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">7:00
P.M.–Banquet<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">Master of
Ceremonies: Nicky Gacos, President <SPAN
style="COLOR: black; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial">National
Association of Blind Merchants </SPAN><BR>Invocation, Fr. Maximilian
Buonocore,
Monk of Newark Abbey<BR>Keynote Address Julie Deden, Executive Director,
Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton, Colorado<BR>Presentation of
Awards<BR>Recognition of sponsors<BR>Recognition of contributors to the
state
scholarships<BR>Presentation of State Scholarship Awards<BR>Door
prizes<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">The
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey expresses appreciation to all
members and non members who attended the 44<SUP>th</SUP> virtual state
convention.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black">Joseph
Ruffalo, President<BR>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<BR>973
743
0075<BR></SPAN><A href="mailto:Nfbnj1@verizon.net" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Nfbnj1@verizon.net</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><BR></SPAN><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">www.nfbnj.org</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Linda
Melendez, First Vice-President<BR>National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey<BR>Chair of State Convention Activities<BR>732 421
7063<BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><A
href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com"
target=_blank>lindamelendez220@gmail.com</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">For
the
list of affiliate board members, chapter/divisions, Committees, projects and
programs, please visit the state website at <BR></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org" target=_blank>www.nfbnj.org</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">National Scholarship Program–Call for
Applications Starts November 1:<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Every year,
the
National Federation of the Blind awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars
across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in
recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. The
scholarship
program is our commitment to academic excellence and leadership among blind
students, and each winner is awarded on the basis of academic excellence,
community service, and leadership. The application process opens November 1.
Review the scholarship application checklist and the scholarship program
FAQs.
Share this opportunity that invests in the future of blind people. To learn
about the eligibility and requirements of the 2021 scholarship program
visit<BR></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY:
arial,sans-serif">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"> <SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; break-after: avoid"
align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Braille Readers
Are
Leaders Contest<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Join the
American
Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults and the National Federation of the
Blind in this upcoming contest to promote Braille. K-12 students and adults
learning Braille across the U.S. compete to read the most Braille pages,
going
against other participants in similar contest categories for seven weeks.
What
books are on your reading list?<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Encourage
more
Braille. Improve reading skills. Win prizes.<BR>Registration is opening on
November 1. Learn more about the </SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18832&qid=4372187"
target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">Braille Readers
Are
Leaders contest</SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">
<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial; break-after: avoid"
align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black">NFB
T-Shirts for Sale<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Maybe some of your
chapter
members are new, maybe some members haven’t yet purchased one for their
wardrobe, and maybe some members and non members are looking for a
spare.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">They are heather red
with
white print. The top left on the front has our logo and in 2 lines beneath,
The
National Federation of the Blind. The back in 2 lines says, Live the Life
You
Want and are available in sizes small, medium, large, and X Large;. Prices
are
$18. If <SPAN
style="background-size: initial; background-origin: initial;
background-clip: initial">interested
contact Anne Marie Harris at </SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:lovey1160@gmail.com"
target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip:
initial">lovey1160@gmail.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black; background-size:
initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">
or 856 589 8747.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; break-after: avoid"
align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">PRE-AUTHORIZED
CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM (PAC Plan)<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">We encourage
all
convention participants to join the NFB Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC)
Program. This program raises funds for the National Federation of the Blind
by
automatically debiting your checking account or charging your credit card
the
specified monthly amount you designate; as little as $5 a month. Individuals
are
encouraged to enroll in the PAC Program, or if already enrolled, raise their
monthly contributions.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">NFBNJ will
not
take financial and banking information this year. Instead, we will assist in
completing the online PAC form for those who would like assistance. The form
is
located at </SPAN><A href="http://www.nfb.org/PAC" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">WWW.NFB.org/PAC</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"> <SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">The National
Center staff will contact individuals for financial and banking information
following the convention.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">For
additional
assistance contact<B> </B>Mac Biggers, NFBNJ PAC Plan Coordinator at<B>
</B>801
916 9753 <SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">The
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey thanks the following sponsor
and
vendors for their continued support with raising expectations to live the
life
we want.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black">Sponsor:<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">3D PhotoWorks<BR>John
Olson,
Co founder<BR>124 Hudson Avenue<BR>Chatham, New York 12037<BR>518 392
8161<BR></SPAN><A href="mailto:john@3dphotoworks.com" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">john@3dphotoworks.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><BR></SPAN><A
href="http://www.3dphotoworks.com/" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">www.3dphotoworks.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial; background-origin:
initial; background-clip: initial; break-after: avoid"
align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black">Vendors:<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; break-after: avoid"
align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black">C-TECH<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Chuck Cohen,
President<BR>2
N. William St.<BR>Pearl River, NY 10965<BR>845 735 7907<BR></SPAN><A
href="mailto:chuck@magnifyit.com" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">chuck@magnifyit.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><BR></SPAN><A
href="http://www.ctechlowvision.com/" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif">www.ctechlowvision.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: blue"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Independence
Science<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Jasodhara
Bhattacharya<BR>Director of Strategic Global Projects<BR>3000 Kent
Ave<BR>Suite
1303<BR>West Lafayette, IN 47906<BR>866 862 9665<BR></SPAN><A
href="mailto:jas@independencescience.com" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
rgb(5,99,193)">jas@independencescience.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><BR></SPAN><A
href="http://independencescience.com/" target=_blank><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
rgb(5,99,193)">http://independencescience.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; background-size: initial;
background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial"
align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR:
black">OrCam<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif; COLOR: black">Eve Posner/Get
OrCam<BR>25
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