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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><b>From:</b> Joseph Drenth via
NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Date:</b> April 4, 2020 at 9:55:23 PM EDT<br>
<b>To:</b> NFBP-Talk@nfbnet.org, Keystone Chapter List of the NFB of PA
<keystonechapter@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Joseph Drenth <joe.drenth@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBP-Talk] Zoom Events for this week from the NFB of
Pennsylvania</b><br>
<b>Reply-To:</b> joe.drenth@gmail.com, "NFB of Pennsylvania Talk,
state list" <nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org><br><br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br><br>
<h1><b>How to Participate</b></h1><br><br>
<br>
We will use the Zoom platform for all of our events, so there are several
ways you can join us: <br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
2. On your computer, use the Zoom desktop application or any web browser
by clicking this link:<br>
<a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><br>
<br>
3. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, <br>
and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.<br>
<br>
We will be using the same meeting ID for all of our events: 215 988 0888
<br>
If this sounds familiar, that is because it is the phone number for the
NFB of Pennsylvania office.<br>
<br><br>
<h1><b>Upcoming Events for the Week of April 6th</sup> to April
10th</sup>: </b></h1><br><br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>JAWS Training with Joe Monday April 6, from noon to
12:45PM.</b></h2><br><br>
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.<br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Reading Roundtable with Marsha Monday, April 6, from 2PM to
33PM.</b></h2><br><br>
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.<br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Kids’ Story Hour with Harriet Tuesday, April 77, from
2PM to 3PM. </b></h2><br><br>
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.<br><br>
<h2><b><a name="_Hlk36926776"></a>Kernel Book Discussions with Justin
Tuesday, April 7, from 5PM to 6PM. </b></h2><br><br>
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.” <br><br>
<h2><b> </b></h2><br><br>
<br>
<h2><b>NVDA Training with Chris Tuesday, April 7, From 7 pm to 8 pm.
</b></h2><br><br>
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. <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>JAWS Training with Joe Weddnesday April 8, from noon to
12:45PM.</b></h2><br><br>
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. <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin Wednesday,
April 8, from 1PM to 11:30PM. </b></h2><br><br>
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.<br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>coffee with Emily Wednesday, April 8,from 2PM to
3PM.<</b></h2><br><br>
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. <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Hot Cocoa with Lynn Wednesday, April 8, from 7PM to 8PM..
</b></h2><br><br>
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! <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Kernel Book Discussions with Justin Thursday, April 9, from 5PM
to 6PM. </b></h2><br><br>
Join us as we listen to and then discuss another excellent Kernel Book
story.<br><br>
<h2><b>JAWS Training with Joe Friday April 10, from noon to
12:45PM..</b></h2><br><br>
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. <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin Friiday,
April 10, from 1PM to 1:30PM. </b></h2><br><br>
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. <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>coffee with Emily Friday, AApril 10,from 2PM to
3PM.</b></h2><br><br>
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. <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Kids’ Story Hour with Harriet Friday, April 10, from 3PM
to 4PM. </b></h2><br><br>
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.<br><br>
<h2><b>Braille Displays with Chris Friday, Appril 10, From 7 pm to 8
pm.</b></h2><br><br>
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 <br>
<br>
<br>
Please let me know if you have any questions.<br>
<br>
Joseph Drenth <br>
First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of
Pennsylvania<br>
Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation<br>
Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems
Division<br>
Cell: 215-827-7787<br>
Email: joe.drenth@gmail.com</blockquote><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br />
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