[KeyStoneChapter] Zoom Events for this week from the NFB of Pennsylvania

[Lisa Andrews]

Hi Joe,

sorry if this is a stupid question but would we be able to practice
whatever you’re going through while in the meeting?

I wonder if perhaps I should join the meeting on my iPad and free my
desktop up for any demonstrations?

Thanks for doing this!

Lisa


On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 9:55 PM Joseph Drenth via KeyStoneChapter <
keystonechapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Here are the Zoom events hosted by members of the National Federation of
> the Blind of Pennsylvania between Monday, April 6, and Friday, April 10, to
> help break up the tedium of being quarantined at home. Everyone is welcome
> to join us, even if you live outside of Pennsylvania. These events are for
> everyone.
>
>
> How to Participate
>
>
>
> We will use the Zoom platform for all of our events, so there are several
> ways you can join us:
>
>
>
> 1. From within the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app on your iPhone or Android,
> just hit the “Join” button on the “Meet and Chat” tab and enter our meeting
> ID: 215 988 0888.
>
>
>
> 2. On your computer, use the Zoom desktop application or any web browser
> by clicking this link:
>
> https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
>
>
>
> 3. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923,
>
> and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.
>
>
>
> We will be using the same meeting ID for all of our events: 215 988 0888
>
> If this sounds familiar, that is because it is the phone number for the
> NFB of Pennsylvania office.
>
>
> Upcoming Events for the Week of April 6th to April 10th:
>
>
> JAWS Training with Joe – Monday April 6,  from noon to 12:45PM.
>
> Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
> industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the best
> practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer from the
> beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused on Windows 10
> and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other applications and web sites
> will also be discussed as appropriate or upon request. Bring your
> questions, too, and we will do our best to answer them. The trainer, Joseph
> Drenth, is certified for JAWS by Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader
> application.
>
>
> Reading Roundtable with Marsha – Monday, April 6, from 2PM to 3PM.
>
> Pull a chair up to the table and share with us about your favorite books
> and reading media. Have you discovered any new favorites recently at home
> while practicing social distancing? Let's talk about them.
>
>
> Kids’ Story Hour  with Harriet – Tuesday, April 7, from 2PM to 3PM.
>
> Keep your braille skills sharp by reading along with Harriet as she reads
> favorite stories for kids in braille. If you want to take your turn reading
> in braille to the group, you can do that, too. Otherwise, follow along in
> your own book or on your braille display.
>
> Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Tuesday, April 7, from 5PM to 6PM.
>
> Join us as we listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story “Please
> Don’t Throw the Nickel” by Kenneth Jernigan, which appears in the Kernel
> Book “Wall to Wall Thanksgiving.”
>  NVDA Training with Chris – Tuesday, April 7, From 7 pm to 8 pm.
>
> Have you ever bristled at the high cost of assistive technology software?
> Come learn about NVDA, the free screen reader for Windows. In this
> presentation, I will briefly explain what NVDA is, walk through installing
> it, and take feedback on future topics for discussion.
>
>
> JAWS Training with Joe – Wednesday April 8,  from noon to 12:45PM.
>
> Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
> industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the best
> practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer from the
> beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused on Windows 10
> and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other applications and web sites
> will also be discussed as appropriate or upon request. Bring your
> questions, too, and we will do our best to answer them. The trainer, Joseph
> Drenth, is certified for JAWS by Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader
> application.
>
>
> Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Wednesday, April 8,
> from 1PM to 1:30PM.
>
> Due to all of us being stuck at home during this difficult time, it is
> important to boost our immune system and make sure that we are still
> getting some exercise. During this fitness and wellness session we will be
> talking about ways of how to boost the immune system, and about how to take
> care of our mental and emotional health. We will be doing brief workouts,
> meditations, and yoga over Zoom.  I have learned a lot of these techniques
> during my college years of taking integrative health care courses.
>
>
> coffee with Emily – Wednesday, April 8,from 2PM to 3PM.
>
> We will discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting
> the education of your blind children, and our Braille Enrichment for
> Literacy and Learning (BELL) 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.
>
>
> Hot Cocoa with Lynn – Wednesday, April 8, from 7PM to 8PM.
>
> Having a difficult time staying in the house?  How has social distancing
> effected your life?  Let’s chat and see if we can turn these lemons into
> lemonade!
>
>
> Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Thursday, April 9, from 5PM to 6PM.
>
> Join us as we listen to and then discuss another excellent Kernel Book
> story.
>
> JAWS Training with Joe – Friday April 10,  from noon to 12:45PM.
>
> Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
> industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the best
> practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer from the
> beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused on Windows 10
> and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other applications and web sites
> will also be discussed as appropriate or upon request. Bring your
> questions, too, and we will do our best to answer them. The trainer, Joseph
> Drenth, is certified for JAWS by Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader
> application.
>
>
> Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Friday, April 10,
> from 1PM to 1:30PM.
>
> Due to all of us being stuck at home during this difficult time, it is
> important to boost our immune system and make sure that we are still
> getting some exercise. During this fitness and wellness session we will be
> talking about ways of how to boost the immune system, and about how to take
> care of our mental and emotional health. We will be doing brief workouts,
> meditations, and yoga over Zoom.  I have learned a lot of these techniques
> during my college years of taking integrative health care courses.
>
>
> coffee with Emily – Friday, April 10,from 2PM to 3PM.
>
> We will discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting
> the education of your blind children, and our Braille Enrichment for
> Literacy and Learning (BELL) 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.
>
>
> Kids’ Story Hour  with Harriet – Friday, April 10, from 3PM to 4PM.
>
> Keep your braille skills sharp by reading along with Harriet as she reads
> favorite stories for kids in braille. If you want to take your turn reading
> in braille to the group, you can do that, too. Otherwise, follow along in
> your own book or on your braille display.
>
> Braille Displays with Chris – Friday, April 10, From 7 pm to 8 pm.
>
> Have you ever wondered if a Braille display is right for you? Come with
> your questions and comments and lets discuss!! I will describe why and how
> I use my focus 40 and try to answer any questions
>
>
>
>
>
> Please let me know if you have any questions.
>
>
>
> 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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