[NFBF-Melbourne] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Zoom Events for this week from the NFB of Pennsylvania

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From: Joseph Drenth via NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: April 4, 2020 at 9:55:23 PM EDT
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Subject: [NFBP-Talk] Zoom Events for this week from the NFB of Pennsylvania
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Here are the Zoom events hosted by members of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania between Monday, April 6, and Friday, April 10, to help break up the tedium of being quarantined at home. Everyone is welcome to join us, even if you live outside of Pennsylvania. These events are for everyone.
 


How to Participate




 
We will use the Zoom platform for all of our events, so there are several ways you can join us: 
 
1. From within the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app on your iPhone or Android, just hit the “Join” button on the “Meet and Chat” tab and enter our meeting ID: 215 988 0888.
 
2. On your computer, use the Zoom desktop application or any web browser by clicking this link:
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
 
3. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, 
and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.
 
We will be using the same meeting ID for all of our events: 215 988 0888 
If this sounds familiar, that is because it is the phone number for the NFB of Pennsylvania office.
 


Upcoming Events for the Week of April 6th to April 10th: 




 


JAWS Training with Joe – Monday April 6,  from noon to 12:45PM.




Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the best practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer from the beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused on Windows 10 and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other applications and web sites will also be discussed as appropriate or upon request. Bring your questions, too, and we will do our best to answer them. The trainer, Joseph Drenth, is certified for JAWS by Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader application.
 


Reading Roundtable with Marsha – Monday, April 6, from 2PM to 33PM.




Pull a chair up to the table and share with us about your favorite books and reading media. Have you discovered any new favorites recently at home while practicing social distancing? Let's talk about them.
 


Kids’ Story Hour  with Harriet – Tuesday, April 77, from 2PM to 3PM. 




Keep your braille skills sharp by reading along with Harriet as she reads favorite stories for kids in braille. If you want to take your turn reading in braille to the group, you can do that, too. Otherwise, follow along in your own book or on your braille display.


Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Tuesday, April 7, from 5PM to 6PM. 




Join us as we listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story “Please Don’t Throw the Nickel” by Kenneth Jernigan, which appears in the Kernel Book “Wall to Wall Thanksgiving.” 


 







NVDA Training with Chris – Tuesday, April 7, From 7 pm to 8 pm. 




Have you ever bristled at the high cost of assistive technology software? Come learn about NVDA, the free screen reader for Windows. In this presentation, I will briefly explain what NVDA is, walk through installing it, and take feedback on future topics for discussion. 
 


JAWS Training with Joe – Weddnesday April 8,  from noon to 12:45PM.




Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the best practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer from the beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused on Windows 10 and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other applications and web sites will also be discussed as appropriate or upon request. Bring your questions, too, and we will do our best to answer them. The trainer, Joseph Drenth, is certified for JAWS by Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader application. 
 


Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Wednesday, April 8, from 1PM to 11:30PM. 




Due to all of us being stuck at home during this difficult time, it is important to boost our immune system and make sure that we are still getting some exercise. During this fitness and wellness session we will be talking about ways of how to boost the immune system, and about how to take care of our mental and emotional health. We will be doing brief workouts, meditations, and yoga over Zoom.  I have learned a lot of these techniques during my college years of taking integrative health care courses.
 


coffee with Emily – Wednesday, April 8,from 2PM to 3PM.<




We will discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting the education of your blind children, and our Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) programs scheduled for this summer. Parents, teachers of blind students, and anyone interested in the topics of legislation, parenting, and education are encouraged to join us. Please note that this event is informative and does not represent any form of legal advice. 
 


Hot Cocoa with Lynn – Wednesday, April 8, from 7PM to 8PM.. 




Having a difficult time staying in the house?  How has social distancing effected your life?  Let’s chat and see if we can turn these lemons into lemonade! 
 


Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Thursday, April 9, from 5PM to 6PM. 




Join us as we listen to and then discuss another excellent Kernel Book story.


JAWS Training with Joe – Friday April 10,  from noon to 12:45PM..




Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will show you the best practices, tips, and tricks for using JAWS to operate a computer from the beginner to the advanced level. The training will be focused on Windows 10 and the Office 365 productivity suite, but other applications and web sites will also be discussed as appropriate or upon request. Bring your questions, too, and we will do our best to answer them. The trainer, Joseph Drenth, is certified for JAWS by Vispero, maker of the JAWS screen reader application. 
 


Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Friiday, April 10, from 1PM to 1:30PM. 




Due to all of us being stuck at home during this difficult time, it is important to boost our immune system and make sure that we are still getting some exercise. During this fitness and wellness session we will be talking about ways of how to boost the immune system, and about how to take care of our mental and emotional health. We will be doing brief workouts, meditations, and yoga over Zoom.  I have learned a lot of these techniques during my college years of taking integrative health care courses. 
 


coffee with Emily – Friday, AApril 10,from 2PM to 3PM.




We will discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting the education of your blind children, and our Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) programs scheduled for this summer. Parents, teachers of blind students, and anyone interested in the topics of legislation, parenting, and education are encouraged to join us. Please note that this event is informative and does not represent any form of legal advice. 
 


Kids’ Story Hour  with Harriet – Friday, April 10, from 3PM to 4PM. 




Keep your braille skills sharp by reading along with Harriet as she reads favorite stories for kids in braille. If you want to take your turn reading in braille to the group, you can do that, too. Otherwise, follow along in your own book or on your braille display.


Braille Displays with Chris – Friday, Appril 10, From 7 pm to 8 pm.




Have you ever wondered if a Braille display is right for you? Come with your questions and comments and lets discuss!! I will describe why and how I use my focus 40 and try to answer any questions 
 
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Joseph Drenth 
First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation
Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division
Cell: 215-827-7787
Email: joe.drenth at gmail.com

 


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