[MD-Sligo] FW: #NFB25 Sponsor Virtual Seminars

Sun Jul 20 01:44:36 UTC 2025

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org> 
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2025 12:00 PM
To: Yasmin Reyazuddin <yasmin81065 at gmail.com>
Subject: #NFB25 Sponsor Virtual Seminars

Continue the #NFB25 Experience: Virtual Seminars from Sponsors

Thank you for participating in the 2025 National Federation of the Blind
National Convention this week. As the convention concludes, the experience
will continue with upcoming virtual events presented by our 2025 National
Convention Sponsors
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39717&qid=11474255> .

More than Guide Dogs, presented by Leader Dogs for the Blind

July 16, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern

Leader Dogs for the Blind will share information about their programs and
services. Although Leader Dog is known for their guide dog program, they
offer a wide variety of other programs, including Orientation & Mobility,
Teen O&M, and Teen summer camp. Speakers: Alyssa Otis & Leslie Hoskins.

Access the More than Guide Dogs Zoom Information
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39718&qid=11474255> 

Using Slack with a Screen Reader, Presented by Slack

July 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern

This will be an encore of the demonstration from the NFB National
Convention. In this demonstration, they'll provide an overview of using
Slack's desktop client with a screen reader and leave time for questions and
discussion from the participants. Speaker: Todd Kloots.

View the Using Slack with a Screen Reader Zoom Information
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39719&qid=11474255> 

Expanding Your Horizons: Get the Blindness Skills Training You Deserve to
Build the Life You Want! Presented by Saavi Services for the Blind

July 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Did you know you can attend blindness skills training in another state,
often fully funded by Vocational Rehabilitation? This session will help you
take that next step by covering how to access out-of-state training, who
pays for training, what to expect from the experience, and what options are
available. Speaker: Joanne Williams

Access the Expanding Your Horizons Zoom Details
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39720&qid=11474255> 

Check Out Target: Accessible to All

July 22, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern

Join Target to learn how they create accessible experiences for all of their
guests. They'll share details about the first fully accessible self-checkout
in retail. Bring your questions. Speaker: Steve Decker.

Access the Check Out Target Meeting
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39721&qid=11474255>  Information

Making Science Accessible Through Research by the Blind for the Blind,
presented by Independence Science

July 29, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Eastern

Join to learn about the latest projects their blind scientists are working
on from science podcasts for children staring blind scientists to ways to
get accessible materials independently to research on how to make science
more inclusive for blind students. 

Their lived experience supports their research and leads them to pursue a
better future. Speakers: Dr. Peter Walters, Ashley Neybert, Michael Hingson,
and Danielle Guzman-Orth.

Access the Making Science Accessible Zoom Information
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39722&qid=11474255> 

The Free NASA OST Units Have Landed: New and Improved Equitable STEM
Activities for Grades 3-8 optimized for Blind and Low-Vision Learners,
Presented by PLANETS

August 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific

Come learn about PLANETS! PLANETS is an Out of School time program for
educators and youth in grades 3-8 providing STEM learning with an emphasis
on NASA planetary science and engineering. PLANETS supports all learners,
including blind and low-vision learners. Speakers: Stephanie Jackson &
Stephanie McMahon.

Register for the NASA OST Units Have Landed event.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39723&qid=11474255>  They will send
you a zoom link prior to the event. 

Envision - Level Up and Workforce Pathways 

August 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern

In this seminar, you'll learn more about Envision's Level Up and Workforce
Pathways programs available to blind and low vision consumers nationwide.
Level Up, for 14-22 age youth, provides a 1-week immersive experience on the
campus of Wichita State University covering a variety of applied career
skills. Workforce Pathways, available to working age. Speakers: Mika
Pyyhkala, Hannah Christenson.

The Zoom details are coming soon.

SELVAS BLV Product Overview

August 28, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central

Learn about the productivity and ease of use from SELVAS BLV Braille
tablets, Braille displays, and book reader and multimedia player/recorder.
Whether you're joining us for the first time, or you're a long-time HIMS
customer, we welcome and look forward to your participation. Speakers: Earle
Harrison and Antonio Guimaraes.

View the Selvas BLV Zoom Information
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39734&qid=11474255> 

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