[NFB_of_Georgia] Fwd: Upcoming Federation Virtual Events: Technology, Stories, Connections, and More

Mon Apr 6 17:13:10 UTC 2020

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Subject: Upcoming Federation Virtual Events: Technology, Stories,
Connections, and More
To: Dorothy Griffin <dgriffin at nfbga.org>

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Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual Federation Meetings

The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protect blind
people through our nationwide network. The following valuable virtual
gatherings around the Federation are open to everyone. Stay tuned as more
become available during the week.
*Monday, April 6* *12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, explore the capabilities and usability of
the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application with Joseph Drenth.
This training will also be held Wednesday, April 8, and Friday, April 10,
this week at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
*2:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, pull a chair up to the table and
share your favorite books and reading media with us. Have you discovered
any new favorites recently at home while practicing social distancing?
Let's talk about them. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
*7:00 p.m. EDT | Game Day*

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, learn about accessible board games, iPhones
games, and more. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571
*7:30 p.m. EDT | NFB Krafters Division: Weekly Craft Meeting*

Join this weekly crafting discussion. Call in number: 786-577-1020; access
code: 614370#
*Tuesday, April 7* *2:00 p.m. EDT | Distance Education
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16507&qid=3435133>:
Ask a Tech Trainer Anything--Windows, Screen Readers, and Magnification*

Join us for an hour of Q&A regarding going online, working with documents,
and finding accessible tools for education and leisure. Zoom Meeting ID:
520 172 3847
*2:00 p.m. EDT | Kids’ Story Hour*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this hour of favorite children's
stories being read in Braille. This session will also be available on
Friday, April 10, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
*4:00 p.m. EDT | Distance Education
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16507&qid=3435133>:
Ask a Tech Trainer Anything--iPhones and iPads*

Join us for an hour of Q&A regarding Voiceover, Zoom, and other iOS
accessibility features including educational and leisure apps that are
affordable, easy to use, and fun. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847
*5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, listen to and then discuss the Kernel
Book story, “Please Don’t Throw the Nickel,” by Kenneth Jernigan. Another
Kernel Book discussion will be available on Thursday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m.
EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
*7:00 p.m. EDT | Tech Toys: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly*

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, learn about some fun new tech toys and to
find answers to your pesky tech questions. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474;
password: 015571
*7:00 p.m. EDT | NVDA Training*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about NVDA, the free screen reader
for Windows. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
*10:00 p.m. EDT | COVID-19 Check-in and Connect*

Sponsored by NFB of Nevada, join the conversation on how social distancing
does not have to be isolating and alone. Connect with us. Zoom Meeting ID:
946 132 5624; password: 420120
*Wednesday, April 8* *1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this session to boost our immune
system with brief workouts, mediations, and yoga. This session will also be
available on Friday, April 10, at the same time. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988
0888
*2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this informative session discussing
legislative issues facing blind Americans including education of blind
children. This meeting will also be available on Friday, April 10, at the
same time. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
*7:00 p.m. EDT | Hot Cocoa and Staying Home*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this chat to discuss how social
distancing is impacting your life. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
*7:00 p.m. EDT | Workout Wednesday*

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join together for an Eyes Free Fitness
workout by Blind Alive. This descriptive and energizing workout will be
great for all fitness levels! Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password:
015571
*11:00 p.m. EDT | COVID-19 Financial Relief Information*

Sponsored by NFB of Hawaii, attend this meeting that will cover Social
Security and SSDI implications, economic impact payments, and expanded and
enhanced unemployment insurance. Zoom Meeting ID: 219 875 163
*Thursday, April 9* *11:00 a.m. EDT | Distance Education
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16447&qid=>:
Apple Smiles*

For this week’s lesson, make apples smiles, a tasty and healthy snack that
is a favorite in the NFB BELL® Academy. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847
*7:00 p.m. EDT | Guide Dogs 101*

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join guide dog handlers and professionals to
learn everything you need to know about getting and traveling with a guide
dog. From the application process to life after placement, this call has it
covered! Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571
*8:00 p.m. EDT | NFB-NEWSLINE
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16508&qid=3435133>®
 Training: Accessing on Amazon Echo*

Learn how to enable the NFB-NEWSLINE skill and quickly and efficiently read
your favorite publication using the Amazon Echo. Zoom Meeting ID: 519 248
521
*Friday, April 10* *7:00 p.m. EDT | Braille Displays *

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this discussion to learn about
Braille displays. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
*7:00 p.m. EDT | Happy Hour*

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, make delicious and simple chili dip with the
following ingredients: fifteen-ounces can of chili, eight-ounces cream
cheese softened, two cups cheese such as shredded sharp cheddar. After
making the appetizer, tell everyone your happy hour drink and share
something that makes you happy. Don’t forget the chips. Zoom Meeting ID:
595 506 6474; password: 015571
*9:00 p.m. EDT | Quarantine Connect*

Sponsored by NFB of Tennessee and NFB of Colorado, attend this session
focusing on connections during this time that can feel full of isolation.
Share something that you do that keeps you connected and centered to
jboehm at nfbtn.org
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and connect with us next Friday. Zoom Meeting ID: 837 443 108; password:
016009
*Join the Zoom Meeting*

To join a Zoom meeting via web or phone, add the corresponding meeting ID
listed for the event you are joining. Some meetings require a password that
can be entered after the meeting ID. For an accessible tutorial of the Zoom
platform, access the audiobook, *Meet Me in the Cloud
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https://zoom.us/j/
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When dialing via phone, you will be prompted to enter the meeting ID:

Dial by your location

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+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

Meeting ID: 236 891 8214

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab3E5IUcW
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*Share and Support*

If you know about an upcoming Federation virtual meeting to share please
send the details to communicationsteam at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16444&qid=>.

If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19
please email nfb at nfb.org
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Help support our COVID-19 response efforts with a donation today
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Your gifts continue to work during this time of uncertainty. Thank you for
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