[NFBP-Talk] Zoom events this week from the NFB of Pennsylvania

Mon Jun 29 02:03:48 UTC 2020

Here are the Zoom events taking place Monday, June 29, thru Friday, July 3
from the NFB of Pennsylvania.

Monday, June 29

1:00 p.m. EDT | Relaxation Hour 
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.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888

2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues 
Discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting the
education of your blind children, and more. 
For questions, please contact Emily: vp2 at nfbp.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable 
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.
For questions, please contact Marsha Drenth: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Tuesday, June 30

5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion
Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story "Another Wonder" by
Robert Gardner.
Text:
https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/ke
rnel1/kernbk28/kernbk28.htm#8
Audio:
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern28/09_another_wonder.mp3
For questions, please contact Justin Salisbury: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Diversity and Inclusion Discussion 
Join the NFB of Pennsylvania for an insightful and open discussion about the
current civil unrest and how the intersectionality of our cultures,
backgrounds, and disabilities have affected our affiliate in the past and
present--and how we want to shape our future.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Wednesday, July 1

10:30 a.m. EDT | Women Survivors
Discuss the effects that social distancing is having on each of us during
this coronavirus.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors
We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises to boost our immune
systems and health.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Conversation
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. 
For questions, please contact Emily Gindlesperger: vp2 at nfbp.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker
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.
For questions, please contact Mark Senk: mark at senk.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:00 p.m. EDT | iPhones, iPads, Voice Over, Oh My!
Learn how to navigate iOS devices using Voice Over. We will explore helpful
built-in features and apps. This will be Marsha's last event in this series.
For questions, please contact Marsha Drenth: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System
Learn how to successfully navigate the vocational rehabilitation system with
Lynn and her special guest, Kevan Worley.
For questions, please contact Lynn Heitz: president at nfbp.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Thursday, July 2

5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussions
Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story "If You Don't Mind Me
Asking, What Do You Want with a Telescope?" by Karl Smith.
Text:
https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/ke
rnel1/kernbk28/kernbk28.htm#9
Audio:
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern28/10_if_you_dont_mind_me_
asking_what_do_you_want_with_a_telescope.mp3
For questions, please contact Justin Salisbury: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS
Learn how to make use of the most helpful apps. This will be Marsha's last
event in this series.
For questions, please contact Marsha Drenth: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

8PM EDT | NVDA Training with Chris.
Learn how to use NVDA, the free screen access software for Windows.
For questions, please contact Chris Westbrook: westbchris at gmail.com
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Friday, July 3

1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors 
Boost the immune system and take care of our mental and emotional health
with brief workouts and stretching exercises.
For questions, contact Joseph Drenth (vp at nfbp.org)
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids' Story Hour 
Join this call of reading favorite stories for kids in Braille.
For questions, contact Joseph Drenth (vp at nfbp.org)
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

None of these events will be captioned unless specifically requested in
advance.

Thank you,
Joe

Joseph Drenth 
First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation
Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division
Cell: 215-827-7787
Email: joe.drenth at gmail.com

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