[NFB-Krafters-Korner] OT:iBUG Today Events – April 2021

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From: iBUG Today <ibugtoday at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:25 PM
To: ms.sunflower61 at gmail.com
Subject: iBUG Today Events – April 2021

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Below are the upcoming iBUG Training and Social Events for April 2021. Note: all times listed are Central Time.  The events may be navigated using headings level 1.  All events are available on the iBUG Zoom conference.
To join the Zoom conference:
 <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=08605a87a6&e=abfd994d43> https://zoom.us/j/7428486329?pwd=M003RmZaa3pTbWRlZ00xbSs4YTlmUT09
Meeting ID: 742 848 6329
Password:  369978
One tap mobile from a smartphone
+1 346 248 7799,,7428486329# US
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To receive notifications of upcoming meetings and events via email, please subscribe to the iBUG mailing list at the following link:
 <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=8889e01978&e=abfd994d43> http://www.ibugtoday.com/register/

Event:   Apple Watch Series 6 for ONLY $10

Date of Event:    April 1 to May 21, 2021
Details:   For a donation of only $10, you will be entered into iBUG Today’s drawing for the latest Apple Watch Series 6, a $400 value!  Increase your chances with a donation of $50 for 6 tickets!

The new Apple Watch features a revolutionary Blood Oxygen Sensor that offers even more insight into overall wellness. Apple Watch Series 6 delivers many notable hardware improvements, including a faster S6 System in Package and next-generation always-on altimeter, along with its most colorful lineup yet.

With watchOS 7 brings Family Setup, haptic feedback, sleep tracking, automatic handwashing detection, new workout types, ECG, fall detection, life alert, and the ability to curate and share watch faces, encouraging you to be more active, stay connected, and better manage your health in new ways.

iBUG will be holding the drawing at our 10th Anniversary iBUG Apple Workshop on May 22, 2021, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Central Time.  Winner need not be present to win. 
Thank you for supporting iBUG Today, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=e8d9ccde40&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Costs:   Donation:  $10 per ticket or $50 for 6 tickets
Purchase tickets via the following methods and include your phone number, email, and the words "iBUG Apple Watch Drawing" in the notes section. 

1.	Square Cash app (pay to $iBUGToday)
2.	Credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. Go to  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=9fb867c699&e=abfd994d43> www.paypal.com or use the PayPal app, select “Send Money” and select the Sending to a Friend option. When the form appears, enter ibugtoday at gmail.com in the email box and then follow the instructions to send your donation.

Deadlines:   May 21, 2021
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Phone Number:   (832) 453-7139
Contact Email:    <mailto:mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com> mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Trekkie Talk – Star Trek Discovery – S1E3, S1E4

Date of Event:    Thursday, April 1, 2021
Time:   8:00 to 9:00 PM
Details:   Join our discussion group to pre-watch and then meet to discuss the Star Trek episodes.  The iBUG Trekkie Talk discussion group is facilitated by host Kenny Norton.  Everyone (including non-iBUG members) is welcome to participate.  For more info about Trekkie Talk and to access the Star Trek episodes, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website: 
 <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=f44cb63a58&e=abfd994d43> http://www.ibugtoday.com/trekkie-talk/
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=134b794d22&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Zoom conference
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Phone Number:   (713) 208-3278
Contact Email:   sraotexas at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG VILA Book Club

Date of Event:  Thursday, April 8, 2021
Time:   6:30 to 7:30 PM
Details:   Join us to discuss and critique this month’s featured reading: 
A Higher Call, Adam Makos, DB76100. 
Can good men be found on both sides of a battle? In an attempt to answer that question Makos, editor of the military magazine Valor, interviews former American bomber pilot Charlie Brown and German flying ace Franz Stigler about their fateful encounter during World War II.
(13 hours, 24 minutes)
Facilitator:  Karen Petty
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=4c51468cf1&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Zoom conference
Address:   N/A 
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Cafe

Date of Event:  Sunday, April 11, 2021
Time:  4:00 to 6:00 PM
Details:   Join us for this free "deep dive" training session on the Clubhouse app to gain a hands-on, working understanding and utilization of the apps.  Facilitated by advanced iBUG members. 
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=281c8fab12&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Zoom conference
Address:   N/A 
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Phone Number:   (713) 208-3278
Contact Email:    <mailto:sraotexas at gmail.com> sraotexas at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Trekkie Talk – Star Trek Discovery – S1E5, S1E6

Date of Event:    Thursday, April 15, 2021
Time:   8:00 to 9:00 PM
Details:   Join our discussion group to pre-watch and then meet to discuss the Star Trek episodes.  The iBUG Trekkie Talk discussion group is facilitated by Kenny Norton.  Everyone (including non-iBUG members) is welcome to participate.  For more info about Trekkie Talk and to access the Star Trek episodes, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website:   <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=9445c79ff5&e=abfd994d43> http://www.ibugtoday.com/trekkie-talk/
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=81927a6187&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Zoom conference
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Sandhya Rao
Contact Phone Number:   (713) 208-3278
Contact Email:    <mailto:sraotexas at gmail.com> sraotexas at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Android Insight

Date of Event:    Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Time:   7:00 to 8:30 PM
Details:   Do you want to know about the accessibility features of Android devices? Do you want to know how Android devices are different from Apple devices? Do you want to become more proficient using an Android device?  If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then come join us for our free iBUG Android Insight conference call, facilitated by iBUG advanced members, Ava Carruth and Harshid Trivedi . Android Insight is a free training session open to anyone desiring to become more proficient with the accessibility features on various Android devices.
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=fdbe788bad&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Zoom conference
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:  Ava Carruth
Contact Phone Number:  404-663-8004 
Contact Email:   <mailto:avacarruth3 at outlook.com> avacarruth3 at outlook.com 

Event:   iBUG Apple Workshop

Date of Event:  Saturday, April 24, 2021
Time:   2:00 to 4:00 PM
Details:  The iBUG Apple workshop explores all things from the Apple-verse.  Join us for this free training session to learn more about the iOS and macOS accessibility features of Apple products. 
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=fa3df032da&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:  Zoom conference
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Phone Number:   (832) 453-7139
Contact Email:    <mailto:mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com> mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Mac-N-Talk

Date of Event:    Tuesday, April 26, 2021
Time:   7:00 to 8:30 PM
Details:   Are you thinking about getting a Mac?
Are you wondering if you will be able to learn the Mac operating system on your own? Are you wondering what the learning curve will be from using a PC to using a Mac? Did you already buy a Mac, but put it away because you could not figure out how to use the VoiceOver features on the Mac?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you should join us for the free iBUG Mac-N-Talk training session facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Chanelle Allen.
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=798367a949&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Zoom conference
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Chanelle Allen
Contact Phone Number:    <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=8407775a54&e=abfd994d43> 832-477-5303
Contact Email:    <mailto:chanellem.allen at gmail.com> chanellem.allen at gmail.com 

Event:   iBUG Buzz Conference Call

Date of Event:    Weekly – Mondays
Time:   7:30 to 9:30 PM
Details:   This free weekly Q&A help session is for anyone with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues.  The first 45 minutes are dedicated to the beginner or novice user. 
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=c5f9966237&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Zoom conference
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Buzz Podcast

Date of Event:    Weekly
Time:  On Demand
Details:   Podcast of the weekly Monday night iBUG Buzz Q&A help session for anyone with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility questions or issues.  The first 45 minutes are dedicated to the beginner or novice user. 
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=a1f18fb6de&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Available on Apple, Spotify, Alexa, and your favorite podcast app by subscribing to the iBUG Buzz podcast.
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Buzz Radio Program

Date of Event:    Weekly
Time:   Wednesday, 1:30 PM, rebroadcast the following Tuesday, 5:30 PM and Wednesday, 5:30 AM, or On Demand
Details:   A weekly half-hour pre-recorded Q&A help session covering common accessibility questions and issues with iOS and iDevices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch and Apple TV).  Also, apps useful to the blind and visually impaired are demonstrated.
Host Organization:  Sight into Sound,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=2a9afe0492&e=abfd994d43> http://www.sightintosound.org or iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=a521789224&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Listen via Sight into Sound Radio, using the special digital receivers from Sight into Sound, Sero app on your smart phone or via the internet by going to the Sight into Sound website at the following link and select the "Tune in Now" button at the times indicated above or on demand by selecting the “Podcast” button:   <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=2ac32a4914&e=abfd994d43> http://www.sightintosound.org
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Event:   iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies

Date of Event:    Weekly – Fridays
Time:   7:30 PM pre-movie social time, movie starts at 8:00 PM
Details:   We encourage everyone to stay connected while staying home and practicing social distancing.  To help bring old friends together and to meet new ones, we have created iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies on Friday evenings.  The movies are the audio track (no video) with audio description. Discussion will follow immediately after the movie. This presentation by iBUG Today is for the blind and visually impaired and is produced and distributed exclusively for use by blind, visually impaired, or physically disabled individuals under the authority of Section 121 of Title 17 of the United States Code, or with permission of the copyright owner(s).
Host Organization:  iBUG Today,  <https://ibugtoday.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4df096a1d765624b3d7355cf9&id=e507c39afd&e=abfd994d43> http://ibugtoday.org
Location:   Zoom conference
Address:   N/A
Costs:   Free
Deadlines:   N/A
Contact Name:   Michael McCulloch
Contact Phone Number:   832-453-7139
Contact Email:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com

Regards,
The iBUG Today Team
Empowering the Blind Through Accessible Technology Training

Email:   <mailto:ibugtoday at gmail.com> ibugtoday at gmail.com

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