[NFB-Seniors] FW: Event for Blind Seniors

[Robert Leslie Newman]

The following notice looks to be very informative! The event notice was sent to us by one of our recent conference call guest’s; she spoke to us and gave an update on AFB (American Foundation for the Blind), and a website she has created for blind travelers. (the link to her presentation is on the conference call page of our division’s website http://seniors.nfb.org 

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From: Stacy Cervenka [mailto:scervenka at afb.org] 
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 3:09 PM
To: Robert Leslie Newman <robertleslienewman at gmail.com>; Ruth Sager <Rsager78 at gmail.com>
Subject: Event for Blind Seniors

 

Hi Robert and Ruth,

 

I thought that some of your members might be interested in this event:

 

Join the AccessWorld team of authors as we discuss information geared toward older people and those newer to vision loss. Join us to listen, learn, and ask questions of experts in the access technology field! Learn about: 

•   Favorite low-tech and no-tech solutions aimed at guiding people losing vision down the path of continued independence (Free to $100);

•   News from the ATIA conference: new products and updated features;

•   IPEVO VZ-X, a lower-priced, well-designed, multi-function magnification tool;

•   BlindShell cell phone; a completely accessible cell phone with tactile number pad and buttons, and a consistent, easy-to-use menu system;

•   Talking Black+Decker Toaster Oven, an accessible kitchen appliance;

•   Sangean PR-D17 radio; a simple way to access your favorite news and entertainment;

•   Accessible methods for learning to play the guitar and other musical instruments;

•   Reviews of three great technology related books that can help improve your tech skills.

Accessworld Senior Issue will be hosted on Zoom.

Presented by Lee Huffman, Editor in Chief, Accessworld, American Foundation for the Blind, and Authors



Wednesday, 5/13

10:30am – 12:00pm (Pacific Time)

11:30am – 12:30pm (Mountain Time)

12:30pm – 2:00pm (Central Time)

1:30pm – 3:00pm (Eastern Time)


 

 


To join by computer, click:

https://esc.zoom.us/j/7887887778


 

 


To join by phone, dial either:

(646) 558-8656 (US Toll)

(888) 974-9888 (US Toll Free)


Enter meeting ID:

After prompt, enter:

788-788-7778 #

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Neva Fairchild

National Aging & Vision Loss Specialist

American Foundation for the Blind

1401 S CLARK ST STE 730

Arlington, VA  22202-4149

214-438-5316

nfairchild at afb.org <mailto:nfairchild at afb.org> 

www.afb.org <http://www.afb.org>