Welcome to the New Jersey Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind of NJ operates on a 100% volunteer basis. ALL of your donation goes toward supporting our programs for

Blind children and youth
Newly blinded adults
Senior blind

You can support the work of the organization by making your tax-deductible check out to NFB of NJ and mailing it to:

NFB of NJ
254 Spruce St.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Another way to contribute is to donate to the Imagination Fund. The Imagination Fund supports the work of our organization on a national basis by sponsoring:

Training programs for parents and teachers of blind children
Access technology training
Job mentoring
Independence training
Resource programs for blind and low vision seniors

and by launching ground-breaking projects such as:

Hands-on science academies where blind youth work side by side with renowned blind and sighted scientists
Online courses for parents and teachers of blind children
The International Braille & Technology Center for the Blind
The development of the first handheld portable reading machine

All donations are tax deductible.


NFBNJ News Joseph Ruffalo, President 254 Spruce Street Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-743-0075 nfbnj@yahoo.com * NFBNJ ThruOurEyes Internet Radio with Host Joe Ruffalo * You are cordially invited to join Joe Ruffalo for his monthly interviews on the NFBNJ ThruOurEyes Internet Radio Show. Joe will highlight topics of interest for people who are blind and visually impaired. Save the Date The next Thru Our Eyes Internet Radio Show with host Joe Ruffalo, president of the New Jersey affiliate of the NFB and board member of the NFB, will feature an interview with: Mary Jo Hartle, Director of Education at the Jernigan Institute, Baltimore, Maryland The purposes, goals and objectives of the educational programs conducted at the Jernigan Institute will be discussed. The recent Junior Science Academy will be highlighted. Participants in the Junior Science Academy and their parents are welcomed to call in with their comments. Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Time: 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT If you wish to call in to ask a question or comment, please call: 1 888 572 0141. The prior Thru Our Eyes Internet Radio Show with host Joe Ruffalo, president of the New Jersey affiliate of the NFB and board member of the NFB, had featured an interview with: Debbie Kent Stein, first vice president of Illinois, editor of Future Reflections, author of numerous fiction and non fiction titles for young readers, chair of the blind parents interest group of the NFB. Melissa Riccobono, president of the Maryland affiliate of the NFB, educational consultant, Discovery Toys and a new mom sharing important items of interest and concerns pertaining to being a blind parent. The discussion will highlight around the perceptions of others, both family and friends toward parenting children as a blind parent. Had you missed these or any other shows in the 5 year history of WTOE, ThruOurEyes, please use the following links to find and play your choice(s): Click here to locate Podcasts of ThruOurEyes shows from the current month you wish to play. Click here to locate Podcasts of ThruOurEyes shows from any month prior to the current month you wish to play. Click here to listen live to the NFBNJ ThruOurEyes or Podcasts of prior internet radio shows on WTOE Click here should you lose the stream and wish to connect directly while live through Windows Media.	The National Federation of the Blind of NJ operates on a 100% volunteer basis. ALL of your donation goes toward supporting our programs for Blind children and youth Newly blinded adults Senior blind You can support the work of the organization by making your tax-deductible check out to NFB of NJ and mailing it to: NFB of NJ 254 Spruce St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Another way to contribute is to donate to the Imagination Fund. The Imagination Fund supports the work of our organization on a national basis by sponsoring: Training programs for parents and teachers of blind children Access technology training Job mentoring Independence training Resource programs for blind and low vision seniors and by launching ground-breaking projects such as: Hands-on science academies where blind youth work side by side with renowned blind and sighted scientists Online courses for parents and teachers of blind children The International Braille & Technology Center for the Blind The development of the first handheld portable reading machine All donations are tax deductible.	Download the current or previous issues as Microsoft Word files or listen to the current publication, new in July 2010. Our conventions feature information and inspiration. Learn more! Tune into live talk radio with host NFB of NJ President Joe Ruffalo.

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