<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Greetings all,</font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><font size="4"><span class="gmail_default"></span><span class="gmail_default">It's here -- listed below, attached as a word and PDF file is the agenda for the FREE </span>45th<span class="gmail_default"> </span><span class="gmail_default">National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey </span>Annual State Convention<span class="gmail_default"> being</span></font><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"> </span><font size="4">held virtually</font><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"> via the Zoom platform from </span><font size="4">Wednesday, November 10, Thursday, November 11, Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13. </font></font><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">The agenda will also be available on Newsline a</span><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">nd our website at</span></div><div><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default"><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a></span></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">This event</span><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">, <span class="gmail_default">is </span>th</font></span><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">e major gathering of our state’s blindness community and a</span><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span class="gmail_default">ll are invited. There is </span>still <span class="gmail_default">time to </span>register and be eligible for </span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">for door prizes. <span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span></span></font></div><div><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36)"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36)">Registration is FREE!! Click on the link below to register.</span><br></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</a><span class="gmail_default"></span><br></font><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><font size="4"></font></font></div><div><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Warmly,<br>Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732-421-7063<br>Email: <a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><br><i>Website: </i><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbnj.org</span></i></a><i><br>Facebook: </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</span></i></a><i><br>Twitter: </i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfbnewjersey" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">@NFBNewJersey</span></i></a><i><br>YouTube: </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">NFBNJTransformDreams</span></i></a><i><br>Live the life you want.<br></i><br><i>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</i><br></font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><i><br></i></font></div><div><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><i><span class="gmail_default"></span></i><span style="text-align:center"> <span class="gmail_default"></span></span><span style="text-align:center"> </span></font></div><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>The 45^th Annual State Convention<br></b><b>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</b></font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span id="m_3757483069609248223gmail-m_-7854094643386402578gmail-_x0000_t75"></span><span id="m_3757483069609248223gmail-m_-7854094643386402578gmail-Picture_x0020_4" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="PAR DIV NFB Logo Black - Rect" style="width:140.4pt;height:167.4pt"></span></font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="line-height:20.7px">LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT—<br></span></b><b><span style="line-height:20.7px">WE ARE MORE THAN THE SUM OF ONE</span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anywhere and Everywhere</font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Wednesday through Saturday</font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">November 10, 11, 12, 13, 2021</font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President<br>732 421 7063<br><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a></font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a></font></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page"></font><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Who We Are & What We Do</font></h1><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, 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 eyesight loss, assist parents and teachers of blind children, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. Our activities include:</font></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Assisting blind persons in acquiring the skills of independence and developing confidence in themselves</font></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Supporting parents and teachers of blind children with information, mentoring, role modeling, and training</font></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Preparing blind students for careers and self-sufficiency through mentoring, training, and academic scholarships</font></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Encouraging blind seniors to continue to live active and meaningful lives</font></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Advocating for policies that eliminate discrimination, promote civil rights, and guarantee equal access to high quality educational and rehabilitation programs</font></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Sponsoring information campaigns and legislative action at the state and national levels</font></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Educating the public through community activities and publications</font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></h1><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Spotlight on NFB of New Jersey</font></h1><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Since 1976, the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, 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-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span>Our seven chapters meet monthly; our five divisions hold meetings and events at various times throughout the year. Please join us— we would welcome your participation and membership. For more information on the affiliate, chapters, divisions, committees, programs, and projects, visit <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a></font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Live the Life You Want</font></h1><p style="break-after:avoid"><font size="4" face="tahoma, 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.</font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind Pledge</font></h1><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, 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.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px">It’s not too late to register</span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">You still can register for the 45th State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey until Friday, November 5 to be eligible for door prizes. This event, the major gathering of our state’s blindness community, will be held virtually via the Zoom platform from Wednesday, November 10 through Saturday, November 13. </span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36)">Registration is FREE!! Click on the link below to register.<br></span><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Integrity and Respect</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Please visit the following link for the code of conduct:<br></span><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 style="color:blue"></span><span style="color:black"></span></font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Virtual Exhibit Room</font></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Please be sure to visit our virtual Exhibitor Room which will open on Wednesday, November 3 and close on Wednesday, December 15.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors/exhibitors" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors/exhibitors</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> We are grateful to all our exhibitors for their time, dedication, and generosity to the NFBNJ, so please do support them and visit their virtual booth.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></b></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Door Prize Details</font></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Door prizes will be drawn and announced throughout the convention. Winners must be present to win. If you hear your name called, you can claim your prize in one of these ways: raise your hand, or call or text Ellen Sullivan at 302 333 8146.  Winners must provide their convention registration name, email address, and best contact number. Out of respect for attendees, we ask that only those in attendance at the time their name is called make claims for the prize.</font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Eligible Voters</font></span></h1><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Current 2021 dues-paying members who are registered for the convention and enrolled to vote have received emails with instructions and the phone number to cast their votes when announced. Please consider adding the voting number to your contacts for easier voting.</font></span></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom Window Commands</font></h1><h1 style="margin-top:0in"><span style="color:black;font-weight:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mute/Unmute your audio: Alt+A<br>Turn your video camera on/off: Alt+V<br>Display Participants, users: Alt+U<br>To collapse the list of users and show other Zoom controls: press escape<br>Raise/lower hand: Alt+Y<br>To quit: Alt Q</font></span></h1><h1 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="color:black;font-weight:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Please allow the host to lower your hand</font></span></h1><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom Mac Keyboard Shortcuts</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Command + Shift + A: Mute/unmute audio<br>Command + Shift + V: Start/stop video<br>Hold Space: Push to talk if your audio is muted and the host allows it<br>Option + Y: Raise hand/lower hand<br>Command + U: Display/hide participants panel<br>Command + Shift + H: Show/hide in-meeting chat panel<br>Command + Shift + F: Enter or exit full screen<br>Ctrl + Option + Command +H: Show/hide meeting controls<br>Command + W: Prompt to End or Leave Meeting</font></span></p><h1 style="margin-top:0in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom Telephone Commands</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">To mute or unmute: Star+6<br>To Raise or lower your hand: Star+9<br>Please allow the host to lower your hand</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom iPhone Tips</font></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">To raise your hand, tap on the more button and tap the option to raise your hand<br>To unmute when you wish to speak, tap on the mute/unmute button</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px">Instructions for listening on an Echo device<br></span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px">Wake word Alexa: call 646 876 9923<br>Just like calling on the phone, you will hear "welcome to Zoom" say the meeting id 647 766 0103 when prompted followed by pound<br>Then say wake word Alexa: say the passcode 460994<br>Then say Alexa Press pound to enter the meeting</span></font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Miscellaneous Details</font></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black">Our convention w</span><span style="line-height:20.7px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">ill be </span><span style="line-height:20.7px">recorded.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">All state convention activities will be held at Eastern Standard Time via the Zoom platform unless otherwise indicated.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black">JAWS users can use Heading 1 to navigate between announcements and days and heading 2 for presentations.</span><b><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></b></font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="font-weight:normal">Convention Zoom Participation Details</span></span></font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09</a><span style="color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (Washington DC)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<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)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Convention Rookie Roundup</font></h1><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:14.95px"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021<br>Time: 7:00 PM</font></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:14.95px"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">For all members, nonmembers, first timers and veteran conventioneers; we will highlight and outline the agenda, meet our national rep Patti Chang, review Zoom procedures, provide members with the opportunity to ask questions, and run a practice voting exercise.</font></span></p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page"></span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:rgb(54,95,145)"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></b></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Wednesday, November 10, 2021</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09</a><span style="color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (Washington DC)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<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)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00 AM to 10:55 AM–New Jersey Association of Senior Blind (NJASB) Business Meeting</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President<br><span style="color:black">We will review 2021, hold elections, share about the National Senior Division virtual retreat, and plan for next year.</span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black">To subscribe to our NFBNJ Senior Division listserv click on the link below<br></span><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 style="line-height:20.7px;color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black">To subscribe to our National Senior Division listserv, click on the link below:<br></span><a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black"></span></font></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:00 AM to 11:55 AM–New Jersey Association of Blind Technology Users (NJABTU) Business Meeting</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black">Jane Degenshein, President<br></span><span style="line-height:20.7px">We will review 2021, hold elections and discuss what's ahead in 2022. In addition, </span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">David DeNotaris </span><span style="line-height:20.7px">from Pennsylvania will share some tech tips with us.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">To subscribe to our NFBNJ tech division listserv click on the link below:<br></span><a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px"><b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span>1:00 PM to 1:55 PM-NFBNJ At-Large Chapter Business Meeting</b><br></span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px">Joseph Ruffalo, President<br>Our meeting will review the past year, highlight plans for 2022, and discuss the importance of membership involvement in the chapter.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt"><span><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span>2:00 PM to 2:55 PM–NFBNJ Sports and Recreation Division<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span> Business Meeting</b></font></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President<br>Join us as we review 2021, hold elections, and discuss ideas as we plan for 2022. Blind Athletes Inc. will share about their organization and how to get involved.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">To learn about our National Sports and Recreation Division visit<br></span><a href="http://www.nfbsportsandrec.org/" target="_blank">http://www.nfbsportsandrec.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">To join our National Sports and Recreation Division <span style="color:black">listserv</span> visit<br></span><a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/sportsandrec_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/sportsandrec_nfbnet.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Find our National Face Book Group by searching National Sports and Recreation Division</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00 PM to 3:50 PM–NFBNJ Braille Committee Business Meeting</font></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Jo Partyka, Chair<br>We will discuss Braille mentoring, the Braille Challenge, the BELL In-home Edition, and the NLS E-reader. Our next steps will consist of determining our goals for 2022 at our February meeting. We will have two guest speakers this year: Deborah Kent Stein from the NFB of Illinois and Zora Stover, a bright inquisitive eight-year -old who participated in our BELL Program and two NJ Regional Braille Challenges (she won first place this year in her age category.)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Our Braille committee website is<br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/projects/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.nfbnj.org/projects/</span></a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Our national website is:<br>NFB—Braille-Discussion</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px">4:00 PM to 4:50 PM–NFBNJ Diabetes Committee Business Meeting<br></span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px">Ed Godfrey & Angela Perone, Co-Chairs<br>An overview of 2021 and plans for 2022. <span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Debbie Wunder, President of the </span>Diabetes Action Network, (DAN), our national division, will provide information about their purpose, goals and objectives, and how to join. We will also discuss various accessibility products.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00 PM to 7:50 PM–NFBNJ Guide Dog Committee Business Meeting</font></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">Brianna Murray, Chair<br>During this annual meeting we will reflect on our activities as a committee in 2021 and discuss plans for the year ahead. We will also enjoy remarks from a guest speaker who is influential in the guide dog movement. This will be a valuable time to gather with local guide dog handlers, offer feedback and suggestions, and maybe even learn something new that will benefit you or your dog. To learn more about our committee email Brianna Murray, Chair, at<br></span><a href="mailto:brianna2393@gmail.com" target="_blank">brianna2393@gmail.com</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">To join our email list, send a blank email with subscribe in the subject line to<br></span><a href="mailto:njagdu-request@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">njagdu-request@nfbnet.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">To be involved with our NFB on a national level visit guide dogs<br></span><a href="http://www.nagdu.org/" target="_blank">www.nagdu.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page"></span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:rgb(54,95,145)"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></b></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday, November 11, 2021</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09</a><span style="color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (Washington DC)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<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)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00 AM to 10:55 AM Resolutions 101</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sharon Maneki, Chair, NFB Resolutions Committee; Director of Legislative and Advocacy, NFB of MD; and immediate past President of 24 years, NFB of MD, will discuss the resolution process and the role of resolutions in our national organization and affiliates.</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px;font-weight:normal">11:00 AM to 11:55 AM Audio Description & Advocacy</span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Everette Bacon, Member, NFB Board of Directors; President, NFB of Utah</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 PM to 4:00 PM— Technology Seminar</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President, New Jersey Association of Blind Technology Users</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:05 PM–JAWS/Fusion</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sharky and smart OCR features. Tony Santiago, Vice President, Technology Division</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:25 PM–Navigating Websites in Windows</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tracy Carcione and Rick Fox, Members, Technology Division</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:50 PM–Scriptalk App Demo</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anne Marie Harris, Member, Technology Division</font></span></p><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:05 PM–Goodreads App Demo</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Jo Partyka, Secretary, Technology Division</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:20 PM–IOS 15 New Phones Features</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tony Santiago, Vice President, Technology Division</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:40 PM–Navigating the web with IOS</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Andy Smith, Board Member, Technology Division</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00 PM–Everything Apple</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Instructor; Owner, The Tech Juggernaut</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:40 PM–Q and A</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:00 PM–Breakout Rooms</font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px;font-weight:normal">4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Breakout Room</span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Room 1: All About Newsline</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Members Tracy Carcione, Annemarie Cooke, and Andy Smith will discuss all ways to access Newsline, followed by Q&A</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Room 2: Social Media</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Members Zoraida Krell and Mary Jo Partyka will discuss Facebook and Twitter basics</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Room 3: Louie App Update</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Hands free access to many apps on Android and coming soon to Apple</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Aneesh Karuppur, Freshman, Duke University</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:45 PM–Technology Seminar Conclusion</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President, New Jersey Association of Blind Technology Users</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">6:00 PM–Resolutions Committee Meeting</font></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ryan Stevens, Chair<br>Open to all; take part in witnessing the development of resolutions, which become the policy statements of NFBNJ.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:30 PM to 8:00 PM-How to Maintain a Strong Social Life as an Adult</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Lia Stone and Carley Mullin, Facilitators<br>In this talk, we will hear from two active and successful Federationists, who will be letting us in on how they keep their many hobbies and social activities thriving while also juggling their busy work schedules. They will remind us all that a healthy social life as an adult is not only possible, but essential.</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">8:15 PM to 9:00 PM-A Climber’s Guide to Ascending the Career Ladder</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">In this session we will hear from three successful blind professionals with work experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. They will be giving their best advice on how to identify and pursue professional goals for advancement, how to find the best workplaces where that advancement can take place, and how to rise through the ranks without burning out. If you’re looking to move on up in your career, you won’t want to miss this one!</font></span></p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page"></span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:rgb(54,95,145)"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></b></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Friday, November 12, 2021–Morning General Session</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09</a><span style="color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (Washington DC)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<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)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">8:30 AM–Traditional Pre-Convention Music</font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:00 AM–Welcome, Call to Order</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:05 AM–Opening Ceremonies</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, 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>Invocation—Jane Degenshein, Member, Temple Ner Tamid<br>Moment of Silence for members, family and friends who have passed away</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br>Honoring Veterans—Joseph Ruffalo, US Army Veteran; immediate past president, NFBNJ; current 1st Vice President, NFBNJ; President, NFBNJ At-Large Chapter<br>God Bless America—Vocal rendition by Mary Fernandez, Member, NFBNJ Board of Directors</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></h2><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:20 AM–Introduction of Our Scholarship Class of 2021</font></span></h2><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Lia Stone, Chair, Scholarship Committee; Member, NFBNJ Board of Directors</font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">9:30 AM–Presidential Report</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</font></span></p><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00 AM–National Representative’s Report: We Are More than the Sum of One</font></span></h2><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Patti Chang, Esq., Director of Outreach, National Federation of the Blind</font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px;font-weight:normal">10:30 AM–</span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">NFB Advocates for Equality, Opportunity and Security for the Blind</span></font></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">John Pare, <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Executive Director, Advocacy and Policy,</span> NFB</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:55 AM–Together We Make a Difference!</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dr. Elisa Neira, Deputy Commissioner, NJ Department of Human Services; Dr. Bernice Davis, Executive Director, NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; C. Pat McKenna, Assistant Division Director, NJCBVI; Dr. Michelle Whitmore, Acting Assistant Division Director, NJCBVI discuss our looking forward together to continuing services, programs, and interactions in the coming year.</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:40 AM –NFBNJ Sounding Board Update</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Annemarie Cooke, Chair, Sounding Board Editorial Committee</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:45 AM–NFB PAC Plan</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mac Biggers, Chair, PAC Plan Committee. Hear how your monthly contribution to the <span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"></span></font></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";font-size:14pt">Preauthorized</span><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"> Contribution Plan, no matter the size, helps grow the progra</span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">ms and projects of the NFB.</span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:50 AM–Announcements</font></span></h2><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ</font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">12:00 PM–Adjourn</font></span></h2><h1><span style="color:windowtext"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h1 style="margin-top:0in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Friday, November 12, 2021–Afternoon General Session</font></h1><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 PM–Afternoon Announcements</font></span></h2><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ</font></span></h2><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:10 PM–New Jersey State Library – Talking Book & Braille Center</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Adam Szczepaniak, Director, Talking Book & Braille Center; Deputy State Librarian, New Jersey State Library, will highlight the past year’s accomplishments (yes, even in a pandemic!) and <span style="color:black">share plans for next year.</span></font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:20 PM–Hadley: Personalized Learning Opportunities for Empowerment</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Marc Arneson, Director of Community Engagement, Hadley, brings us the latest on how Hadley helps blind and visually impaired people thrive at home, at work, and in the community.</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:35 PM–Seedlings: From Seed to Harvest</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Learn about Seedlings and their programs including children’s books in Braille and print together.</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:50 PM–Accessible Voting<span style="background:yellow"></span></font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Ciccone, Esq., Director of Policy, Disability Rights New Jersey. Find out how accessible voting went during the 2021 election season and hear plans for moving forward.</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:10 PM–The Blind History Lady</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Peggy Chong, the Blind History Lady, will share some little-known lore about blind New Jerseyans of the past<b>.</b></font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:30 PM–NFBNJ Northeast Chapter Raising Expectations</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Zoraida Krell, Member, NFBNJ Board; Vice President, Northeast Chapter; and<br>Northeast chapter members Alice Bogoshian, Cynthia DeJulia and Nagui Khouzam will discuss going outside of their comfort zone!</span><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:05 PM–Fit Break</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">It’s likely you’ve been sitting for a while today so stand up and get the blood flowing again in those quads and glutes!</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:15 PM–Working Together for the Rights of the Blind</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ryan Stevens, Legislative Director, NFBNJ; the Honorable Yvonne Lopez, New Jersey Assemblywoman, 19th Legislative District. Our legislative director will again welcome our affiliate’s long-time champion for the rights of parents who are blind or have other disabilities to provide an update on our parental rights legislation NJ:A5517 and its continued importance in our civil rights efforts.</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:55 PM–Reaching the Public: NFB Communications and Social Media</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Danielle </span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">McCann, </span><span style="line-height:20.7px;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Social Media Coordinator, NFB</span></font></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:05 PM–The Braille Challenge<span style="background:yellow"></span></font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Monique Coleman, Ph.D., President, VISTAS Educational Partners, will provide an overview of recent competitions and the coming 2022 Braille Challenge.</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:20 PM –The Braille Enrichment Learning & Literacy (BELL) Academy:  Still Successful in the Virtual Version</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ, and Mary Jo Partyka, Coordinator, NFBNJ BELL Academy, along with BELL Academy team members and BELL students and parents.</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:45 PM–Announcements</font></span></h2><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ</font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:00 PM–Adjourn</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt"><span><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:30 to 6:45 PM–Entertainment</font></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Can you name a song that has the word, “love” in the lyrics? How about “baby” or “man?” Can you sing? If you can, then this event is for you! In each round, three teams will be given a word by the judges and will have time to come up with as many songs that contain this word. Then, the sing-down begins as teams sing a portion of their songs until only one team remains with ideas. The team with the most round victories wins! Audience members are strongly encouraged to attend and enjoy the music and help judge for accuracy of the songs!</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00 PM–Business Meeting of the NFBNJ 2021 Convention</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">This meeting is perhaps the most important one of the NFBNJ affiliate. All are welcome. NFBNJ President Linda Melendez will provide an overview of the past years activities and plans for the future. Chapter reports will be given and elections to the affiliate board will be held.<br clear="all" style="break-before:page"></span><b><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(54,95,145)"></span></b></font></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Saturday, November 13, 2021–Morning General Session</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09</a><span style="color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">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o play and has the power to help our organization grow.</span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px">11:00 AM-NFB Teacher of Tomorrow<br></span></span><span style="line-height:20.7px">Rosy Carranza, Director, NFB Teacher of Tomorrow; and Sarah Scapardine, participant, NFBNJ Teacher of Tomorrow, will provide information on this important national program.</span></font></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px;font-weight:normal">11:20 AM-Friend Raising Plus Fundraising Equals Success</span></span><span><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></span></font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Kenneth <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Viado,</span> Mythicos Studios, <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">will talk about a fun and exciting gaming event that helped support the programs and projects of the NFBNJ.</span></font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:40 AM-Announcements</font></span></h2><h2 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President NFBNJ</font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:45 AM–Morning Session Adjourns</font></span></h2><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:00 AM to 12:50 PM–NFBNJ Student Division Business Meeting</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join Zoom Meeting</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8728160447?pwd=cnRwVkZGOGpTNDJwRHRlcnBHNlRKZz09" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8728160447?pwd=cnRwVkZGOGpTNDJwRHRlcnBHNlRKZz09</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"> </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 872 816 0447</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">One tap mobile</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">+13126266799,,8728160447#,,,,*460994# US (Chicago)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">+19292056099,,8728160447#,,,,*460994# US (New York)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="l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er 13, 2021–Afternoon General Session</font></h1><h2 style="break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">1:00 PM- Announcements<br></span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ</span></font></h2><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:10 PM-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the NFB</font></span></h2><h3 style="margin-top:0in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">Colon Wong, <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Co-chair, </span>National Diversity and Inclusion Committee;<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span>panelists  Richard Fox, </span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black;font-weight:normal">Vincent Elorza, Jocelyn Santiago, Nimisha, Rana and Clarke King, Members,</span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"> NFBNJ.  Learn about the committee’s mission, how families and cultural backgrounds shape our attitudes about blindness both positively and negatively, and how we can share Federation philosophy with people of all backgrounds.</span></font></h3><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:55 PM –The Student Perspective</font></span></h2><h3 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">Treasa Perino and Kaleigh Brendle, National and State Scholarship Winners</span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:windowtext"></span></font></h3><h3 style="break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px;font-weight:normal">2:15 PM –TTJ: The Tech Juggernaut</span></span><span><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></span></font></h3><h3 style="margin-top:0in;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Instructor, Owner, The Tech Juggernaut</span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:windowtext"></span></font></h3><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00 PM-Fit break</font></span></h2><h3><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px;font-weight:normal">3:10 PM–Making Lemonade Out of Lemons during the Pandemic</span></span><span><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></span></font></h3><h3 style="margin-top:0in"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;font-weight:normal">Carley Mullin, Mary Jo Partyka and Annemarie Cooke, Members, NFBNJ, share how they used their new-found time to hone and share their skills which include singing/songwriting, technology, and cooking</span><span style="line-height:20.7px">.</span></font></h3><h3 style="break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:20.7px;font-weight:normal">3:40 PM— Why Choose an NFB Center?</span></span><span><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></span></font></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Lauren Altman, graduate, Louisiana Center for the Blind; Klaus Zechner, graduate, Colorado Center for the Blind; and Brian McGrath, graduate, BLIND INC </span>discuss how they have raised their own expectations and acquired critical blindness skills.</font></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:20 PM–Why I Am A Federationist</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carol Castellano, Founder, Parents of Blind Children-New Jersey; author; and long time member.</font></span></p><h2 style="break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:35 PM-NFB and NFBNJ Fun Facts</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Joseph Ruffalo, immediate past President, NFBNJ; current 1^st Vice President, NFBNJ; President, NFBNJ At-Large Chapter</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt"><span><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:50 PM-Announcements and Closing Remarks</font></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President NFBNJ</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00 PM–Banquet</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09</a><span style="color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (Washington DC)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<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)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460994</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Master of Ceremonies—Nicky Gacos, President, National Association of Blind Merchants<br>Invocation—Fr. Maximilian Buonocore, Monk of Newark Abbey<br>Keynote Address—Patti Chang, NFB National Representative<br>Presentation of Awards—Rick Fox, President, NFBNJ Northern Chapter<br>Recognition of Contributors to State Scholarships—Lia Stone, Chair, Scholarship Committee<br>Presentation of State Scholarship Awards—Lia Stone<br>Door prizes</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">*Agenda subject to change*</font></span></i></p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page"></span></font><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey expresses appreciation to all members and nonmembers who attended the 45^th virtual state convention.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center;break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center;break-after:avoid;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black">Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732 421 7063<br></span><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">For the list of affiliate board members, chapters, divisions, committees,</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">projects and programs, please visit the state website at<br></span><span style="color:blue"><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a></span><span style="color:black"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meet our National Representative: Patti Gregory-Chang, Director of Outreach, Attorney, Advocate, Mother</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">After graduating from Harbor Springs High School in 1981, Patti planned to attend school with hopes of becoming a teacher of the visually impaired. After earning her teaching certificate at Michigan State University, she discovered a passion for law and enrolled in the University of Chicago Law School. </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Patti graduated from law school in 1988 and worked in the City of Chicago Law Department for twenty-eight years. She began her tenure in the Traffic Division and worked her way up to Assistant Corporation Counsel. In this position she prosecuted housing court matters in the Circuit Court of Cook County and handled collection matters for the Building and Land Use Litigation Division of the City of Chicago Law Department.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Patti became Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Law Department in 1998. In this role she prosecuted cases, supervised attorneys prosecuting cases, coordinated law clerks and externs, and served on various committees and task forces. She belongs to several professional associations including the National Association of Blind Lawyers, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Illinois State Bar Association. Patti currently serves as Secretary of the Disability Law Committee of the Illinois State Bar Association and as a member of the Administrative Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">In 2016 Patti embarked on a second career, accepting the position of Director of Outreach for the National Federation of the Blind, the largest organization of blind people in the world.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">In fact, Patti has devoted much of her free time to the National Federation of the Blind since joining in 1981. Patti currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Illinois affiliate of the NFB and has served on its National Board of Directors as well as working as national scholarship committee chair for some years.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Patti lives in Chicago. In her spare time, Patti and her husband love traveling, dancing, and enjoy spending time with family and friends. They boast of two successful adult children, Johnathon and Julia, and a wonderful grandchild, Kayla Ma Chang.</font></span></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">National Scholarship Program–Call for Applications Begins November 1</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">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 online 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 2022 scholarship program visit<br></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" target="_blank">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFB T-Shirts for Sale</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px;color:black"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Maybe some of your chapter members are new, maybe some members haven’t yet purchased one for their wardrobe, and maybe some members and nonmembers are looking for a spare.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black">Our t-shirts are heather red with white print. The top left on the front has our logo and in two lines beneath, The National Federation of the Blind. The back in two lines says, Live the Life You Want. Shirts are available in sizes small, medium and large. Price is $18. To get your shirt <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">contact Anne Marie Harris at </span></span><a href="mailto:lovey1160@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">lovey1160@gmail.com</span></a><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> or 856 589 8747.</span><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black"></span></font></p><h1 style="margin-top:10pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pre-Authorized Contribution Plan (PAC Plan)</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">We encourage all members and conventioneers to join the PAC Plan. This plan raises funds for the National Federation of the Blind by automatically debiting your checking account or charging your credit/debit card the specified monthly amount you designate, as little as $5 a month. Individuals already enrolled are encouraged to raise their monthly contributions.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">To arrange for P<span>AC </span>Plan contributions go to </span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/pac" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfb.org/pac</span></a><span style="line-height:20.7px"> and f<span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">ill out the form. The Na</span>tional Center <span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">will call you to take payment information. You can also call 877 635 2711 or email </span></span><a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org" target="_blank">pac@nfb.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"> to enroll.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Center will contact individuals for financial and banking information following the convention. For additional assistance contact<b> </b>Mac Biggers, NFBNJ PAC Plan Coordinator, at<b> </b>801 916 9753.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:black">Again, visit </span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/pac" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfb.org/pac</span></a><span style="line-height:20.7px;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey thanks the following sponsors and vendors for their continued support with raising expectations</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> to live the life we want.</font></span></p><h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsors</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">We Are More Than The Sum Of One:</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Annapurna Realty LLC</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Blind With Vision:</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Collazo Family</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Vis-Ability Inc.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Live The Life You Want:</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3D PhotoWorks</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anonymous</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ellen Sullivan</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Joe & Judy Ruffalo & Family</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Melendez Family</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Monique Coleman</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Chapters: At Large and Northern</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Divisions: Parents of Blind Children-NJ</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Raising Expectations:</font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">American Printing House for the Blind Connect Center</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Annemarie Cooke</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ellen Schaffer-Williams</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Eyes Like Mine</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Geri McGinty</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane & Larry Degenshein</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jocelyn & Tony Santiago</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda DeBerardinis</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Halm</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Jo & Stan Partyka</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Chapters: Capital, Central Jersey, Garden State,<br> Northeast, and South Jersey Shore</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Committees: Braille, Diabetic, and Guide Dog</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Divisions: Seniors, Sports & Recreation, Students, and Technology</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Patti Chang</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tom Browne</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:6pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Weinstein Family</font></span></p><h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;break-after:auto"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Exhibitors</font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">American Printing House for the Blind Connect Center</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Olaya Landa-Vialard, Director</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1839 Frankfort Ave.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Louisville, KY 40206</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">713 542 1401 </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:olvialard@aph.org" target="_blank">olvialard@aph.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://aphconnectcenter.org/" target="_blank">https://aphconnectcenter.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px">The APH Connect Center is a one stop shop for information about visual impairment/blindness. We have an Information and Referral line staffed from 8 - 8 EST M-F. We have a suite of websites: </span><a href="http://familyconnect.org/" target="_blank">familyconnect.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px">; </span><a href="http://visionaware.org/" target="_blank">visionaware.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px">; </span><a href="http://aphcareerconnect.org/" target="_blank">aphcareerconnect.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px">.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Take a look at our Community Calendar to find out about events happening near you. Access our Getting Started Guide for those new to vision loss.</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">C TECH</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Chuck Cohen, President</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">2 N. William St. </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pearl River, NY 10965</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">845 735 7907</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:chuck@magnifyit.com" target="_blank">chuck@magnifyit.com</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="http://ctechlowvision.com/" target="_blank">http://ctechlowvision.com</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">C TECH is a leading distributor of quality products for the blind and visually impaired OrCam, Envision, Reinecker, and Eschenbach to name a few.</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">OrCam</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Eve Posner, NJ Distributor</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">25 Luth Terrace</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">West Orange, NJ 07052</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">973 820 5090</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:emposner@comcast.net" target="_blank">emposner@comcast.net</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://getorcam.com/" target="_blank">https://GetOrCam.com</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">OrCam, the world's most advanced AI tech for people with vision loss and reading difficulties, takes a picture of something visual & converts it into audio in real time. Small, lightweight, discreet, and portable, use it –no WIFI or connectivity needed.</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">SW Unlimited</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sherlock Washington, President</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1033 Chandler Ave.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linden, NJ 07036</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">732 290 1677</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:sherlock@swunlimited.com" target="_blank">sherlock@swunlimited.com</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.swunlimited.com/" target="_blank">http://www.swunlimited.com</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dealer in adaptive technology products and services for blind and visually impaired individuals from low tech to high tech, such as screen readers, refreshable Braille devices, computers, notetakers, and digital devices.</font></span></p><h2><span style="line-height:22.425px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">The Seeing Eye</font></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Chelsea White, Outreach Specialist</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">P.O. Box 375</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> Morristown, NJ 07963</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">973-539-4425</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:20.7px"> </span><a href="mailto:whitec@seeingeye.org" target="_blank">whitec@seeingeye.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.seeingeye.org/" target="_blank">https://www.seeingeye.org</a><span style="line-height:20.7px"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">The Seeing Eye, located in Morristown NJ, is the oldest dog guide school in the world. If you are interested in partnering with a dog guide come and see what we have to offer.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.95px"><font size="4" face="tah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