[NFBMT] upcoming online events at Hadley School

[Rik James]

I got an email and I am pasting below the upcoming offerings from Hadley
School for the Blind:
Thanks.
Rik

In this issue...
 
Reminder: 
Seminars at Hadley Presents: Meet Amazon Echo and Alexa
 
Coming Up:
Kitchen Foodamentals, Part 1
 

Seminars at Hadley Presents: Meet Amazon Echo and Alexa
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM CDT; 15:00 GMT
 
Interested in bringing a little of that "Jetson-esque" type technology into
your home? Then meet Amazon Echo and Alexa! Experience how the Echo device,
connected with Alexa, plays music and Audible books, reports information,
news, weather and more with only a voice command.
 
Join Seminars at Hadley as presenters Vivian Seki and Patrick Sturdivant give a
demonstration of what this tabletop device can do. Dawn Turco, a member of
the Seminars at Hadley team, will moderate this 30-minute discussion. Register
now for Meet Amazon Echo and Alexa.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seminars at Hadley Presents: Kitchen Foodamentals, Part 1
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM CDT; 15:00 GMT
 
Are you moving out on your own, downsizing to a smaller kitchen or just want
to simplify your life? Brushing up on the basics - whether you're new to the
kitchen or an experienced cook - is always a good idea.
 
Tips for the cook who is blind or low vision will be shared, along with many
helpful resources - maybe you have some of your own! 
 
Join Seminars at Hadley as presenters Jennifer Ottowitz, Linn Sorge and Dawn
Turco discuss some kitchen basics in this 30-minute discussion:
.	Welcome to the Kitchen!
.	Setting Up Your Pantry, Freezer, Refrigerator
.	Basic Equipment to Get Started 
.	Gotta Have Gadgets
.	Organizing It All
 
Register now for Kitchen Foodamentals, Part 1.
 
 
Coming In June - Kitchen Foodamentals, Part 2. Topics will include:
.	Tips to Get to Delicious
.	Recipe Tips - No fear
.	Basic Terms to Know
.	Cooking and Baking Tips and Tricks
.	Substitutions, Meat Temps, Etc.
 

NEW PLATFORM: Seminars are brought to you in the new Seminars at Hadley
platform, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Please review the Technical
Assistance page carefully prior to the seminar.