Tara, a 2008 graduate of NJ Foundation for the Blind, exemplifies the miracles that can result when highly motiviated individuals have access to programs and resources that help them adjust to vision loss.  For years, Tara has dealt with her disabilities and overcome countless obstacles.  She is now an immensely successful college student and eternal optimist.   And at 31, she’s only just begun.  Read more about Tara in this article generously provided by Bookshare, a non-profit online digital library.

NJFFB Health and Wellness classes will start in mid-January in Denville, Montclair and Ridgewood.  The program consists of 13 days of classes in Yoga, T’ai Chi Chih, Horticultural Therapy, Drumming and Support Group. Wellness activities are widely accepted by the medical community as effective healing arts which can reduce stress while building coordination, balance, flexibility and feelings of well-being.  If you are interested in attending this unique program and have access to private transportation, you can register through January 9^th by calling 973-627-0055, Ext. 312.   For our complete press release, click here.

NJ Foundation for the Blind and Mark Wood of Wood’nDrums are co-hosting the North Jersey Drum & Dance event on Saturday, November 26^th, from 8 to 11 PM at NJFFB at 230 Diamond Spring Road in Denville.  The cost is $12 per person.  Children under 12 are free.  Light snacks are included.