[NFB-Maryland] Upcoming Webinars and Events

Thu Apr 2 22:46:59 UTC 2020

Hello,

Please find below some virtual webinars and events that may be of interest.
If the method of participation is Zoom. Please scroll to the bottom of this
message to get the phone number and / or web address for Zoom.  The number
listed with each event is the Zoom passcode, not the phone number.

Topic: Presidential Release LIVE #493

Description: Join this national teleconference with President Mark Riccobono
as he delivers the April Presidential Release (#493) of the National
Federation of the Blind. After the President's remarks, there is opportunity
for questions and answers. This is a unique national forum to share the work
of the organization and answer some questions that might be on the minds of
blind Americans. Send your questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16450&qid=3427851>
and put PR493 in the subject line. Zoom Meeting ID: 236 891 8214

Time: Thursday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. EDT |

How to participate: 

Zoom Meeting ID: 236 891 8214

Topic: Distance Education
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16447&qid=3427851> :
Interactive Zoom Lesson 

Description: For this week's lesson, make scented play dough with us, a
classic NFB BELLR Academy lesson. 

Time: Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. EDT |

How to participate: Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847

Topic: The CARES Act and Blind Entrepreneurs 

Description: The National Association of Blind Merchants will be hosting a
call for National Federation of the Blind leadership to provide information
about the CARES Act and the provision that allows blind entrepreneurs to
qualify for unemployment benefits.  Michael Dalto and Jim Gashel will
discuss unemployment benefits and how they impact SSDI as well as other
related issues.   

Time: Thursday, April 2, at 4:00 p.m. eastern

How to participate: To join, dial 877-394-5901 and use the access code
5478131.  Please hit *6 when you join the call to mute yourself. 

Topic: NFB of Colorado: Active Kiddos During COVID-19

Description: Parents of Blind Children, blind parents, or people in charge
of the entertainment of kiddos during COVID-19, discuss ways to keep kids
educated and entertained while at home. 

Time: Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT |

To participate: Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474

Topic: Distance Education
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16447&qid=3427851> :
Interactive Zoom Lesson 

Description: For this week's lesson, make scented play dough with us, a
classic NFB BELLR Academy lesson. 

Time: Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. EDT |

How to participate: Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847

Topic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Low-Vision / Blind Individuals 

Description: Feeling isolated and looking to gain ideas on how to make it
through this time? This first time webinar will focus on solutions people
who are blind/have low vision are finding to the challenges at this time.
This virtual convening will be facilitated by leaders who are members of the
low-vision/blind community: Ollie Cantos and Janet LaBreck. This
conversation will be in a town hall-style, as a facilitated open forum for
individuals to share ideas for how to handle physical, financial and
socio-emotional challenges at this time. 

Time: Friday, April 3, 2020 02:30 PM Eastern

Click here to register:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4GvCzdSZQ2eSUg7eTfGWsw

Topic: NFB of New York: Distance Learning Challenges 

Description: Join this discussion with Chancey Fleet, Vice-President, NFB of
New York and Justin Young, President, NFB of New York Student Division. 

Time: Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. EDT |

To participate: Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207

Topic: NFB of Colorado: What Does "Live the Life You Want" Really Mean

Description: Join President Mark Riccobono for a discussion of our tag line
"Live the Life You Want."  Bring questions, comments, and ideas! 

Time: Friday, April 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT |

To participate: Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474

Topic: Maryland LBPH Technology User Group Meeting

Description: A look at text scanning apps like Seeing AI, Voice Dream
Scanner, and KNFB Reader. Seeing AI:  Seeing AI is an artificial
intelligence application developed by Microsoft for iOS. Seeing AI uses the
device camera to identify people and objects, and then the app audibly
describes those objects for people with visual impairment. Voice Dream:
After the initial release in February 2012, customer emails started coming
in. They said that Voice Dream Reader made a difference in their lives,
requested new features that would make it even better. What started as a
hobby turned into a full-blown obsession. Spring and summer came, days got
longer, and he continued working on it. By the fall of 2012, Voice Dream
Reader became widely regarded as the best product in its category.

KNFB Reader: The K-NFB Reader is a handheld electronic reading device for
the blind. It was developed in a partnership between Ray Kurzweil and
National Federation of the Blind. Additional Information:
http://bit.ly/MDLBPHTUG

Time: Saturday, April 4 at 10 AM Eastern 

To participate: Dial-In: 319-527-4994

Topic: Hope for the Best - Prepare for the Worst: Wills, Special Needs
Trusts and Legacies 

Description: With the COVID-19 crisis, people are writing their wills faster
than ever before. However, if you have a loved one with a disability, you
need to know how to protect both their access to ongoing disability services
and assets. This session will give you key information on how special needs
trusts can help you avoid having a well-intentioned will cut someone off
their life-saving access to healthcare or their housing or job supports.
Hear from caring experts who will help you provide for the safety and
security of those who you love most! 

Speakers: Evan Krame, Rabbi and Lawyer
Michelle Wolf, Founding Executive Director, Jewish Los Angeles Special Trust
Frederick M. Misilo, Jr., President, The Arc and Chair, Fletcher Tilton
Trust and Estate Department 

Time: Monday, April 6, 2020 01:30 PM Eastern

Click here to register:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AMjJn2tvR_W4pZ9fzF9fkQ

Topic: Maryland LBPH - Vitamin D: What You Need to Know  

Description: Vitamin D. We've all heard of it. But what is it? It's often
called the Sunshine Vitamin, but what does it actually do for us? Join Dr.
Mona Habibi for a discussion on the role of Vitamin D in our body. Learn how
Vitamin D is produced, discuss the best time to have our Vitamin D levels
checked, and how to supplement it when it is low. Registration is required
for attendance. 

Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 @ 6:30 PM  Eastern

To participate: Register here: http://bit.ly/UMETelCon

How to Use a Zoom Meeting:

Use one of the below methods and enter the Zoom Meeting ID referenced with
the event.

For web access:

https://zoom.us/j
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16441&qid=3427851> 

Dial by Your Location

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

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+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US

+1 301 715 8592 US

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 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.

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