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Five graduates of the A. Harry Moore School in Jersey City attended the Conference. They are (from left) Barbara Brennen Kreder, Toni and Tom Wilczewski, Dennis Kelleher, and (standing) Teresa (Frisi) Traina. |
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The Saturday evening reception presented an opportunity to mix and mingle |
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Diners prepare to enjoy the fine dinner served on Saturday evening
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Registration is a busy scene |
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PNNJ Board and conference committee members Lee Bekir and Joan Swain catch up |
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Conference attendees and vendors mix during busy registration |
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Next Step Orthopedics rep explains a brace |
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Conference Chairperson Jean Csaposs checks details |
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Kevin Marie Moore, co-leader of the Ocean County Group chats at breakfast |
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PNNJ Newsletter contributor Phil Thorpe makes a point at breakfast |
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Representatives from NJ Protection and Advocacy answer questions |
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Bernice Kianese and Judy Maze relax during a break at the registration table |
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PNNJ President Arthur Siegfried leads a breakfast discussion for “First-Timers” |
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Scott Sedar, from the Polio Society group in Washington, D.C. is a “First-Timer” |
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John R. Bach, M.D., talks on “Prevention of Respiratory Complications of Post-Polio” |
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Dr. Bach explains a point during his presentation |
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An attentive audience listens to Dr. Bach |
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Dr. Bach describes a visual on the screen |
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Dr. Bach’s colorful necktie illustrates the importance of “frog breathing” |
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Dr. Bach listens to a question from the audience |
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James Weisman, Esq., General Counsel, United Spinal Association, speaks |
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Jim Weisman explains legal issues relating to the Americans with Disabilities |
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Craig Proctor is among the attendees learning from James Weisman |
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Issues raised by James Weisman interest his audience |
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A bountiful lunch is served |
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A wide assortment of vehicles provided assistance for conference go-ers |
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Linda Wheeler Donahue chats with PNNJ Board member Murray Schiffman and Judie Maze |
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Linda Wheeler Donahue, President of Polio Outreach of Connecticut, speaks about “Power Travel: Joyful Journeys for Polio Survivors” |
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Lots of note taking goes on during Linda Donahue’s presentation |
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Mike Olender, Central Jersey Organizer, New Jersey Citizen Action, “the state’s largest citizen watchdog coalition” speaks about “Universal Health Care in New Jersey” |
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Amy S. MacIsaac, Esq., Associate in the law firm of Andora & Romano, speaks about “Elder Law and Its Implications for Polio Survivors” |
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