[NFB-Krafters-Korner] OT: NFB-PA Zoom opportunities

Mon Apr 20 14:26:39 UTC 2020

Here are the Zoom events that will occur between Monday, April 20, and
Friday, April 24, hosted by members of 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.

Upcoming Events for the Week of April 20 through April 24:

Please note that all times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Beginner JAWS Training with Joe – Monday April 20,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.

Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Mondays will be
devoted to beginner-level JAWS skills.

coffee with Emily and special guest Katelyn McIntyre, Vice-President
of the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division –
Monday, April 20,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.

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: vp2 at nfbp.org

Reading Roundtable with Marsha – Monday, April 20, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.

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 20,from 7PM to 8PM EDT.

We will discuss the upcoming Pennsylvania Primary, voting by mail, and
other accessibility issues. If you live in or near the Pittsburgh area
of Pennsylvania, please join us.

Kids’ Story Hour  with Harriet – Tuesday, April 21, from 3PM to 4PM, EDT.

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 21, from 5PM to 6PM, EDT.

Join us as we listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story
““Beyond the Funny Tree” by Denise Franklin. Here are links to the
text and audio of this story.

Text: https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#2

Audio: https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/05-beyond-the-funny-tree.mp3

trivia Tuesday with Juliette – Tuesday, April 21, From 6 pm to 8 pm, EDT.

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.

Intermediate JAWS Training with Joe – Wednesday April 22,  from noon
to 12:45PM EDT.

Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Wednesdays are
devoted to intermediate-level JAWS features and functions.

Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Wednesday, April
22, from 1PM to 2PM EDT.

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 guest host Jason, standing in for Emily – Wednesday, April
22,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.

We have the special pleasure of hearing from guest host Jason
Polansky, President of the Capital Chapter of the NFB of Pennsylvania,
who graduated from Messiah College and from the Louisiana Center for
the Blind, as well as being the newest member of the Legislative
Committee. 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 22, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.

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 presenter
Commissioner Janet LaBreck, Rehabilitation Services, US Department of
Education – Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT.

What is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and what does it
mean for me? Bring your questions about vocational rehabilitation and
learn how recent laws are changing the VR landscape.

Humanware Showcase #1 – Thursday, April 23, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.

Joel Zimba from Humanware will demonstrate the HWBuddy app running on
a BrailleNote Touch Plus.

Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Thursday, April 23, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.

Join us as we listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story “Sharp
Knives and Chickens” by Elsie Hiebert Lamp. Here are links to the
story.

Text: https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#6

Audio: https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/09-sharp-knives-and-chickens.mp3

Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha – Thursday, April 23, from 7PM to 8PM EDT.

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

Advanced JAWS Training with Joe – Friday April 24,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.

Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Fridays are devoted
to advanced JAWS skills.

Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Friday, April
24, from 1PM to 2PM EDT.

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 24, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.

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 24, From 5 pm to 6 pm EDT.

This is the second part in a series on automating your home. Rod will
take us on a virtual tour of the 50+ sensors and devices that make up
the automation system of his house.

NVDA Training with Chris – Friday, April 24, From 7 pm to 8 pm EDT.

Have you ever bristled at the high cost of assistive technology
software? Come learn about NVDA, the free screen reader for Windows.

Here is 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:

+13126266799,,2159880888# (Chicago)

+16468769923,,2159880888# (New York)

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

Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation

Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division

Cell: 215-827-7787

Email: joe.drenth at gmail.com

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Tammy