1. NEW JERSEY COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Janet (Jay) Mills
Joy Atin-Shark

2. BUSINESS RELATIONS UNIT STRUCTURE
Coordinator of Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services
(Amanda Gerson)
Supervisor of Business Relations Unit
(Janet (Jay) Mills)
Business Relations Specialist Business Relations Specialist (Joy Atin-Shark) (Andrea Askie-Rosario)

3. BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT APPROACHES
Attend networking events to meet potential business partners and introduce CBVI’s Business Services
Targeted industry sector relationships, in partnership with LWD initiatives (Talent Networks, Targeted Industry Partnerships)
Establish contact with potential partners, develop business need driven relationships

4. Create events based on need
Breakfast/”Lunch and Learn” meetings
Reverse job fairs
Targeted hiring events
Disability etiquette training
Myths and misconceptions
“No holds barred” Q&As
Assistive Technology Assistance (demonstrations, consultation, accessibility assessments)
Technical Assistance and consultation on accessibility, hiring, and accommodations