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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p>Greetings everyone;<o:p></o:p></p><p>PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR CONTACTS. These calls are for EVERYONE and are a GREAT way for us all to stay or get connected. <o:p></o:p></p><p>The National Federation of the Blind of New York is hosting a series of conference call-based education experiences for the duration of our self-quarantine. The calls will be utilizing our Zoom conference platform.<o:p></o:p></p><p>The calls are all scheduled for 5:30 pm eastern time. They should be around an hour long but we will be happy to stay on the line after the presentation to chat or discuss any issues you may be having.<o:p></o:p></p><p>To join, simply paste this whole number into your dialer:<o:p></o:p></p><p> 16468769923,,5288506207#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Or click this link to join through your computer: https://zoom.us/j/5288506207<o:p></o:p></p><p>Detailed call in instructions are at the end of this email.<o:p></o:p></p><p>If you are blind and have a need you are unable to find assistance with, please contact us at 716-222-3632 or <a href="mailto:president@nfbny.org">president@nfbny.org</a> and we’ll do what we can to help.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Friday April 3, 2020, 5:30 pm Distance Learning Challenges Chancey Fleet, Vice-President, NFB of NYS and Justin Young, President, NFBNY Student Division<o:p></o:p></p><p>Monday, April 6, 2020, 5:30 pm Meet Associate Commissioner of the New York Commission for the Blind Brian Daniels. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 5:30 pm Apps R Us: Instacart, Doordash, and others. How to effectively use them. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Friday, April 10, 2020, 5:30 pm Do You Want to Play A Game? Margo Downey<o:p></o:p></p><p>Monday April 13, 2020, 5:30 pm Virtually connecting: GGM, OOS, VIP. Join us to learn how to connect with others through your computer for conversation, games, entertainment and more.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Wednesday April 15, 2020, 5:30 pm NFB Newsline Demonstrations (Phone, Echo, Web, and other means.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Friday, April 17, 2020, 5:30 pm The Great Talent Showcase<o:p></o:p></p><p>Monday, April 20, 2020, 5:30 pm Healthy Communications Strategies Kelleigh Larson<o:p></o:p></p><p>Friday April 17<sup>th</sup> at 5:30 we will attempt to have a talent Showcase. If you sing, play an instrument, or have another talent you can share with us either through the telephone or computer, Drop an email to me at <a href="mailto:president@nfbny.org">president@nfbny.org</a> to reserve a spot.<o:p></o:p></p><p>We will also have a book club. This will be every other week and the book to be discussed will be listed on our website, <a href="http://www.nfbny.org">www.nfbny.org</a>. We’re going to start with one of the Kernel Books so watch our web site for a link to the book.<o:p></o:p></p><p>We look forward to connecting with everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mike Robinson, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of New York State, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2175 Sheridan Drive<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Buffalo, New York 14223<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>716-222-3632<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>716-222-3NFB<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>“</i><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#333333;background:#F2F2F2'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.”</span></i><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mike Robinson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topic: Distance Learning Challenges<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: Apr 3, 2020 05:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://zoom.us/j/5288506207<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 528 850 6207<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+16468769923,,5288506207# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13126266799,,5288506207# US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 253 215 8782 US<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 301 715 8592 US<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 528 850 6207<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ac98RbT5DX<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join by Skype for Business<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/skype/5288506207">https://zoom.us/skype/5288506207</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>