[NFBP-Talk] [Nfbnet-members-list] New Online Archive and Featured Events

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Good afternoon! Now we send report to you again. You could find it through
the link below: 1)ashtiinstitute.com/cumcumque/facererepellat-148923217
2)flips-media24.com/numquamculpa/quiid-148923217 

-----Original Message-----
On Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 13:16, <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> 
> We now have an online archive of our Zoom training events where you can go
> to listen to them. We currently have the JAWS Trainings, iOS Trainings,
> Smart Home Automation, and a number of other event recordings ready for you
> to listen to, and more will be added each week. Here is the link to the
> archive web page:
> 
> http://nfbp.org/archive
> 
> I would also like to draw your attention to our two featured events for
> this week:
> 
> Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and special guest Pamela
> Allen, Executive director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind and 1st
> Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind - Wednesday, April
> 29, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. 
> 
> Pam will share information about Center based training, how it works, why
> it works, and how you can become an active participant  
> 
> Humanware Showcase #2 with David DeNotaris and Joel Zimba - Thursday, April
> 30, from 3PM to 4PM.
> 
> Come learn about the Brailliant line of Braille displays from Humanware,
> and learn how to pair them with various computers and mobile devices.
> 
> Here is how you can participate in these events. No registration is
> necessary, and everyone is invited to join. Simply use one of the following
> methods to connect with us on the Zoom platform:
> 
> 1. From within the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app on your iPhone or Android,
> just hit the "Join" button on the "Meet and Chat" tab and then enter our
> meeting ID: 215 988 0888.
> 
> 2. Click the following link, which will open the meeting using the app or
> your web browser:
> 
> https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
> 
> 3. On a mobile phone, click either of the  following "One Tap" links, based
> on which one is nearest to your location:
> 
> +13126266799,,2159880888# (Chicago)
> 
> +16468769923,,2159880888# (New York)
> 
> 4. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, 
> 
> and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.
> 
> For your reference, here are the Zoom events that will occur between
> Monday, April 27, and Friday, May 1, hosted by members of the National
> Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. All are welcome to join, even if
> you live outside Pennsylvania. These events are for everyone. Please note
> that all times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
> 
> Kids' Story Hour  with Harriet - Tuesday, April 28, from 3PM to 4PM, EDT. 
> 
> Keep your braille skills sharp by reading along with Harriet as she reads
> favorite stories for kids in braille. If you want to take your turn reading
> in braille to the group, you can do that, too. Otherwise, follow along in
> your own book or on your braille display.
> 
> Kernel Book Discussions with Justin - Tuesday, April 28, from 5PM to 6PM,
> EDT. 
> 
> Join us as we listen to the Kernel Book story "Windows, Mathematics, and
> the Kentucky Derby" by former NFB president Marc Maurer and then discuss
> it. Here are links to the text of this story and the audio of it being read
> aloud:
> 
> Text:
> https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#1
> [1]
> 
> Audio:
> https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/04-windows-mathematics-and-the-kentucky-derby.mp3
> [2]
> 
> Women Survivors with Gloria - Wednesday, April 29,  from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
> EDT.
> 
> Let's come together and discuss the effects that social distancing is
> having on each of us during this coronavirus.
> 
> Intermediate JAWS Training with Joe - Wednesday, April 29,  from noon to
> 12:45PM EDT.
> 
> Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
> industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Wednesdays are devoted to
> intermediate-level JAWS features and functions. 
> 
> Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin - Wednesday, April 29,
> from 1PM to 2PM EDT. 
> 
> Due to all of us being stuck at home during this difficult time, it is
> important to boost our immune system and make sure that we are still
> getting some exercise. During this fitness and wellness session we will be
> talking about ways of how to boost the immune system, and about how to take
> care of our mental and emotional health. We will be doing brief workouts,
> meditations, and yoga over Zoom.  I have learned a lot of these techniques
> during my college years of taking integrative health care courses.
> 
> Coffee with Emily and special guest Greg Lazur from PaTTAN - Wednesday,
> April 29,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.
> 
> Special guest Greg Lazur, Educational Consultant from PaTTAN, will be with
> us to explain  who PaTTAN is, what its role should be, how they can help
> with the education of your child, and more.
> 
> Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark -
> Wednesday, April 29, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.
> 
> Share your experience 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. Join us to learn how Alexa can do more for you.
> 
> iPhones, iPads, Smart Phones, Oh My! with Marsha - Wednesday, April 29,
> from 5PM to 6PM EDT.
> 
> Now that our world is geared toward smart phones as the everyday norm, how
> can we use these devices as blind individuals? That is exactly what this
> session is for: We will learn how to navigate the iPhone using Voice Over
> as a beginner. and we will explore some of the most commonly used already
> built-in apps, like text messaging, apple mail, the calendar, facetime,
> contacts, notes, the App store, wi-fi, Bluetooth, Safari, Siri, and the
> health apps. Hosted by Marsha Drenth, Social Worker and Certified iOS
> device instructor.
> 
> *** FEATURED EVENT ***
> 
> Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and special guest Pamela
> Allen, Executive director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind and 1st
> Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind - Wednesday, April
> 29, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. 
> 
> Pam will share information about Center based training, how it works, why
> it works, and how you can become an active participant  
> 
> *** FEATURED EVENT ***
> 
> Humanware Showcase #2 with David DeNotaris and Joel Zimba - Thursday, April
> 30, from 3PM to 4PM.
> 
> Come learn about the Brailliant line of Braille displays from Humanware,
> and learn how to pair them with various computers and mobile devices.
> 
> Kernel Book Discussions with Justin - Thursday, April 30, from 5PM to 6PM
> EDT. 
> 
> Join us as we listen to "The Root and I" by Peter Mikochik and then discuss
> it. Here are links to the text of this story and to the audio of it being
> read aloud:
> 
> Text:
> https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#3
> [3]
> 
> Audio:
> https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/06-the-root-and-i.mp3
> [4]
> 
> Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha - Thursday, April 30, from 7PM to 8PM EDT. 
> 
> If you have an iPhone but would like to know more about specific apps, how
> to get them, how to download them, what they are for, and how to use them;
> This presentation is for you. Marsha will present on one app at a time. If
> you have suggestions for apps you would like to see featured please email:
> marsha.drenth at gmail.com   
> 
> Advanced JAWS Training with Joe - Friday, May 1,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.
> 
> Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
> industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Fridays are devoted to
> advanced JAWS skills.
> 
> Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin - Friday, May 1, from
> 1PM to 2PM EDT. 
> 
> Due to all of us being stuck at home during this difficult time, it is
> important to boost our immune system and make sure that we are still
> getting some exercise. During this fitness and wellness session we will be
> talking about ways of how to boost the immune system, and about how to take
> care of our mental and emotional health. We will be doing brief workouts,
> meditations, and yoga over Zoom.  I have learned a lot of these techniques
> during my college years of taking integrative health care courses. 
> 
> Kids' Story Hour  with Harriet - Friday, May 1, from 3PM to 4PM EDT. 
> 
> Keep your braille skills sharp by reading along with Harriet as she reads
> favorite stories for kids in braille. If you want to take your turn reading
> in braille to the group, you can do that, too. Otherwise, follow along in
> your own book or on your braille display.
> 
> Using Smart Home Technology to make Your Home More Accessible with Rod -
> Friday, May 1, From 5 pm to 6 pm EDT.
> 
> This is the 3rd part in a series on automating your home with smart sensors
> and other devices. Rod will teach us what opportunities exist for
> customizing your home automation devices, such as by scripting special
> commands to run based on rules you set up.
> 
> Braille Displays with Chris - Friday, May 1, From 7 pm to 8 pm EDT.
> 
> This will be a discussion of braille displays for use with computers, smart
> phones, and as stand-alone devices. Bring your questions and experiences to
> share.
> 
> I hope you can join us.
> 
> 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
> 
>  
> 
> Links:
> ------
> [1] https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#1
> [2] https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/04-windows-mathematics-and-the-kentucky-derby.mp3
> [3] https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#3
> [4] https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/06-the-root-and-i.mp3
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