<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">FYI.<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth@visionlinkphl.org><br><b>Date:</b> March 28, 2022 at 11:42:28 AM EDT<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Tech Workshops - Spring Calendar: Including Intro to NVDA, Exploring VoiceOver For Mac, Exploring JAWS Along With Other Workshops</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Marsha Drenth<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> tech-vi@groups.io <tech-vi@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 23, 2022 9:57 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> tech-vi@groups.io<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [tech-vi Announce List] From The Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book Library: Tech Workshops - Spring Calendar: Including Intro to NVDA, Exploring VoiceOver For Mac, Exploring JAWS Along With Other Workshops<o:p></o:p></p>
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<a name="Complete"></a><span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Intro to NVDA: a 12-week Workshop </span><o:p></o:p></h3>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Tuesdays beginning April 5, 12:00 - 1:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">There are several Windows screen readers to choose from. Come discover how this free, open-source option compares. If you know how to type, understand Windows
basics, can commit to attending twelve sessions, and would like to become more confident and proficient with the NVDA screen reader, this workshop is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes
a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond, as well as a weekly recap that is optional attend half an hour before the official start of each class. We’ll cover the basics of customizing
NVDA settings, getting around in Windows 10, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This workshop will be limited to 30 participants, so please apply to participate soon!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYKIXMmWmBwpCcqAMper8IJhPbk0bJidqJBOZNn-IvJgov1A/viewform" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register for Exploring NVDA</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Exploring Voiceover for Mac- a Twelve-Week Workshop</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Tuesdays beginning April 5, 3:00 - 4:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">If you know how to type, can commit to attending twelve sessions, and would like to become more confident and proficient with the Voiceover screen reader, this
workshop is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond, as well as
a weekly recap that is optional attend half an hour before the official start of every class. We’ll cover the basics of customizing Voiceover settings, getting around in the Mac OS, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This workshop will be limited to 30 participants, so please apply to participate soon!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1C_irq2KJVzQfx-HCtF_Q9bokC3MzB9Pxxa0a184_sme4Cg/viewform" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register for Exploring Voiceover</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Exploring JAWS - a Twelve-Week Workshop</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Tuesdays beginning April 5, 5:00 - 6:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">If you know how to type, can commit to attending twelve sessions, and would like to become more confident and proficient with the JAWS screen reader, this workshop
is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond, as well as a weekly
recap that is optional to attend half an hour before the official start of every class. We’ll cover the basics of customizing JAWS settings, getting around in Windows 10, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This workshop will be limited to 30 participants, so please apply to participate soon!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjCAqn0FwO_VaTagaICmMjgdRh8EQ9h2AZRsYehuiNC2PEUQ/viewform" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register for Exploring JAWS</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">iPhone Chat for Voiceover Beginners</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">First Saturdays (April 2, May 7, June 4), 1:00 - 2:15 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">If you’re new to using Voiceover on the iPhone or if you’re still working toward confidence, this discussion group is for you. We’ll spend some time going over
the theory of how screen readers work, gestures everyone needs to know, and some strategies for getting help. Then, we’ll open it up for questions and networking.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcuiqqjwtHdzr8bnEn6y-ypuxRhgkdvwz" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Join the Zoom for Voiceover Beginners</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">iPhone Chat for Voiceover Users: Beyond the Basics</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">First Saturdays (April 2, May 7, June 4), 2:30 - 4:00 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Talk about customizing gestures and settings, exploring new apps, choosing accessories, dealing with bugs, and whatever else comes to mind. This is a space for
any and all Voiceover topics that go beyond the basics of using common gestures and built-in apps. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/tZMpcOGprjkrH91JpStD4OF4pvTNcaVicioA/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvqjwiG9SXsRyORpwEBo_CWevziHpcgvoMtg_WFwQHTSWiJvR2HLF-JtHT" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Join
the Zoom for Voiceover: Beyond the Basics</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">The Zoom about Zoom: What Participants and Hosts Need to know</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Friday April 1, 2:00 - 3:30 PM</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Get ready to manage microphones, cameras, chat messages, raised hands, polls and breakout rooms with confidence. We’ll show you everything you need to know to
bring your best self to virtual gatherings, whether you’re attending or hosting. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/j/87057727036?pwd=VGhnYUNGZVJkalNjVGhRRzh3QWtTdz09" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register for the Zoom about Zoom</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Descriptive Origami</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Saturday April 9, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">We’ll use effective verbal communication and teamwork to learn origami models like a lotus, a goldfish and a card holder. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This hands-on event will take place in person: kindly RSVP to
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to reserve your spot!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Braille Screen Input for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Saturday April 16, 1:30 - 3:00 PM</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">If you know Braille (even if you don’t know contractions), you can type comfortably and quickly with Braille screen input. In this workshop, we’ll explore how
to set it up, gestures you need to know, and what you can do if you’re having trouble with this feature.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place in person and online. Please RSVP to
</span></b><a href="mailto:ChanceyFleet@nypl.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">ChanceyFleet@nypl.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">
to attend in person, or register to participate online. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/j/86267036195?pwd=MFY4REJoUjRqTlRxcWZKNGhmdHBzQT09" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Join the Zoom for Braille Screen Input for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Emojication: Know your Emoji</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Wednesday April 6, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Join us for a lively discussion about emoji: what they mean, how they evolve over time, and how blind and low-vision people can understand and use them with confidence. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/j/81135089607?pwd=OC9sckREbUdEbU9lWnh2ZzZIQnJSdz09" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Join the Zoom for Emojication: Know your Emoji</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Using Dictation with Braille Displays on iOS</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Wednesday April 13, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Many of us use built-in dictation as well as various transcription apps. We may do it to save time, transcribe long recordings, work with translation, or make
communication more effective when someone has a speech or hearing impairment. In this workshop, we’ll explore the best practices for getting dictation to work well with Braille displays, and highlight the performance of Braille on various dictation and transcription
apps. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/j/82049790107?pwd=NFFKWWpPZW1oT2Jra1FwRE03SDcrQT09" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register for Using Dictation with Braille Displays on iOS</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Tactile Graphics Open House</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Saturday April 23, 1:30 - 3 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Whether you’re new to the concept of images you can explore by touch or a seasoned tactile graphics creator, the Dimensions Lab is here to support you. Come explore
our range of graphics embossers, 3D printers, a swell-form machine, a refreshable graphics tablet, and analog tools for tech-free, stress-free accessible drawing. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This hands-on event will take place in person: kindly rsvp to
</span></b><a href="mailto:ChanceyFleet@nypl.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">ChanceyFleet@nypl.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">
to reserve your spot!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">What Does it Meme?: Understanding and Sharing Visual Culture</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Monday May 2, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Memes are a rich part of Internet culture but, usually, they’re not accessible to blind and low-vision people. Join us as we dive into the meaning and evolution
of memes, and explore how concise, evocative description can create equity of access in digital spaces.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place online.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/j/87873411950?pwd=c1gwWTdQV0V1aG1ScG50OTVLUVFudz09" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Join the Zoom for What Does it Meme?</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Intro to Facebook with Accessibility in Mind</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Thursday May 5, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">We’ll go over the basics of navigating Facebook with confidence on mobile and the web. Learn how to create posts including links and photos, navigate the News
Feed, access important settings, handle messages and more.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This hybrid event will take place online and in person. Please RSVP to
</span></b><a href="mailto:chanceyfleet@nypl.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">chanceyfleet@nypl.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">
to attend in person, or register for the Zoom:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/j/84307109866?pwd=UFR5UkJhZ0tFSnhwQ1l4VWdXbm43QT09" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register for Intro to Facebook with Accessibility in Mind</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Where in the World: Accessible Wayfinding and Mapping for iOS</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Wednesday May 18, 3:00 – 4:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">We’ll explore accessible mainstream apps like Apple and Google Maps, which can give you walking or transit directions and help you discover points of interest
in your city. Plus, we’ll explore Microsoft Soundscape and Goodmaps, two apps built to give you precise, accessible guidance. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place in person and online. To attend in person, please RSVP to
</span></b><a href="mailto:ChanceyFleet@nypl.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">ChanceyFleet@nypl.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">
or register via Zoom to join online.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcu2rrjkjGd0aaqdPZNDeB4iaC3L06-Lo" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register for the Zoom: Mapping and Wayfinding for iOS</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Using iOS Shortcuts</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Thursday June 9, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Shortcuts can be used to automate tasks and save time. Join us to explore examples of effective shortcuts and learn to create your own.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place in person and online. Email
</span></b><a href="mailto:ChanceyFleet@nypl.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">ChanceyFleet@nypl.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">
to RSVP in person, or register to participate online.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/j/85841503564?pwd=OVFyZGQ3SEk4WFI3Sko4UW4wdFdGQT09" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Register for the Zoom for Using iOS Shortcuts</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Tactile Drawing from Still Life</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Saturday June 11, 1:30 - 3 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore still life scenes of 3D objects and then create accessible tactile drawings. A variety of tactile media will be offered.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This hands-on event will take place in person. Please email
</span></b><a href="mailto:ChanceyFleet@nypl.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">ChanceyFleet@nypl.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">
to RSVP.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Intro to Google Translate</span><o:p></o:p></h3>
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<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Wednesday June 15, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">Take a deep dive into this powerful cross-platform tool for translation. We’ll explore how to translate from speech, text, handwriting and the camera; how to build
a list of phrases you use often; and what you need to know about conversational and continuous translation. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:200%">
<b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">This event will take place in person and online. Email
</span></b><a href="mailto:ChanceyFleet@nypl.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">ChanceyFleet@nypl.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#232333">
to attend in person, or register to participate online.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://nypl.zoom.us/j/85841503564?pwd=OVFyZGQ3SEk4WFI3Sko4UW4wdFdGQT09" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:17.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Join the Zoom for Intro to Google Translate</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">(212) 621-0627<o:p></o:p></p>
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