Meet our National Representative: Patti Gregory-Chang

Development Director, Attorney, Advocate, Mother

After graduating from Harbor Springs High School in Michigan, Patti planned to attend college and become a teacher of blind students. After earning her teaching certificate at Michigan State University, she discovered a passion for law and enrolled in the University of Chicago Law School.

Patti graduated from law school in 1988 and began a 28-year career in the City of Chicago Law Department. She began her tenure in the Traffic Division and worked her way up to Assistant Corporation Counsel, where she prosecuted housing court matters and handled collection matters.

Patti became Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Law Department in 1998, prosecuting cases, supervising attorneys, coordinating law clerks and externs, and serving on many committees and task forces.

Patti has devoted much of her free time to the National Federation of the Blind since joining in 1981, over the years serving on the National Board of Directors, the national scholarship committee, and currently as the 2nd Vice President of the NFB of Illinois. In 2016 Patti embarked on a second career, accepting the position of Director of Outreach for the NFB.

Patti and her husband Francisco love to travel, dance, and spend time with family and friends. They boast of two successful adult children, Johnathon and Julia, and a wonderful grandchild, Kayla Ma Chang.

National Scholarship Program–Call for Applications Begins December 1

Every year, the National Federation of the Blind awards more than $250,000 to blind scholars across fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, in recognition of their academic achievements and professional aspirations. Each scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and leadership. For information on eligibility, requirements, application, checklist, and FAQs, please visit:
https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and- awards/scholarship- program

Let others know about this program that invests in the future of blind people.

Pre-Authorized Contribution Plan (PAC Plan)

The PAC Plan helps fund important projects such as the NFB Free White Cane program, and is also used to take care of “rainy day” expenditures that may arise unexpectedly. Contributors designate an amount, which can be as little as five dollars per month, to be automatically deducted from a checking or savings account or charged to a credit card.

To arrange for PAC Plan contributions, go to www.nfb.org/pac and fill out the form. The National Center will call you to get payment information. You can also call 877-635-2711 or email pac@nfb.org to enroll.

Exhibitors, Resources and Sponsors

The NFBNJ thanks all our exhibitors and sponsors for your continued support. You help us raise expectations so that we can live the life we want. Please visit our website and view the list of this year’s exhibitors and sponsors.

https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/exhibitors-and-sponsors.

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey expresses appreciation to all members and non-members who attended our 48th annual state convention.

Thank you for coming.

Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
908-590-1747
president@nfbnj.org
nfb.newjersey@gmail.com

For the list of affiliate board members, chapters, committees, groups, and programs, please visit www.nfbnj.org.

We are grateful to all those who contributed time, effort, and ideas to the 48th Annual State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Don’t Stop Believing!