[NFBNJ] Guide Dog Users: Social Networking while Distancing

Thu Apr 2 02:25:39 UTC 2020

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From: Marion Gwizdala,President via NFBNet-Members-List
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2020 9:31 PM
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Guide Dog Users: Social Networking while 
Distancing

Guide Dog Users: Social Networking while Distancing

Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate.

                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. ï¿½Yappy Hourï¿½ 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?

                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!

What: National Association of Guide Dog Usersï¿½ Yappy Hour
When: Saturday, April 4
When: 3:00 ï¿½ 5:00 p.m. Eastern (2:00 ï¿½ 4:00 p.m. Central; 1:00 ï¿½ 3:00 p.m. 
Mountain; & 12:00 noon ï¿½ 2:00 p.m. Pacific).

USING ZOOM
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.
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.

JOINING NAGDU MEETINGS
There are now three ways to join NAGDU meetings:
>From any computer or Smart device, activate the following link and follow 
the instructions:
https://zoom.us/j/8136262789

You will need a microphone on your computer in order to have your voice 
heard in the cloud!
2.       Tap one of these links from any smart phone:
+16699006833,,8136262789# or
+14086380968,,8136262789#
You can also add one of these numbers to your contacts list so you can use 
them for future meetings!

3. Manually call by dialing either (669) 900-6833 or (408) 638-0968, then 
entering the ID 8136262789.

ZOOM COMMANDS
The following are a few commands which can be used during the meeting based 
on how you joined.
1. Telephone: *6 to mute or unmute. *9 to raise your hand.
2. Windows: ALT+A to mute or unmute. ALT+Y to raise your hand.
3. Mac: CMD+SHIFT+A to mute or unmute. OPTION+Y to raise your hand.
4. Activate this link for a full list of commands from either Windows or 
Mac: 
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom

Marion Gwizdala, President
National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)
National Federation of the Blind
(813) 626-2789
President at NAGDU.ORG
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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.

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