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!

Events Calendar

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Diabetic Group January 2026

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Join us and the Affiliate President, who shares information about the affiliate and discusses diabetes.

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Event Contact:

Ed Godfrey
Phone: 856-628-3657

NFBNJ Technology Committee Meeting January 2026

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We will have Khang Dan, an N J I T Phd who will share his findings regarding A I and virtual reality obtained from his research study that several tech committee members had the privilege to participate in. He will share some of his audio demos with us! Come ready to listen, learn, and ask questions.

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Event Contact:

Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Braille Group January 2026

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Event Contact:

Mary Jo Partyka
Phone: 609-888-5459

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Senior Committee Book Club January 2026

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This month’s book is: Jenny Cooper has a secret: a novel DB131189
Author: Fielding, Joy; Reading Time: 10 hours, 2 minutes; Production: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress; Read by: Monda, Carol; Subjects: Suspense Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories, Psychological Fiction
"Reeling from her husband's death and best friend's dementia diagnosis, seventy-six-year-old Linda Davidson feels lost and alone. Her beloved daughter Kleo and son-in-law Mick have moved into her house to keep her company, but the constant bickering quickly turns their presence into yet another worry on Linda's long list. Eager to escape the tension at home, Linda goes to visit her friend at Legacy Place, a memory care facility for the elderly, where she meets Jenny Cooper, a ninety-two-year-old dementia patient who makes a shocking confession: she kills people. Linda dismisses the so-called secret as the confusion of an ailing mind, but Jenny seems strangely lucid during their visits as she recounts stories of her many victims -- mostly men who hurt her. Then a fellow patient at Legacy Place dies. Everyone else sees it as the natural death of an sick old man, but Linda can't help but wonder: is there any chance Jenny's telling the truth?" -- Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. New York: Penguin Random House, 2025.

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Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Senior Committee January 2026

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The Senior meetings will again meet up on the third Monday of each month, January through June. Looking forward to our chat together.

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Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Guide Dog Group January 2026

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President Melendez has asked me, Tracy Carcione, to be the facilitator in reestablishing the NFB of New Jersey Guide Dog Group. We plan to have three meetings a year, in January, May, and September, on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Our first meeting will be on January 21. We will discuss the topics we would like to cover in subsequent meetings and how our group can contribute to the strength and growth of NFB of NJ. A couple of topic ideas I have are Uber and Lyft policies that affect guide dog users and how recent changes are working out, as well as how people are coping with the rising cost of veterinary care.  I welcome other suggestions, so please bring your ideas to the meeting.

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Tracy Carcione
Phone: 201-250-5188

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Jersey Shore Group January 2026

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Event Contact:

Linda Melendez
Phone: 908-590-1747

NFB Great Gathering (Washington Seminar) 2026

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Event Contact:

Linda Melendez
Phone: 908-590-1747

NFBNJ Technology Committee Meeting February 2026

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Event Contact:

Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Braille Group May 2026

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Mary Jo Partyka
Phone: 609-888-5459

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Diabetic Group May 2026

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Ed Godfrey
Phone: 856-628-3657

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Guide Dog Group May 2026

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Tracy Carcione
Phone: 201-250-5188

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Braille Group September 2026

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Mary Jo Partyka
Phone: 609-888-5459

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Diabetic Group September 2026

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Ed Godfrey
Phone: 856-628-3657

National Federation of the Blind of NJ Guide Dog Group September 2026

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Event Contact:

Tracy Carcione
Phone: 201-250-5188