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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>From the desk of Jane Degenshein, Chair, NFB of New Jersey Seniors Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The <b>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFB of NJ) Seniors Committee</b> is proud to present the <b>first Senior Summer Hybrid Connection</b>. Join us for a day of learning, sharing, friendship, and practical information designed especially for blind seniors, their families, friends, and anyone interested in living well with blindness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the <b>Degenshein family</b> and the <b>West Orange Lions Club</b>, this event is <b>completely free</b> to attend. The only cost to participants is their own transportation. Whether you join us in person or virtually, we look forward to welcoming you for an engaging, informative, and enjoyable day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Schedule at a Glance</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>8:30 a.m. – Meet, Mingle, and Light Refreshments</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Start the day by reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and enjoying light refreshments before the program begins.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Presentations and Discussion</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Presentation 1:</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (NJSLTBBC)</span></b><span style='color:black'><br><i>Presented by Steve Felle (New Jersey)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Learn about valuable library services and technology available to blind and low-vision New Jersey residents, including:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The new digital talking book player<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Reading with Amazon Alexa<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>NFB-NEWSLINE® and its many features<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Presentation 2:</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Our Journey Through Blindness</span></b><span style='color:black'><br><i>Presented by Sandy Halverson (Virginia)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>An inspiring discussion about navigating vision loss, adapting to change, and embracing the opportunities that blindness can provide.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>Presentation 3:</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>A Day in the Life: Tools, Tricks, and Resources for Living Your Best Life with Blindness</span></b><span style='color:black'><br><i>Presented by Liz Wisecarver (Texas)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Discover practical techniques, helpful technology, everyday strategies, and community resources that can help you live independently and confidently while living the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch and Fellowship</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Enjoy lunch while continuing conversations with fellow participants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Lunch will be provided and includes:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Sandwiches, chips, dessert and bottled water<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>