[IL-Talk] FW: [tech-vi Announce List] From the Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library: a Variety of Tech and Culture Programs for February and March

[dan.tevelde at comcast.net]

Hi all,

 

This might be of interest to anyone participating in the Washington Seminar. I have attended some of Chancey Fleet’s classes and they are excellent.

 

Thanks,

Dan

 

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From: 'Chancey Fleet' via Technology Programs at Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library <HeiskellTech at googlegroups.com <mailto:HeiskellTech at googlegroups.com> > 

 


News from Your Andrew Heiskell Tech Team 


Our community has been exploring the wide world of accessible technology and culture from home, whether that’s in New York City or the other side of the world. Notable recent workshops have included an intro to Google Docs, an 8-week web development course, a Louis Braille birthday celebration and a 3d design workshop. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to bringing our community together for learning and fellowship in a virtual space that is welcoming, fun and inclusive. Want to get involved? Read below to see what we offer, then email  <mailto:chanceyfleet at nypl.org> chanceyfleet at nypl.org or call (212) 206-5400, extension 3, to start your learning journey.

 


Accessibility 


Our team is committed to equity of access for everyone. For all group workshops, you may join using Zoom via computer, smartphone or tablet, or you can dial in by phone. One-to-one coaching is available by phone, Zoom or Google Meet: your choice. Our group workshops always feature auto-captions, but if you need an interpreter or captions to participate in coaching or workshops, please email  <mailto:chanceyfleet at nypl.org> chanceyfleet at nypl.org (at least two weeks before the event if possible) and we will arrange that access. 

 


One-to-One Coaching


We are here to help you achieve your tech goal! Are you learning the iPhone, improving your typing, or exploring the web with a screen reader? We will be happy to match you with a tech coach to work on achieving that goal. 

 


Read Wherever You Are 


Our BARD collection offers instant access to all of our Braille and talking books using a computer, smartphone, tablet or accessible device. Our members also have free access to Bookshare, a library of over a million titles which you can read on the web or your smartphone or tablet using magnification, text-to-speech or Braille. Need the daily paper? NFB-Newsline is also free and brings you access to local and national publications from your computer, smartphone, tablet or even a land-line phone. To get started, just call or email our tech team. 

 


Tech and Culture Workshops 


Join our vibrant community for free, interactive workshops every week covering tech topics for beginners and seasoned users, book discussions, a Braille study group and more. Below, you’ll find our offerings for February and March: just use the link within each listing to register. To receive a reminder about each upcoming workshop or find out about additional pop-up offerings, email  <mailto:heiskelltech+subscribe at googlegroups.com> heiskelltech+subscribe at googlegroups.com or contact our tech team to join our announcement list. 

 


Braille Study Group 


Saturdays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. 

 <https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg> https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2hqTkoG91r_zJaHFrQ8YuaIgNhzFEg

 


Intro to Zoom with Accessibility in Mind


Thursday February 4, 2:00 - 3:30 PM 

Come learn about using Zoom with a screen reader or other access technology. We'll go over tips for managing your camera and sound, navigating the mobile and desktop apps, using keyboard shortcuts, choosing a virtual background, and using important features like screen sharing and chat. We'll also share some tips for making any Zoom more accessible.

 <https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcumurTkuH911q56EfcQnQ3LD8-jC-z7u> https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcumurTkuH911q56EfcQnQ3LD8-jC-z7u

 


Exploring Blogs and Articles with RSS Readers


Saturday February 13, 3:00 - 4:30 PM 

An RSS reader is a mobile or desktop app that lets you subscribe to news media and blogs so that you can build your own continuously updated reading list, full of the topics and voices that interest you most. This workshop will introduce you to options for accessible RSS feed readers, and get you started with finding RSS feeds you want to follow. 

https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdeChrTsiGNUP0WmacVaIj4zIP_xyCvUs 

 


Online Shopping with Accessibility in Mind


Thursday February 18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM 

Learn about searching online for products, reading reviews, comparing

prices, and getting visual descriptions of items. Find out where to

check online for accessible home appliances, Braille supplies and

accessible games. We’ll also talk about subscription-based services

and online grocery shopping. 

https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcOmoqDgsGdIHKTO9fUbQeTHFlZ-Nl8pA

 


Build Your Own Remote Tech Workshop


Tuesday February 23, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Learn and share strategies for choosing topics, preparing an outline, publicizing your event, handling registration, moderating a remote event, and facilitating discussion among participants who have different backgrounds and interests.  This workshop is open to anyone but we particularly recommend it for those who want to lead virtual events focused on tech and culture in communities of disability. 

 <https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-6prDwrEtPvvg7YchjmSzaDnRJqyALH> https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-6prDwrEtPvvg7YchjmSzaDnRJqyALH

 


Organizing and Finding Files in Windows 10


Tuesday March 2, 2:00 - 3:30 PM 

Come explore the Windows File Explorer! This workshop will prepare you to put files where you want them, organize important files into folders, rename and rearrange files, decide what program will open a particular kind of file, and search your entire computer or a specific location for exactly what you need. If you have trouble finding downloads or your Documents folder is getting way too cluttered, this workshop is for you!

https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce-oqzkjGNR68UrinXsSuTqwfolbdnTq

 


DIY Tactile Drawing 


Saturday March 13, 2:00 - 3:30 PM 

These days we no longer have easy access to embossers or microcapsule fusers. However, we don't always need them in order to make tactile graphics. In fact, there's a long history of DIY tactile graphic design—with students, designers, and teachers using collaging techniques to make one-of-a-kind designs. In this workshop, we will cover the history, basics, and best practices of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) tactile graphics. We'll use materials found in our homes to make our own works of art. Please come to the Zoom meeting prepared with a stylus or pencil, some paper, and a Sensational Blackboard or wooden cutting board. If you want to really bring the party, grab some scissors, glue, tactile junk from around the house (get creative!), puffy paint, or hot glue. It's going to get messy and fun!

https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd-yvqToiEtwzfHWJgXNBeZXF4wriOdzE

 


Book Discussion -  What Can a Body Do: How We Meet the Built World


Thursday March 18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

By Sara Hendrin, DB100228 or available at Bookshare.org.

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR and LitHub

A fascinating and provocative new way of looking at the things we use and the spaces we inhabit, and a call to imagine a better-designed world for us all.

Furniture and tools, kitchens and campuses and city streets—nearly everything human beings make and use is assistive technology, meant to bridge the gap between body and world. Yet unless, or until, a misfit between our own body and the world is acute enough to be understood as disability, we may never stop to consider—or reconsider—the hidden assumptions on which our everyday environment is built.

https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdemgqDguHd1VL_vePJtdaJUO92XDFUps

 


iOS and Android App Swap 


Wednesday March 24, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Come share information about your all-time favorite apps and your newest discoveries. This is an interactive, open discussion for patrons and the Heiskell tech team to share knowledge and introduce one another to something new. You do not have to present an app to join, but we welcome you to present why you enjoy or use an app, along with any pros and cons, for about 3 minutes plus time for questions. 

 <https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdO6vqz0iGdwVaWV6yz2OIdzTqcSSPCWI> https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdO6vqz0iGdwVaWV6yz2OIdzTqcSSPCWI

 


Spring Conference Roundup: What’s New in Accessible Tech?


Monday March 29, 7:00 - 8:30 PM 

We'll gather the news and announcements from CES, ATIA and CSUN to bring you an interactive exploration of this busy season in accessible technology news. 

https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdOupqjMtHtIHmfDOV7F7lWO_X_hWLHaw

 

 

-- 

Chancey S. Fleet

Assistive Technology Coordinator

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

(212) 621-0627
David Goldfield,

Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist

JAWS Certified, 2019

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