<div>--------- Forwarded message ---------<br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Elsa Zavoda</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:EZavoda@vlanj.org">EZavoda@vlanj.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Apr 9, 2025 at 10:40\u202fAM<br>Subject: FREE EVENT- Upcoming VLANJ Tech Talks- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7pm<br></div><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are very excited to share that our upcoming guest speaker Diane Lang, MA, Therapist, Certified Positive
Psychology Coach, Speaker, and Author, will be sharing about \u201cImportant Resources to Improve your Mental Health Hygiene\u201d.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025<br>
Time: 7pm<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">It is no secret that our fast-paced world has resulted in an increase of stress, anxiety, depression and
burnout. We take this as an opportunity to prioritize mental health and acknowledge that we are not to blame for the way we feel.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Take a moment to breathe and meet yourself where you are at. You are amazing as you are today, and your determination
is unstoppable. After experiencing vision loss, one may experience stress and burnout that the general public may not understand. It is important to take care of oneself, as to be fully present and live our lives to its fullest extent. <u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">There are many technology-based resources available at a low or no cost to you that offer accessible ways
for people to track their emotional well-being. <u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Whether you would like to practice journaling, engage in yoga, or explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
\u2013 there is a resource out there that can help.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Let\u2019s make mental health and self-care a priority in 2025!<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">VLANJ Tech Talks is a monthly online topic-based evening event. Presented by VLANJ instructors or guest speakers
on various topics, each session centers around subject matters including, but not limited to accessible technologies, helpful apps, and SMART home technologies.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This program is free of charge to attend due to the generosity of grant funding. Please feel free to share
the registration link with others. Register here: <a href="https://bit.ly/VLANJ_Tech_Talks" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#0563c1">https://bit.ly/VLANJ_Tech_Talks</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please note that if you have already registered for VLANJ Tech Talks, you do not need to re-register. You
will receive your unique Zoom link reminder via email prior to Wednesday, April 23, 2025. If you do not see it, please check your spam or junk folder. Contact us at (973) 627-0055, ext. 4, if you do not find your invitation, and we will resend.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We also welcome you to join our other free virtual offerings, which you can view at this link on our website:
</span></b><span><a href="https://www.vlanj.org/programs/virtual-program-schedule/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">https://www.vlanj.org/programs/virtual-program-schedule/</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thank you! We look forward to another great evening with all of you!<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Best Regards,<br><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+Littleton+Rd.,+Suite+150+%0D%0A+Morris+Plains,+NJ++07950?entry=gmail&source=g">
</a>VLANJ Staff<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424">Anthony Filingeri</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424">Technology Coordinator</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424">Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+Littleton+Rd.,+Suite+150+%0D%0A+Morris+Plains,+NJ++07950?entry=gmail&source=g">201 Littleton Rd., Suite 150</a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+Littleton+Rd.,+Suite+150+%0D%0A+Morris+Plains,+NJ++07950?entry=gmail&source=g">Morris Plains, NJ </a> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+Littleton+Rd.,+Suite+150+%0D%0A+Morris+Plains,+NJ++07950?entry=gmail&source=g">07950</a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424">Phone: (973) 627-0055, ext. 7</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424">Fax: (973) 627-1622</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424">Email:
</span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:afilingeri@vlanj.org" title="afilingeri@vlanj.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">afilingeri@vlanj.org</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424">Website: </span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.vlanj.org/" title="http://www.vlanj.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">www.vlanj.org</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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