[NFB_of_Georgia] Fwd: iBUG Today Events – December 2021

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The upcoming free iBUG training and social events for December 2021 are
listed below. Note: all times listed are Central Time.  The events may be
navigated by headings with your screen reader.  All events are available on
the iBUG Zoom conference platform unless otherwise noted.

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  *Event:*   iBUG Mac Buzz on Clubhouse *Date of Event:*  Wednesday,
December 1, 2021
*Time*:   5:00 to 7:00 PM
*Details*:   Mac Buzz on Clubhouse is a free Q&A help session for anyone
with MacOS and Mac hardware accessibility questions or issues. Mac Buzz on
Clubhouse is facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Herbie Allen. You may
join using the following link:   iBUG Today, Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Herbie Allen
*Contact Email*:   herbie.allen at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Trekkie Talk:  Star Trek Discovery – S3E7, S3E8 *Date of
Event:*    Thursday, December 2, 2021
*Time*:   8:00 to 9:30 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 iBUG member Kenny Norton.  Everyone (including non-Trekkies)
is welcome to participate. For more info about Trekkie Talk and to access
the Star Trek episodes, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website:
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*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Unplugged on Clubhouse:  Holiday Traditions and
Memories *Date
of Event:*    Saturday, December 4, 2021
*Time*:   8:00 to 10:00 PM
*Details**:*   You are invited to join us in getting to know iBUG members
and friends in an informal setting on iBUG Unplugged on Clubhouse.  Come
share your favorite holiday traditions and memories from all faiths and
cultures around the world.  This conversation will be facilitated by
Michael McCulloch. You may join using the following link:  iBUG Today, Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG VILA Book Club *Date of Event:*  Thursday, December 9,
2021
*Time*:   6:30 to 7:45 PM
*Details*:   Join us to discuss and critique this month’s featured reading:
The Lions of Fifth Avenue, Fiona Davis, DB99608.
It’s 1913, Laura Lyons makes a home for her family within the walls of the
August public library in New York thanks to her husband’s job. But her
world is opened when she’s excepted to journalism school. 80 years later
her granddaughter Sadie reckons with past decisions made.
(10 hours 39 minutes)
Facilitator:  Shelby Roberts
*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Cafe *Date of Event:*  Sunday, December 12, 2021
*Time*:  4:00 to 6:00 PM
*Details*:   Join us for this free "deep dive" training session on password
management apps to gain a hands-on, working understanding and utilization
of the apps.  The iBUG Café training session is facilitated by advanced
iBUG member, Sree Roy.
*Contact Name*:   Sree Roy
*Contact Email*:   sreebroy1 at outlook.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Mac Buzz on Clubhouse *Date of Event:*  Wednesday,
December 15, 2021
*Time*:   5:00 to 7:00 PM
*Details*:   Mac Buzz on Clubhouse is a free Q&A help session for anyone
with MacOS and Mac hardware accessibility questions or issues. Mac Buzz on
Clubhouse is facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Herbie Allen. You may
join using the following link:   iBUG Today, Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Herbie Allen
*Contact Email*:   herbie.allen at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Android Insight *Date of Event:*    Wednesday, December
15, 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 training session, facilitated by
iBUG advanced members, Ava Carruth and Harshid Trivedi. Android Insight is
open to anyone desiring to become more proficient with the accessibility
features on various Android devices.
*Contact Name*:  Ava Carruth
*Contact Email**:  *avacarruth3 at outlook.com
  *Event:*   It’s iBUG’s Life on Clubhouse:  Holiday Gift Shopping
Strategies *Date of Event:*   Thursday, December 16, 2021
*Time*:   6:00 to 8:00 PM
*Details*:   It’s iBUG’s Life on Clubhouse is a conversation on independent
living and various life skills issues, adaptations, and tips for the blind.
This interactive and engaging training session is facilitated by iBUG
member, George Battiste. You may join using the following link:  iBUG
Today, Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Trekkie Talk:  Star Trek Discovery – S3E9, S3E10 *Date of
Event:*    Thursday, December 16, 2021
*Time*:   8:00 to 9:30 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 iBUG member Kenny Norton.  Everyone (including non-Trekkies)
is welcome to participate. For more info about Trekkie Talk and to access
the Star Trek episodes, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website:
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*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Apple Workshop: Holiday Special *Date of Event:*
 Saturday, December 18, 2021
*Time*:   2:00 to 4:00 PM
*Details*:  This will be our special holiday edition featuring
entertainment, games, door prizes and more.  Bring your favorite holiday
snacks and cheer and join us for this fun-filled, festive occasion.  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.
*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Mac-N-Talk *Date of Event:*    Tuesday, December 21, 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 MacOS on your own? Do you have issues or
questions about the accessibility features of your 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.
*Contact Name*:   Chanelle Allen
*Contact Email*:   chanellem.allen at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Buzz *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.
*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas 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
with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV)
accessibility questions or issues. Available on Apple, Spotify, and Alexa
by asking your voice assistant to play the latest iBUG Buzz podcast. Also
available on your favorite podcast app by subscribing to the iBUG Buzz
podcast.
*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*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 condensed version of the Monday night iBUG
Buzz 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. 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:  http://www.sightintosound.org
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*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Mini-Buzz on Clubhouse *Date of Event:*    Weekly –
Tuesdays
*Time*:   5:00 to 6:00 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. You may join using the following link:   iBUG Today,
Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas 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*:   To 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. Visit our website to check out the
movie feature of the week:  http://ibugtoday.org
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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).
*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com

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

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National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
dgriffin at nfbga.org
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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.