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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:4.1pt 4.15pt 0.0001pt 4.05pt;text-align:center"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The 47<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0.05pt 4.15pt 0.0001pt 4.3pt;text-align:center"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<span></span></font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:17pt 4.15pt 0.0001pt 4.25pt;text-align:center"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">IT BEGINS WITH US!<span></span></font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 110.3pt 0.0001pt 110.5pt;text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday
through Sunday November 9, 10, 11, & 12, 2023<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 4.15pt 0.0001pt 3.95pt;text-align:center"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Crowne Plaza Edison<span></span></font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 4.15pt 0.0001pt 4.25pt;text-align:center;line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Edison, NJ 08817<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 4.15pt 0.0001pt 4.05pt;text-align:center"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President<span></span></font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 157.7pt 0.0001pt 157.8pt;text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank"><u>president@nfbnj.org</u></a><span style="color:blue"> </span><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><u>www.nfbnj.org</u></a><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:4.5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Who We Are & What
We Do</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:3.65pt 7.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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.<span></span></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Our activities include:<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:2.6pt 0.4in 0.0001pt 41pt;line-height:98%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:98%">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span></span><span style="line-height:98%">Assisting
blind persons in acquiring the skills of independence and developing confidence
in<span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"> </span>themselves<span></span></span></font></p>
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</span></span><span style="line-height:98%">Supporting
parents and teachers of blind children with<span style="letter-spacing:-1.65pt">
</span>information, mentoring, role modeling, and training<span></span></span></font></p>
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</span></span><span style="line-height:98%">Preparing
blind students for careers and self-sufficiency through mentoring, training,
and academic<span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"> </span>scholarships<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="line-height:17.1pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>Encouraging blind
seniors to continue to live active, meaningful<span style="letter-spacing:-0.7pt">
</span>lives<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Advocating for
policies that eliminate discrimination, promote civil rights, and guarantee
equal access to high quality educational and rehabilitation<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>programs<span></span></font></p>
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</span></span><span style="line-height:98%">Sponsoring
information campaigns and legislative action at the<span style="letter-spacing:-1.55pt"> </span>state and national<span style="letter-spacing:-0.05pt"> </span>levels<span></span></span></font></p>
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</span>Educating the
public through community activities and<span style="letter-spacing:-0.7pt"> </span>publications<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:5.75pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Spotlight on the NFB
of New Jersey</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0.05in 4.55pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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 people can live the life they want. Our six chapters meet monthly;
committees and groups meet at various times throughout the year. Please join us
— we would welcome your participation and membership. For more information on
the affiliate, chapters, committees, programs, and projects, visit <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:9.7pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Live the Life You Want</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0.05in 32.65pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:9.8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">The National
Federation of the Blind Pledge</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0.05in 7.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:6.9pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Integrity and Respect</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:3.65pt 8.25pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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. To read the NFB Code of Conduct, visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct" target="_blank">www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct</a><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">ANNOUNCEMENTS:</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:14.45pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Become a Convention
Sponsor</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.75pt 20.75pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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. Get details by clicking the link
below. You can use PayPal or a credit/debit card online or write a check to
NFBNJ and mail to Affiliate Treasurer Annemarie Cooke, 7 Mayfair Road,
Southampton, NJ 08088; please write “Convention Sponsor” in the memo section. <a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/sponsor-registration" target="_blank">https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/sponsor-registration</a><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-right:123.2pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Pre-registration
Pick-Up and On-Site Registration </span><span style="color:windowtext">Studio
Room<span></span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:9.7pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday, November 9: 10:00 AM to
12:30 PM<span></span></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday, November 9: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Friday, November 10: 8:00 AM to
5:00<span style="letter-spacing:-0.7pt"> </span>PM<span></span></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Saturday, November 11: 8:00 AM to 1:00<span style="letter-spacing:-0.65pt"> </span>PM<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:6.7pt 9.45pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><i>Special Note: </i>Linda & Lucas Melendez will be handing out pre-registration
packets from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Thursday, November 9 at the back of the
Technology Seminar in the Windsor Ballroom.<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-right:261.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Bagged
Continental Breakfast </span><span style="color:windowtext">Garden Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:9.65pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">You will receive your breakfast
coupons when you register at the hotel<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-right:13.8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">(2 coupons per room per day
registered). Bagged breakfasts will be the chef’s choice to include bread,
fruit, juice and hot beverages, and will be available from 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM.
Bring your coupon to exchange for a bagged breakfast. Contact Linda
DeBerardinis at 667-256-5131 if you have extra coupons or need more coupons.<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin:0.05pt 180.45pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Pre-Paid Box
Lunch—Friday and Saturday </span><span style="color:windowtext">Garden Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.6pt 6.3pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">You will receive your pre-purchased
lunch tickets when you pick up your registration packet. Lunch tickets will be
marked for Friday or Saturday. Pre-paid boxed lunches will be available
beginning at noon. Bring the correct day’s ticket with you to exchange for a
pre-paid meal!<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-right:294.3pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Banquet Ticket
Exchange </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 25.55pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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).<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:14.5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Banquet Ticket
Exchange Hours</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:8.4pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Friday 4:30 - 5:00 PM; Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:25 AM, 12:00 - 12:15 PM, and<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0.05pt 37.55pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">5:10 - 5:25 PM. If you do not
exchange your ticket, you will be seated where space is available.<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin:4.5pt 3.6in 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Exhibit Hall—On-Site
& Virtual </span><span style="color:windowtext">Talmadge Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.7pt 34.1pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Visit our array of vendors to view
the many fine products and services available for those with vision loss. Speak
to representatives directly to have all your questions answered.<span></span></font></p>
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<p style="margin:2.45pt 6.2pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">You can also view their products
online and hear from vendors unable to attend in person by clicking on the link
below from Nov. 1 through Dec. 30. <a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors</a><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-right:156.3pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Pay Affiliate
Membership Dues & Participate! </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 14.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Would you like to become a member
of a committee, group, program or project but are not yet a member of a
chapter? Then come pay your dues and become a member of the NFBNJ affiliate.
8:00 AM – 8:25 AM on Friday. Annual dues are $10.<span></span></font></p>
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<h1><a name="m_3348325426994895578_m_-3159320135069971956_m_7164893406368004903__Hlk148500964"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Guide Dog Relief
Instructions</span><span></span></font></a></h1>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 8.85pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The
guide dog relief area can be found in the courtyard at the back of the hotel.
Beginning from the front desk, facing away from the desk take a left to find
the double doors to get outside. You will be walking on tile, but when you
reach a carpeted texture again, you are at the outside doors.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-right:12.9pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Please note that if you tell your dog to target the door
outside, there is another set of double doors directly across the lobby leading
to the front exit that your dog may try to find. The front exit has a large
covering over it, so if you see this covering or cars, you are on the wrong
side of the hotel.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 7.15pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">When
exiting the hotel on the courtyard side, you will encounter two sets of doors
to get outside. Both sets are double doors, so you do not have to switch sides
with your dog unless you want to. When you are heading out of these doors to go
outside, the elevators to get to your room are on your left side, while the
entrance to the Exhibit Hall is on your right side. Once exiting the doors, one
of the 3 trash cans can be found immediately to your right. If you keep walking
straight, you will feel a brick pathway under your feet. When <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt">you </span>feel the brick change to a flat
surface, you know it is time to take a left to find the grass. This is located
approximately 40 steps away from the doors. If the flat concrete turns back
into a brick texture, you missed your left and have gone too far. After taking
a left on the sidewalk, you will reach a large grassy area approximately 32
steps to the light<span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"> </span>post.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:10.65pt 7.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">There
will be a light post with trash cans on either end of this grassy courtyard.
The courtyard is shaped like a diamond, and there are bushes around the
perimeter. Once you are finished relieving your dog, if you tell your dog to
target the door inside, the double doors are the only option available. When
heading back inside, if you did not locate either trash can by a light post,
there will be a final trash can directly on your left before entering the hotel
again.<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Host Chapter &
Affiliate 50/50 Raffle</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 32.85pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Support the Host Chapter and the Affiliate
by purchasing 50/50 tickets, 1 for $10; 3 for $20.<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Door Prizes</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.6pt 5.5pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Door prizes will be drawn for
pre-registered conventioneers and announced throughout the convention; you must
be present to win. Donated door prizes are welcomed and can be given to Ellen Sullivan
in the Studio Room during registration hours.<span></span></font></p>
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<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Kustom Canes “Your Cane Give” Program <span></span></font></h1>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Studio Room<span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.6pt 5.5pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,37,41)">Wondering
what to do with your old cane or tips: “You Cane Give” program allows you to
help us give your used cane to a person far away who needs it! We need canes in
all sizes. Bring them with you to the convention and drop them off in the
Studio Room during registration hours.</span><span></span></font></p>
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<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Recording and Streaming</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.75pt 23.4pt 0.0001pt 5pt;text-align:justify"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We will be
recording and streaming the Thursday, November 9, 7:30 PM hybrid segment, Saturday,
Nov. 11 morning and afternoon sessions, and the banquet.<span></span></font></p>
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<p style="margin-right:6.45pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join sessions virtually with
this Zoom link: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21H</a><span style="color:blue"> </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">UT09</a><span></span></font></p>
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<p style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+1
669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<span></span></font></p>
<p style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+1
719 359 4580 US<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<span></span></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Passcode: 460994<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 45.05pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">10:00 AM to 12:30 PM—Pre-registration
Pick-Up and On-Site Registration</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:5pt;line-height:16.8pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Studio
Room<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:14.55pt 99.25pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">10:00 AM to 9:00
PM—Exhibit Hall—On-Site & Virtual </span></b><b>Talmadge Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 34.1pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Visit our array of vendors to view
the many fine products and services available for those with vision loss. Speak
to representatives directly to have all your questions answered.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:3.5pt 6.2pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">You can also view their products
online and hear from vendors unable to attend in person by clicking on the link
below from Nov. 1 through Dec. 30. <a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors</a><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.65pt 136pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">1:00 PM to
5:00 PM—Technology Seminar </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:9.65pt 47.1pt 0.0001pt 5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">1:00 PM <b>Opening Remarks, </b>Jane
Degenshein, Board Member and Technology Committee Chair</span><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4pt 17.6pt 0.0001pt 5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">1:10 PM <b>Resource Panel: A
Trove of Gems on the Hadley Website</b>, Rick Fox; <b>Somebody Out There Has the Answer--the Value of Listservs</b>, Mary Jo
Partyka; <b>Talk to Me Using the VO Starter
App</b>, Jane Degenshein</span><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:3.9pt 36.5pt 0.0001pt 5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">1:55 PM <b>The Blind User’s
Guide to Ridesharing with Uber</b>, Tracy Carcione and Ed Godfrey</span><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:4.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-weight:normal">2:25
PM</span><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)"> The Latest on Seeing </span><span style="color:windowtext">AI </span><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">and Envision A</span>I,
<span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-weight:normal">Andy
Smith</span><span style="font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.1pt 105.2pt 0.0001pt 5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">2:45 PM</span><b><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)"> Be My Eyes and the AI
Option, </span></b><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Tony Santiago 3:10 PM<b> Shopping with Amazon, </b>Anne Marie Harris 3:30 PM<b> Braille Screen
Input /Jaws Help, </b>Rick Fox</span><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">3:55 PM</span><b><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)"> New Accessibility
Features in IOS 17, </span></b><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Tony
Santiago</span><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:3.95pt 0in 0.0001pt 5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">4:20 PM</span><b><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)"> Shortcuts, Quick Tips,
How-To’s, More</span></b><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">, Tech
Team Panel</span><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.55pt 18.15pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">5:30
PM–Membership & Friendship Appreciation Pizza Party Sponsored by the
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.7pt 25pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.45pt 63.25pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">6:30 PM to
8:00 PM—Pre-registration Pick-Up and On-Site Registration</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:5pt;line-height:16.8pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Studio
Room<span></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:14.55pt 11pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">7:30 PM–Navigating and
Understanding Social Security Basics for the Blind—Hybrid Session</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt"><b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Windsor Ballroom<span></span></font></b></p>
<p style="margin:0.1in 6.75pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Daniel
B. Frye, JD., Director of Employment and Professional Development
Programs—Blindness Initiatives—National Federation of the Blind, Concord, New Hampshire</span><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:7.3pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">See Zoom link next page to join
virtually.<span></span></font></p>
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<p style="margin:5.05pt 6.45pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Join the Social Security Basics
session virtually with this Zoom link: <a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21H</a><span style="color:blue"> </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">UT09</a><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left:0in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">One tap mobile<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+13126266799,,6477660103#,,,,*460994#
US (Chicago)<span></span></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+16468769923,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (New York)<span></span></font></p>
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<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<span></span></font></p>
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<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+1 564 217 2000<span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"> </span>US<span></span></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<span></span></font></p>
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<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Passcode: 460994<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:4.5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12.15pt 104.5pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">7:15 AM to 8:30 AM—Bagged
Breakfast Pick-Up </span></b><b>Garden Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10.9pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">8:00<span style="letter-spacing:-1.8pt"> </span>AM<span style="letter-spacing:-1.95pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-2pt"> </span>5:00<span style="letter-spacing:-1.85pt">
</span>PM—Pre-registration<span style="letter-spacing:-1.9pt"> </span>Pick-Up<span style="letter-spacing:-1.95pt"> </span>&<span style="letter-spacing:-1.65pt">
</span>On-Site<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>Registration </span></b><b>Studio<span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"> </span>Room<span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 128.75pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">8:00 AM to Noon—Exhibit
Hall—On-Site & Virtual </span></b><b>Talmadge Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin:6.05pt 34.1pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Visit our array of vendors to view
the many fine products and services available for those with vision loss. Speak
to representatives directly to have all your questions answered.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:2.5pt 6.2pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">You can also view their products
online and hear from vendors unable to attend in person by clicking on the link
below from Nov. 1 through Dec. 30. <a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors</a><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:13.3pt 13.5pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">8:00 AM to 8:25 AM Pay
Affiliate Membership Dues & Participate! </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:6pt 14.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Would you like to become a member
of a committee, group, program or project but are not yet a member of a
chapter? Then come pay your dues and become a member of the NFBNJ affiliate.
Annual dues are $10; place your dues in an envelope with your name and best
contact number.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:12.1pt 276.15pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">NFBNJ
Committee Meetings </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:7.25pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">9:00 AM–Diabetic Group</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Clarke King, Board Member<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:5.9pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">9:40 AM–NJ Association
of Senior Blind (NJASB)</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, Chair<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:6pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">10:20 AM–NJ
Association of Blind Technology Users</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, Chair<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:6pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">11:00 AM–Braille Group</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Jo Partyka, Facilitator<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:5.9pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">11:40 AM–NFBNJ General
Membership Meeting</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, NFBNJ President<span></span></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">All are welcome to learn more about affiliate and chapter
membership.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:10.85pt 172.05pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Noon to
12:20 PM–Pre-paid Lunch Pick-Up </span><span style="color:windowtext">Garden
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:6.05pt 51.8pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pick up your pre-paid boxed lunch.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR LUNCH TICKET FOR FRIDAY WITH YOU TO EXCHANGE FOR MEAL!<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:10.85pt 259.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt;text-align:justify"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">1:30 PM–Job Seekers Seminar </span><span style="color:windowtext">Lincoln Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:6.05pt 21.4pt 0.0001pt 5pt;text-align:justify"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Job seekers, attend this seminar! We’ll give you a brief
orientation to the Job Fair, go over logistics and last-minute details, and
leave you with the finishing touches you’ll need to succeed at the Job Fair.</span><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:12.05pt 335.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">2:30
PM–Job Fair </span><span style="color:windowtext">Talmadge Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:6.1pt 20.4pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Blind
and low vision job seekers will have the opportunity to present themselves to
employers who are looking for qualified individuals to hire. YOU MUST BE
PRE-REGISTERED FOR THE JOB FAIR TO ATTEND.</span><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Concurrent Sessions<br>
<span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">1:30 PM to 2:45 PM–The Stage for Your Story </span>Windsor
Ballroom<span style="font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.7pt 7.45pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Melissa
Lomax, Board Member; Employment & Transition Manager, Family Resource
Network</span><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-right:5.5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">In
this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the power of their own
story and how blindness fits in it. We will explore ways to incorporate their
blindness that showcase their talents and dreams.</span><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:9.7pt 22.2pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">1:30 PM to 2:45
PM–Find Your Space in the NFB and the NFBNJ! </span><span style="color:windowtext">Lincoln
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:6.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez & Anil Lewis<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.45pt 43.25pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">3:00 PM to
4:30 PM–Voice Over: A New Era of Empowerment </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.6pt 33.85pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Matt
Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Trainer, Owner of the Tech Juggernaut and long-time
friend of our Tech Committee, will demonstrate the Voice Over capability of our
Apple smart devices in new ways. You will</span><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0.1pt 54.1pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">be
thrilled at the possibilities, as we explore together, how you can be empowered
to perform tasks you never before thought possible.</span><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.45pt 147.35pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">3:00 PM to
4:30 PM–Cooking Without Looking </span><span style="color:windowtext">Lincoln
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:9.6pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carol Castellano, Facilitator,
Parents of Blind Children-NJ, & Blind Cooks<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Are
you afraid to let your blind child get anywhere near the stove? Come learn
about the simple tools and techniques blind people use to cook safely and
deliciously! We'll have demo's and try-it’s if the space allows.</span><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.6pt 136pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">4:30 PM to 5:00
PM–Banquet Exchange </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:14.45pt 241.75pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">5:30 PM–Federation Family
Meal </span></b><b>Windsor Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.75pt 17.05pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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 A DINNER TICKET WITH YOU TO RECEIVE YOUR
PRE-PURCHASED MEAL!<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.6pt 180.75pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">7:00
PM–Resolutions Committee Meeting </span><span style="color:windowtext">Lincoln
Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:9.65pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ryan Stevens, Chair<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0.05pt 17.25pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come witness the development of
resolutions, which become the policy statements of NFBNJ. This meeting is open
to all, however only committee members are eligible to vote. Membership voting
takes place during Sunday, Nov 12 Affiliate Business Meeting.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.55pt 56.8pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">8:15 PM to 11:00
PM–Blind Parent Gift Shower & Federation Fun <br>
</span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 8.65pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Join
us to celebrate our blind parent winner Mary Rose NFBNJ Garden State Chapter
member, then stick around for fellow- ship, music, and cash bar! Join a team
and compete for weekend bragging rights during our Federation Fun Time! Teams
will work fast to answer trivia questions, perform tasks, and produce songs for
one round of a sing down! No need to join a team in advance—just show up and
jump right in!</span><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:4.5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:13.35pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">8:00<span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"> </span>AM<span style="letter-spacing:-1.85pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-2.1pt"> </span>1:00<span style="letter-spacing:-0.05pt"> </span>PM<span style="letter-spacing:-0.05pt"> </span>Pre-registration<span style="letter-spacing:-1.8pt"> </span>Pick-Up<span style="letter-spacing:-1.9pt"> </span>&<span style="letter-spacing:-1.55pt"> </span>On-Site<span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt">
</span>Registration </span></b><b>Studio<span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt"> </span>Room<span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:14.5pt 158.5pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">8:00 AM to 8:25 AM–Banquet
Exchange </span></b><b>Windsor<span style="letter-spacing:-0.05pt"> </span>Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.2in 297.5pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Morning General Session </span></b><b>Windsor<span style="letter-spacing:-0.05pt"> </span>Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.5pt 170.65pt 0.0001pt 5pt;line-height:31pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">8:30
AM–Traditional Pre-Convention Music 9:00 AM–Welcome, Call to Order</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.35pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President,
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:14.55pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">9:05 AM–Opening
Ceremonies</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane Degenshein, NFBNJ Board Member<span></span></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pledge of Allegiance<span></span></font></p>
<p style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">National
Federation of the Blind Pledge<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-right:1.5in;line-height:100%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Invocation—Jane
Degenshein Temple Ner Tamid Moment of<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt"> </span>Silence<span></span></font></p>
<p style="line-height:16.6pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Honoring<span style="letter-spacing:-0.3pt"> </span>Veterans<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:14.55pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">9:20 AM–Introduction
of the Scholarship Class of 2023</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Lia Stone, Director of Youth
Programs,<span style="letter-spacing:-1.15pt"> </span>NFBNJ<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:0.2in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">9:30 AM–Nominating
Committee<span style="letter-spacing:-0.75pt"> </span>Report</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ryan Stevens, Chair, and
Affiliate Parliamentarian<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:14.55pt;line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">9:40 AM–Presidential Report</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda
Melendez, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:14.5pt 7.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">10:10 AM–National
Representative’s Report: It Begins with Us! </span></b>Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National
Federation of the Blind<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:14.5pt 78.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">10:40 AM–Fishing,
Floundering, and Finding One’s Way: Examining When Blindness Matters</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0.05pt 6.95pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Daniel
B. Frye, J.D., Director of Employment and Professional Development Programs,
Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind</span><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:14.45pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">11:00 AM–Fit Break<br>
</span><span style="color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">Nena Chadwick,
President NFB of Arkansas</span><span style="font-weight:normal"> <span></span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:14.55pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt;line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">11:10 AM–National Association of Blind Students Report</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Logan
Stenzel, National Association of Blind Students Representative <span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:14.55pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">11:20 AM–NJ Moving
Forward Together</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-right:27.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Kaylee
McGuire, Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Disability Services, </span>NJ
Department of Human Services and Dr. Bernice Davis, Executive Director, NJ
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:14.5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">11:45
AM–Announcements</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">12:00 PM–Adjourn</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:5.05pt 127pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">12:00 PM to 12:20 PM–
Pre-Paid Lunch Pick-Up </span></b><b>Garden Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin:6.05pt 51.8pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Pick up your pre-paid boxed lunch.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR LUNCH TICKET FOR SATURDAY WITH YOU TO EXCHANGE FOR MEAL!<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-right:5.5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">12:10 PM to 1:10
PM–NJ Association of Blind Students Gathering<br>
</span><span style="color:windowtext">Stelton Board Room–3<sup>rd</sup><span> </span>Floor</span><span></span></font></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 54.3pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">12:15 PM–NJ Parents of
Blind Children Meet & Talk Session </span></b><b>Windsor Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Carol Castellano, Facilitator <span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:9.6pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Come meet new people & see
old friends at this informal session. We can talk about your child's education
and development, ways to deal with challenges, and any other things that may be
on your mind. This is a safe zone where you can feel free to complain about
problems and brag about triumphs! Hope to see you there!<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-right:131.5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">12:15 PM–Open Chat
Lunch Session <br>
</span><span style="color:windowtext">Lincoln Ballroom<span></span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-right:14.5pt;line-height:157%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jane
Degenshein, Facilitator Grab your lunch and join us!<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin:6.9pt 167.5pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">12:00 PM to 12:15
PM–Banquet Exchange </span><span style="color:windowtext">Windsor<span style="letter-spacing:-0.05pt"> </span>Ballroom</span><span></span></font></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:14.1pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt;line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">1:15 PM–Call to Order & Announcements</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda
Melendez, President, NFBNJ<span></span></font></p>
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<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">1:30 PM–What’s New at the TBBC?</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:0.15pt 37.05pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Adam Szczepaniak, Deputy State
Librarian & Director, NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">1:40 PM–Redefining the
Possible</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-right:74.6pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Steven McCoy, First Black
Deafblind Journalist, Founder, Spoken Entertainment<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-right:20.95pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">2:00 PM-Canes,
Guide Dogs & Tech-Tools for Traveling While Blind</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Brianna
Murray, Tony Santiago, Members and National Rep Anil Lewis, </span>Executive
Director for Blindness Initiatives, NFB<span></span></font></p>
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<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">2:40 PM—Get on the PAC Plan, Sign Up Today!</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives,
NFB<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:14pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">2:50 PM–Fit Break</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Logan Stenzel, </span>National
Association of Blind Students Representative<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:5.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">3:00 PM–Know Your Rights: The
First Step in Advocacy</span></b><b><span></span></b></font></p>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Melissa Lomax, Board Member,
NFBNJ</span><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-left:5.05pt;line-height:16.85pt;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">3:20 PM–Taking Off in Houston</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-left:5.05pt;line-height:16.85pt;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Valarie
Frink and Ed Garcia, Members; Lia Stone, Facilitator<span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">3:55 PM-Finding My Footing in the Blindness Community</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Mary Rose, Member</span><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">4:10 PM-Breaking Out of the Comfort Zone</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Elisha Johnson, Member</span><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin:0.05pt 65.35pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">4:30 PM-Washington
Seminar and the NFBNJ Washington Seminar Delegation</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Linda Melendez, President
NFBNJ</span><span></span></font></p>
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<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">4:45 PM-Announcements and Closing Remarks</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Linda Melendez and Anil Lewis</span><span></span></font></p>
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<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">5:00 PM–Adjourn</span><span></span></font></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 109.4pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">5:10 PM to 5:25 PM–Final
Banquet Ticket Exchange </span></b><b>Windsor Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 335.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">7:00 PM–Banquet </span></b><b>Talmadge
Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
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EXCHANGE TICKET WITH YOU TO RECEIVE A MEAL!<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 40.05pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Maestra of Ceremonies</b>—Jane Degenshein, Board Member, NFBNJ; Chair, Senior
and Technology Committees<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:12.05pt 20.5pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Invocation</b>—<span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">Daniel B. Frye, JD.,
Director, Employment and Professional Development Programs, Blindness
Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind</span><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:12pt 7.35pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Keynote Address</b>—Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness
Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind; NFB National Representative<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b>Scholarship Awards </b>— Lia Stone, Director of Youth Programs, NFBNJ<span></span></font></p>
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Meeting—Open to All </span></b><b>Talmadge Ballroom<span></span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.6pt 206.6pt 0.0001pt 5pt;line-height:142%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">What We’ve
Accomplished & What’s Ahead Chapter<span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"> </span>Reports<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0.05pt 370.75pt 0.0001pt 5pt;line-height:142%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Resolutions Elections
Closing<span style="letter-spacing:0.25pt"> </span><span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt">Remarks</span><span></span></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 61.65pt 0.0001pt 61.9pt;text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey expresses
appreciation to all members and non-members who attended our 47<sup>th</sup>
annual state convention.<span></span></font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 4.15pt 0.0001pt 4.1pt;text-align:center;line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thank you for coming.<span></span></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:13.35pt 4.15pt 0.0001pt 4.3pt;text-align:center;line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Linda Melendez, President<span></span></font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 95.65pt 0.0001pt 95.6pt;text-align:center"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 908-590-1747<span></span></font></p>
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and programs, please visit the state website at: <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration-line:none">www.nfbnj.org</span></a><span></span></font></p>
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<h1 style="margin-top:5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Meet our National
Representative:</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 17.7pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anil Lewis serves as the Executive
Director of Blindness Initiatives for the National Federation of the Blind
(NFB) in Baltimore. He has held many positions within the Federation, including
Director of Advocacy and Policy and Director of Strategic Communications. In
all his work, he seeks to positively affect the education, employment, and
quality of life of all blind people.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.7pt 13.15pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anil was born in 1964 in Atlanta,
Georgia, the third of four children. Both his older brother and sister became
legally blind at an early age from retinitis pigmentosa. Although he was
diagnosed at age nine with retinitis pigmentosa, his vision was fairly
unaffected until age twenty-five. Anil faced adversity in his childhood
education, but eventually became the first member of his family to graduate
from college.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 7.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Before he became blind, Anil
fairly easily found respectable employment with wages high above the minimum
wage. Then in 1989, while pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration in
Computer Information Systems at Georgia State University, he became blind from
retinitis pigmentosa. "All of a sudden a door that had been open to me
slammed shut," he recalls.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-right:5.8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">He became personally acquainted
with actual social injustice and discrimination and committed himself to take
action and make a difference.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 5.6pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anil received blindness skills
training while completing his course requirements for his degree at GSU,
quickly learning the alternative skills of blindness, including Braille,
activities of daily living, assistive technology, and use of the long white cane.
Armed with these new skills and this new determination, he quickly became
committed to ensuring that others in similar situations could get appropriate
training and unlimited opportunities, work he continues to this<span style="letter-spacing:-0.45pt"> </span>day.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.75pt 33.85pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anil attended his first NFB
convention in Chicago in 1995 and became aware of the empowering philosophy and
tremendous resources of the National Federation of the Blind. He immediately
began to infuse NFB philosophy into the assistance he provided to others,
enabling him to motivate, educate, and encourage other blind people.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.6pt 13.95pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">An active member of the NFB, Anil
became president of the Atlanta Metropolitan Chapter of the NFB of Georgia in
2000 and was elected president of the NFB of Georgia in 2002. In that year he
also received the Kenneth Jernigan Memorial Scholarship, the NFB’s most
prestigious award presented to a blind student, which he used to obtain his
Master of Public Administration from GSU in 2003. That year he was also elected
as a member of the board of directors of the National Federation of the Blind.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 4.25pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">In addition to the many awards and
commendations he has received for his work, Anil has also been appointed by
governors and a president to committees which worked to reduce barriers by
encouraging the implementation of public policy securing the rights and
promoting the responsible participation of the disabled as productive citizens.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.7pt 4.9pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Anil volunteers as a teacher and
mentor for blind students who, due to limited resources and lack of trained
professionals to teach them, are not empowered with the skills and positive
self-concept to pursue their dreams. In his personal life, Anil says that his
proudest accomplishment is his bright, ambitious son Amari, born in<span style="letter-spacing:-0.4pt"> </span>1997.<span></span></font></p>
</div>
<font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page">
</font><h1 style="margin-top:5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">National Scholarship
Program–Call for Applications Begins Dec 1</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-top:9.65pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Every year, the National
Federation of the Blind awards more than<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-right:15.25pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">$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 2024 scholarship program visit this link: <a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" target="_blank">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-</a><span style="color:blue"> </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" target="_blank">awards/scholarship-<span style="text-decoration-line:none"> </span></a><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" target="_blank">program</a><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.7pt 14.1pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:13.25pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Pre-Authorized
Contribution Plan (PAC Plan)</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.75pt 17.4pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><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.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.6pt 5.4pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">To arrange for PAC Plan
contributions, go to <a href="http://www.nfb.org/pac" target="_blank">www.nfb.org/pac<span style="text-decoration-line:none"> </span></a>and fill out the
form. The National Center will call you to get payment information. You can
also call 877-635-2711 or email <a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org" target="_blank">pac@nfb.org<span style="text-decoration-line:none"> </span></a>to enroll.
Donations can be direct withdrawals from a checking account or charges to a
credit card.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:9.7pt 35.05pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">For additional information or
assistance, contact Annemarie Cooke, Treasurer, National Federation of the
Blind of NJ, at 609-859- 4084, or <a href="mailto:aec732@gmail.com" target="_blank">aec732@gmail.com</a>.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left:0in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:5.05pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,111,192)">Exhibitors and
Sponsors</span><span></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin:9.65pt 5.15pt 0.0001pt 5pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the
Blind of New Jersey thanks all our exhibitors and sponsors for your continued
support. You help us raise expectations so that we can live the life we want. Please
visit our website and view the list of this year’s exhibitors and sponsors.<span></span></font></p>
<p style="line-height:16.85pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors</a><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-left:0in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><a name="m_3348325426994895578_m_-3159320135069971956_m_7164893406368004903__Hlk83833292"></a><a name="m_3348325426994895578_m_-3159320135069971956_m_7164893406368004903__Hlk148200241">Sponsors:<span></span></a></font></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"><a name="m_3348325426994895578_m_-3159320135069971956_m_7164893406368004903__Hlk86400247"></a><a name="m_3348325426994895578_m_-3159320135069971956_m_7164893406368004903__Hlk117702921">It Begins with Us:<span></span></a></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Bestwork
Industries for the Blind<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Jon Katz,
President & CEO<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">1940 Olney
Ave., Suite 200 Cherry Hill, New
Jersey 08003<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 856-424-2510 Website:
<a href="https://bestworkindustries.org/" target="_blank">https://bestworkindustries.org</a><span> </span><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(45,55,72)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Bestwork Industries for the Blind, Inc. is a
private not-for-profit corporation dedicated to improving the quality of life
for people who are blind by providing training and employment opportunities in
a supportive work environment.<span></span></font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Live The Life You Want:<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Melendez
Family<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ
Chapters: At Large, Capital, Central Jersey, Garden State, Northern, Northeast
and South Jersey Chapter<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ
Committee: Seniors and Technology<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Ellen Sullivan<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Raising Expectations:<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Annemarie Cooke & Doug McCray<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Rick Fox and Debbie Bloomer<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mary Jo Partyka<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Exhibitors<span></span></font></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Access Link<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">1
Penn Plaza East Newark,
NJ 07105</span><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 973-491-4424 Email: <a href="mailto:adaservices@njtransit.com" target="_blank">adaservices@njtransit.com</a> Website: <a href="https://www.njtransit.com/first-run/access-link-opens-doors-people-disabilities" target="_blank">Access Link Opens Doors for People with Disabilities |
NJ TRANSIT | New Jersey Transit Corporation | New Jersey</a> <span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.njtransit.com/contact/customer-service" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(33,37,41);text-decoration-line:none">NJ TRANSIT’s Access Link paratransit
service is an important lifeline for customers with disabilities who travel to
work, medical appointments, recreational and entertainment destinations,
shopping, and more. <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Access Link provides
public transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to use our
existing local bus service.</span></span></a></span><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">C-TECH<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Charles Cohen, President<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2 N. William Street Pearl river, New York
10965<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 845-735-7907 Email: <a href="mailto:chuck@magnifyit.com" target="_blank">chuck@magnifyit.com</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Website: <a href="https://www.ctechlowvision.com/" target="_blank">https://www.ctechlowvision.com</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">C TECH has been providing
products and services for the blind & visually impaired community for over
40 years. We provide a range of products from hand-held magnifiers to 24"
desktop units with speech. C TECH represents Optelec and OrCam, just to name a
few. We also have a selection of head-mount units. C TECH offers free in-home
demonstrations on most products.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/StateConventionExhibitors_Audio-VideoRecordings/C-TECH.mp4" target="_blank">Click here to view C-TECH’s audio/video clip!</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">JW.org<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Steven and Susan Shepard, Representatives<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">210 Mount Pleasant Ave. Stratford, Connecticut 06615<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 203-450-1670 Email:
<a href="mailto:sshepard487@gmail.com" target="_blank">sshepard487@gmail.com</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Website: <a href="http://www.jw.org/" target="_blank">http://www.jw.org</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We provide Free spiritual materials in formats such as
braille, large print, videos and audio files.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Krystal Allen, Representative<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">153 Halsey Street, 6th Fl. Newark, New Jersey 07101<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 973-648-2821 Email: <a href="mailto:krystle.allen@dhs.nj.gov" target="_blank">krystle.allen@dhs.nj.gov</a> <span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">This agency’s mission is to
promote and provide services in the areas of education, employment, independent
living and eye health through informed choice and partnership with persons who
are blind or visually impaired, their families and the community.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">New Jersey Division of Disability Services<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Cristine Chickadel, NJ ABLE
Program Representative<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">11A Quakerbridge Plaza Hamilton, New Jersey 08625<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 609-438-6666 Email: <a href="mailto:cristine.chickadel@dhs.nj.gov" target="_blank">cristine.chickadel@dhs.nj.gov</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The Division of Disability
Services (DDS) provides a single point-of-entry for people seeking disability
related information in New Jersey. DDS serves individuals with all
disabilities, statewide. DDS works to streamline access to services and
information that promote and enhance independent living for individuals with
disabilities by facilitating coordination and cooperation among local, county
and state government agencies.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">New
Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Stephen Felle, Outreach Librarian<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2300 Stuyvensant Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08618<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 800-792-8322 Email:
<a href="mailto:tbbc@njstatelib.org" target="_blank">tbbc@njstatelib.org</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Website: <a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/tbbc" target="_blank">https://www.njstatelib.org/tbbc</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille
Center provides books in audio and braille to those who need them. Our library
has several benefits. These include things like having no waitlists, or books
that you cannot buy or find at your local library. Besides books in audio and
braille, we also have large print books for kids and teens. All these services
are provided at no cost to those who qualify.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/StateConventionExhibitors_Audio-VideoRecordings/NJSL_TBBC.mp4" target="_blank">Click here to view NJSL TBBC’s audio/video clip!</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The
College of New Jersey - Center for Sensory & Complex<span></span></font></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in;break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Disabilities<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Kathleen Spata, Program Coordinator, SSP-NJ<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2000 Pennington Road P.O. Box 7718 Ewing, New Jersey 08628<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 609-771-2795 Email:
<a href="mailto:sspnj@tcnj.edu" target="_blank">sspnj@tcnj.edu</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Website: <a href="https://njcscd.tcnj.edu/" target="_blank">https://njcscd.tcnj.edu</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The iCanConnect, provides the equipment needed to make
telecommunications, advanced communications, and the Internet accessible to
low-income individuals who have both significant vision loss and significant
hearing loss. The SSP-NJ program provides trained professionals with skills
directly related to providing access to individuals who experience a combined
vision and hearing loss to access their community and enhance their
independence.<span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">The Seeing Eye Institute<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Chelsea White, Outreach
Specialist<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">P.O. Box 375 Morristown, New
Jersey 07963<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">973-539-4425 Email: <a href="mailto:whitec@seeingeye.org" target="_blank">whitec@seeingeye.org</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Website: <a href="https://seeingeye.org/" target="_blank">https://seeingeye.org</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/StateConventionExhibitors_Audio-VideoRecordings/TheSeeingEye.mp4" target="_blank">Click here to view The Seeing Eye Institute’s
audio/video clip!</a><span></span></font></p>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"> </font></span></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left:0in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2">Vanda Pharmaceuticals<span></span></font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Vicki Preddy, Nurse Educator<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">2200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, <span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Phone: 202-579-8035 Email:<a href="mailto:vicki.preddy@vandapharma.com" target="_blank">vicki.preddy@vandapharma.com</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Website: <a href="https://vandapharma.com/" target="_blank">https://vandapharma.com</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Vanda Pharmaceuticals is
dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and
supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder
affecting people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience
excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to
impaired social and occupational functioning.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/StateConventionExhibitors_Audio-VideoRecordings/VandaPharmaceuticals.m4a" target="_blank">Click here to view Vanda’s audio/video clip!</a><span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:5.05pt 10.1pt 0.0001pt 135.1pt"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>
<p style="margin:5.05pt 10.1pt 0.0001pt 135.1pt"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>
<p style="margin:5.05pt 10.1pt 0.0001pt 135.1pt"><span><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>
<p style="margin:5.05pt 10.1pt 0.0001pt 135.1pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">We are
grateful to all those who contributed time, effort, and suggestions to show
that <b>It Begins with Us</b>!<font size="4"><span></span></font></font></p></div></div></div>