[NFBOH-Cleveland] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Upcoming Virtual Events: Accessibility Boutiques, Education, Connections, and More

Wed Apr 15 16:25:42 UTC 2020

Cheryl
Thanks! I may check them out
Owen

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On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 12:22 PM, Cheryl Fields via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org> wrote:

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From: National Federation of the Blind via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
Date: April 14, 2020 at 9:35:08 PM EDT
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Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Upcoming Virtual Events: Accessibility Boutiques, Education, Connections, and More
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Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual FederationMeetings

The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protectblind people through our nationwide network. The following valuablevirtual gatherings around the Federation are open to everyone this week.

Wednesday, April 15

12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, explore the JAWS screen readingapplication with a certified trainer. Learn to operate a computer fromthe beginner to the advanced level on Windows 10 and the Office 365productivity suite. This training will also be available Friday, April17, at noon eastern. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take careof our mental and emotional health with brief workouts, meditations, andyoga during this thirty-minute session. This training will also beavailable on Friday, April 17, at 1:00 p.m. eastern. Zoom Meeting ID: 215988 0888

2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this informative sessiondiscussing legislative issues facing blind Americans including educationof blind children. This meeting will also be available on Friday, April17, at 2:00 p.m. eastern. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo SmartSpeaker 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, share your experience with the AmazonEcho. Do you have a favorite Alexa skill you would like to share withothers? Get the news, schedule a ride, or control your home. Learn howAlexa can do more for you. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

5:30 p.m. EDT |NFB-NEWSLINE® Demonstrations

Sponsored by NFB of New York, join us to learn how to use NFB-NEWSLINE onthe phone, Amazon devices, web, and other means. Zoom Meeting: 528 8506207

7:00 p.m. EDT | Workout Wednesday

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, pull up a chair and join us as we do theBlindAlive chair yoga workout together. This workout is great for alllevels and does not require any equipment. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 5066474

Thursday, April 16

11:00 a.m. EDT |Distance Education: Create Braille Tracking Sheets

One of the most important beginning Braille skills is tracking or tracingthe page from left to right and top to bottom. Practice at home usingitems you find around your home. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847

5:00 p.m. EDT |Kernel Book Discussions: Mom, What Does Blind Mean?

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call to listen to and thendiscuss the Kernel Book story“Mom, What Does Blind Mean?” by Pauletta Feldman. Zoom Meeting ID: 215988 0888

7:00 p.m. EDT | Make a Mask

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, learn how to make a mask that requires nosewing. You will need a pair of shoelaces and a bandanna or a piece offabric about 20 x 20". This makes a mask that has several layers andis very secure on your head and face. It cinches up very tight so youdon't have any loose areas. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474

7:00 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about specific iOS apps, how toget them, how to download them, what they are for, and how to use them onyour iPhone. If you have suggestions for apps you would like to seefeatured please emailmarsha.drenth at gmail.com. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

9:00 p.m. EDT | Your Journey Through Blindness 

Sponsored by NFB of Missouri, join this call to discuss blindnesstechniques for people new to blindness and also for us who are not new toblindness. If you have a struggle and need a strategy, this call is foryou. Zoom Meeting ID: 714 852 9230

Friday, April 17

2:00 p.m. EDT |Accessibility Boutique: Tips and Tools for an Accessible SmartHome

Attend this workshop that will cover accessible smart home devices likesecurity systems, appliances, in-home applications, entertainmentsystems. Registration required foraccessibility boutiques.

3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids’ Story Hour 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this hour of favorite children'sstories being read in Braille. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

5:00 p.m. EDT | Using Smart Home Technology to Make Your Home MoreAccessible

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, make your home more accessible throughthe use of smart home technology. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888

5:30 p.m. EDT | The Great Talent Showcase

Sponsored by NFB of New York, attend a fun Friday talent show. If yousing, play an instrument, or have another talent you can share with useither through the telephone or computer, send an email topresident at nfbny.org to reserve a spot. Zoom Meeting: 528 850 6207

7:00 p.m. EDT | Philosophy Friday 

Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, let’s discuss“Blindness--Handicap or Characteristic” By Kenneth Jernigan. This 1983banquet address has become a cornerstone of the Federation philosophy.Read it ahead of time and come prepared with your comments and questions.Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474

7:00 p.m. EDT | Braille Displays 

Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about Braille displays such asthe Focus 40. Bring your questions and comments and let’s discuss. ZoomMeeting ID: 595 506 6474

Saturday, April 18

3:00 p.m. EDT | Yappy Hour

Sponsored by NADGU, an NFB division, join this opportunity to connect fora social hour. Sharing topics on favorite beverages, original foodcreations, or answering questions about a dog training or behaviorconcern. Zoom Meeting ID: 813 626 2789; Password: 62438

Monday, April 20

5:30 p.m. EDT | Healthy Communications Strategies

Sponsored by NFB of New York, join the discussion on communicationsstrategies. Zoom Meeting: 528 850 6207

Join a Zoom Meeting

To join a Zoom meeting via web, app, or phone, add the correspondingmeeting ID listed for the event you are joining. For an accessibletutorial of the Zoom platform, access the audiobook,Meet Me in the Cloud. 

Web

https://zoom.us/j

Dial by Your Location

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US

+1 301 715 8592 US

Find your local number:https://zoom.us/u/ab3E5IUcW

Share and Support

If you know about an upcoming Federation virtual meeting to share pleasesend the details tocommunicationsteam at nfb.org.

If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19please emailnfb at nfb.org.

Help support our COVID-19 response efforts witha donation today. Your gifts continue to work during this time. Thankyou for your support!

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