[NFB_of_Georgia] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Guide Dog Users: Social Networking while Distancing

[Dorothy Griffin]

Guide Dog Users

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Date: Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 9:50 PM
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Guide Dog Users: Social Networking while Distancing

Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate.

                As we create physical distance between us as protection
from the COVID-19 virus, the National Association of Guide Dog Users, a
strong & proud division of the National Federation of the blind, Invites
you to create social connections and togetherness. “Yappy Hour” is
sponsored and hosted by the board of directors of NAGDU. Our first event
will be a simple get-acquainted time with no topic nor agenda. In our first
Yappy Hour, you are welcome to share with the group your favorite adult
beverage, your original food creations, or ask a question about a dog
training or behavior concern. In other words, its more about the humans
whith guide dogs in their lives than about the dogs. One of our nontopics
will be what we can do in the future. For instance, during the holidays, I
facilitated a Zoom meeting in which I sent out an ingredient list and
taught others how to make home-made egg nog. Maybe we can cook together!
Anyone want to learn to make seafood lasagna?

                So, grab your device, download the Zoom Meeting app, and
come network with guide dog users around the world! Here are the times and
instructions!

What: National Association of Guide Dog Users’ Yappy Hour
When: Saturday, April 4
When: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern (2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Central; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Mountain; & 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Pacific).

USING ZOOM
Although traditional conference call dialing is available, we recommend
using the free Zoom app for the best audio quality and functionality. The
app is easy to use and is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and
Mac.
If you don't already have the app installed, you will be prompted to do so
when activating the below Zoom link. Installing the app ahead of time will
give you the opportunity to customize it to your preference.

JOINING NAGDU MEETINGS
There are now three ways to join NAGDU meetings:
>From any computer or Smart device, activate the following link and follow
the instructions:
https://zoom.us/j/8136262789

You will need a microphone on your computer in order to have your voice
heard in the cloud!
2.       Tap one of these links from any smart phone:
+16699006833,,8136262789# or
+14086380968,,8136262789#
You can also add one of these numbers to your contacts list so you can use
them for future meetings!


3. Manually call by dialing either (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968, then
entering the ID 8136262789.

ZOOM COMMANDS
The following are a few commands which can be used during the meeting based
on how you joined.
1. Telephone: *6 to mute or unmute. *9 to raise your hand.
2. Windows: ALT+A to mute or unmute. ALT+Y to raise your hand.
3. Mac: CMD+SHIFT+A to mute or unmute. OPTION+Y to raise your hand.
4. Activate this link for a full list of commands from either Windows or
Mac:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom





Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG
Visit our website <http://nagdu.org/>
Follow us on Twitter <http://twitter.com/nagdu>

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind  people
and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds
you back.


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Dorothy Griffin - President
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770-374-4832

The National Federation of the Blind 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.