[DSM-Iowa] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Upcoming Federation Virtual Events

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Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual Federation Meetings

The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protect blind
people through our nationwide network. The following virtual gatherings are
open to everyone in the coming week. Zoom instructions below.

Wednesday, May 20

1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take care of
our mental and emotional health with brief workouts, meditations, and yoga
during this thirty-minute session.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Conversation

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss legislative issues facing blind
Americans, laws affecting the education of your blind children, and more.
Please note that this event is informative and does not represent any form
of legal advice. To contact Emily, email her at: vp2 at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16930&qid=3673760> .
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, share experiences with the Amazon Echo. Do
you have a favorite Alexa skill you would like to share with others? Get the
news, schedule a ride, or control your home.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Breaking Barriers

Sponsored by NFB of California, discuss creative action plans to break
through any barriers standing between you and your goals and report on your
progress. This is a time to share our stories in a supportive,
non-judgmental environment.
Zoom Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091
Password: 071615
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,83957763091#,,#,071615#

5:00 p.m. EDT | iPhones, iPads, Smart Phones, Oh My! 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn how to navigate the iPhone using
Voice Over as a beginner and explore commonly used already built-in apps,
like text messaging, Apple Mail, the calendar, FaceTime, contacts, notes,
the App store, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Safari, Siri, and the health apps.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call to learn about the Colorado
Center for the Blind with Julie Deden.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

7:00 p.m. EDT | Workout Wednesday

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, participate in an all-levels workout. At 7:45
p.m. EDT we will have an advanced workout.
Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#

8:00 p.m. EDT | Blind Students Soundboard

Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB division,
discuss accessibility in the classroom throughout this distance learning
time. For students, parents, educators, and interested minds struggling with
accessibility.
Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,6143070858#

Thursday, May 21

11:00 a.m. EDT | Distance Education
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Interactive Lesson

Each week participate in an activity designed to enhance the education of
blind children.
Zoom Meeting ID: 956 4857 5316
Password: 53276
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,95648575316#,,#,53276#

2:00 p.m. EDT | Accessibility Boutique
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16932&qid=3673760> :
The COVID-19 Response

Attend this workshop to discuss keeping employees and students connected
from home. Learn more about accessibility boutiques and register today
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16932&qid=3673760> .

3:00 p.m. EDT | Blind Parent Dialog

Chat with some of our nation's leaders in the blind parenting community on
what's keeping you sane during this time, distance learning and children in
school, social distancing, and more. Register today for the national dialog
regarding blind parents
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16933&qid=3673760> .

5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion: Junior Prom
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this meeting as we listen to and then
discuss the Kernel Book story " Junior Prom
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by Dave Hyde.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn more about the Amazon shopping app.
If you have suggestions for apps to be featured please email:
marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16935&qid=3673760> .
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

7:00 p.m. EDT | Talk Tech and Beyond

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, talk tech and more with Mike May, chief
evangelist for Access Explorer. Mike has invented, explored, and educated
across the blindness field.
Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#

8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS Book Club

Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB division,
dive into some great literature and discuss the themes and messages.
Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858 
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,6143070858#

8:00 p.m. EDT | NVDA Training 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about NVDA, the free screen access
software for Windows computers.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

9:00 p.m. EDT | Your Journey Through Blindness

Sponsored by NFB of Missouri, whether you are recently blind or have been
blind all your life and no matter your level of sight, come and share how
you make your journey through life as a blind person.
Zoom Meeting ID: 714 852 9230
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,7148529230#

Friday, May 22

12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us as we explore the capabilities and
usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application and
Microsoft Office Suite.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take care of
our mental and emotional health with brief workouts and stretching
exercises.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids' Story Hour 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call of reading favorite stories
for kids in Braille.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:30 p.m. EDT | Happy Hour & Trivia Game

Sponsored by NFB of New York, bring your funny jokes and enjoy this social
hour.
Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,5288506207#

7:00 p.m. EDT | Philosophy Friday

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join us for a thought-provoking discussion of
blindness and the future of employment.
Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#

7:00 p.m. EDT | Circle of Support 

Sponsored by NFB of California, share and gain support and ideas from our
peers about the multitude of things that we are encountering in our lives at
this time.
Zoom Meeting ID: 321 763 502
Password: 4187
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,321763502#,,#,4187#

Saturday, May 23

4:00 p.m. EDT | Parents Corner

Sponsored by NFB of California Parents of Blind Children Division, share
experiences and offer support to one another in regards to distance
learning. Topics include but are not limited to IEPs, accessibility, and
children's social and emotional development and well-being during school
closures.
Zoom Meeting ID: 209 589 6058
Password: 4187
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,2095896058#,,#,4187#

7:00 p.m. EDT | Ladies Social Night

Sponsored by NFB of Virginia, let's talk about our favorite movies and movie
quotes. The ones that make us laugh, cry, cheer, and so on.
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 725 6345
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,8297256345#

8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS Chill Zone

Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB division,
take a little bit of time to relax and unwind with this casual meetup.
Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858 
One tap mobile: +16468769923,, 6143070858#

Monday, May 25

12:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Conversation

Sponsored by NFB of Nevada, join this discussion with your favorite cup of
coffee or beverage.
Zoom Meeting ID: 423 336 763
Password: 420120
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,423336763#,,#,420120#

12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, explore the capabilities and usability of
the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application with the Microsoft
Office Suite.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888

1:00 p.m. EDT | Relaxation Hour 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this time for learning and doing yoga
exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations. It will be a time for
everyone to let go of their stress and frustration. The immune system is
proven to work more optimally under little to no stress.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888

2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss legislative issues facing blind
Americans, laws affecting the education of your blind children, and more.
Please note that this event is informative and does not represent any form
of legal advice. To contact Emily, email her at: vp2 at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16930&qid=3673760> .
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss your favorite books, what you are
currently reading, and books that others recommend. Marsha will also try to
have blind authors as special guests each week.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:30 p.m. EDT | DIY

Sponsored by NFB of New York, discuss maintaining your home and when to call
a professional.
Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,5288506207#

7:30 p.m. EDT | Tech Talk

Sponsored by NFB of California, explore all that your smart phone can do for
you. Questions can include, but are not limited to, using the Zoom app,
sending text messages, downloading content, and anything else you can think
of. You can email questions ahead of time to rkcole72984 at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16949&qid=3673760> .
Zoom Meeting ID: 510 839 253
Password: 009343
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,510839253#,,#,009343#

Tuesday, May 26

8:30 a.m. EDT | Accessibility Boutique: Textbook-Provider Showdown

Attend this workshop on introductions to best practices and latest trends in
access tech specifically for textbook-providers. Learn more about
accessibility boutiques and register today
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16932&qid=3673760> .

5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion: Crying Over Spilled Milk
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16936&qid=3673760> 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us as we read and discuss the Kernel
Book story, " Crying Over Spilled Milk
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," by Parnell Diggs.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:15 p.m. EDT | Trivia Tuesday

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this fun and exciting version of
Jeopardy, with our own real contestants and Juliette Warren as Alex. Play
along at home, or just listen and laugh along with us.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

8:00 p.m. EDT | Talking Stocks

Sponsored by NFB of Louisiana, learn about why you should be investing, how
to get started, and how to avoid common investing mistakes. Open to all
experiences. 
Zoom Meeting ID: 813 0564 0038
Password: 2HwOl6wfsd
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,81305640038#

Wednesday, May 27

10:30 a.m. EDT | Women Survivors

Sponsored by the NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss the effects that social
distancing is having on each of us during this coronavirus.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take care of
our mental and emotional health with brief workouts, meditations, and yoga
during this thirty-minute session.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Conversation

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join to discuss legislative issues facing
blind Americans, laws affecting the education of blind children, and our NFB
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)R programs scheduled for
this summer. Parents, teachers of blind students, and anyone interested in
the topics of legislation, parenting, and education are encouraged to join
us. Please note that this event is informative and does not represent any
form of legal advice. To contact Emily, email her at: vp2 at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16930&qid=3673760> .
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, share experiences with the Amazon Echo. Do
you have a favorite Alexa skill you would like to share with others? Get the
news, schedule a ride, or control your home.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Breaking Barriers

Sponsored by NFB of California, discuss creative action plans to break
through any barriers standing between you and your goals and report on your
progress. This is a time to share our stories in a supportive,
non-judgmental environment.
Zoom Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091
Password: 071615
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,83957763091#,,#,071615#

5:00 p.m. EDT | iPhones, iPads, Voice Over, Oh My!

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn how to navigate iOS devices using
Voice Over. We will explore the calendar and clock features during this
session.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:30 p.m. EDT | Learn about LCB and the Federation 

Sponsored by NFB of New York, join us to chat with Pam Allen, executive
director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind and first vice president of
the National Federation of the Blind to talk about the center as well as the
Federation.
Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,5288506207#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System: Special Guest, Dr.
Marc Maurer!

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about blindness training,
independence, and vocational rehabilitation from Marc Maurer, Immediate Past
President of the National Federation of the Blind.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

9:00 p.m. EDT | Advantages and Disadvantages of Working from Home

Sponsored by NFB of Missouri, during the COVID-19 pandemic many people are
working from home. Once the pandemic is over and people have a choice as to
whether to work from home or not the question is should you continue to work
from home? Come and share your thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages
of working from home.
Zoom Meeting ID: 714 852 9230
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,7148529230#

Thursday, May 28

11:00 a.m. EDT | Distance Education
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16931&qid=3673760>
Interactive Lesson

Each week participate in an activity designed to enhance the education of
blind children.
Zoom Meeting ID: 956 4857 5316
Password: 53276
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,95648575316#,,#,53276#

5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussions: Do You Want to Run?
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16937&qid=3673760> 

Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story titled " Do You Want to
Run?
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16937&qid=3673760> "
by Melody Lindsey.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn more about the Amazon shopping app.
If you have suggestions for apps to be featured please email:
marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16935&qid=3673760> .
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

8:00 p.m. EDT | NVDA Training 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about NVDA, the free screen access
software for Windows computers.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Friday, May 29

12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us as we explore the capabilities and
usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application and
Microsoft Office Suite.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take care of
our mental and emotional health with brief workouts and stretching
exercises.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids' Story Hour 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call of reading favorite stories
for kids in Braille.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

7:00 p.m. EDT | Circle of Support 

Sponsored by NFB of California, share and gain support and ideas from our
peers about the multitude of things that we are encountering in our lives at
this time.
Zoom Meeting ID: 321 763 502
Password: 4187
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,321763502#,,#,4187#

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