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The New Jersey Council of the Blind’s mission is to strive for the betterment of the blind and visually impaired community. The purpose of this publication is to provide a forum for the free exchange of ideas, opinions and information that concern blind and visually impaired people.
President’s Message – My Origin Story
I cannot believe that it is October already. Time has flown by, and here we are at the end of another year. Hopefully, this will not be my final President’s message, as elections are coming up, and I am throwing my hat back in the ring. I hope I’ve earned your confidence to continue serving the New Jersey Council of the Blind.
This message comes right on the heels of our NJCB Convention. I’ll go ahead and make a bold prediction: it was a spectacular success. Everyone who attended gained valuable information, met new people, and left with a deeper understanding of our organization and of the blind and low vision community here in New Jersey. I am confident that next year’s convention will be even bigger and better.
And October isn’t slowing down. We’ll soon welcome Namecca Parker from Access Link for a Q&A session to answer your questions about the Rider’s Choice program. I know many of you are eager to speak with her, so please plan to attend.
But before I get ahead of myself, I want to keep a promise I made in the last Chronicle. I said I would share my origin story — how I came to be here as your president. Some of you may have wondered about my journey, and I like to think you’ve been on the edge of your seats waiting for me to finally tell it. So here it goes.
Growing Up with Retinitis Pigmentosa
I was about sixteen years old when I was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic eye disease that causes the retina to slowly break down. RP usually begins with night blindness and loss of peripheral vision, eventually leading to tunnel vision or total blindness.
At that age, I didn’t really take it seriously. I was in high school, working part-time at Hamilton Continuing Care, a rehab and nursing home. My job was basically to run errands for the physical therapy department, helping patients with small exercises using shapes and blocks. I had been told I had “low vision,” not legally blind yet, so I figured life could go on as usual. At sixteen, you don’t imagine your world changing so drastically — you just keep moving forward.
Sajid Ahmed and the First Steps
At twenty-one, I met Sajid Ahmed, who also had RP. That was important — seeing someone else with the same condition gave me a sense of recognition. He was working in the Business Enterprise Program of New Jersey (BEP), and I got a job with him.
At the time, I was still trying to hide my vision loss. Sajid saw right through it. He picked up on the little things — me hesitating at an elevator button, hitting the wrong number on the lottery machine, or fumbling just slightly more than others might. He didn’t call me out, but he didn’t have to. He understood because he had been there too.
Working with Sajid showed me for the first time that blindness wasn’t something to be ashamed of. It was something to face honestly. That realization was a turning point for me.
Security Work and JKTC
By twenty-three, I was juggling two jobs: working with Sajid in BEP and — believe it or not — working security. Yes, a legally “low vision” man with RP was a security guard. Looking back, it makes me laugh, but at the time, I did what I had to do. Somehow, I made it work.
Not long after, I decided I needed real training to prepare for what lay ahead. That’s when I attended the Joseph Kohn Training Center (JKTC), New Jersey’s blindness training program. There, I gained mobility skills, technology training, and the tools to live independently. JKTC was tough, but it was also empowering. It was where I began to truly prepare for a future with blindness.
Running My Own BEP Stands
Through BEP, I went on to run my own stands — first at Camden City Hall, then at the Trenton Federal Courthouse. They weren’t massive operations, but they gave me independence, responsibility, and confidence.
I also dreamed big. At one point, I wanted to create a nonprofit that combined the advocacy power of the National Federation of the Blind with the mission of the NAACP. It never came to life, but the vision reflected my drive to build something lasting that spoke to both blindness and civil rights.
ShopRite: From Salad Bar to Fryer
After those stands ended, life grew more difficult. My vision declined further, and depression set in. I felt uncertain about my next steps and began looking for new ways to support myself.
That led me to ShopRite. At first, I tried the salad bar, but within two weeks I was fired because I just couldn’t keep up with the demands of that department. It was crushing. I had to reach out to my Vocational Rehabilitation counselor at the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, who advocated for me and helped me get the job back.
When I returned, I was placed in the kitchen, where I developed an interest in working the fryer. That curiosity ended up saving me. One day, someone called out, and I was asked to run the fryer. I jumped at the opportunity, and it clicked. I no longer had to struggle like I did at the salad bar, and I proved I could do the job well. From that point forward, I didn’t have to worry about being fired again — I had found my place.
But life has a way of testing you. I eventually lost my ShopRite job on the day before my mother passed away. Losing a job is one thing. Losing a parent is another. Losing both at once was devastating. On top of that, I lost my apartment and moved in with my aunt.
For a time, I felt directionless. I was grieving, struggling, and unsure where to turn. But sometimes, even in the darkest places, you find a spark.
Finding My Way to NJCB
Through my aunt, I had once worked on the Trenton Housing Task Force, where I met Mustafaa Shabazz. He had told me about the American Council of the Blind (ACB). One day, I picked up the phone and called him. He invited me to a meeting at JKTC, and I went.
That meeting changed everything. For the first time, I felt surrounded by people who truly understood my struggles. We laughed, shared stories, and I even walked away with a 50/50 raffle win and an Amazon Echo. Not a bad introduction to the ACB community.
Shortly after, Wanda Williford, who had just been elected president of NJCB, called me and asked if I wanted to join the board. I said yes, and from that moment, my journey in NJCB truly began.
Leadership and Legacy
Living with RP is like grieving in slow motion. Every few months, or every year, you notice more vision slipping away. You’re constantly adjusting. It’s hard, but NJCB gave me a place to channel those feelings into something greater.
I started as a board member and eventually became president. Serving in this role has been an honor. Following leaders like Frank Schack and Wanda Williford gave me a foundation — they built the vision, and I have simply had the privilege to expand upon it. My goal has been to continue what they started, grow it bigger and stronger, and hopefully hand it off to someone who will one day expand it even further.
One of the proudest achievements has been reviving the NJCB Convention after more than fifteen years. Many thought it would never return. But bringing it back — and making it a success — showed that when we commit to something as a community, nothing is out of reach.
Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
Looking back on my journey, I’ve learned some important lessons. Blindness isn’t the end. It changes how you live, but it doesn’t erase your dreams. Community is powerful. No one should walk this road alone. Leadership is service. It’s about lifting others, not chasing titles. And perseverance matters. Every setback is also a setup for growth.
Even though I am forty, I know my story is still unfolding. There’s more work to do — in advocacy, in mentoring, in preparing the way for the next generation of blind leaders.
For NJCB, the future is bright. We’re advocating on transportation, technology, employment, and education. We’re making sure blind New Jerseyans are heard. And we’re strengthening our community so no one feels left out or left behind.
I want young people diagnosed with RP today to know that life doesn’t end with vision loss. It will be different, yes. But it can still be rich, meaningful, and full of opportunities to lead.
Conclusion: Why I’m Throwing My Hat Back In
If you’ve read this far, you’ve walked with me from a teenager hearing the words “retinitis pigmentosa” for the first time to a man leading a statewide organization. I opened by saying I can’t believe it’s October, and I still can’t. But here we are, on the cusp of elections, and I’m putting my name forward again because I believe in the work we’ve started — building on the legacy of leaders like Frank and Wanda, strengthening our organization, and ensuring NJCB continues to grow.
I predicted our convention would be a spectacular success because I know who we are when we come together. We learn, we laugh, we advocate, and we grow. Next year, we’ll build on that momentum.
Right now, I’m asking you to stay connected. Join us for the Q&A with Namecca Parker from Access Link. Sign up for the announce list if you haven’t already. Use the Speak For platform to raise your concerns and ideas. And help us identify the issues we need to bring directly to decision-makers in 2026.
This origin story isn’t an ending — it’s a foundation for what comes next. Thank you for trusting me to serve as your president. Thank you for walking alongside me through every chapter. And thank you for reminding me that while blindness changes how we move, it doesn’t change where we’re going.
With gratitude and resolve,
Sabastian Warren
President, New Jersey Council of the Blind
October Quarterly Meeting Notice
Our October Quarterly meeting will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025. We will meet in person at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 1985 Pennington Rd, Ewing NJ 08618, (Find directions at the end.) The meeting will begin promptly at 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. A Pizza lunch will be from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. A cost of $7.00 per person is requested to cover the cost of the food and drinks. For those planning on attending in person and wanting to eat the pizza, please RSVP at 609-672-7059 no later than October 21st. To attend virtually call 719-300-3278, no access code needed at 1:00 pm. We hope all of you will join us!
Our Guest Speaker
Namecca Parker is currently the General Manager of NJ TRANSIT Access Link Paratransit division. For over two decades, she has been actively involved in an assortment of functions in the passenger transportation industry. She truly exhibits and is an example of “working your way up.” Namecca began as a contract (temp) Paratransit Reservationist and has gone on to hold several other jobs in her rise to her current position.
She is currently a part of the ADA Access Link team. Access Link is a public transportation service developed to comply with the paratransit regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; it provides service comparable to the local fixed-route bus system.
With extensive experience in project management, contract enforcement, all facets of HR (non-agreement and agreement), contact center management, policy creation, communications, and emergency operations management, Namecca is a true advocate of accessible innovation, adaptive mobility, and all things transportation
Namecca is also an active member of the Greater New York chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS). She is a member of the Glass Ceiling Committee that researches the glass ceiling and the difficulties of women entering executive management in transportation. She hopes to be a continued outspoken advocate for public transit, women, the underserved, and people with disabilities.
NJCB EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS
Jim Dougherty - Nominating Committee Chair
During our October Quarterly Meeting, NJCB will hold elections for our Executive Board. We currently have a Slate of Candidates willing to fill the positions for President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
The Slate is as follows:
President - Sabastian Warren
1st Vice President - Lisha Pottackal
2nd Vice President - Anthony Lanzilotti
Secretary - Danial Bausch
Treasurer - Steve Sowa
Any NJCB Member in good standing may be eligible to run for office as long as they meet the descriptions below for that position. Anyone else interested in becoming a candidate for one of the above positions, please contact Jim Dougherty at jfd208@optonline.net or call me and leave a message on my cell at 1(732) 589-5619. We will also accept nominations from the floor for any open position. Anyone being nominated must have been approached beforehand and be present at the meeting
ARTICLE VII - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1 - President
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation; he/she shall preside at all meetings, shall be Chairperson of the Executive Committee, and appoint all committees. The President shall serve no more than two consecutive elected terms and shall be legally blind.
Section 2 - First Vice-President
The First Vice-President shall assume all of the duties of the President when he/she is unable for any reason to fulfill them. This person shall be legally blind.
Section 3 - Second Vice-President
The Second Vice-President shall assume all of the duties of the President when both President and First Vice-President are unable for any reason to fulfill them. This person shall be legally blind.
Section 4- Secretary
The Secretary shall be responsible for receiving and sending all correspondence carried on in the name of the Corporation. He/she shall maintain custody of all said correspondence. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping a record of all meetings of the Assembly and Executive Committee. He/she shall have custody of all minutes and correspondence of the Corporation.
Section 5 - Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be responsible for receiving and disbursing the funds of the Corporation, subject to the supervision of the Executive Committee and in line with the general policies of the Corporation, as set forth by the General Assembly. Such funds are to be deposited in a bank approved by the Executive Committee, and easily accessible by the Treasurer. He/she shall have custody of all financial and corporate records of the Corporation.
Jim Dougherty
Nominating Committee Chair
Coffee & Catnip:
Making My Home into a Cat Café Spa as I Make it Accessible.
by Miss Ruth
“When you look at the clouds they are not symmetrical. They do not form fours and they do not come along in cubes, but you know at once that they are not a mess. [...] They are wiggly but in a way, orderly, although it is difficult for us to describe that kind of order. Now, take a look at yourselves. You are all wiggly. [...] We are just like clouds, rocks and stars. Look at the way the stars are arranged. Do you criticize the way the stars are arranged?”Alan Watts
I’ve lived in my modest ranch home in the suburbs of central Jersey for thirty years, and, in that time, I’ve worked toward my goal of making it into a Cat Café/Spa. I don’t want to open a Café, mind you; I just want it to feel as relaxing and welcoming as one. I call it “Coffee & Catnip.”
So, I’ve cleared the clutter and replaced the harsh lighting. I’ve gotten honeysuckle scented candles and healing crystals. Alexa even has a music playlist option called "spa sounds!"
At the same time, I’ve been making the layout safer for someone with vision loss (i.e., Moi) and that has been a mental shift more than anything.
I had to discard throw rugs (never trust anything in your home that tells you right in its name what it’s going to do to you — it’s going to throw you! Especially if you’re wearing slippers🙂)
I had to clear the flattened cardboard boxes my cat loves to sit on and look at me, tail twitching contentedly. He’s a special needs cat, so he tends to only rent his food, as it were. Those cardboard boxes help with clean-up when he gets sick, but they are also a tripping hazard for me.
So, it’s a constant assessment of what is best for everyone’s needs.
I’ve realized after many decades on the planet that my needs have to come first. Not just because I pay the mortgage, but because my own needs are always my first responsibility.
So, I set about making the house and yard safer for me to navigate. I replaced the rickety wooden fence in my yard with a solid white one to keep out stray dogs as I puttered around in my yard
The front porch had no fence, and a precipitous drop that could be dangerous for me, so I put a similar white fence around my front porch.
I tore out the wall-to-wall green carpeting that was thick and difficult to walk on. Revamped the basement so obstacles were cleared.
There's still work to be done, such as the threshold into my favorite place to be, which is my sunroom, but it's really improved over time
The sunroom is really my cat, Squeaky’s, room, truth be told, and he lets me know that every day. Each morning, he serenades me in his caterwauling way until I wake up to tend to his needs. He guides me down the hall to his sunroom, where the huge windows let in a nice amount of light so we can see the birds that come coasting by
Squeaky and I both love to look out at the yard. I’ve got several solid, full-growth trees surrounding my house. It gives us a lovely landscape to gaze upon. Like Nature’s Netflix!
My trees have survived many a storm, but one day a few years ago, I heard a sudden boom of thunder and saw a crack of lightning so close, it seemed to be inside the house! My Jersey girl came out and I let loose a string of salty expletives. I'll clean it up for you here, so as to maintain my Kindly Auntie image. Fricken Ay! What just happened?!?
After a moment, I warily opened my back door and saw that the lightning had struck one of my trees, and half of it had fallen onto my house!
Fortunately, it fell onto the part of the house that was connected to the garage. That was an overhang constructed of wood, and the only thing that was damaged was the gutter, which was dented into a V-shape. Although the tree extended across the house and could be seen from the street, we were spared any real damage.
I wandered around the house in shock, wondering what to do next.
At that moment, my doorbell rang. It was my next-door neighbor. When I opened the door, she teared up, looking shocked. “I thought you were dead!” she exclaimed and gave me a hug.
I said, “No, luckily, the tree hit the far side of the garage. I’m okay. Thanks for checking in on me.”
As time passed, I noticed something unexpected as the tree got used to its new incarnation as a living thing that had half its trunk split open — new growth emerged in an unusual spot.
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Alt Text for image: Towering tree in the backyard that was damaged by a lightning strike. The upper left side is black and leafless. At the base of the tree to the right is a healthy new branch growing just a few feet from the ground. |
At the base of the tree, almost near the ground, a rebellious branch started shooting out, as if knowing it was defying the odds. It was such an unlikely spot that I was sure it wouldn’t thrive, but it did.
I’ve thought about cutting down the tree since it’s still partially charred and leafless, but it houses an entire eco-system of creatures that all seem to co-exist peacefully.
There’s Steve (no relation to our Council Treasurer 
) and Shirley Squirrely; Rocco and Enrique, the raccoons; the bluebirds, whom I’ve named Azure Like it and Indigo Montoya. Oh, not to mention the black stray cat I’ve named Shady. Squeaky looks out his sunroom window faithfully each night, hoping to get a glimpse of his friend.
Just like that tree that lost part of its body and still found a way to grow anew, vision loss can somehow engender new growth that shows up in odd configurations.
For example, losing the vision in my right eye at age 36 jarred me out of my incessant habit of keeping that eye trained on the rear-view mirror as I was driving. It was an anxious impulse that didn’t make me any safer
Once I lost the vision in that eye, I was forced to keep my left eye on the road most of the time and only check the rear-view on occasion.
I felt as if that experience was a metaphor.
You can’t move down the road ahead by looking backward most of the time. All of our best days are in front of us
Just like the clouds, rocks and stars. We’re meant to be here, in our own form, at our own pace — shining, wiggling, finding new pathways, and taking up all the space we need. All the other parts in life's play are taken, so you might as well be yourself! As I see my quirky dream of living in a Cat Café/Spa take shape, I’m reminded, as ever: there’s no place like home.
Post-Convention Reflections
As I mentioned in the last article, this message comes to you after our convention. I am proud to say that it was a milestone moment for the New Jersey Council of the Blind.
First, I want to thank all of our speakers who gave their time, energy, and expertise. Your contributions enriched the program and gave our members valuable insight and inspiration.
I also want to recognize those who played key roles in making this convention a success:
In addition, I extend my appreciation to all other participating members of the committee— Anexis, Paul, Claress, and Anthony—for their dedication and commitment to this milestone event.
I also extend my gratitude to Cecily from ACB Media, as well as the ACB hosts and facilitators, whose support ensured everything ran smoothly behind the scenes.
Most importantly, I thank all of you-our members, friends, and guests—who registered, attended, and tuned in. This convention was a success because of your participation and your belief in what we are building together.
This was not just an event; it was a milestone for NJCB, and I am honored to have shared it with you. With much appreciation, I look forward to us doing it again next year, on the last Saturday in September. Together, we will continue to grow stronger.
Chapter News
Mercer County Happenings
By Wanda Williford
Here in Mercer County there is a well-known family-owned appliance store that has been in business for about 80 years. So, recently when I came to the dreaded realization that I was in need of a new microwave and stove, my immediate thought was to take a trip to this store
As a blind person, major purchases, like appliances, can be a daunting task. Especially if you would like to make this purchase, solo and independently. Sadly, broader society has an expectation that individuals in the blind and low vision community are not able to advocate for themselves or manage their lives with competence.
So, I set about the task of researching accessible appliances and became really good friends with Google for about 3 days. My algorithm is now feeding me advertisements and advice on stoves, air fryers, refrigerators and every other stainless steel box that exist. Armed with all this newly acquired information, I felt prepared to make this purchase
The day came and the happy shopper in me ordered a ride share and took the 10-minute trip to the appliance store. Unfortunately, the driver dropped me a hundred feet away at the tile store next door. Thankfully, I was able to use Aira, the visual interpretation app, to help me navigate to the proper entrance. I opened the door, said hello to the receptionist and advised that I was there to purchase a stove. Without even a hello, she spies my white cane and ask, can you see? My immediate thought was, this is going to be a bumpy ride and she's going to ask me , where's my person? The thing that most sight of people say because they assume we need a sighted person to speak on our behalf. I calmly replied, no, I cannot see, but I don't need sight to buy a stove. Before I could start to negatively react to this situation, a very kind salesperson approached me and advised he could help.
This was not my first rodeo, I have purchased appliances many times over the past 20 years. Not knowing what to expect from the salesperson, I cautiously explained the likes and dislikes for my current microwave and stove. We went about narrowing down the choices and figuring out which accessible features were a must for me. We explored the showroom and I was able to kick the tires on several stoves and microwaves. I explained to the sales person that I needed to bump dot the microwave and oven, in order to make them tactile enough for me to operate. He explained that he had recently dotted a microwave for his parents and he understood that challenge.
After about a half hour of opening and closing oven doors and making sure I could fit two very large pots on the range top, we sat to discuss all the choices and narrow them down to two specific ovens. With careful deliberation, I made a decision and purchased a matching stainless steel microwave and stove.
Honestly, it was the best shopping experience I have had in about 2 years. I was so grateful that I had taken on this task solo. There was no awkward moments where a credit card or document was handed to the sighted person with me, instead of me. Or worse even, they speak to that person instead of me who is actually purchasing the products. This behavior happens far too often at retail spaces when blind people are the customer. The transaction was completed with ease, and I was able to confirm the items purchased and all of the necessary information I needed, by using the AI feature on my, Be my eyes app. I could tell the salesperson was impressed by my confidence and ability to interact in a competent manner. Additionally, I was amazed at his respectful demeanor and compassionate customer service. At no point, during our interaction, was he patronizing or condescending. We were both focused on finding the proper appliance that would fit my needs. I felt seen and heard and valued as a customer, plain and simple
My next project will have me going back to the tile store where I was dropped by mistake, on purpose. There is a black , glass subway tile in my future. That backsplash will look beautiful against my new stainless steel appliances. Hopefully, this too will be a successful shopping adventure with the normal ups and downs of living life as a blind person. My Hope is that the kind appliance store salesperson also works part-time at The tile store. Wouldn't that be amazing!
Navigating shopping, rideshares and doctors’ appointments, can be an anxiety producing task for many of us in the blind community. So much so, that many of us avoid these tasks whenever possible. Facing the world with or without a sighted person can be challenging for any person with a disability. The humiliation and embarrassing scenarios that can sometimes unfold, would leave the average person wanting to shop online and live life behind there keyboard, whenever possible. However, it is our right as human beings to live life the way we choose whether that is in person or taking shopping adventures to purchase that necessary item. With that being said, I would definitely refer my fellow members of the Mercer County Association of the blind to shop at the appliance store that I visited
In the meantime, MCAB will continue its mission to support, educate and improve one another's lives. This fall, our calendar includes two dynamic speakers. First, we will host,, Save, an animal rescue shelter located in Skillman, New Jersey. They will discuss the process of adopting a rescue animal and connecting with a furry friend. Additionally, a nutritionist with RWJ hospital, will educate us on healthy eating and wellness surrounding nutrition.
In addition, we are looking forward to our attendance at an audio described performance of the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, at McCarter theater in Princeton
Reflecting back on The sensational summer of 2025, I would like to thank all of the volunteers and members of the Mercer County Association of the blind, who came together to make our annual picnic a wonderful success. The food and fellowship was fabulous and energizing. A good time was definitely had by all and many took home door prizes and great memories. Special thanks to Barbara Plunkett and her family for coming to our rescue and helping to set up the event. We are grateful for their continued support and constant care for our organization. Happy Fall Y'all!
Please send your annual dues along with the attached membership form to our Treasurer, Steven Sowa. Annual dues for members at large are $10.00. Checks should be made payable to NJCB and mailed to PO Box 434, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. To pay dues online go to New Jersey Council of the Blind (Dues Payment) njcounciloftheblind.org.
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The NJCB officers are.
President, Sabastian Warren (609) 672-7059
1st Vice President, Wanda Williford (609) 375-6682.
2nd Vice President, Lisha Pottackal (215) 948-2210
Secretary, Dan Bausch
Treasurer, Steve Sowa (848) 999-2079 or by mail to PO Box 434, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Directions
Get onto Route 95 heading south. (From Route 1 south, from Route 295 heading north or Route 195 heading west to Route 295 north)
Get off at Exit #4 making a left turn onto Pennington Road (Route 31 South toward Ewing)
Turn right at the 4th traffic light, Carlton Avenue. It is across the street from The College of New Jersey. Make the first left to enter the church parking lot. The meeting room entrance is close to the parking spaces and is a single door.
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