[GreaterPhilly] Zoom events for this week

Sun Jun 14 23:15:41 UTC 2020

Here are the Zoom events taking place this week from the NFB of
Pennsylvania.

Monday, June 15

1:00 p.m. EDT | Relaxation Hour 

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.

For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<mailto:vp at nfbp.org> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888

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

Emily will be joined by white cane coffee, discussing what inspired them.

For questions, please contact Emily: vp2 at nfbp.org <mailto:vp2 at nfbp.org> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable 

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.

For questions, please contact Marsha Drenth: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<mailto:marsha.drenth at gmail.com> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Tuesday, June 16

5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion

Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story "Flashing Rake and
Blaring Radio" by Jerry Whittle.

Text:
https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/ke
rnel1/kernbk28/kernbk28.htm#4

Audio:
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern28/05_flashing_rake_and_bl
aring_radio.mp3

For questions, please contact Justin: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu
<mailto:PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Wednesday, June 17

10:30 a.m. EDT | Women Survivors

Discuss the effects that social distancing is having on each of us during
this coronavirus.

For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<mailto:vp at nfbp.org> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

Having good form and technique is very important when exercising so that we
don't hurt ourselves. 

Special guest, Maureen  Hobbs, a personal trainer friend of Lily's, will
teach about good form when exercising.

She  is willing to observe whoever wants to be observed working out and help
them fix their form and technique. Participants can turn on their zoom
cameras as they're doing the exercise and she can help correct them.

For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<mailto:vp at nfbp.org> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

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. 

For questions, please contact Emily: vp2 at nfbp.org <mailto:vp2 at nfbp.org> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

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.

For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<mailto:vp at nfbp.org> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

Learn how to navigate iOS devices using Voice Over. We will explore helpful
built-in features and apps.

For questions, please contact Marsha Drenth: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<mailto:marsha.drenth at gmail.com> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

Learn about blindness and deafblindness training with Lynn and her special
guest Marsha Drenth. Marsha will tell of her experiences at the Hellen
Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youth and Adults.

For questions, please contact Lynn: president at nfbp.org
<mailto:president at nfbp.org> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Thursday, June 18

5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussions

Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story "Daddies and Bicycles"
by J. Michael Jones.

Text:
https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/ke
rnel1/kernbk28/kernbk28.htm#5

Audio:
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern28/06_daddies_and_bicycles
.mp3

For questions, please contact Justin: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu
<mailto:PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

Learn more about the most helpful apps. This week Marsha is focusing on the
Facebook app. 

For questions, please contact Marsha: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<mailto:marsha.drenth at gmail.com> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

8PM EDT | NVDA Training with Chris.

Learn how to use the free screen access software for Windows.

For questions, please contact Joseph: vp at nfbp.org <mailto:vp at nfbp.org> 

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Friday, June 19

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

Boost the immune system and take care of our mental and emotional health
with brief workouts and stretching exercises.

For questions, contact Joseph Drenth (vp at nfbp.org <mailto:vp at nfbp.org> )

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

Join this call of reading favorite stories for kids in Braille.

For questions, contact Joseph Drenth (vp at nfbp.org <mailto:vp at nfbp.org> )

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Joseph Drenth 

First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation

Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division

Cell: 215-827-7787

Email: joe.drenth at gmail.com

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