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

49th National federation of the Blind of New Jersey State Convention

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APA Hotel Woodbridge, formerly known as the Hilton
120 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. 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. Here is your chance to participate and learn more about the NFB’s programs and goals on the state and national level. Hear from the NFB national representative. Also, hear from speakers on topics of national and state importance, membership, seniors, technology, Braille, students, guide dog users, and parents’ concerns, meet the scholarship class of 2025 and much more!

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Event Contact:

Linda Melendez
Phone: 908-590-1747

November NFBNJ Senior Committee Book Club

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Virtually via Zoom

This month's book: The ultimate gift DB59601
Author: Stovall, Jim
Reading Time: 2 hours, 54 minutes
Read by: Richard Hauenstein
Subjects: Inspirational, Psychological Fiction, Religious Fiction
Upon his wealthy great-uncle's death, twenty-four-year-old Jason Stevens receives an unorthodox inheritance that leads him on a year-long journey of self-discovery during which he learns the values of work, friendship, laughter, love, and more as part of the "ultimate gift." 2001.

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Event Contact:

Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785

December NFBNJ Senior Book Club

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The thirteenth gift: a true story of a Christmas miracle DB80286
Author: Smith, Joanne Huist
Reading Time: 5 hours, 27 minutes
Read by: Joanne Huist Smith
Subject: Holidays
Journalist describes receiving mysterious gifts on the twelve days leading up to her first Christmas alone following the death of her husband. Details her efforts, with the help of her three children, to identify the sender of the gifts, and the impact the gifts had on them. Commercial audiobook. 2014.

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Event Contact:

Jane Degenshein
Phone: 973-736-5785