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<a name="_Hlk37516043"></a>Here are the Zoom events that will occur
between Monday, May 4, and Friday, May 8, hosted by the National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. All are welcome to join, even if
you live outside Pennsylvania. These events are for everyone. Details for
how to connect appear after the list of events. Please note that all
times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).<br>
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Beginner JAWS Training with Joe Monday, May 4, from noon to
12:45PM EDT.<br>
Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Mondays will be devoted
to beginner-level JAWS skills.<br>
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Relaxation Hour with Lily Monday, May 4,from 1PM to 2PM EDT.<br>
We will be Learning and doing yoga exercises, breathing techniques, and
meditations. It will be a time for everyone to let go of their stress and
frustration. The immune system is proven to work more optimally under
Little to no stress. I have learned many of these techniques during
my college years studying integrative health care.<br>
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Coffee with Emily Monday, May 4,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.<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. To contact Emily, email her at:
<a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org">vp2@nfbp.org</a><br>
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Reading Roundtable with Marsha Monday, May 4, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.<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>
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Pittsburgh Round Up with Emily Monday, May 4,from 7PM to 8PM EDT.<br>
If you live in or near the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania, please join
us. We will be holding these Round Up calls once a month on the first
Monday of each month.<br>
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<a name="_Hlk36926776"></a>Kernel Book Discussions with Justin Tuesday,
May 5, from 5PM to 6PM, EDT. <br>
Join us as we discuss the Kernel Book story "Why Not Math?" by
Ramona Walhof in Beyond the Funny Tree. Here are links to the story in
both text and audio formats:<br>
Text:
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#5">
https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#5</a>
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Audio:
<a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/08-why-not-math.mp3">
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/08-why-not-math.mp3</a>
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trivia Tuesday with Juliette Tuesday, May 5, From 6 pm to 8 pm, EDT.
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You wont want to miss this fun and exciting version of Jeopardy, with
our own real contestants and Juliette Warren as Alex. Play along at home,
or just listen and laugh. <br>
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Women Survivors with Gloria Wednesday, May 6, from 10:30AM to
11:30AM EDT.<br>
Lets come together and discuss the effects that social distancing is
having on each of us during this coronavirus.<br>
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Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin Wednesday, May 6,
from 1PM to 2PM EDT. <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. We will be doing brief workouts and stretching
exercises. <br>
<br>
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Coffee with Emily Wednesday, May 6,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.<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. To contact Emily, email her at:
<a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org">vp2@nfbp.org</a><br>
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Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark -
Wednesday, May 6, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.<br>
Share your experience with the Amazon Echo. Do you have a favorite Alexa
skill you would like to share with others? Get the news, schedule a ride,
or control your home. Join us to learn how Alexa can do more for
you.<br>
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iPhones, iPads, Voice Over, Oh My! with Marsha - Wednesday, May 6, from
5PM to 6PM EDT.<br>
Now that our world is geared toward smart devices as the everyday norm,
how can we use iOS devices as blind individuals? That is exactly what
this session is for: We will learn how to navigate the iPhone using Voice
Over as a beginner. and we will explore some of the most commonly used
built-in apps, like text messaging, apple mail, the calendar, facetime,
contacts, notes, the App store, wi-fi, Bluetooth, Safari, Siri, and the
health apps. Hosted by Marsha Drenth, Social Worker and Certified iOS
device instructor.<br>
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*** FEATURED EVENT ***<br>
<a name="_Hlk38462491"></a>Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn
and special guest Dr. Frederick Schroeder, Commissioner,
Rehabilitation Services Administration Wednesday, May 6, from 6:30PM to
8PM EDT. <br>
What is Informed Choice? How can it be incorporated into your
Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)?<br>
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*** FEATURED EVENT ***<br>
Humanware Showcase #3 with David DeNotaris and Joel Zimba Thursday, May
7, from 3PM to 4PM.<br>
Come learn about the BrailleNote Touch Plus from Humanware, their
flagship braille notetaker/tablet.<br>
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Kernel Book Discussions with Justin Thursday, May 7, from 5PM to 6PM
EDT. <br>
Join us as we discuss the Kernel Book story "A Boa in My
Brailler" by Barbara Loos in Beyond the Funny Tree. Here are links
to the story in both text and audio formats:<br>
Text:
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#4">
https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#4</a>
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Audio:
<a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/07-boa-in-my-brailler.mp3">
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/07-boa-in-my-brailler.mp3</a>
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Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha Thursday, May 7, from 7PM to 8PM EDT.
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If you have an iPhone but would like to know more about specific apps,
how to get them, how to download them, what they are for, and how to use
them; This presentation is for you. Marsha will present on one app at a
time. If you have suggestions for apps you would like to see featured
please email:
<a href="mailto:marsha.drenth@gmail.com">marsha.drenth@gmail.com</a>
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NVDA Training with Chris Thursday, May 7, from 8PM to 9PM, EDT.<br>
Come and learn about NVDA, the free screen reading software for
Windows.<br>
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Advanced JAWS Training with Joe Friday, May 8, from noon to
12:45PM EDT.<br>
Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Fridays are devoted to
advanced JAWS skills.<br>
<br>
<br>
Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin Friday, May 8, from
1PM to 2PM EDT. <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. We will be doing brief workouts and stretching
exercises. <br>
<br>
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Kids Story Hour with Harriet Friday, May 8, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.
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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>
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Here is how to participate in these events:<br>
No registration is necessary, and everyone is invited to join. Simply use
one of the following methods to connect with us on the Zoom platform when
the events are scheduled to begin. <br>
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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 then
enter our meeting ID: 215 988 0888.<br>
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2. Click the following link, which will open the meeting using the app or
your web browser:<br>
<a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><br>
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3. On a mobile phone, click either of the following "One
Tap" links, based on which one is nearest to your location:<br>
+13126266799,,2159880888# (Chicago)<br>
+16468769923,,2159880888# (New York)<br>
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4. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, <br>
and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.<br>
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Please contact me 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: <a href="mailto:vp@nfbp.org">vp@nfbp.org</a><br>
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