<div dir="auto"><span style="font-family:-apple-system,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">--------- 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: Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 5:24\u202fPM<br>Subject: CBVI Invites You To Tomorrow'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 April 2026</b></div>
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<b>Community Connection Call</b></div>
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<b><i> #BeTheChange: </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Focusing On Moving From Passive Awareness to Active Awareness.</i></b></div>
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<i>~Take Personal Responsibility For Managing Stress~</i></div>
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<b>Wednesday, April 15, 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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In April, there are a variety of observances our NJ community can connect with.</div>
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Stress Awareness is recognized this month and across the state thousands are impacted by stress.</div>
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National Poetry Month is celebrated each April. In NJ we have a variety of open mic events, spoken word clinics, and the Dodge Poetry Festival. April is also Jazz Appreciation Month.</div>
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Did you know the first pageant started in Atlantic City, NJ? April 8th each year observes International Pageant Day and celebrates all individuals who are a part of the NJ \u201cCrowned\u201d community with and without disabilities.</div>
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Join us as we hear from our Keynote Presenter who will share information about free family friendly programming and the history of the poetry festival at NJPAC. Connect with resources providing reflections about blind individuals who contributed to the history
of jazz appreciation observed this month. Unveil the royalty in yourselves as we hear from two pageant titleholders, one of which is Mrs. Northern New Jersey International.</div>
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Tell a friend to tell a friend!</div>
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<b>Keynote Presenter:</b></div>
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Ysabel Gonzalez, Producer at NJ Performing Arts Center</li></ul>
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<b>Resource Provider:</b></div>
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Mr. Perry "The Maestro" Thompson, Founder/President - The Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:102%;margin:0in 0in 6pt 8px">
Ashley Inniss Independent Beauty Consultant/Ms. Independent 2025 of the Ms. Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:102%;margin:0in 0in 6pt 8px">
Dr. Ellen James-Occupational Therapist/Executive of Growing In Motion/Mrs. Northern NJ International 2026</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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Mary Irvine, NFB NJ Northern Chapter member</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:102%;margin:0in 0in 6pt 8px">
Edward Cash, Dancing with the Blind Champion 2024</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:102%;margin:0in 0in 6pt 8px">
Delric Pollins Jr. a.k.a. D-Roy, Co-founder at Greater Vision Foundation</li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:102%;margin:0in 0in 6pt 8px">
Anthony Lanzilotti, 2nd Vice President/Membership and Outreach Chairperson at NJCB, and Treasurer of NJ Statewide Center For Independent Living Council</li></ul>
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Here are the simple directions for participating in the CBVI Community Connections Call:</div>
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<a name="m_2991801220313177586__Hlk216261898"><b>Option 1: Join via Zoom</b></a></div>
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Either Click the Zoom meeting link here: <span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" role="presentation">
<a href="https://dhs-nj-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1611162134?pwd=CqHj9534NT9nKPYzxgdtQjDb4cju7t.1" id="m_2991801220313177586OWAd4fa77e2-26d5-9d63-fb60-9ad996a86883" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><u>Join Zoom Meeting</u></a></span></li><li style="font-family:Constantia,"Hoefler Text",serif;font-size:11pt;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:11pt;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:11pt;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:11pt;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,</div>
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please don\u2019t hesitate to email: <span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><a href="mailto:Krystle.Allen@dhs.nj.gov" id="m_2991801220313177586OWAcd092bf3-2e08-6fac-c8e6-a83ceb1dd7d9" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><u>Krystle.Allen@dhs.nj.gov</u></a></span> or call:
973-648-4497</div>
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