[Community-Service] Fwd: iBUG Today Events – February 2022

Wed Feb 2 18:43:06 UTC 2022

Thank you!

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Dear Libra:

Yes, we do.  that takes. Place on the first and. Third Thursdays. From 8:00 to 9:30 PM Central time. We will be watching Star Trek, The. Next Generation, Season 4 Episodes 2 & 3 this Thursday, February 3, 2022.  Hope you will be able to. Join us.

Regards,

Sandhya

Sandhya Rao

Sraotexas at gmail.com <mailto:Sraotexas at gmail.com> 

(713)208-3278

On Feb 1, 2022, at 7:52 PM, Libra via Community-Service <community-service at nfbnet.org <mailto:community-service at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Hello do you still have the Star Trek discussion group? 

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Subject: [Community-Service] Fwd: iBUG Today Events – February 2022

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The upcoming free iBUG training and social events for February 2022 are listed below. Note: all times listed are Central Time.  The events may be navigated by headings with your screen reader.  All events are available on the iBUG Zoom conference platform unless otherwise noted.

Program changes in 2022

1.    iBUG Buzz will be held on Mondays, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
2.    iBUG Mac Buzz on Clubhouse will be held on the first and third Tuesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 PM
3.    iBUG Mini-Buzz on Clubhouse will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 PM
4.    iBUG Unplugged and It’s iBUG’s Life will move from Clubhouse to our Zoom conference platform (same schedules)

To join the Zoom conference:
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Meeting ID: 742 848 6329, Password:  369978
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To receive email notifications of upcoming training session and social events via email, please subscribe to the iBUG mailing list at the following link:
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Event:   iBUG Mac Buzz on Clubhouse

Date of Event:  Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time:   5:00 to 6:00 PM
Details:   Mac Buzz is a free Q&A help session for anyone with MacOS and Mac hardware accessibility questions or issues. Mac Buzz on Clubhouse is facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Herbie Allen. You may join using the following link:   <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=dac7415b9a&e=c89ab5b52a> iBUG Today, Inc.
Contact Name:   Herbie Allen
Contact Email:    <mailto:herbie.allen at gmail.com> herbie.allen at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Trekkie Talk:  Star Trek – The Next Generation, S4E2, S4E3

Date of Event:    Thursday, February 3, 2022
Time:   8:00 to 9:30 PM
Details:   Join our discussion group to pre-watch and then meet to discuss the Star Trek episodes.  The iBUG Trekkie Talk discussion group is facilitated by iBUG members Kenny Norton and Jody Ianuzzi.  Everyone (including non-Trekkies) is welcome to participate.  For more info about Trekkie Talk, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website:   <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=1a91ec2cd1&e=c89ab5b52a> http://www.ibugtoday.com/trekkie-talk/
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Email:    <mailto:sraotexas at gmail.com> sraotexas at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Unplugged:  What Would You Do?

Date of Event:    Saturday, February 5, 2022
Time:   8:00 to 10:00 PM
Details:   You are invited to join us in getting to know iBUG members and friends in an informal setting on iBUG Unplugged.  This month we will look at some situations in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, either of which transgressesa moral principle.  This conversation is facilitated by Michael McCulloch. 
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Email:    <mailto:mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com> mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Mini-Buzz on Clubhouse

Date of Event:  Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Time:   5:00 to 6:00 PM
Details:   This free weekly Q&A help session is for anyone with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues. You may join using the following link:    <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=ededf45490&e=c89ab5b52a> iBUG Today, Inc.
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Email:    <mailto:sraotexas at gmail.com> sraotexas at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG VILA Book Club

Date of Event:  Thursday, February 10, 2022
Time:   6:30 to 7:45 PM 
Details:   Join us to discuss and critique this month’s featured reading:  
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Yuval Harari, DB81335.  
Ever wonder how human society got the way it is?  Sapiens traces the journey of humanity with some startling conclusions. 
(16 hours, 56 minutes)
Facilitator:  Jesse Smith
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Email:    <mailto:mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com> mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Cafe

Date of Event:  Saturday, February 12, 2022 (note date change for this month only)
Time:  4:00 to 6:00 PM
Details:   Join us for this free "deep dive" training session on VoiceOver Settings to gain a hands-on, working understanding and utilization of the settings.  The iBUG Café training session is facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Sree Roy. 
Contact Name:   Sree Roy
Contact Email:    <mailto:sreebroy1 at outlook.com> sreebroy1 at outlook.com

Event:   iBUG Mac Buzz on Clubhouse

Date of Event:  Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Time:   5:00 to 6:00 PM
Details:   Mac Buzz on Clubhouse is a free Q&A help session for anyone with MacOS and Mac hardware accessibility questions or issues. Mac Buzz on Clubhouse is facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Herbie Allen. You may join using the following link:    <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=deaec7229e&e=c89ab5b52a> iBUG Today, Inc.
Contact Name:   Herbie Allen
Contact Email:    <mailto:herbie.allen at gmail.com> herbie.allen at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Android Insight

Date of Event:    Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Time:   7:00 to 8:30 PM
Details:   Do you want to know about the accessibility features of Android devices? Do you want to know how Android devices are different from Apple devices? Do you want to become more proficient using an Android device?  If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then come join us for our free iBUG Android Insight training session, facilitated by iBUG advanced members, Ava Carruth and Harshid Trivedi. Android Insight is open to anyone desiring to become more proficient with the accessibility features on various Android devices.
Contact Name:  Ava Carruth
Contact Email:   <mailto:avacarruth3 at outlook.com> avacarruth3 at outlook.com 

Event:   iBUG Trekkie Talk:  Star Trek – The Next Generation, S4E4, S4E5

Date of Event:    Thursday, February 17, 2022
Time:   8:00 to 9:30 PM
Details:   Join our discussion group to pre-watch and then meet to discuss the Star Trek episodes.  The iBUG Trekkie Talk discussion group is facilitated by iBUG members Kenny Norton and Jody Ianuzzi.  Everyone (including non-Trekkies) is welcome to participate.  For more info about Trekkie Talk, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website:   <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=9e15c4d3ae&e=c89ab5b52a> http://www.ibugtoday.com/trekkie-talk/
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Email:    <mailto:sraotexas at gmail.com> sraotexas at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Mini-Buzz on Clubhouse

Date of Event:  Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time:   5:00 to 6:00 PM
Details:   This free weekly Q&A help session is for anyone with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues. You may join using the following link:    <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=bbf7d60b62&e=c89ab5b52a> iBUG Today, Inc.
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Email:    <mailto:sraotexas at gmail.com> sraotexas at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Mac-N-Talk

Date of Event:    Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time:   7:00 to 8:30 PM
Details:   Are you thinking about getting a Mac? Are you wondering if you will be able to learn the MacOS on your own? Do you have issues or questions about the accessibility features of your Mac?  If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you should join us for the free iBUG Mac-N-Talk training session facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Chanelle Allen.
Contact Name:   Chanelle Allen
Contact Email:    <mailto:chanellem.allen at gmail.com> chanellem.allen at gmail.com 

Event:   It’s iBUG’s Life

Date of Event:   Thursday, February 24, 2022
Time:   6:00 to 8:00 PM
Details:   It’s iBUG’s Life is a conversation on independent living and various life skills issues, adaptations, and tips for the blind.  This month’s topic explores grooming skills and tips for women and men.  This interactive and engaging session is facilitated by iBUG member, George Battiste. 
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Email:    <mailto:mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com> mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Apple Workshop

Date of Event:  Saturday, February 26, 2022
Time:   2:00 to 4:00 PM
Details:  The iBUG Apple Workshop explores all things from the Apple-verse.  Join us for this free training session to learn more about the iOS and macOS accessibility features of Apple products.  
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Email:    <mailto:mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com> mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Buzz

Date of Event:    Weekly – Mondays
Time:   7:00 to 9:00 PM
Details:   This free weekly Q&A help session is for anyone with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues.  The first 45 minutes are dedicated to the beginner or novice user. 
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Email:    <mailto:sraotexas at gmail.com> sraotexas at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Buzz Podcast

Date of Event:    Weekly
Time:  On Demand
Details:   Podcast of the weekly Monday night iBUG Buzz Q&A help session with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues. Available on Apple, Spotify, and Alexa by asking your voice assistant to play the latest iBUG Buzz podcast. Also available on your favorite podcast app by subscribing to the iBUG Buzz podcast.
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Email:    <mailto:mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com> mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Buzz Radio Program

Date of Event:    Weekly 
Time:   Wednesday, 1:30 PM, rebroadcast the following Tuesday, 5:30 PM and Wednesday, 5:30 AM, or On Demand
Details:   A weekly half-hour condensed version of the Monday night iBUG Buzz Q&A help session covering common accessibility questions and issues with iOS and iDevices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch and Apple TV).  Also, apps useful to the blind and visually impaired are demonstrated. Listen via Sight into Sound Radio, using the special digital receivers from Sight into Sound, Sero app on your smart phone or via the internet by going to the Sight into Sound website at the following link and select the "Tune in Now" button at the times indicated above or on demand by selecting the “Podcast” button:   <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=041e3406c3&e=c89ab5b52a> http://www.sightintosound.org
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Email:    <mailto:mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com> mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies

Date of Event:    Weekly – Fridays
Time:   7:30 PM pre-movie social time, movie starts at 8:00 PM
Details:   To bring old friends together and to meet new ones, we have created iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies on Friday evenings.  The movies are the audio track (no video) with audio description. Discussion will follow immediately after the movie. Visit our website to check out the movie feature of the week:   <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=67afe4b7be&e=c89ab5b52a> http://ibugtoday.org  This presentation by iBUG Today is for the blind and visually impaired and is produced and distributed exclusively for use by blind, visually impaired, or physically disabled individuals under the authority of Section 121 of Title 17 of the United States Code, or with permission of the copyright owner(s). 
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Email:    <mailto:sraotexas at gmail.com> sraotexas at gmail.com

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Regards,
The iBUG Today Team
Empowering the Blind Through Accessible Technology Training

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