<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span style="border:0px rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="border:0px rgb(0,0,0);font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="border:0px rgb(0,0,0);font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p style="font-weight:inherit;border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline" dir="auto"><span style="font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit">Greetings all,</span></p><p style="font-weight:inherit;border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline" dir="auto"><span style="font-style:inherit">It’s almost convention time and I can feel the excitement! For your convenience and reference I have pasted three different links to access our agenda below as well as pasted<span class="gmail_default" style=""> the agenda </span>in the body of this email. these links are also available on our state convention webpage located at <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a> </span><br></p><h3 style="font-weight:bold;border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;text-align:center"><font size="2"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"></strong></font></h3><strong style="font-weight:bold;border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><ul style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px 0px 24px 20px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;list-style-position:initial;box-sizing:border-box"><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/agenda" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">2022 NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (HTML)</a></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/Docs/2022StateConventionAgenda.rtf" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">2022 NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (Rich Text Format Document)</a></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/Docs/2022StateConventionAgenda.pdf" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">2022 NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (PDF)</a></li></ul></strong></span></span><br></font></span><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"></span>AIN’T NO STOPPING US NOW; WE’RE ON THE MOVE</b></font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Delta by Marriott Hotel Woodbridge<br>Thursday through Sunday<br>November 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2022</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President<br><a href="tel:732-421-7063" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">732-421-7063</a><br><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a></font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Who We Are & What We Do</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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><ul style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px 20px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;list-style-position:initial;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Assisting blind persons in acquiring the skills of independence and developing confidence in themselves</font></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Supporting parents and teachers of blind children with information, mentoring, role modeling, and training</font></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Preparing blind students for careers and self-sufficiency through mentoring, training, and academic scholarships</font></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Encouraging blind seniors to continue to live active and meaningful lives</font></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Advocating for policies that eliminate discrimination, promote civil rights, and guarantee equal access to high quality educational and rehabilitation programs</font></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sponsoring information campaigns and legislative action at the state and national levels</font></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Educating the public through community activities and publications</font></li></ul><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Spotlight on the NFB of New Jersey</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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. Our seven chapters meet monthly; our four divisions and our three committees meet 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="https://www.nfbnj.org/" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a>.</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Live the Life You Want</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The National Federation of the Blind Pledge</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Integrity and Respect</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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 can 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></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Please visit the following link for the NFB Code of Conduct: <a href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct</a></font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">You can still be a Convention Sponsor</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Companies and individuals can support the programs and projects of the NFB of NJ by becoming a convention sponsor. There are four levels of sponsorship. Find out more by clicking the link below. You can also write a check to NFBNJ and send it to Affiliate Treasurer Annemarie Cooke (7 Mayfair Road, Southampton, NJ 08088); please write “Convention Sponsor” in the memo section.<br><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/sponsor-registration" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/sponsor-registration</a></font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">COVID Protocol</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Masking will be required in all convention spaces when not actively eating or drinking. Acceptable masks are N95, KN95 or KF94. Cloth masks or surgical masks are not sufficient. <a href="https://www.projectn95.org/" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">Project N95</a> has several different brands and varieties; free N95s are also available in a limited capacity in most retail pharmacies. The affiliate will be providing approved masks at the convention free of charge.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">All attendees will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of arriving. The test can be either a rapid antigen test or a PCR test. <a href="https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration:line-through;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">Free home tests</a>are available from the state of New Jersey and the federal government. Free accessible home rapid tests can be ordered online, or by calling <a href="tel:1-800-232-0233" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">1-800-232-0233</a>. Accessible tests require use of a smartphone.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Results may be emailed to <a href="mailto:testresults@nfbnj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">testresults@nfbnj.org</a> or presented in person at the hotel. Confirmation of a negative COVID-19 test result is required to pick up registration materials and to participate in all convention activities.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Vaccinations are not required; however, it is strongly encouraged that attendees become up to date on their Covid vaccinations as these are the most effective way to prevent severe disease, hospitalization, and death, and are another tool to help slow the spread of the disease. The <a href="https://covid19.nj.gov/" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">New Jersey Covid-19 Information Hub</a> has additional resources on masks, testing, and vaccines.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Any conventioneer who becomes positive while at convention must quarantine; all efforts will be made to deliver purchased food to your room coordinated by a chapter president. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances since the Affiliate is required to pick up the cost for all meals ordered.</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">ANNOUNCEMENTS:</font></strong></h2><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"></span>Pre-registration Pick-Up and On-Site Registration</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration:underline">Please note:</span></strong> Due to the need to have strict enforcement of the State Convention COVID Protocol to protect all our attendees, NO ONE will be allowed to enter the convention area until they have picked up their registration package.<br>This package will include your name tag (confirming you have tested negative within 72 hours of arriving at the hotel), an agenda and your meal tickets.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">For your convenience we have expanded the registration desk hours as follows:</font></p><ul style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px 20px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;list-style-position:initial;box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday, Nov. 10—9 :00 AM – 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM</font></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Friday, Nov. 11—8:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 4:45 PM – 5:25 PM</font></li><li style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Saturday, Nov. 12—8:00 AM – 1:30 PM</font></li></ul><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Continental Breakfast Pick-up</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Bring breakfast ticket received during hotel check-in to hotel restaurant to exchange for a bagged continental breakfast.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Banquet Ticket Exchange</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballroom A</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">For a smooth seating process, we use a Banquet Ticket Exchange. Bring your pre-purchased ticket to the ticket exchange table, where you will trade it in for a ticket with a table number. If you would like to sit with friends, gather ALL tickets and exchange them together (you must have everyone’s ticket when you go to the exchange). This year 8 people can sit at a table.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ticket exchange hours: Friday 4:30 – 5:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 – 8:25 AM, 12:30 – 1:00 PM, and 5:10 – 5:25 PM. If you do not exchange your ticket, you will be seated where space is available.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Exhibit Hall</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Hybrid Exhibit Room—Ruby Room</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Everyone is welcome to come to the Exhibit Room to visit our array of vendors. Many fine products and services for those living with vision loss will be offered. Speak to representatives directly and get all your questions answered on Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 AM – 9 PM, and on Friday, Nov. 11, 8:00 AM – Noon. Also, view their audio/video products online from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Virtual Vendors- Hear from vendors who were unable to attend in person about their products also from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">To access our on-line Exhibit Hall, click on the link below<br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors</a></font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Guide Dog Relief Area</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Dog relief area is a grassy area in a very long rectangular shape. Garbage pails will be located at both ends of the dog relief area. From the elevators, turn left and walk toward the lobby. Continue walking until you get past the lobby, bar, and hotel restaurant. Walk approximately 42 feet. When you feel the mat, turn right. With the restaurant to your back, there will be 2 push doors in front of you. After going through the doors, walk approximately 75 feet and turn left.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Walk approximately 25 feet. When you feel the crack in the sidewalk you are approaching the grassy area on your left.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">You can also access this same grassy area from the Exhibit Hall exit. Walk straight toward the outside doors. There is a revolving door with push doors on both sides. Go through the door. Walk approximately 45 feet and turn right.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Walk approximately 15 feet and the grassy area will be on your right side after several bushes. As is our custom and State Law we must clean up after our dog and leave the dog waste in the garbage pails described above.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Door Prizes</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Door prizes will be drawn and announced throughout the convention; you must be present to win.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Recording and Streaming</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We will be recording and streaming the Saturday, Nov. 12 morning and afternoon sessions and the banquet.</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Thursday, November 10, 2022</font></strong></h2><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">10:00 AM–9:00 PM Exhibit Hall</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ruby Room</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Visit our array of vendors. Many fine products and services for those living with vision loss will be offered. Speak to representatives directly to have all your questions answered. View their audio/video products online by clicking on the link below from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. To access our on-line Exhibit Hall, click on the link below<br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors</a></font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">11:30 AM–Lunch</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pre-paid boxed lunches will be available at the hotel restaurant. YOU MUST BRING YOUR LUNCH TICKET WITH YOU TO EXCHANGE FOR A PRE-PAID MEAL!</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Noon–2:00 PM–Hands-On Technology Clinic</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms A & B</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President, NJ Association of Blind Technology Users. Come with questions; our tech team will provide answers on topics like Jaws, Fusion, NVDA; Android; iOS devices, renaming your smart devices, Windows, and more.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">2:30–5:30 PM–Technology Seminar</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms A & B<br>2:30 PM Welcoming Remarks – Jane Degenshein, President, NJ Association of Blind Technology Users<br>2:35 PM Creating and Navigating Well Formatted Word Documents – Rick Fox, member, Technology Division<br>2:55 PM New Accessibility Features of iOS 16 – Tony Santiago, Vice President, Technology Division<br>3:15 PM Let’s Talk About TalkBack – Rick Fox, member, Technology Division 3:35 PM That’s Entertainment, Blind Style<br>Sero, Freevee, Pluto TV, TBS Video, and BBC Sounds; audio description in movie theaters and live theaters; where to find YouTube videos on music, diabetic information, and more; TV streaming services, including Apple TV, HBO TV, Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+; also, the Overcast app.<br>Panelists: Tracy Carcione, Annemarie Cooke, Ed Godfrey, and Tony Santiago 4:10 PM All About Apple – Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Instructor, Founder, The Tech Juggernaut (TTJ)<br>4:50 PM Q&A – Ask the panel your question and get your answer. As always, for more in-depth answers, sign up for our Technology Division listserv: <a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org</a></font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">5:30–7:00 PM–Membership & Friendship Appreciation Pizza Party, Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballroom C</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Let the NFBNJ show how much you are valued as a member and friend. Join us for a FREE Pizza Party with beverages sponsored by our affiliate.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">7:30–9:30 PM–Exploring the World of Dating and Relationships as Blind People—Hybrid Event—Join us in-person or virtually</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">In-Person—Crystal Ballrooms A & B and via Zoom (see link following description)<br>When it comes to dating, relationships, and marriage, what are some obstacles you must overcome because of blindness? Join us for this virtual and in-person event, featuring a panel discussion and group activities. You can answer this question and learn from the experience of others as we move from observations to solutions.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join Zoom Meeting <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09</a></font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">One tap mobile<br><a href="tel:+13126266799,,6477660103#" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">+13126266799,,6477660103#</a>,,,,*460994# US (Chicago)<br><a href="tel:+16468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lign:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">8:00–8:25 AM–Pay Membership Dues—At-Large, Senior and Technology Divisions</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Participants may pay dues for At-Large Chapter, Senior, and Technology Divisions during this time.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">8:30 AM–Diabetic Committee Annual Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C<br>Ed Godfrey, Chair</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We will conduct a year-in-review and talk about speakers we have had, as well as the proposed new schedule of meetings and future guest speakers. In addition, we will discuss the vision we have for the Diabetic Committee going forward.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">9:05 AM–New Jersey Association of Senior Blind (NJASB) Annual Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C<br>Jane Degenshein, President</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We will review 2022, hold elections, share information about the upcoming National Senior Division virtual retreat in January, and plan for next year.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">To subscribe to our NFBNJ Senior Division listserv, click on the link below<br><a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org</a></font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">9:50 AM–New Jersey Association of Blind Technology Users Annual Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C<br>Jane Degenshein, President</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We will review 2022, hold elections, and discuss what’s ahead in 2023.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">To subscribe to our NFBNJ Technology Division listserv, click on the link below<br><a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org</a></font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">10:35 AM–Sports and Recreation Division Annual Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C<br>Annemarie Cooke, Vice President</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join us as we review 2022 and discuss the future of the division.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">11:20 AM–Braille Committee Annual Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C<br>Mary Jo Partyka, Chair</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We’ll review our committee actions during 2022. Learn what’s ahead in 2023 including a Literacy Is for Everyone (LIFE) program where Braille readers and even those who don’t read Braille can meet by conference call and read a book together.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The NFBNJ Braille Committee website can be found at: <a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/projects/braille-committee/" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/projects/braille-committee/</a></font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The NFB National Braille listserv can be found at this link: <a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org</a></font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">11:50 AM–At Large Chapter Annual Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C<br>Linda Melendez, President</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">In this segment, we will talk about the benefits of becoming a member of the NFBNJ At Large Chapter which has always held its meetings virtually. We will discuss when we meet and how you can join, as well as giving an overview of our 2022 activities and new initiatives planned for 2023.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">12:15–1:15 PM–Lunch</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pre-paid boxed lunches will be available beginning at 11:30 AM at the hotel restaurant. YOU MUST BRING YOUR LUNCH TICKET WITH YOU TO EXCHANGE FOR A PRE-PAID MEAL!</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Friday, November 11, 2022—Breakout Sessions</font></h2><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">1:30–2:45 PM–How Do We Get There from Here? Independent Movement & Travel for Blind/VI Kids</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ruby Room<br>Carol Castellano, Chair, Parents of Blind Children-NJ (POBC-NJ); Carley Mullin, National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC)</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Can blind/visually impaired people really move with the same autonomy and independence as sighted people? What are reasonable expectations for our children in school, at home, in the community? Would my child benefit from a cane? How can the Discovery Method help my child be more independent in moving around?</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">1:30–2:45 PM–Diabetics and Blindness</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C<br>Cassidy Starr, Manager, Patient Support Services, Diabetes Foundation, Denville, NJ and Jocelyn Santiago RN, BSN, NFBNJ member and diabetic will discuss diabetes and blindness. Hear a demonstration of accessible glucose monitors ending with a Q&A session.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">3:00–4:15 PM–NFB’s National Website: A Treasure Trove of Programs, Services, and Resources to Help Us Live the Lives We Want</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms B & C – Rick Fox</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come take a tour of the NFB.org website where you can find a blind mentor, read informative and inspirational literature, get a free white cane, learn about services, access the many resources that can help you advocate more effectively, and much more.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">4:30–5:00 PM–Banquet Exchange</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballroom A</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">5:30 PM–Federation Family Reunion Meal</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballroom A</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Conventioneers who purchased their meal ticket will reconnect and meet new members and friends to dine and socialize with. YOU MUST BRING DINNER TICKET WITH YOU TO RECEIVE YOUR PRE-PURCHASED MEAL!</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">7:00 PM–Resolutions Committee Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ruby Room<br>Ryan Stevens, Chair</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come and take part in the development of resolutions, which become the policy statements of NFBNJ. This meeting is open to all.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">8:15–11:00 PM–Entertainment—Sing-Down & Socializing</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms A, B, & C Cash Bar</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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, teams will be given a word by the judges and will have time to come up with as many songs as possible that contain this word. Then, the sing-down begins as teams sing a portion of their songs, until only one team remains. The team with the most victories wins! Audience members are strongly encouraged to attend and enjoy the music and help judge the accuracy of the songs. Afterwards, reunite with Federation pals, socialize, and make new friends.</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Morning General Session<br>Crystal Ballrooms A, B, & C</font></strong></h2><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">8:00–8:25 AM–Banquet Exchange</font></strong></h3><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">8:30 AM–Traditional Pre-Convention Music</font></strong></h3><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">9:00 AM–Welcome, Call to Order</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">9:05 AM–Opening Ceremonies</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, President, Senior and Technology Divisions<br>Pledge of Allegiance</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Invocation—Jane Degenshein, Member, Temple Ner Tamid<br>Moment of Silence for members, family and friends who have passed away<br>Honoring Veterans<br>God Bless America</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">9:20 AM–Introduction of the Scholarship Class of 2022</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Evangelia (Lia) Stone, Chair Scholarship Committee and Second Vice President NFBNJ</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">9:30 AM–Nominating Committee Report</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ryan Stevens, Nominating Committee Chair & Affiliate Parliamentarian NFBNJ</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">9:40 AM–Presidential Report: Ain’t No Stopping Us Now</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">10:00 AM–National Representative’s Report: We’re on the Move</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shelia Wright, NFB Board of Directors, President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">10:30 AM–Training and Skills to Get You Going</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Julie Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Hear how our NFB training centers for the blind offer a variety of programs for all ages that help build blindness skills and encourage independence so there is no stopping you as you live the life you want!</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">10:55 AM–Fit Break</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">11:05 AM–NJ Moving Forward Together</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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, discuss moving forward with services, programs, and interactions in the coming year.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">11:30 AM–The NFB Braille Enrichment Learning & Literacy (BELL) Academy: Glad to Be Back Together in Person</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Jo Partyka, Coordinator, NFBNJ BELL Academy, Sarah Scapardine, Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), along with BELL Academy team members, BELL students and parents discuss this year’s new experiences and accomplishments.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">11:50 AM–Announcements Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ 12:00 PM–Adjourn</font></strong></h3><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">12:00–1:15 PM–Lunch</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pre-paid boxed lunches will be available beginning at noon at the hotel restaurant. YOU MUST BRING YOUR LUNCH TICKET WITH YOU TO EXCHANGE FOR A PRE-PAID MEAL!</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">12:15–1:00 PM–Student Division Annual Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Platinum Room 2nd Floor</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join us as we review 2022, discuss what’s ahead for us in 2023, and hold elections.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">12:15–1:00 PM–Guide Dog Committee Annual Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Garnet (to the right of parking lot entrance)</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We will discuss plans for the upcoming year, as well as advocacy efforts and concerns of guide dog handlers in New Jersey. We’ll present updates on progress made by the National Association of Guide Dog Users, and members will have the opportunity to share and ask about issues and topics applicable to handlers. Attendees will also have the chance to network and learn from each other.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">12:15 PM–Open Chat Lunch Session</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ruby Room<br>Jane Degenshein, Facilitator<br>Grab your lunch and join us!</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">12:30–1:00 PM–Banquet Exchange</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballroom A</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">12:45–1:10 PM–Parents of Blind Children-NJ Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Front Crystal Ballrooms A<br>Carol Castellano, Chair</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">How are things going in your child’s education and development? Join this informal meeting for inspiration and information.</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Afternoon General Session<br>Crystal Ballrooms A, B, & C</font></strong></h2><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">1:15 PM–Afternoon Announcements</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">1:30 PM–What’s New at the Library?</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Adam Szczepaniak, Deputy State Librarian, NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">How the NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center is endorsing Braille Technology for its readers and other important updates.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">1:40 PM–Are You on the Move?</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Clarke King, Member, Board of Directors, NFBNJ; President, Northeast Chapter</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Hear about the committees, programs, and projects of the NFBNJ and the many ways to become involved.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">2:00 PM–Where Are They Now?</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Evangelia (Lia) Stone, Chair Scholarship Committee and Second Vice President, NFBNJ</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We meet many wonderful students through our scholarship program, but have you ever wondered what happens after the scholarship banquet? Three previous winners of NFBNJ scholarships tell how the scholarship made a difference in their education and what they’re doing now.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">2:45 PM–Get on the PAC Plan, Sign Up Today!</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Hear how your monthly contribution to the Preauthorized Contribution (PAC) Plan, no matter the size, helps grow the programs and projects of the NFB.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">2:55 PM–Fit Break</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font 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></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">3:05 PM–Exploring the Options for Literacy within the Blind Community</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Presenters Melissa Lomax and Brianna Murrey will collaborate to share their personal experiences and tips for reading in formats like braille and audio books along with methods for reading aloud to others.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">3:45 PM–Joy through Movement: Staying Active and Having Fun!</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Panelists Ida Behreini and Danielle Hale will talk about how they discovered their interests in running and scuba diving and how these activities enrich their lives. And don’t worry, if pounding out the miles or paddling beneath the waves isn’t your thing, they will also talk about other ways you can stay active or get involved with sports here in NJ.</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">4:10 PM–On the Hot Seat!</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carol Castellano, Moderator</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join us to see who is on the hot seat and questions they will be asked!</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">4:50 PM–Announcements Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ 5:00 PM–Adjourn</font></strong></h3><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">5:00–5:25 PM–Banquet Exchange</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms A,</font></p><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">7:00 PM–Banquet</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms A, B, & C</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">YOU MUST BRING BANQUET EXCHANGE TICKET WITH YOU TO RECEIVE A MEAL !</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Master of Ceremonies — Nicky Gacos, President, National Association of Blind Merchants<br>Invocation — Father Maximilian Buonocore, Monk of Newark Abbey<br>Keynote Address — Shelia Wright, NFB National Representative<br>Presentation of Awards — Rick Fox, President, NFBNJ Northern Chapter<br>Recognition of Contributors to State Scholarships — Evangelia (Lia) Stone, Chair Scholarship Committee and Second Vice President, NFBNJ<br>Presentation of State Scholarship Awards — Evangelia (Lia) Stone, Chair Scholarship Committee and Second Vice President, NFBNJ<br>Door prizes</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Sunday, November 13, 2022</font></strong></h2><h3 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1.09091;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">8:45 AM–Affiliate Business Meeting</font></strong></h3><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crystal Ballrooms A, B, & C</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">This meeting is perhaps the most important one of the NFBNJ affiliate. NFBNJ President Linda Melendez will provide an overview of the past year’s activities and our future plans; chapter reports; elections. All are invited to attend.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">*Agenda subject to change*</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey expresses appreciation to all members and non-members who attended the 46th in-person state convention.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <a href="tel:732-421-7063" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">732-421-7063</a><br><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a></font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">For the list of affiliate board members, chapters, divisions, committees, projects, and programs, please visit the state website at: <a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a></font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Meet our National Representative</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shelia Wright grew up in a small town in South Carolina. Though her vision was never good, she did not know that she was blind until she was sixteen, when she finally saw an eye doctor that talked openly about her blindness and the importance of her learning Braille while she was still young. He urged Shelia and her parents to check to see if South Carolina had a school for the blind. This led her family to contact the Commission for the Blind, but the agency did little to provide the services she needed. They claimed she had too much vision to need training in Braille and Cane travel.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shelia attended the University of South Carolina and received a B.A. in Psychology and a M.Ed. in Vocational Rehabilitation. She worked in the field of Rehabilitation for the Blind for over thirty years.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shelia came to the Federation as a struggling blind person, having been told that she would never make it through a semester in college. When the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, through its then-President Donald Capps, weighed in on her behalf, rehabilitation services in South Carolina looked at Shelia in a whole new light. The Federation believed in her to such an extent that they frequently asked her to do things she thought she could not do. Each accomplishment propelled her toward becoming the woman she is today.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Shelia currently serves as the President of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri. She was elected to the National Board of Directors in July 2022.</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">National Scholarship Program – Call for Applications Begins Nov. 1</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Every year, the National Federation of the Blind awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. The scholarship program is our commitment to academic excellence and leadership among blind students, and each winner is awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership. The application process opens November 1. To learn about eligibility and requirements of the 2022 scholarship program visit this link:<br><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-%20program" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration:line-through;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship- program</a></font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Review the online scholarship application checklist and program FAQs. Let others know about this program that invests in the future of blind people.</font></p><h2 style="border:0px;margin:36px 0px 12px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;clear:both;line-height:1;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Pre-Authorized Contribution Plan (PAC Plan)</font></strong></h2><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">PAC stands for Pre-Authorized Contribution. Each month, the amount you have designated is automatically deducted from your checking or savings account. That sum, which may be as little as five dollars, helps fund projects like the NFB Free White Cane program, and is also used to take care of “rainy day” expenditures that may arise unexpectedly.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">To arrange for PAC Plan contributions, go to <a href="https://www.nfb.org/pac" rel="noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">www.nfb.org/pac</a> and fill out the form. The National Center will call you to take payment information. You can also call <a href="tel:877-635-2711" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">877-635-2711</a> or email <a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">pac@nfb.org</a> to enroll. The National Center will contact individuals for financial and banking information following the convention. Donations can be direct withdrawals from a checking account or charges to a credit card for additional assistance, contact Annemarie Cooke, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, by phone at: <a href="tel:609-859-%204084" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">609-859- 4084</a>, or by email at: <a href="mailto:aec732@gmail.com+target=" rel="nofollow" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(36,137,13)" target="_blank">aec732@gmail.com</a>.</font></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 24px;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">********* <br><b><span class="gmail_default"></span>Exhibitors:</b></font></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span class="gmail_default"></span>Blind Girl
Designs</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Tricia
Waechter, CEO</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">3227
Ashfield Drive Houston, Texas 77082</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">862-448-1011<br><a href="mailto:tricia@blindgirldesigns.com" target="_blank">tricia@blindgirldesigns.com</a>
</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="http://blindgirldesigns.com/" target="_blank">http://blindgirldesigns.com</a>
</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Hi!
My name is Tricia Waechter, I have RP, and I am the founder of Blind Girl
Designs. I worked in New York fortwo decades, and currently live in Houston. We
specialize in hoodies, t-’shirts and sweatshirts featuring white canes in</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">colorful
prints. The ink is slightly tactile for us to feel. The designs are whimsical,
from a white cane snowflake to a garden of flowers in adult unisex size S to 5
XL. We design dresses and cardigans too, in S- XXL.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">C TECH</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Chuck
Cohen, President</font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2
N. William Street Pearl river, New York 10965</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">845-735-7907<br><a href="mailto:chuck@magnifyit.com" target="_blank">chuck@magnifyit.com</a> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.ctechlowvision.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ctechlowvision.com</a>
</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">C
TECH has been providing products and service for the blind and visually
impaired for over 38 years. We offer a wide range of products, from hand held
magnifiers, portable magnifiers some models have speech, desktop magnifiers
also have speech. C TECH also has a line of head mount units.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">JW.org</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Steven
Shepard, Table Leader</font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">210 Mount
Pleasant Ave. Stratford, Connecticut 06614</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">203-450-1670
<br>
<a href="mailto:sshepard487@gmail.com" target="_blank">sshepard487@gmail.com</a>
</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://jw.org/" target="_blank">https://JW.ORG</a> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Displayed
on our <a href="http://JW.ORG" target="_blank">JW.ORG</a> table: Free JW Library App compatible with assistive readers.
Free Bible library on thumb drive which includes the Bible in audio with 1,000-character
voices. Thumb drive is compatible with accessible reading devices. Free large
print and braille publications. We now have audio described videos that can be
freely accessed on our website.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">OrCam Inc.</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Evan
Cannon, Area Sales Manager</font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1115
Broadway, 11th Floor New York, New York 10010</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">646-288-5956
<br>
<a href="mailto:charlotte.wendel@orcam.com" target="_blank"><span class="gmail_default"></span>charlotte.wendel@orcam.com</a>
</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">OrCam
MyEye is a revolutionary voice activated AI-device that attaches to virtually
any glasses. It can instantly recognize and convert text into audio whether
from a book, smartphone screen or any other surface. It can recognize faces,
help you shop on your own, work more efficiently, and live a more independent
life! OrCam</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">MyEye
conveys visual information audibly, in real-time and offline.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The College of New Jersey- SSP-NJ Project</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Kathleen
Spata, SSP-NJ Coordinator School of Education</font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2000
Pennington Road Ewing, New Jersey 08628</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">609-771-2795<br><a href="mailto:spatak@tcnj.edu" target="_blank"><span class="gmail_default"></span>spatak@tcnj.edu</a> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">SSP-NJ
and iCanConnect/NJ are two programs serving the New Jersey Deafblind community.
The Support Service Providers of New Jersey (SSP-NJ) offers support services to
enhance access and independence through relaying</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">environmental
information, human guiding, and communication facilitation. iCanConnect/NJ
program offers free assistive technology and technical training to promote
distance communication for the Deafblind community.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The Seeing Eye</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Chelsea
White, Outreach Specialist</font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">P.O. Box
375 Morristown, New Jersey 0 7963</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">973-539-44<span class="gmail_default"></span>25
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<a href="mailto:whitec@seeingeye.org" target="_blank">whitec@seeingeye.org</a>
</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://seeingeye.org/" target="_blank">https://seeingeye.org</a>
</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;break-after:avoid"><font 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></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><a name="m_-1493157480614213114_m_1592206888258737540_m_-7608070330398218654_m_-6697161376244353974__Hlk86400247"></a><a name="m_-1493157480614213114_m_1592206888258737540_m_-7608070330398218654_m_-6697161376244353974__Hlk117702921">Sponsors:</a></font></h1><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Ain’t No Stopping
Us Now, We’re on The Move:<a name="m_-1493157480614213114_m_1592206888258737540_m_-7608070330398218654_m_-6697161376244353974__Hlk117702843"></a></font></h2><h3><span style="font-weight:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span class="gmail_default"></span>Collazo Family</font></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Judy Lewis</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Live The Life You
Want:</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">3D PhotoWorks</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Chapters: At Large, Northeast</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Divisions: Sports & Recreation, Technology</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Raising
Expectations:</font></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Annemarie Cooke</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Melendez Family</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Partyka Family</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Chapters: Capital, Central Jersey, Garden State,
Northern, South Jersey Shore</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Divisions: Students</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of New
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