Events Calendar

2025 NFB Washington Seminar

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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall
550 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024

At the NFB Washington Seminar, members of the NFB convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans.
Click here to learn more about the NFB Washington Seminar!

Great Gathering Inn (Washington Seminar)

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Virtually via Zoom

Please join us for the official kickoff meeting of the Washington Seminar, hosted by the President of the National Federation of the Blind, Mark Riccobono. All are welcome!
Zoom Meeting ID: 992 4094 2968

February 2025 NFBNJ Tech Committee Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

This month's NFBNJ Tech Committee will feature Matt Vollbrecht as a speaker. Matt will discuss his offerings, as well as tech tips. He'll also discuss more information about the latest Apple products. You can learn more about his business, The Tech Juggernaut,
by clicking here. Matt also offers Apple training classes.

You can also check out TTJ on YouTube.

This month's meeting also features Andy's Antics, the monthly segment where Andy highlights trends in assistive and mainstream technology.

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785

February NFBNJ Chapter Meetings

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To learn more about the five chapters, including meeting locations and who to contact to learn more, please click on the link below:

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February 2025 NFBNJ Diabetic Group Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Ed Godfrey
Phone: 856-628-3657

2025 NFB Seniors Division Virtual Retreat

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Virtually via Zoom and/or Phone

Join the 2025 Seniors Division Virtual Retreat
Sponsored and organized by the National Federation of the Blind National Seniors Division
Anywhere and Everywhere, from noon to 5 p.m. eastern (weekdays), 1-2:30 p.m. (Sunday and Saturday).

During the week, our daily sessions will introduce you to a long white cane for orientation and mobility, low-vision and nonvisual ways to access technology, being proactive in your health care management, and opportunities to learn about resources of benefit to you.

Who is eligible? You must be over 50 years of age; you are legally blind or having trouble with your vision; and you have access to a telephone or computer.

More information about this event can be found at this link. You can also access the Registration Form by clicking here. After you register, and a few days before the event, you will receive the Zoom link and telephone access numbers. The deadline for registering is February 7.

For any questions about this event, email Jane Degenshein, or call (443) 681-9345.

We look forward to meeting you on Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. eastern. Join the 2025 Seniors Division Virtual Retreat!

February 2025 NFBNJ Braille Group Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Mary Jo Partyka
Phone: 609-888-5459

February 2025 NFBNJ Senior Committee Book Club

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Virtually via Zoom

This Month's Book:
The Rules for Disappearing (DB77091)

Description: Seventeen-year-old Meg and her family are in the Witness Protection Program but Meg doesn't know why. After she changes her identity for the sixth time, Meg determines not to make friends--until she meets cute Ethan. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2013.

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785

February 2025 NFBNJ Senior Committee Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785

February 2025 NFBNJ Affiliate Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

All are welcome to hear about what's happening in the NFBNJ! To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Linda Melendez
Phone: 908-590-1747

March NFBNJ Chapter Meetings

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To learn more about the five chapters, including meeting locations and who to contact to learn more, please click on the link below:

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March 2025 NFBNJ Affiliate Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

This meeting presents a great opportunity to learn about the National Convention. To join the Zoom meeting and learn more about the National Convention, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Linda Melendez
Phone: 908-590-1747

April NFBNJ Chapter Meetings

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To learn more about the five chapters, including meeting locations and who to contact to learn more, please click on the link below:

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May 2025 NFBNJ Diabetic Group Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Ed Godfrey
Phone: 856-628-3657

May NFBNJ Chapter Meetings

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To learn more about the five chapters, including meeting locations and who to contact to learn more, please click on the link below:

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May 2025 NFBNJ Braille Group Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
Click here to join the Zoom meeting!

Event Contact:

Mary Jo Partyka
Phone: 609-888-5459

NFBNJ STEM U 2 Program

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Joseph Kohn Training Center
130 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Stay tuned for additional information and registration link!

June NFBNJ Chapter Meetings

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To learn more about the five chapters, including meeting locations and who to contact to learn more, please click on the link below:

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2025 NFB National Convention

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New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing each year’s organizational priorities.
Click here to learn more about the national convention!

September 2025 NFBNJ Diabetic Group Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
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Event Contact:

Ed Godfrey
Phone: 856-628-3657

September 2025 NFBNJ Braille Group Meeting

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Virtually via Zoom

To join the Zoom meeting, please click on the link below:
Click here to join the Zoom meeting!

Event Contact:

Mary Jo Partyka
Phone: 609-888-5459