<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: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 12:20\u202fPM<br>Subject: CBVI Invites You To Tomorrow's Community Connection Call - Please Share<br></div><br>
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<b>The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired </b></div>
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<b>Invites You To:</b></div>
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<b>The February 2026</b></div>
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<b>Community Connection Call</b></div>
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<b><i> \u201cDecisions, Decisions, Decisions: Bouncing Back Toward Practical Methods of Self-Care\u201d</i></b></div>
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<b>Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 10:30am to 12:00pm</b></div>
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<b><i>Hosted by Krystle Allen, CBVI Community Outreach Specialist </i></b> </div>
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What is your daily living map project?</div>
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What role does self-care hold within your quality of life?</div>
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What pathways are you crossing to enhance your independence, develop and illuminate your self-care routines, and cement your growth?</div>
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If you are still seeking the answers to the above questions. Join the Community Connection Call as we hear from a representative of NJ CBVI\u2019s Project BEST Program who will identify how to access free community eye screenings and provide eye care health tips,
highlighting the self-care of Low Vision Awareness Month.</div>
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and our Resource Providers have information to share that may assist in how you are navigating your self-care practices; whether you are amplifying your interests and could join the Aspect Program at Prevent Blindness,
leveling up your independence and could do so with Leader Dog Services, or making your mark on the community and willing to explore the National Organization of Blind Black Leaders.</div>
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Self-care is layered; and the main ingredient is You!</div>
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<b>Keynote Presenter:</b></div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Sandra Williams, Supervisor \u2013 Project BEST, NJ CBVI</div>
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<b>Resource Provider:</b></div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Julie Grutzmacher, MSW, MPH, Director \u2013 Patient Advocacy and Population Health Initiatives, Prevent Blindness</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Leslie Hoskins, Leader Dogs</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Sean Callaway, President \u2013 NFB of Washington D.C. / National Organization of Blind Black Leaders (NOBBL)</div>
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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.</div>
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<b><i>\u201cIn Our Own Voices\u201d</i> Panelists:</b></div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Derrick Frazier</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Kathy Lomax</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Thomas Carswell</div>
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Here are the simple directions for participating in the CBVI Community Connections Call:</div>
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<b><a name="m_-309387118882721079_x_x_x_x_x__Hlk216261898">Option 1: Join via Zoom</a></b></div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Either Click the Zoom meeting link here:
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Or Open the Zoom App and Enter the Meeting ID and Passcode</div>
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<b>Meeting ID: 161 116 2134</b></div>
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<b>Passcode:</b> <b>1910</b></div>
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<b>Option 2: Join on the phone via One Tap Mobile (click the link from your mobile device)</b></div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation"><u>+16468287666,,1611162134#,,,,*1910#</u> (New York)</div>
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<b>Option 3: Dial-in via Phone</b></div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Dial the conference phone number:
<b>1-646-828-7666</b>.</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Enter the Meeting ID: <b>161 116 2134</b> when prompted</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">When asked for a participant ID, simply press the pound key (#).</div>
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<div style="direction:ltr" role="presentation">Enter the Passcode: <b>1910</b></div>
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That's it! You're all set to join the meeting.</div>
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<b>Relay Captioning Link for individuals who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired:</b><br>
(At the start time of the event, please login by clicking on the link below)</div>
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If you have any questions, or would like to be a Community Connections Call panelist, please don\u2019t hesitate to email:
<span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><u><a style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" id="m_-309387118882721079OWA4d8ec6ed-ee21-c3d9-105f-c1ac2c3c770c" href="mailto:Krystle.Allen@dhs.nj.gov" target="_blank">Krystle.Allen@dhs.nj.gov</a></u></span> or call: 973-648-4497</div>
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