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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk37516043">Here are the Zoom events that will occur between Monday, May 25, and Friday, May 29, hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. All are welcome to join, even if you live outside Pennsylvania. These events are for everyone. Details for how to connect appear after the list of events. Please note that all times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Recordings of our training events can be found on our archive page: </span><a href="http://nfbp.org/archive"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>http://nfbp.org/archive</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><span class=MsoHyperlink>For the up-to-date calendar of our Zoom events, visit: </span></span><a href="http://nfbp.org/zoom-meeting-calendar"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>http://nfbp.org/zoom-meeting-calendar</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'>JAWS Training with Joe – Monday, May 25, 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. We will be working with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.<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'>Relaxation Hour with Lily – Monday, May 25,from 1PM to 2PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>We will be Learning and doing yoga exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations. It will be a time for everyone to let go of their stress and frustration. The immune system is proven to work more optimally under Little to no stress. I have learned many of these techniques during my college years studying integrative health care.<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 – Monday, May 25,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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. To contact Emily, email her at: </span><a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>vp2@nfbp.org</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'>Reading Roundtable with Marsha – Monday, May 25, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>This week’s discussion will include a presentation from Amy Bovaird, author of 5 books, inspirational speaker, coach, blogger, and Christian. Her books include Cane Confessions, Mobility Matters, </span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hitting a Home Run, Seeking Solace, and her newest book: A Time to Dance - Coming June 1st. </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you have not read these books, come and hear about not only the author, the books, Amy’s blog, and why she self-published 5 books , but also about other books you might want to read. </span><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, May 26, 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 read and discuss the Kernel Book story titled "Crying Over Spilled Milk" by Parnell Diggs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Text: </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk30/kernbk30.htm#3"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk30/kernbk30.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/kern30/04_crying_over_spilled-milk.mp3"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern30/04_crying_over_spilled-milk.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'>trivia Tuesday with Juliette – Tuesday, May 26, From 6:15pm to 8pm, EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>You won’t want to miss this fun and exciting version of Jeopardy, with our own real contestants and Juliette Warren as Alex. Play along at home, or just listen and laugh along with us. <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, May 27, 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'>Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Wednesday, May 27, 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. We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises. <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 – Wednesday, May 27,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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. To contact Emily, email her at: </span><a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>vp2@nfbp.org</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'>Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark - Wednesday, May 27, 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, Voice Over, Oh My! with Marsha - Wednesday, May 27, from 5PM to 6:15PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><a name="_Hlk40533454">Join us to learn how to navigate iOS devices using Voice Over. We will cover more about email, including setting up accounts and creating folders during this session.</a> 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'><a name="_Hlk38462491">Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and Special Guest Marc Maurer, Immediate Past President of the National Federation of the Blind – Wednesday, May 27, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></a></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk38462491'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Join us to learn about blindness training, independence, and vocational rehabilitation from one of our top leaders in the NFB. Bring your questions, too.<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, May 28, from 5PM to 6PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story titled "Do You Want to Run?" by Melody Lindsey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Text: </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk30/kernbk30.htm#5"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk30/kernbk30.htm#5</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/kern30/06_do_you_want_to_run.mp3"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern30/06_do_you_want_to_run.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, May 28, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><a name="_Hlk40533304">If you have an iOS device and would like to know more about apps, then This series is for you. Marsha will demonstrate Seeing AI and apps for recording during this session. </a>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'>JAWS Training with Joe – Friday, May 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. We will be working with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.<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 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. We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises. <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 29, 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'>Here is how to participate in these events:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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 when the events are scheduled to begin. <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'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>2. Click the following link, which will open the meeting using the app or your web browser:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</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'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>+13126266799,,2159880888# (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>+16468769923,,2159880888# (New York)<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'>4. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.<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'>Again, recordings of many of our events can be found on our archive page:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span><a href="http://nfbp.org/archive"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>http://nfbp.org/archive</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'>Please contact me if you have any questions.<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'>Joseph Drenth <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Cell: 215-827-7787<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:vp@nfbp.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>vp@nfbp.org</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>