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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Since most of us are quarantined at home, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania is trying to help engage with you remotely through a number of events we will be hosting this week. Even more events will be available for you soon to join us to learn, to share, and to break the tedium of being at home without much social interaction.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>How to Participate<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will use the Zoom platform for all of our events, so there are several ways you can join us: <o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>From within the free Zoom app on your iPhone or Android, just hit the “Join” button and enter our meeting ID (below).<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>On your computer, use the Zoom desktop application or any web browser using the link below or the meeting ID.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, and then enter our meeting ID when prompted.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be using the same meeting ID for all of our events: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2159880888 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If this sounds familiar, that is because it is the phone number for the affiliate office in Philadelphia.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following link will also take you directly to our events:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Upcoming Events<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And now, here are the upcoming events scheduled so far:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Fitness and Wellness Worrier’s Time with Lily <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Every Wednesday and Friday from 1PM to 1:30PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting on Wednesday, April 1, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>coffee with Emily<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Every Wednesday and Friday from 2PM to 3PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting on Wednesday, April 1, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Kernel Book Discussions with Justin<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5PM to 6PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting on Thursday, April 2, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>During this first session, we will be discussing the Kernel Book story titled “Riding on One Wheel” by John Par é. Please read this story using one of the links below before the event so we can discuss it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Link to the text of this story:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk28/kernbk28.htm#2">https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk28/kernbk28.htm#2</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Link to the audio of this story:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern28/03_riding_on_one_wheel.mp3">https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern28/03_riding_on_one_wheel.mp3</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>JAWS Training with Joe<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon to 12:45PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting on Friday, April 3, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Reading Roundtable with Marsha<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Every Monday from 2PM to 3PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting on Monday, April 6, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Hot Cocoa with Lynn<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Every Wednesday from 7PM to 8PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Starting on Wednesday, April 8, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please stay tuned for more events to be added in the near future!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I look forward to talking with you during one or more of these events.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joe<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joseph Drenth <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: 215-827-7787<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: joe.drenth@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>