<div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Hello All</span><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">As was discussed Monday  night on our well attended tech committee meeting:</span></p><ol style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Brian shared about the links on our</span><a href="http://nfbnj.org" style="text-decoration:none;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">nfbnj.org</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> website for the tech seminar</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Trish shared about what’s new at VLANJ and a  full time job posting</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">And Andy’s Antics segment was very valuable and included here are his notes/links</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Remember, that our tech div list serve is the place to go  to ask or answer all things tech!</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Now, all the info from Monday follows</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Brian share the  info for you regarding our tech seminar 2024 links posted on our</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><a href="http://nfbnj.org" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">nfbnj.org</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Website</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Subject: 2024 state convention tech seminar recordings</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The 2024 tech seminar recordings are now available at the following:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/technology-seminars-workshops/state-convention-presentations#2024" style="text-decoration:none">https://nfbnj.org/technology-seminars-workshops/state-convention-presentations#2024</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The links to each recording is directly from files on the Google Drive. I was forced to use that route when I had difficulty uploading them onto the web server.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Please make sure the audio volume in the browser is set to 100 and have your speakers set to a high volume since some of the presenters weren’t speaking loud enough through the microphone for one reason or another.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The reason I know that last piece of info is that I tested each link before saving the updated page.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Andy’s Antics portion notes and links below</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The</span><a href="https://www.blindshell.com/us/eshop/blindshell-classic-3-us" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">Blind Shell smartphone</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> (also available from</span><a href="https://independentliving.com/blindshell-classic-3-talking-cell-phone/" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">Independent Living Aids</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">  is a tactile smartphone designed for people who are blind.  It has a tactile keypad, high-contrast icons, and basic apps including text messaging, phone, email, a web browser, and calendar.  This phone is also capable of reading BARD books and other ebooks, Be My Eyes, AIRA, WhatsApp, and more.  There is also a voice assistant called Luna for making tasks easier, and a Tandem Mode for remote control of the phone.  This is a great phone for those who want a simple, easy-to-use device.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The NFB recently launched</span><a href="https://pinecast.com/feed/accesson" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">Access On</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">  a technology-related podcast hosted by Jonathan Mosen.  Everyone on this list should certainly listen every week!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">HumanWare will be launching a new podcast on 16 January called</span><a href="https://milled.com/humanware-australia/introducing-see-things-differently-with-humanware-an-engaging-podcast-that-_1975Bd_sK4D2fIl" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">See Things Differently</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">   Each month, charismatic show hosts Peter Tucic and Rachel Ramos deliver story-driven content based on human-interest.  Listeners will be able to access truly engaging conversations with captivating guests, including HumanWare’s own team members and partners in the blindness and low-vision space.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Finally, the newest episode of</span><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/354881?artist=American+Printing+House&client_source=large_player&iframe=true&referrer=https://www.buzzsprout.com/354881.js?container_id=buzzsprout-large-player-354881&player=large&artist=American%20Printing%20House" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">APH's podcast</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> (episode 111) discusses gift ideas for the blind.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">And Trish Ebel spoke about a job offering and here is her info for you as well.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">JOB DESCRIPTION </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Job Title: Technology Coordinator</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Supervisor: Senior VP of Programs</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Employment Status: Exempt </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">For over 80 years, Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey has been on the forefront of serving adults with vision loss, teaching them techniques to overcome the challenges they face, and promoting their emotional and physical wellness in a friendly, supportive environment. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Our Mission:  </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">We empower people with vision loss or blindness by providing support, education, and training in assistive technology and independent living skills.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Job purpose:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The role of the Technology Coordinator is to oversee the Mobile and Desktop Technology Programs at Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey and provide instruction in technology. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Job status:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week- 30 hours on-site at our location / 7.5 hours remote</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Must be 18 years of age or older. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Review and update current mobile technology and learning lab curriculums. Create new curriculum content and lesson plans for instructors to follow.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Create functional outcome assessment tools to measure progress, train instructors in use of the assessment tools, and monitor progress of all program participants.  </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Oversee and mentor all technology instructors.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Train instructors on new curriculum and assessment tools.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Coordinate daily activities in the Technology programs.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Coordinate and facilitate monthly staff meetings with instructors.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Instruct individuals/small groups of individuals with vision loss and blindness in how to use VoiceOver on the iPhone or iPad.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Instruct individuals/small groups of individuals with vision loss and blindness in how to use Zoom Text screen magnification software and/or JAWS screen reading software.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Instruct individuals/small groups of individuals with vision loss in how to access other accessible technologies, including Android devices, SMART devices, etc.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Provide remote instruction to individuals with vision loss in using Zoom Text and/or JAWS.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Develop and design a comprehensive program curriculum in areas of:  work readiness, self-advocacy, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, and post-secondary and transition counseling, resume writing, interview preparation.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Conduct 1:1 meetings with individuals to perform technology assessments to determine candidacy for programs, and to address individual’s professional goals and interests.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Facilitate VLANJ’s monthly Tech Talks evening program and serve as a speaker on various topics, and host guest speakers.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Requirements: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Ability to work with minimal supervision</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Demonstrate initiative</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Ability to prioritize responsibilities</span></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Possess strong organizational and time management skills</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Capable of handling multiple priorities</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff, instructors, participants, family members, potential referral sources</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Maintain open and timely lines of communication with participants, staff, and supervisor</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Possess effective teaching skills</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Possess proficient computer skills- using Microsoft Windows PC </span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Preferred Qualifications:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">4-year college degree preferably in areas of technology or teaching</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">At least 1 year of teaching experience </span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/155+Morris+Ave,+Suite+2++Denville,+NJ+07834?entry=gmail&source=g" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">155 Morris Ave, Suite 2 </span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/155+Morris+Ave,+Suite+2++Denville,+NJ+07834?entry=gmail&source=g" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">Denville, NJ 07834</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">973-627-0055 Ext 9 </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><a href="http://www.vlanj.org/" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">www.vlanj.org</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Thanks to all for attending last night and our next tech committee meeting is slated for Monday, January 13, 2025</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Here’s hoping you have a terrific and warm holiday season and see you in the New Year friends!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">With Love,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Janie Degenshein</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Chair of the Technology Committee</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Andy’s Antics portion notes and links below</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The</span><a href="https://www.blindshell.com/us/eshop/blindshell-classic-3-us" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">Blind Shell smartphone</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> (also available from</span><a href="https://independentliving.com/blindshell-classic-3-talking-cell-phone/" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">Independent Living Aids</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">  is a tactile smartphone designed for people who are blind.  It has a tactile keypad, high-contrast icons, and basic apps including text messaging, phone, email, a web browser, and calendar.  This phone is also capable of reading BARD books and other ebooks, Be My Eyes, AIRA, WhatsApp, and more.  There is also a voice assistant called Luna for making tasks easier, and a Tandem Mode for remote control of the phone.  This is a great phone for those who want a simple, easy-to-use device.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The NFB recently launched</span><a href="https://pinecast.com/feed/accesson" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">Access On</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">  a technology-related podcast hosted by Jonathan Mosen.  Everyone on this list should certainly listen every week!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">HumanWare will be launching a new podcast on 16 January called</span><a href="https://milled.com/humanware-australia/introducing-see-things-differently-with-humanware-an-engaging-podcast-that-_1975Bd_sK4D2fIl" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">See Things Differently</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">   Each month, charismatic show hosts Peter Tucic and Rachel Ramos deliver story-driven content based on human-interest.  Listeners will be able to access truly engaging conversations with captivating guests, including HumanWare’s own team members and partners in the blindness and low-vision space.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Finally, the newest episode of</span><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/354881?artist=American+Printing+House&client_source=large_player&iframe=true&referrer=https://www.buzzsprout.com/354881.js?container_id=buzzsprout-large-player-354881&player=large&artist=American%20Printing%20House" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(66,133,244)">APH's podcast</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> (episode 111) discusses gift ideas for the blind.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Our next meeting is slated for Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7 PM on our affiliate zoom room</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Happy Holidays to all</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">With warmest regards,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Janie Degenshein</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Chair, NFBNJ Technology Committee</span></p><br><br><br></div>