[NJTechDiv] NFB of SC

Thu Jun 18 11:16:01 UTC 2020

Hello all tekkie friends
Below is the save the date for 3 upcoming town hall meetings via zoom 
sponsored by the NFBNJ affiliate
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>From the Desk of Joe Ruffalo, President of the National Federation of the 
Blind of New Jersey

Submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Secretary

Greetings to all!

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is proud to announce 
three upcoming Zoom calls open to all members and non-members; distribute 
far and wide.

1. Accessible vote via mail:  On Monday, June 22, 2020  at 11:00 am with 
Charlie Munford and others to highlight the accessible vote by mail for 
upcoming primary elections to be held on July 7.  After the presentation, 
questions will be taken.

>From the Governor's Office:

In light of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Governor 
Murphy signed Executive Order No. 144 on May 15, 2020 which requires the 
County Clerk to send all Unaffiliated and Inactive Democratic and Republican 
registered voters a Vote-by-Mail Ballot application for the upcoming July 7, 
2020 Primary Election. You will receive an application because you are a 
registered Unaffiliated voter or a voter with an Inactive status that is 
entitled to vote in the July 7, 2020 Primary Election.

Because New Jersey is a closed Primary Election state, in order to receive a 
ballot, an Unaffiliated voter must choose to be affiliated with the 
Democratic or Republican party to receive that Party’s Vote by Mail Ballot. 
You may return to an Unaffiliated status following the Primary Election by 
completing and returning a Party Declaration Form to your County 
Commissioner of Registration.

A voter may apply for a Mail-In Ballot by mail up to 7 days prior to the 
election. He or she may also apply in person to the County Clerk prior to 8 
P.M. the day of the election.

To contact your county Commissioner of Voting:

https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/primary-election-070720.shtm

2. Bookshare: On Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 8 pm with Vanessa Lombardo, 
Outreach Coordinator for Bookshare.

Bookshare is an online accessible library for people with disabilities. The 
Bookshare library has 870,875 titles of accessible  eBooks. The library 
includes books for school, career, and reading pleasure, as well as titles 
in over 34 languages. Members can download and read books on a variety of 
platforms including on a computer, a smartphone or tablet, or a dedicated 
braille device. Anyone can peruse the books in the library at 
www.bookshareorg.

After familiarizing yourself with Bookshare, submit general questions in 
advance of the call by email to  Linda Melendez at 
lindamelendez220 at gmail.com by Friday, June 19. Be sure to include your name 
and contact information. Other questions may be considered as time permits.

3. New Jersey statewide local para transit systems:  On Tuesday, June 30 
from 8 to 9:30 pm with a speaker from NJ Transit, New Jersey Transit 
Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) and New Jersey Council on Special 
Transportation (NJ COST).  Speakers will each make brief presentations then 
answer questions submitted in advance. Please email your questions NO LATER 
THAN WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 to Linda Melendez at lindamelendez220 at gmail.com. 
Other questions may be considered as time permits.

Again, save the dates and times

of  Monday, June 22 at 11:00 am; Wednesday, June 24 at 8 pm and Tuesday, 
June 30 from 8 to 9:30 pm. Participation details for all calls listed below.

Join Zoom Meetings

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89077148415?pwd=Z2F3cytRajdLT1g0eU43SkN2VDZoQT09

Meeting ID: 890 7714 8415
Password: 460 994

One tap mobile

+13017158592,,89077148415#,,1#,460994# US

Dial by your location

+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 890 7714 8415
Password: 460 994

A few Zoom housekeeping points:

Mute/unmute:  Star+6 or Alt+A

Raise/lower hand: Star+9 or Alt+Y

We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference

Joe Ruffalo, President

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

973 743 0075

nfbnj1 at verizon.net

www.nfbnj.org

Raising Expectations To Live The Life You Want!

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From: Steve & Shannon Cook via NJTechDiv
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:08 AM
To: 'New Jersey Technology Division List'
Cc: Steve & Shannon Cook
Subject: [NJTechDiv] NFB of SC

  EVERYONE IS INVITED!

  For the first time ever, the National Federation of the Blind of South 
Carolina (NFB of SC) will hold its state convention virtually!  The dates 
for the NFB of SC’s convention will be August 21 & 22, 2020. Here is your 
chance to find out what is going on with the NFB of SC on a state level. You 
can also hear from the NFB national representative, hear from speakers 
working with the blind here in SC,  Meet the 2020 scholarship winners, and 
so much more!

  How many reasons do you need to register by July 31, 2020?

    a.. By registering for the state convention before July 31, 2020, you 
will be eligible for door prizes!
    b.. If your dues are paid by July 1, 2020, and you register, you are 
eligible to vote in the convention election!!!
    c.. Registration  is free: no travel fees, no hotel fees, and no 
expensive restaurants!
    d.. You will help the NFB of SC collect current contact information for 
everyone who registers!
    e.. You can wear shorts and flip flops to all of the sessions, even the 
banquet!
    f.. No need to get up early!
    g.. All of the money you save can be donated to your favorite charity, 
the NFB of SC!

  As more information about the upcoming virtual state convention is made 
available, it will be updated on www.nfbofsc.org.

  If you need assistance registering, please call Steve or Shannon Cook at 
(803) 254-0222.  Leave a message and we will get back to you promptly.

  To register, please go to www.nfbofsc.org to find the on line registration 
form.

  Steve Cook

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