<div dir="auto"><span style="font-family:-apple-system,sans-serif">---------- Forwarded message ---------</span><br></div><div dir="auto"><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">CBVI Public-Email</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:CBVI.Public-Email@dhs.nj.gov">CBVI.Public-Email@dhs.nj.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 4:32\u202fPM<br>Subject: CBVI Invites You To This Month's Community Connection Call - Please Share<br></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired <u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The October 2025</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Community Connection Call</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">\u201cCelebrating Value and Talent Statewide\u201d Observing NDEAM AND BAM\u201d</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Wednesday, October 15, 2025 </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">10:30am to 12:00pm</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Hosted by Krystle Allen, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Did you know each year Blindness Awareness Month (BAM) is observed nationwide in October? Blindness Awareness Month began in NJ back in October 2009. Today,
it is observed nationwide with events, programs, and services that include all who identify with vision loss alongside their peers and loved ones. During Blindness Awareness Month there are other observances such as World Sight day, and White Cane Safety Day.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">In conjunction with this, October also shares the observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Did you know that the theme of National
Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the ongoing and historical contributions of American workers with disabilities, highlighting the significant talents brought to workplaces and the economy?<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Join NJ CBVI to experience shared presentations about Orientation and Mobility (O&M) and the Human Resources unit at CBVI. Find out how skillful practices related
to independent travel with limited to no eyesight align with preparing for the workforce and learn tips on succeeding with securing work experiences as a volunteer, intern, and employment at CBVI.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:100%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Keynote Presenters:
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Keesha Hauser, Principal Community Program Specialist \u2013 Northern Region
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Kenya Whitehurst-Percell, Human Resources Supervisor \u2013 NJ CBVI, CICRF, and DD Council<u></u><u></u></span></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The benefits of networking and sharing information are the primary focus of the Community Connection Calls. This month\u2019s
<b><i>\u201cIn Our Own Voices\u201d</i></b> panelists will share their stories. All are members of New Jersey\u2019s blind, deafblind, and visually impaired community.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:100%"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">\u201cIn Our Own Voices\u201d</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
Panelists:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Mac Biggers<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-224468892371769449MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:100%">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Rhea Hood</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-224468892371769449MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:100%">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rose Santiago<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-224468892371769449MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:100%">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:100%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Brandon Scott<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="m_-224468892371769449xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Here are the simple directions for participating in the CBVI Community Connections Call:</span><b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Option 1: Join via Zoom</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Either Click the Zoom meeting link here:
</span><a href="https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1611162134?pwd=CqHj9534NT9nKPYzxgdtQjDb4cju7t.1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Join Zoom Meeting</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-224468892371769449MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Or Open the Zoom App and Enter the Meeting ID and Passcode<u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Meeting ID: 161 116 2134</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Passcode:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
<strong>1910</strong></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Option 2: Join on the phone via One Tap Mobile (click the following link from your mobile device)<u></u><u></u></span></strong></p>
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<a href="tel://+16468287666,,1611162134/#,,,,*1910" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">+16468287666,,1611162134#,,,,*1910#</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> (New York)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Option 3: Dial-in via Phone</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dial the conference phone number:
<strong>1-646-828-7666</strong>.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-224468892371769449MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Enter the Meeting ID:
<strong>161 116 2134</strong> when prompted<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-224468892371769449MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">When asked for a participant ID, simply press the pound key (#).<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_-224468892371769449MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Enter the Passcode:
<b>1910</b><u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">That's it! You're all set to join the meeting.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="m_-224468892371769449xmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Relay Captioning Link for individuals who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired:</span></b><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><br>
(At the start time of the event, please login by clicking on the link below)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?EventID=6051523&CustomerID=477" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?EventID=6051523&CustomerID=477</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">If you have any questions, or would like to be a Community Connections Call panelist, please don\u2019t hesitate to email: </span><a href="mailto:Krystle.Allen@dhs.nj.gov" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Krystle.Allen@dhs.nj.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> or
call: 973-648-4497</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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