[Massachusetts-NFB] FW: [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] NFBN Senior Division November Meeting - Learn about artificial intelligence and blindness

Thu Nov 2 03:50:25 UTC 2023

Shara Winton

President, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts

617-304-0347

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Subject: [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] NFBN Senior Division November Meeting -
Learn about artificial intelligence and blindness

Hi You All

RE- Our November meeting is on Monday, the 13th

Contents of this message:

*1: Topic of our meeting

*2: When and how to get on our call

*3: Agenda 

*4: The NFB Pledge 

*5: reports

*1:Topic:

Our presentation will center around artificial intelligence, and
blindness-specific apps in both Android and the iOS environment. The Be My
eyes Be My AI feature will be demonstrated, along with an updated version of
Seeing AI, and Google Lookout, incorporating Chat GTP, and Eleven Labs
generative AI text to speech and voice cloning, with some surprises along
the way. Presenter- Peg Jolene Halverson

*2: When and how to get on the call

Date: Monday, November 13th 

Time: 7:00 CT

Join Zoom Meeting:

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*3: Agenda    

- First- Come to order, do introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge; voiced
by Eli

-second- Our presenter will take the floor with her demonstrations and will
tell us how she will handle questions. 

--OLD BUSINESS 

- Our presentation may need to extend past the 8:00 PM hour. With the speed
that AI is creeping into our daily lives we need information as much as we
can to either- take advantage of what this new option brings, Or  know how
to work around it. And if we do work/learn right up to our normal 8:30 PM
adjournment ,we can handle our reports and/or other business next month;
December is one of our special times together to share hopes and plans for
the new year.  

- Whatever else members may bring.

--NEW BUSINESS

- Update on affiliate news

- Whatever else we get from the membership.

- Brags and Drags

*4: NFB Pledge: 

I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation
of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.

*5: Minutes from our last meeting:

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
SECRETARY's REPORT

Monday, October 9, 2023

The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, October 9, 2023. President
Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM CDT. Members present
were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda
Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Dorothy
Babel, Bob Burns, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Jerry
Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Kathy Brahmer, Deb Mauer, and Eli
and Emily Sidders.

Bob recited our NFB Pledge. Eli will recite it next month.

Our focus topic was Questions and Information. Question: Why should someone
need a letter from his doctor stating that he is legally blind? With this
letter, one is eligible for a handicapped sticker, extra standard deductions
from IRS, BARD, BookShare, Directory Assistance, and audio description box
at no extra cost from Cable companies. Apple accessibility number:
877-204-3930. Nancy plays games. She will send those she listed to our
listserv. Others mentioned other games. Bob mentioned that the Adobe Acrobat
update no longer works well with JAWS. He will send instructions on what to
do to reconfigure Acrobat Reader.

Barbara talked about upcoming Health Equity dialogues. She will be on one
October 19 from 1:00 to 2:30. She will send the Zoom link to our affiliate
listserv.

Linda read the September 11, 2023, Secretary's Report. There were no
additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record
of the organization.

Cheryl read the October 9, 2023, Treasurer's Report. It will become a part
of the financial record of the organization.

Robert, Jo and Barbara will work on the script for the video for use by
activity directors. Robert will see what Chris would like to do to be
involved.

Robert mentioned that Peg Halverson will be our speaker next month. She will
share about AI.

We shared brags and drags.

There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:32 PM CDT.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary

Treasurer's Report Senior Division

Monday, October 9,  2023

Beginning Balance               $2040.83

Expenses

PAC for Oct                           $  15.00

Total Expenses                                 $  15.00

Deposits

None

Ending Balance                                $2025.83

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President

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