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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>We now have an online archive of our Zoom training events where you can go to listen to them. We currently have the JAWS Trainings, iOS Trainings, Smart Home Automation, and a number of other event recordings ready for you to listen to, and more will be added each week. Here is the link to the archive web page:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://nfbp.org/archive">http://nfbp.org/archive</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would also like to draw your attention to our two featured events for this week:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk38462491">Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and special guest Pamela Allen, Executive director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind and 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind – Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk38462491'>Pam will share information about Center based training, how it works, why it works, and how you can become an active participant <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk38462491'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Humanware Showcase #2 with David DeNotaris and Joel Zimba – Thursday, April 30, from 3PM to 4PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come learn about the Brailliant line of Braille displays from Humanware, and learn how to pair them with various computers and mobile devices.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is how you can participate in these events. No registration is necessary, and everyone is invited to join. Simply use one of the following methods to connect with us on the Zoom platform:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 then enter our meeting ID: 215 988 0888.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2. Click the following link, which will open the meeting using the app or your web browser:<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><p class=MsoNormal>3. On a mobile phone, click either of the following "One Tap" links, based on which one is nearest to your location:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13126266799,,2159880888# (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+16468769923,,2159880888# (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For your reference,<a name="_Hlk37516043"> here ar</a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>e the Zoom events that will occur between Monday, April 27, and Friday, May 1, hosted by members of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. All are welcome to join, even if you live outside Pennsylvania. These events are for everyone. Please note that all times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Kids’ Story Hour with Harriet – Tuesday, April 28, from 3PM to 4PM, EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><a name="_Hlk36926776">Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Tuesday, April 28, from 5PM to 6PM, EDT. <o:p></o:p></a></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk36926776'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Join us as we listen to the Kernel Book story “Windows, Mathematics, and the Kentucky Derby” by former NFB president Marc Maurer and then discuss it. Here are links to the text of this story and the audio of it being read aloud:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Text: </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#1"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#1</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Audio: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/04-windows-mathematics-and-the-kentucky-derby.mp3"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/04-windows-mathematics-and-the-kentucky-derby.mp3</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Women Survivors with Gloria – Wednesday, April 29, from 10:30AM to 11:30AM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Let’s come together and discuss the effects that social distancing is having on each of us during this coronavirus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Intermediate JAWS Training with Joe – Wednesday, April 29, from noon to 12:45PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Wednesdays are devoted to intermediate-level JAWS features and functions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Wednesday, April 29, from 1PM to 2PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Coffee with Emily and special guest Greg Lazur from PaTTAN – Wednesday, April 29,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Special guest Greg Lazur, Educational Consultant from PaTTAN, will be with us to explain who PaTTAN is, what its role should be, how they can help with the education of your child, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark - Wednesday, April 29, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Share your experience 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. Join us to learn how Alexa can do more for you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>iPhones, iPads, Smart Phones, Oh My! with Marsha - Wednesday, April 29, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Now that our world is geared toward smart phones as the everyday norm, how can we use these devices as blind individuals? That is exactly what this session is for: We will learn how to navigate the iPhone using Voice Over as a beginner. and we will explore some of the most commonly used already built-in apps, like text messaging, apple mail, the calendar, facetime, contacts, notes, the App store, wi-fi, Bluetooth, Safari, Siri, and the health apps. Hosted by Marsha Drenth, Social Worker and Certified iOS device instructor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>*** FEATURED EVENT ***<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and special guest Pamela Allen, Executive director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind and 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind – Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Pam will share information about Center based training, how it works, why it works, and how you can become an active participant <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>*** FEATURED EVENT ***<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Humanware Showcase #2 with David DeNotaris and Joel Zimba – Thursday, April 30, from 3PM to 4PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Come learn about the Brailliant line of Braille displays from Humanware, and learn how to pair them with various computers and mobile devices.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Thursday, April 30, from 5PM to 6PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Join us as we listen to “The Root and I” by Peter Mikochik and then discuss it. Here are links to the text of this story and to the audio of it being read aloud:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Text: </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#3"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#3</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Audio: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/06-the-root-and-i.mp3"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/06-the-root-and-i.mp3</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha – Thursday, April 30, from 7PM to 8PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>If you have an iPhone but would like to know more about specific apps, how to get them, how to download them, what they are for, and how to use them; This presentation is for you. Marsha will present on one app at a time. If you have suggestions for apps you would like to see featured please email: </span><a href="mailto:marsha.drenth@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>marsha.drenth@gmail.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Advanced JAWS Training with Joe – Friday, May 1, from noon to 12:45PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Fridays are devoted to advanced JAWS skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Friday, May 1, from 1PM to 2PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Kids’ Story Hour with Harriet – Friday, May 1, from 3PM to 4PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Using Smart Home Technology to make Your Home More Accessible with Rod – Friday, May 1, From 5 pm to 6 pm EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>This is the 3<sup>rd</sup> part in a series on automating your home with smart sensors and other devices. Rod will teach us what opportunities exist for customizing your home automation devices, such as by scripting special commands to run based on rules you set up.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Braille Displays with Chris – Friday, May 1, From 7 pm to 8 pm EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>This will be a discussion of braille displays for use with computers, smart phones, and as stand-alone devices. Bring your questions and experiences to share.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>I hope you can join us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span><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>