[NFBofSC] Upcoming Federation Virtual Events

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[image: National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want] <http://nfb.org> *Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual Federation Meetings*

The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protect blind people through our nationwide network. The following virtual gatherings are open to everyone in the coming week. Zoom instructions below. This list can be found at nfb.org/COVID19 <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17069&qid=>,
and virtual events will also be posted throughout the week to the NFB-Announce listserv <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17049&qid=>.
*Reminder: Presidential Release*

Thursday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. EDT: Join this national teleconference with President Mark Riccobono as he delivers the June Presidential Release of the National Federation of the Blind. After the President’s remarks, there is opportunity for questions and answers. Send your questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR495 in the subject line.

Zoom Meeting ID: 928 3458 2024

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,92834582024# *Monday, June 8* *1:00 p.m. EDT | Relaxation Hour *

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this time for 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.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888
*2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues *

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting the education of your blind children, and more.
Please note that this event is informative and does not represent any form of legal advice. To contact Emily, email her at: vp2 at nfbp.org <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17173&qid=3728222>.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*5:00 p.m. EDT | Loving Through a Window *

Sponsored by NFB of Ohio, join the honest conversation on “Loving Through a Window.” This heartfelt discussion will address social distancing experiences between adults and children during the pandemic. As visitations are limited, emotions are strained because of little physical interactions.
Thus, that hug and embrace from your little one or a face-to-face conversation with a parent or grandparent who is in a nursing home is missed.

Zoom Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,4081850851#
*5:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable *

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss your favorite books, what you are currently reading, and books that others recommend. Marsha will also try to have blind authors as special guests each week.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*7:30 p.m. EDT | Tech Talk*

Sponsored by NFB of California, explore all that your smart phone can do for you. Questions can include, but are not limited to, using the Zoom app, sending text messages, downloading content, and anything else you can think of. You can email questions ahead of time to rkcole72984 at gmail.com.

Zoom Meeting ID: 510 839 253

Password: 009343

One tap mobile: +16699006833,,510839253#,,#,009343#
*Tuesday, June 9* *5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us as we read and discuss another great Kernel Book story.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*6:15 p.m. EDT | Trivia Night*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us for a fun game of Jeopardy, where you can be a contestant.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*6:30 p.m. EDT | Community Involvement and Advocacy*

Sponsored by NFB of Ohio, join the discussion on how to engage members, communities, and other entities. Federation panelists will be Libra Robinson, CEO of Insight VIP Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and a recipient of the Jacob Bolotin Award, Adelmo Vigil, national board member and NFB of New Mexico President, Lee Martin, NFB-NEWSLINE® Indiana coordinator and recipient of the MLK Jr. Freedom Award and Suzanne Turner, CEO of Disability Movement, Co-Host of the Aware Radio Program and NFB of Ohio Vice President.
Zoom Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,4081850851# *Wednesday, June 10* *10:30 a.m. EDT | Women Survivors*

Sponsored by the NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss the effects that social distancing is having on each of us during this coronavirus pandemic.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, we will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises to boost our immune systems and health.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Conversation*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join to discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting the education of blind children, and our NFB 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: vp2 at nfbp.org <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17173&qid=3728222>.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*3:00 p.m. EDT | Breaking Barriers*

Sponsored by NFB of California, discuss creative action plans to break through any barriers standing between you and your goals and report on your progress. This is a time to share our stories in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Zoom Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091

Password: 071615

One tap mobile: +16699006833,,83957763091#,,#,071615#
*3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, share experiences 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.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*5:00 p.m. EDT | iPhones, iPads, Voice Over, Oh My!*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn how to navigate iOS devices using Voice Over. We will explore helpful built-in features and apps.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about blindness training, independence, and vocational rehabilitation from Lynn Heitz and her special guest.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888# *Thursday, June 11* *5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussions*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us as we read and discuss another great Kernel Book story.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*6:00 p.m. EDT | Exploring Be My Eyes*

Sponsored by NFB of California, join Will Butler, vice-president of Be My Eyes, to learn about how you can use this amazing app to enhance your independence.
Zoom Meeting ID: 852 9962 2724

Password: 304351

One tap mobile: +13462487799,,85299622724#,,1#,304351#
*6:30 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS*

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn more about the most helpful apps.
If you have suggestions for apps to be featured please email:
marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17174&qid=3728222>.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*7:00 p.m. EDT | Happy Hour Just in Time for Father’s Day!*

Sponsored by NFB of Ohio, did your dad, granddad or uncle sing along with Marvin Gaye, Frank Sinatra, or make an original brand of jazz? We want to hear all about it! So come and “doo wop, doo wop!”
Zoom Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,4081850851#
*8:00 p.m. EDT | NVDA Training *

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about NVDA, the free screen access software for Windows computers.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*9:00 p.m. EDT | Learning from Our Virtual State Convention*

Sponsored by NFB of Missouri, if your affiliate is considering having a virtual convention, we invite you to learn how we did our virtual convention. We will go over our game plan, discuss what went well, and talk about the lessons we learned from hosting this convention.

Zoom Meeting ID: 714 852 9230

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,7148529230# *Friday, June 12* *1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors *

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take care of our mental and emotional health with brief workouts and stretching exercises.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids’ Story Hour *

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call of reading favorite stories for kids in Braille.

Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
*8:00 p.m. EDT | Black Leaders Serving for Advancement: Happy Hour*

Sponsored by Committee of Diversity and Inclusion and open to all, please join this dialog with African-American leaders in the National Federation of the Blind. There will be fun, door prizes, and conversation!
Zoom Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,4081850851# *Join a Zoom Meeting*

To join a Zoom meeting via web or phone, click on the following Zoom link, dial the appropriate phone number, or hit one-tap mobile, and add the corresponding meeting ID listed for the event you are joining. For an accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform, access the audiobook, *Meet Me in the Cloud* <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16449&amp;qid=>
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Share upcoming Federation virtual meetings to communicationsteam at nfb.org <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16444&amp;qid=>
 and nfb-announce at nfbnet.org
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If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19 please email nfb at nfb.org <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16438&amp;qid=>.

Help support our COVID-19 response efforts with a donation today <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16445&amp;qid=>.
Your gifts continue to work during this time of uncertainty. Thank you for your support!
*Deadline Approaching: Register for National Convention*

Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, 2020 | Anywhere & Everywhere.
Plan to attend the largest gathering of blind people in the world. Deadline to register is June 15. Register for national convention today <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17057&qid=>!

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