50th Annual State Convention Sponsors
The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey proudly recognizes the generous sponsors who make our 50th 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!
Saturday, October 24
7:00 AM-8:30 AM
Pre-Purchased Breakfast Buffet
Mambo
8:00 AM – 8:25 AM
Banquet Exchange
Mambo
8:30 AM
Pre-General Session Music
9:00 AM
General Session C
Castanet
- Announcements
- NFB of NJ Scholarship Class of 2026 - Lia Stone, Director of Youth Programs
- National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Report - Qualik Ford
- Fit Break - Kevan Worley, National Representative, NFB of Colorado
- Looking Back, Moving Forward: Scholarship Alumni Reflections – Lia Stone
- Legislation - Clarke King, NFB of NJ Legislative Director
- NJ Parents of Blind Children – Carol Castellano
- Nominating Committee Report – Tony Santiago, Affiliate BOD
12:00 PM-1:15 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM-12:30 PM
Pre-Purchased Boxed Lunch Pickup
Mambo
12:15 PM-1:00 PM
Breakout Lunch Discussion Groups
- NFB of NJ Student Gathering – Bossa Nova
- NFB of NJ Parents of Blind Children - Bongo
1:15 PM
Pre-General Session Music
Castanet
1:30 PM-4:00 PM
General Session D
Castanet
- Randolph-Sheppard Update - Kevan Worley, National Representative, NFB of Colorado
- Affiliate Annual Business Meeting
4:30 – 4:45 PM
Final Banquet Exchange
Mambo
7:00 PM
Banquet
Castanet
Maestra of Ceremonies—Jane Degenshein, Board Member, NFB of NJ; Chair, Senior and Technology Committees
Invocation
Recognition of Sponsorship
Keynote Address—Mark Riccobono, President, NFB
Presentation of State Scholarship Awards —Lia Stone, Director of Youth Programs, NFB of NJ
Door Prizes