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<DIV>Several opportunities to zoom into answers to your questions.</DIV>
<DIV>A terrific opportunity to learn and share.</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr>Carol Castellano<BR>Founder, Parents of Blind
Children-NJ<BR>Secretary, National Organization of Parents of Blind
Children<BR>973-377-0976<BR><A href="mailto:carol_castellano@verizon.net"
target=_blank>carol_castellano@verizon.net</A><BR><A
href="http://www.blindchildren.org/" target=_blank>www.blindchildren.org</A>
<BR><A href="http://www.nopbc.org/"
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<STRONG class=gmail_sendername>Melissa Ann Riccobono via BlindKid</STRONG>
<SPAN><<A
href="mailto:blindkid@nfbnet.org">blindkid@nfbnet.org</A>></SPAN><BR>Date:
Wed, May 20, 2020 at 1:02 PM<BR>Subject: [BlindKid] Zoom Events of
Interest<BR>To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
<<A
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Ann
Riccobono <<A
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<DIV class=gmail_quote><BR><BR>Here are Zoom events I thought might be of
particular interest to parents,<BR>teens, and even younger kids.<BR><BR>Here
are
the Zoom events I think might be of particular interest to
parents,<BR>teens,
and kids in the coming Week.<BR><BR>There were a couple of other events this
afternoon that looked interesting,<BR>but since we wouldn't have much time
to
advertise I left them off this list.<BR>This is a much longer list than I
was
anticipating!<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Wednesday,, May 21<BR><BR><BR>6:30 p.m.
EDT
| Navigating the Rehabilitation System <BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of
Pennsylvania, join this call to learn about the Colorado<BR>Center for the
Blind
with its director, Julie Deden.<BR><BR>The Colorado Center for the Blind
offers
top notch training for blind<BR>adults, and also offers programs for
middleschool, highschool, and college<BR>students. Join this call to hear
about
the difference this type of training<BR>makes in the lives of those who
receive
it.<BR><BR><BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<BR>One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,2159880888<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>8:00 p.m. EDT | Blind
Students Soundboard<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by the National Association of
Blind
Students, an NFB division,<BR>discuss accessibility in the classroom
throughout
this distance learning<BR>time. For students, parents, educators, and
interested
minds struggling with<BR>accessibility.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307
0858<BR>One
tap mobile: +16468769923,,6143070858#<BR><BR><BR><BR>Thursday, May
21<BR><BR><BR>11:00 a.m. EDT | Distance Education<BR><<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16931&qid=3673580"
rel=noreferrer
target=_blank>https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16931&qid=3673580</A>><BR>Interactive
Lesson<BR><BR><BR>Each week participate in an activity designed to enhance
the
education of<BR>blind children. This week, learn about the National
Federation
of the Blind<BR>Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (NFB BELL) In
Home
Edition!<BR><BR><BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 956 4857 5316<BR>Password: 53276<BR>One
tap
mobile: +13017158592,,95648575316#,,#,53276#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>2:00 p.m.
EDT |
Accessibility Boutique<BR><<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16932&qid=3673580"
rel=noreferrer
target=_blank>https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16932&qid=3673580</A>>
:<BR>The COVID-19 Response<BR><BR><BR>Attend this workshop to discuss
keeping
employees and students connected<BR>from home. Learn more about
accessibility
boutiques and register today<BR><<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16932&qid=3673580"
rel=noreferrer
target=_blank>https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16932&qid=3673580</A>>
.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS Book Club<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by
the
National Association of Blind Students, an NFB division,<BR>dive into some
great
literature and discuss the themes and messages.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307
0858
<BR>One tap mobile: +16468769923,,6143070858#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>8:00 p.m.
EDT |
NVDA Training <BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about
NVDA,
the free screen access<BR>software for Windows computers.<BR>Zoom Meeting
ID:
215 988 0888<BR>One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,2159880888#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Friday, May 22<BR><BR><BR>12:00
p.m. EDT | JAWS Training<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join
us as
we explore the capabilities and<BR>usability of the industry-leading JAWS
screen
reading application and<BR>Microsoft Office Suite.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 215
988
0888<BR>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>3:00
p.m.
EDT | Kids' Story Hour <BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join
this
call of reading favorite stories<BR>for kids in Braille.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID:
215
988 0888<BR>One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,2159880888#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Saturday, May
23<BR><BR><BR>4:00
p.m. EDT | Parents Corner<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of California Parents
of
Blind Children Division, share<BR>experiences and offer support to one
another
in regards to distance<BR>learning. Topics include but are not limited to
IEPs,
accessibility, and<BR>children's social and emotional development and
well-being
during school<BR>closures.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 209 589 6058<BR>Password:
4187<BR>One tap mobile:
+16699009128,,2095896058#,,#,4187#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS
Chill
Zone<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an
NFB
division,<BR>take a little bit of time to relax and unwind with this casual
meetup.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858 <BR>One tap mobile: +16468769923,,
6143070858#<BR><BR><BR><BR>Monday, May 25<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>12:00 p.m. EDT
|
JAWS Training <BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, explore the
capabilities and usability of<BR>the industry-leading JAWS screen reading
application with the Microsoft<BR>Office Suite.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988
0888<BR>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>2:00
p.m.
EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues <BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of
Pennsylvania, discuss legislative issues facing blind<BR>Americans, laws
affecting the education of your blind children, and more.<BR>Please note
that
this event is informative and does not represent any form<BR>of legal
advice. To
contact Emily, email her at: <A href="mailto:vp2@nfbporg"
target=_blank>mailto:vp2@nfbporg</A><BR><<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16930&qid=3673580"
rel=noreferrer
target=_blank>https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16930&qid=3673580</A>>
.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<BR>One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,2159880888#<BR><BR><BR><BR>Wednesday, May
27<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative
Conversation<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join to discuss
legislative issues facing<BR>blind Americans, laws affecting the education
of
blind children, and our NFB<BR>Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning
(BELL)R programs scheduled for<BR>this summer. Parents, teachers of blind
students, and anyone interested in<BR>the topics of legislation, parenting,
and
education are encouraged to join<BR>us. Please note that this event is
informative and does not represent any<BR>form of legal advice. To contact
Emily, email her at: <A href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org"
target=_blank>vp2@nfbp.org</A><BR><<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16930&qid=3673580"
rel=noreferrer
target=_blank>https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16930&qid=3673580</A>>
.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<BR>One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,2159880888#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>6:30 p.m. EDT |
Navigating the Rehabilitation System: Special Guest, Dr.<BR>Marc
Maurer!<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about blindness
training,<BR>independence, and vocational rehabilitation from Marc Maurer,
Immediate Past<BR>President of the National Federation of the Blind.<BR>Zoom
Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<BR>One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,2159880888#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>5:30 p.m. EDT | Learn about LCB
and
the Federation <BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of New York, join us to chat
with
Pam Allen, executive<BR>director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind and
first
vice president of<BR>the National Federation of the Blind to talk about the
center as well as the<BR>Federation.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207<BR>One
tap
mobile: +16468769923,,5288506207#<BR><BR><BR>Thursday, May
28<BR><BR><BR>11:00
a.m. EDT | Distance Education<BR><<A
href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16931&qid=3673580"
rel=noreferrer
target=_blank>https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16931&qid=3673580</A>><BR>Interactive
Lesson<BR><BR><BR>Each week participate in an activity designed to enhance
the
education of<BR>blind children.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 956 4857
5316<BR>Password:
53276<BR>One tap mobile:
+13017158592,,95648575316#,,#,53276#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>8:00 p.m. EDT | NVDA
Training <BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about NVDA, the
free screen access<BR>software for Windows computers.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID:
215
988 0888<BR>One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,2159880888#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Friday,
May 29<BR><BR><BR>12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB
of
Pennsylvania, join us as we explore the capabilities and<BR>usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application and<BR>Microsoft Office
Suite.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<BR>One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,2159880888#<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids' Story
Hour
<BR><BR><BR>Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call of reading
favorite
stories<BR>for kids in Braille.<BR>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<BR>One tap
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