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Become a new member of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFB of NJ) South Jersey Shore Chapter and join us in raising expectations and creating opportunities for blind and low vision individuals across the South Jersey Shore region. By completing this New Member Form, you are joining a welcoming and active community dedicated to advocacy, equality, independence, and positive change for blind people throughout New Jersey.
The NFBNJ South Jersey Shore Chapter is a great networking tool for blind and low vision people throughout Atlantic County and surrounding areas in New Jersey. Our chapter provides valuable opportunities for connection, peer support, mentorship, and resource sharing that foster confidence, independence, and community engagement. Dues are $10 per calendar year. We conduct hybrid meetings—both in-person and virtually via Zoom—each month on the third Saturday at 10:00 a.m., giving members flexibility to participate in the way that works best for them.
In-person meetings are held at: Ocean City Public Library 1735 Simpson Avenue Room 111 Ocean City, NJ 08226
For those arriving via NJ Transit AccessLink, the nearest cross street is 17th Street, and the location is fully AccessLink accessible, ensuring convenient and independent access for all attendees.
The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to promoting advocacy, equality, and opportunity for blind individuals statewide. We know that blindness does not define who we are or limit our future. Through collective action and community strength, we demonstrate every day that blind individuals can live independently, contribute fully, and thrive in education, employment, leadership, and civic engagement.
Membership dues for the South Jersey Shore Chapter are $10 per calendar year, and you may pay for up to two calendar years at a time. Your dues help sustain programs, outreach initiatives, advocacy efforts, and chapter activities that make a meaningful difference throughout New Jersey. Only members have the right to vote, hold office, and serve in leadership roles, ensuring that your voice helps shape the work of the chapter and the statewide organization.
If you’ve already paid by check or money order, please complete this form for our records—no additional payment is required for the current calendar year. Dues paid between October and December will automatically be applied to the following calendar year. Please note that refunds will not be issued for mistaken submissions. Membership is limited to New Jersey residents only.
For more information, contact Ed Garcia, President of the South Jersey Shore Chapter, at 848-345-1229.
As a member of the National Federation of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, I understand that I represent both myself and our greater organization. While I am encouraged to socialize and build friendships, I also recognize that membership provides an opportunity to continue the work of the Federation, learn about important initiatives, and help plan our future.
The Federation is committed to an environment of mutual respect and professionalism, where diverse members, speakers, staff, and volunteers may learn, network, and enjoy one another’s company. To uphold this environment, the following behaviors are prohibited:
Harassment or intimidation based on identity, including race, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or appearance.
Sexual harassment, including unwelcome attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact.
Public drunkenness or disruptive conduct, such as belligerence, yelling, hostility, or destruction of property.
Members are expected to follow these standards in all Federation settings—in person, online, and on social media—and to comply immediately if asked to stop inappropriate behavior. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. Please visit https://nfb.org/code-conduct for more information.
NFBNJ South Jersey Shore Chapter Membership Dues
Price: $10.00
If you have pre-paid your membership dues for the current calendar year, please select prepayment as your payment method.
You can pay using PayPal, or a credit or debit card.
If paying via check or money order, please make the check or money order payable to NFBNJ with "South Jersey Shore Chapter dues and year" in the memo field.
Please send to: National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey PO Box 2202 Vincentown, NJ 08088
Thank you again for paying your membership dues to the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey South Jersey Shore Chapter.
