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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">We are pleased to share the NFB of New Jersey's March meeting schedule.
All meetings and events listed are open to members, supporters, and anyone
interested in learning more about the National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">March offers many opportunities to connect, engage, and get involved
with our affiliate committees and groups across the state. We encourage you to
attend, invite others, and continue strengthening our movement together.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The full schedule is pasted below for your convenience, and a Word
version is also attached for easy reference and distribution. All meetings will
be held via the NFB of NJ Zoom platform.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Please review the complete March meeting schedule below and mark your
calendars accordingly.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Warmly,<br>
Linda Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
Phone: 908-590-1747<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbnj.org</a></font></p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;color:rgb(0,176,80)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">NFB of
NJ Zoom Participation Credentials</font></h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>
Passcode: 460994</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>
Passcode: 460994</font></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;color:rgb(0,176,80)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Technology Committee Meeting</font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Date: Monday, Mar 9, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:tech@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">tech@nfbnj.org</a><b> </b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><br></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;color:rgb(0,176,80)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Senior Committee Book Club</font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Date: Monday, Mar 16, 2026<br>
Time: 10 AM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:seniors@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">seniors@nfbnj.org</a><b> </b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nlsbard.loc.gov/bard2-web/search/DB133500/?prevPage=search_books&from=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2F%3Ftype%3Dbook%26initialFormat%3Daudio%26search%3D%2522Twice%2522%26initialLanguage%3Den" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Twice: a novel DB133500</a><b></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Author: Albom, Mitch<br>
Reading Time: 6 hours, 27 minutes<br>
Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled,
Library of Congress<br>
Read by: Mitch Albom<br>
Subjects: Bestsellers, Human Relations, Fantasy Fiction, Romance<br>
Downloaded: 01/31/2026</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">"When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical
ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live
it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second try --
for better or worse. He grows up, correcting his mistakes and avoiding adolescent embarrassments. He even takes foolishly dangerous risks just to see what it's like to come close to death before tapping back to safety. Eventually, Alfie turns his gift to his love life, studying his crushes and
going back to make himself more appealing. In time, he falls deeply in love
with Gianna, the woman he believes is the one. He seems to find contentment.
But as the years pass, Alfie's eye begins to wander. Which is when he learns a
lone caveat to his power: once he undoes a love, that person can never fall in
love with him again. Knowing if he gives into to temptation, he will risk
losing what he has <b>with </b>Gianna, Alfie makes a choice that changes his
life forever. The book begins many years later, after an ailing Alfie is
arrested for allegedly cheating and winning millions at a casino roulette
wheel. As a curious detective interrogates him, he slowly uncovers Alfie's
incredible story, and its most unlikely conclusion. In Twice, America's
favorite storyteller, Mitch Albom, is at the top of his powers. A love story
that is enchanting, probing, and clairvoyant in matters of the heart, Twice
will make you think, weep, and overflow with love from beginning to end."
-- From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">New York: HarperCollins, 2025.</font></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;color:rgb(0,176,80)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Senior Committee</font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Date: Monday, Mar 16, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:seniors@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">seniors@nfbnj.org</a><b></b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The Senior meetings will again meet up on the third Monday of each
month, January through June. Looking forward to our chat together.</font></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;color:rgb(0,176,80)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Guide Dog Group </font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Date: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Tracy Carcione<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:guidedog@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">guidedog@nfbnj.org</a><b> </b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">President Melendez has asked me to facilitate the reestablishment of
the NFB of New Jersey Guide Dog Group. At our first meeting, members of The
Seeing Eye\u2019s Advocacy Department will join us to share updates on current
legislative efforts to improve accessibility for guide dog users in New Jersey.
We will also discuss future meeting topics and how our group can help
strengthen and grow NFBNJ. Possible discussion ideas include Uber and Lyft
policies affecting guide dog users and strategies for managing rising
veterinary care costs. I welcome additional suggestions and look forward to our
first meeting together.</font></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;color:rgb(0,176,80)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Blind Professionals Group</font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Date: Tuesday, Mar 19, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Email: <a href="mailto:blindprofessionals@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">blindprofessionals@nfbnj.org</a><b> </b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Have you ever avoided a tough conversation at work, or wished you had
handled one differently? Join the National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey\u2019s Blind Professionals Group on Thursday, March 19th at 7 PM for
Courageous Conversations: How Leaders Handle the Hard Stuff, an interactive
session focused on building the communication skills every leader needs.
Together, we\u2019ll explore how to give constructive feedback, address unmet
expectations, advocate for accessibility, and set boundaries with confidence
and professionalism. Through practical scenarios and small-group discussion,
you\u2019ll gain tools you can immediately apply in the workplace and within our
volunteer community.</font></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;color:rgb(0,176,80)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of Legislation </font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Date: Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Clarke King, Affiliate Legislation Director & Linda Melendez<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:director.legislation@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">director.legislation@nfbnj.org</a><b> </b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Join our Legislative Director for an in-depth discussion of our 2026
federal and state legislative strategy. Learn about our policy priorities,
advocacy plans, and how our affiliate is working to advance meaningful change
at both the national and state levels. This session will provide insight into
key initiatives and opportunities for members to get involved.</font></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;color:rgb(0,176,80)"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Braille Group </font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Date: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Email: <a href="mailto:braille@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">braille@nfbnj.org</a><b> </b></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The Braille Group Meeting will provide an opportunity for participants
to engage in meaningful discussion about braille technology and advocacy
efforts, including sharing their favorite braille displays, discussing the
features they find most helpful, and exchanging practical experiences using
these devices in school, work, and daily life. We will also talk about how
advocacy efforts made a significant difference in preserving CBVI staff
positions and highlight the importance of continued community involvement and
collective action to protect vital services for blind and visually impaired
individuals.</font></p>
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