49th Annual State Convention Sponsors
The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey proudly recognizes the generous sponsors who make our 49th Annual State Convention possible. Their support helps us empower blind New Jerseyans through advocacy, education, technology, and leadership. Click here to see the full list of sponsors!
Past State Convention Technology Seminar Presentations
2024 | 2023 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017
2024 State Convention Technology Seminar Presentations
Thursday, October 24:
- Navigating and understanding the new and improved NFBNJ website (MP3 Audio File)
- What's new in iOS 18 (MP3 Audio File)
- Tech session AI and closing remarks (MP3 Audio File)
2023 State Convention Technology Seminar Presentations
Thursday, November 9:
- Resource Panel (MP4 Video File)
- The Blind User’s Guide to Ridesharing with Uber (MP4 Video File)
- The Latest on Seeing AI and Envision AI (MP4 Video File)
- Be My Eyes and the AI Option (MP4 Video File)
- Shopping with Amazon (MP4 Video File)
- Braille Screen Input /Jaws Help (MP4 Video File)
- New Accessibility Features in iOS 17 (MP4 Video File)
- Shortcuts, Quick Tips, How-To’s, More (MP4 Video File)
2020 State Convention Technology Seminar Presentations
Thursday, November 19:
- Technology Changes to Change Our Lives - Jane Degenshein, Chair, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- Take a Virtual Tour with Us - Mac Biggers, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- iOS 14 New and Exciting Changes - Tony Santiago, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- Listserv and Resources for Any Tekkie - Andy Smith, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- Fusion and We're Not Talking Physics - Rick Fox, Assistive Technology Instructor and owner, B & F Teaching & Technology
- Louie the Hands Free App for Androids - Aneesh Karuppur, Student and friend to the NFBNJ Technology Committee
- Exploring the Possibilities with an IPad - Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Instructor, Owner of the Tech Juggernaut
- Q and A for all
2019 State Convention Technology Seminar Presentations
Thursday, November 7:
- What’s New with Tech at the Commission for the Blind - Amanda Gerson, Coordinator, Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services, NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Aira News - Mac Biggers, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- Narrator & Windows 10 Updates - Rick Fox, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- iOS 13 Overview - Tony Santiago, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- Are You Literate? (BARD Mobile, KNFB Reader App, Seeing AI, NEWSLINE - Andy Smith, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- What’s in a Name? How iPadOS Revolutionized the iPad All Over Again - Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher; Owner, The Tech Juggernaut
- Louie Voice Assistant & Screen Reader App - Aneesh Karuppur, Student
Friday, November 8:
- Revolutionize Your Life with Apple - Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher; Owner, The Tech Juggernaut
- All About NFB-NEWSLINE - Scott White, Director, NFB-NEWSLINE®
2018 State Convention Technology Seminar Presentations
- AIRA, Braille Note Touch, & Google Drive - Mac Biggers, Technology Specialist, NJ Commission for the Blind and Vision Impaired
- Google Chrome Book & NVDA - Rick Fox, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- iOS 12 & iPhone Comparisons - Tony Santiago, Member, NFBNJ Technology Committee
- Take a Bit and a Byte of the Apple - Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher; Owner, The Tech Juggernaut