<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">---------- Forwarded message ---------</font></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Beyond Sight</strong> <span dir="auto"><<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"></span><a href="mailto:beyondsight@vlanj.org" target="_blank">beyondsight@vlanj.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 8:14\u202fAM<br>Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE NEW VIRTUAL PROGRAM- INTRODUCING VLANJ FRIDAY TECH CORNER AT 11AM EST<br><br></font></div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><br></font><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">We are very excited to introduce the launch of a new virtual program over Zoom, the VLANJ Friday Tech Corner.
It is a weekly virtual offering at 11am on Fridays facilitated by our Technology Coordinator, Anthony Filingeri. Our first program will be on Friday, May 2<sup>nd</sup>, 2025, at 11am.<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">In our 1<sup>st</sup> Friday Tech Corner session, we will feature a brief demonstration followed by a short
Q&A about Ray-Ban Meta Glasses for use with assistive technology.<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Time: 11am<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">In our fast-paced world, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing accessibility and improving the quality
of life for individuals with vision loss. This session will focus on the innovative Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, which offer a range of features designed to assist with daily tasks and improve overall independence.<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">What to Expect:<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Demonstration: A brief overview of the key features and functionalities of Ray-Ban Meta Glasses.<u></u><u></u></font></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black">
<b><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Q&A Session: An opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how these glasses can be integrated into your daily routine.<u></u><u></u></font></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Why Attend?<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Ray-Ban Meta Glasses provide accessible ways for people to navigate their environment, stay connected, and
enhance their overall well-being. Whether you are interested in exploring new assistive technologies or looking for practical solutions to improve your daily life, this session is for you.<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Let's Make Accessibility a Priority in 2025!<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">VLANJ Tech Corner is a new weekly online topic-based event held every Friday at 11am. Presented by VLANJ's
Technology Coordinator, each session centers around subject matters including, but not limited to, accessible technologies, helpful apps, and SMART home technologies.<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="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: </span></b><a href="https://bit.ly/VLANJ_Friday_Tech_Corner" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:blue">https://bit.ly/VLANJ_Friday_Tech_Corner</span></b></a><b><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Please note that you will need to register for our VLANJ Friday Tech Corner, even if you have already registered
for webinars with us in the past. Going forward, you will not need to re-register. You will receive your unique Zoom link reminder via email prior to Friday, May 2nd, 2025. If you do not see it, please check your spam or junk folder. Contact us at (973) 627-0055,
ext. 7, if you do not find your invitation, and we will resend.<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="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><a href="https://www.vlanj.org/programs/virtual-program-schedule/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:blue">https://www.vlanj.org/programs/virtual-program-schedule/</span></b></a><b><span style="color:black">.<u></u><u></u></span></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Thank you! We look forward to another great session with all of you!<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Best Regards,<br>
VLANJ Staff<u></u><u></u></font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Anthony Filingeri</span></b><b><u></u><u></u></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Technology Coordinator</span></b><b><u></u><u></u></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey</span></b><b><u></u><u></u></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">201 Littleton Rd., Suite 150</span></b><b><u></u><u></u></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Morris Plains, NJ 07950</span></b><b><u></u><u></u></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Phone: (973) 627-0055, ext. 7</span></b><b><u></u><u></u></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Fax: (973) 627-1622</span></b><b><u></u><u></u></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Email:
</span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:afilingeri@vlanj.org" title="afilingeri@vlanj.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:blue">afilingeri@vlanj.org</span></b></a></span><b><u></u><u></u></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Website: </span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.vlanj.org/" title="http://www.vlanj.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:blue">www.vlanj.org</span></b></a></span><b><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></b></font></p>
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