<div dir="auto"><span style="font-family:-apple-system,sans-serif">---------- Forwarded message ---------</span><br></div><div><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: Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 6:29\u202fPM<br>Subject: CBVI Invites You To Wednesday's Community Connection Call - Please Share<br>To: CBVI Public-Email <<a href="mailto:CBVI.Public-Email@dhs.nj.gov">CBVI.Public-Email@dhs.nj.gov</a>><br></div><br><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 March 2026</b></div>
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<b>Community Connection Call</b></div>
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<b><i> \u201cSocial Workers Can Be Found Making the World Go Round;</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.\u201d</i></b></div>
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<b>Wednesday, March 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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Are you seeking a transformation? Is there a woman in your life you want to honor during this year\u2019s women\u2019s history month? Every year in March, social workers and women continue to be observed around the world. Did you know that the National Association of
Social Workers was founded during Blindness Awareness Month, precisely on October 1, 1955?</div>
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According to online sources, a <b>social worker</b> is a trained professional who helps individuals, families, and communities improve their well-being by addressing social, emotional, and practical challenges. Social workers connect people to resources, provide
counseling and support, and advocate for policies or services that protect vulnerable populations.</div>
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Today, many social workers are women. During this year\u2019s Women\u2019s History Month, we will observe 70 years of community building and change making from social workers across NJ as they continue to leave lasting impacts statewide.</div>
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Join us as we hear from DHS\u2019 Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Disability Services, Rutgers University\u2019s Associate Director of Practicum Education in the Social Work Department, and methods of navigating grief on all aspects of change while being in service
to others.</div>
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Remember, where there\u2019s social workers, resources will follow. So be sure to tap into your resources from our providers who can\u2019t wait to share various options with you in mind.</div>
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Tell a friend to tell a friend!</div>
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<b>Department of Human Services:</b></div>
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Kaylee McGuire, Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Disability Services</li></ul>
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<b>Rutgers University</b></div>
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Kaleena Rogers, Associate Director of Practicum Education in the Dept of Social Work</li></ul>
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<b>Keynote Presenter:</b></div>
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Candice Chapman, Board Member \u2013 NFB Human Services Division</li></ul>
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<b>Resource Provider:</b></div>
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Twana Barrett, MSW, EDM \u2013 Social Worker, CBVI</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:102%;margin:0in 0in 6pt 8px">
Harold Rogers, West Virginia University, MSW Student</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:102%;margin:0in 0in 6pt 8px">
Bernadette Noll, MEd GRMS \u2013 Emotional Wellness and Grief Recovery</li></ul>
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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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Nimit Kaur, MSW Disability Services Coordinator</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:102%;margin:0in 0in 6pt 8px">
Laurel King, Home Instructor</li></ul>
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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_8594173268949865730__Hlk216261898">Option 1: Join via Zoom</a></b></div>
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Either Click the Zoom meeting link here: <u><a style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" id="m_8594173268949865730OWAc5fa6a73-5988-0ec5-9165-13d49b9b564c" href="https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1611162134?pwd=CqHj9534NT9nKPYzxgdtQjDb4cju7t.1" target="_blank">Join Zoom Meeting</a></u></li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 8pt 8px">
Or Open the Zoom App and Enter the Meeting ID and Passcode</li></ol>
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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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<u>+16468287666,,1611162134#,,,,*1910#</u> (New York)</li></ul>
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<b>Option 3: Dial-in via Phone</b></div>
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Dial the conference phone number: <b>1-646-828-7666</b>.</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0in 8px">
Enter the Meeting ID: <b>161 116 2134</b> when prompted</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0in 8px">
When asked for a participant ID, simply press the pound key (#).</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0in 0in 0in 8px">
Enter the Passcode: <b>1910</b></li></ol>
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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:
<u><a style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" id="m_8594173268949865730OWAe0aff9f9-0921-73d2-1796-91085e44aecb" href="mailto:Krystle.Allen@dhs.nj.gov" target="_blank">Krystle.Allen@dhs.nj.gov</a></u> or call: 973-648-4497</div>
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