[NFB-Krafters-Korner] OT: Zoom sessions from NFB-Pennsylvania

Sat Apr 11 23:12:47 UTC 2020

Here are the Zoom events that will occur between Monday, April 13, and
Friday, April 17 hosted by members of the National Federation of the
Blind of Pennsylvania. Everyone is welcome to join us, even if you
live outside of Pennsylvania. These events are for everyone.

Please note that all times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

JAWS Training with Joe – Monday April 13,  from noon to 12:45PM EST.

Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the
best practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer
from the beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused
on Windows 10 and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other
applications and web sites will also be discussed as appropriate or
upon request. Bring your questions, too, and we will do our best to
answer them. The trainer, Joseph Drenth, is certified for JAWS by
Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader application.

coffee with Emily – Monday, April 13,from 2PM to 3PM EST.

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.

Reading Roundtable with Marsha – Monday, April 13, from 5PM to 6PM EST.

Pull a chair up to the table and share with us about your favorite
books and reading media. Have you discovered any new favorites
recently at home while practicing social distancing? Let's talk about
them.

Pittsburgh Round Up with Emily – Monday, April 13,from 7PM to 8PM EST.

If you live in or near the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania, please join us.

Kids’ Story Hour  with Harriet – Tuesday, April 14, from 2PM to 3PM, EST.

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.

Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Tuesday, April 14, from 5PM to 6PM, EST.

Join us as we listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story
“Cutting the Cake or Copping Out” by Brook Sexton. Here are links to
the text and audio of this story.

Text: https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk30/kernbk30.htm#7

Audio: https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern30/08_cutting_the_cake.mp3

NVDA Training with Chris – Tuesday, April 14, From 7 pm to 8 pm, EST.

Have you ever bristled at the high cost of assistive technology
software? Come learn about NVDA, the free screen reader for Windows.
In this presentation, I will briefly explain what NVDA is, walk
through installing it, and take feedback on future topics for
discussion.

JAWS Training with Joe – Wednesday April 15,  from noon to 12:45PM EST.

Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the
best practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer
from the beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused
on Windows 10 and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other
applications and web sites will also be discussed as appropriate or
upon request. Bring your questions, too, and we will do our best to
answer them. The trainer, Joseph Drenth, is certified for JAWS by
Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader application.

Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Wednesday, April
15, from 1PM to 1:30PM EST.

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.

coffee with Emily – Wednesday, April 15,from 2PM to 3PM EST.

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.

Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark -
Wednesday, April 15, from 3PM to 4PM EST.

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.

Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and Special Guest –
Wednesday, April 15, from 6:30PM to 8PM EST.

Are you a parent of a blind child? Are you a student who is about to
transition? Or are you already in a university or college program? If
you would like to learn more about navigating the vocational
Rehabilitation system as a blind student. Steve Pennington, Executive
Director of the Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program (CAP) and
long-time Advocate of Blind persons, will tell you what you need to
know and will answer your questions about Rehabilitation.

Pennsylvania History with the Blind History Lady – Thursday, April 16,
from 1PM to 2PM EST.

Join us to learn about blind individuals in Pennsylvania’s history
about whom you have probably never heard. You won’t want to miss these
skillfully-told stories from the Blind History Lady.

Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Thursday, April 16, from 5PM to 6PM EST.

Join us as we listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story “Mom,
What Does Blind Mean?” by Pauletta Feldman. Here are links to the
story.

Text: https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk30/kernbk30.htm#4

Audio: https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern30/05_mom_what_does_blind_mean.mp3

Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha – Thursday, April 16, from 7PM to 8PM EST.

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: marsha.drenth at gmail.com

JAWS Training with Joe – Friday April 17,  from noon to 12:45PM EST.

Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the
best practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer
from the beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused
on Windows 10 and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other
applications and web sites will also be discussed as appropriate or
upon request. Bring your questions, too, and we will do our best to
answer them. The trainer, Joseph Drenth, is certified for JAWS by
Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader application.

Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Friday, April
17, from 1PM to 1:30PM EST.

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.

Kids’ Story Hour  with Harriet – Friday, April 17, from 3PM to 4PM EST.

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.

Using Smart Home Technology to make Your Home More Accessible with Rod
– Friday, April 17, From 5 pm to 6 pm EST.

This will be the first of a series on making your home more accessible
through the use of smart home technology.

Braille Displays with Chris – Friday, April 17, From 7 pm to 8 pm EST.

Have you ever wondered if a Braille display is right for you? Bring
your questions and comments and lets discuss!! I will describe why and
how I use my focus 40 and try to answer any questions

Here's how to 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 when the events are scheduled to begin.

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.

2. Click the following link, which will open the meeting using the app
or your web browser:

https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

3. On a mobile phone, click either of the  following "One Tap" links,
based on which one is nearest to your location:

Chicago: +13126266799,,2159880888#

New York: +16468769923,,2159880888#

4. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923,

and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Joseph Drenth

First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania

-- 
Independence is yours .  Are you willing to reach for it?
Tammy