<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"><h1 style="margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,112,192)"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:normal;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(34,34,34)">The </span><b style="font-size:14pt;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(34,34,34)">National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFB
of NJ) Seniors Committee</b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:normal;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(34,34,34)"> is proud to present the </span><b style="font-size:14pt;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(34,34,34)">first Senior Summer
Hybrid Connection</b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-weight:normal;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(34,34,34)">. 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.</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">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.</p>
<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Event Information</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Date:</b> Saturday, August 15, 2026</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Time:</b> 8:30 a.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Heading2Char" style="color:rgb(0,176,80);font-weight:bold">Attend In Person:<br>
</span>Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC)<br>
230 Livingston Avenue<br>
New Brunswick, NJ 08901</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Cross Street:</b> Livingston Avenue and New Street</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Accessibility:</b> The JKTC is <b>NJ Transit Access Link
accessible</b>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Heading2Char" style="color:rgb(0,176,80);font-weight:bold">Attend Virtually:<br>
</span>Join us in the <b>NFB of NJ Zoom Meeting Room</b>. Zoom connection
information will be provided to all registered virtual participants before the </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">event.</p>
<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Schedule at a Glance</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>8:30 a.m. \u2013 Meet, Mingle, and Light Refreshments</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Start the day by reconnecting with old friends, making new
ones, and enjoying light refreshments before the program begins.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>9:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. \u2013 Presentations and Discussion</b></p>
<h3 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(112,48,160)">Presentation 1:</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille
Center (NJSLTBBC)</b><br>
<i>Presented by Steve Felle (New Jersey)</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Learn about valuable library services and technology
available to blind and low vision New Jersey residents, including:</p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The
new digital talking book player </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Reading
with Amazon Alexa </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">NFB-NEWSLINEŽ
and its many features </li>
</ul>
<h3 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(112,48,160)">Presentation 2:</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Our Journey Through Blindness</b><br>
<i>Presented by Sandy Halverson (Virginia)</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">An inspiring discussion about navigating vision loss,
adapting to change, and embracing the opportunities that blindness can provide.</p>
<h3 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(112,48,160)">Presentation 3:</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>A Day in the Life: Tools, Tricks, and Resources for
Living Your Best Life with Blindness</b><br>
<i>Presented by Liz Wisecarver (Texas)</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Discover practical techniques, helpful technology, everyday
strategies, and community resources that can help you live independently and
confidently while living the life you want.</p>
<h3 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(112,48,160)">12:30 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m. \u2013 Lunch and Fellowship</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Enjoy lunch while continuing conversations with fellow
participants.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Lunch will be provided and includes:</p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Sandwiches
</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Chips </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Dessert
</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Bottled
water</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">We Hope You'll Join Us</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Throughout the day, you'll have opportunities to ask
questions, exchange ideas, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.
Together, we'll share experiences, learn from one another, and enjoy an
atmosphere of caring, camaraderie, and mutual support.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">We look forward to welcoming you on <b>Saturday, August 15</b>,
whether you attend <b>in person at the Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC)</b>
or <b>virtually in the NFB of NJ Zoom Meeting Room</b>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">To register, click on the link below:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb0p2qH92UDCf0_bnlql4ztxi3W1R6Ua_oT1wLL3FLnfPypA/viewform" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb0p2qH92UDCf0_bnlql4ztxi3W1R6Ua_oT1wLL3FLnfPypA/viewform</a>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"> </p></div></div>