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Guide Dog Users: Social Networking while Distancing<br>
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Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate.<br>
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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? <br>
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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!<br>
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What: National Association of Guide Dog Users’ Yappy Hour<br>
When: Saturday, April 4<br>
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).<br>
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USING ZOOM<br>
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.<br>
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.<br>
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JOINING NAGDU MEETINGS<br>
There are now three ways to join NAGDU meetings:<br>
From any computer or Smart device, activate the following link and
follow the instructions: <br>
<a href="https://zoom.us/j/8136262789">https://zoom.us/j/8136262789</a>
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You will need a microphone on your computer in order to have your voice
heard in the cloud!<br>
2. Tap one of these links from any
smart phone: <br>
+16699006833,,8136262789# or <br>
+14086380968,,8136262789#<br>
You can also add one of these numbers to your contacts list so you can
use them for future meetings!<br><br>
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3. Manually call by dialing either (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968, then
entering the ID 8136262789.<br>
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ZOOM COMMANDS<br>
The following are a few commands which can be used during the meeting
based on how you joined.<br>
1. Telephone: *6 to mute or unmute. *9 to raise your hand.<br>
2. Windows: ALT+A to mute or unmute. ALT+Y to raise your hand.<br>
3. Mac: CMD+SHIFT+A to mute or unmute. OPTION+Y to raise your hand.<br>
4. Activate this link for a full list of commands from either Windows or
Mac:
<a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom" eudora="autourl">
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom<br>
</a><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a> <br>
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Marion Gwizdala, President<br>
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
(813) 626-2789<br>
President@NAGDU.ORG<br>
<a href="http://nagdu.org/">Visit our website</a><br>
<a href="http://twitter.com/nagdu">Follow us on Twitter</a><br>
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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
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.<br>
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