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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk37516043">Here are the Zoom events that will occur between Monday, April 20, and Friday, April 24, 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. <o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Details for how to connect appear after the list of events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Upcoming Events for the Week of April 20 through April 24: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Please note that all times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Beginner JAWS Training with Joe – Monday April 20, from noon to 12:45PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. Mondays will be devoted to beginner-level JAWS skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>coffee with Emily and special guest Katelyn McIntyre, Vice-President of the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division – Monday, April 20,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>We will discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting the education of your blind children, and our 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: </span><a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>vp2@nfbp.org</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Reading Roundtable with Marsha – Monday, April 20, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Pull a chair up to the table and share with us about your favorite books and reading media. Have you discovered any new favorites recently at home while practicing social distancing? Let's talk about them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Pittsburgh Round Up with Emily – Monday, April 20,from 7PM to 8PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>We will discuss the upcoming Pennsylvania Primary, voting by mail, and other accessibility issues. If you live in or near the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania, please join us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Kids’ Story Hour with Harriet – Tuesday, April 21, from 3PM to 4PM, EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><a name="_Hlk36926776">Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Tuesday, April 21, from 5PM to 6PM, EDT. <o:p></o:p></a></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk36926776'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Join us as we listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story ““Beyond the Funny Tree” by Denise Franklin. Here are links to the text and audio of this story.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Text: </span><a href="https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#2"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#2</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Audio: </span><a href="https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/05-beyond-the-funny-tree.mp3"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/05-beyond-the-funny-tree.mp3</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>trivia Tuesday with Juliette – Tuesday, April 21, From 6 pm to 8 pm, EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>You won’t want to miss this fun and exciting version of Jeopardy, with our own real contestants and Juliette Warren as Alex. Play along at home, or just listen and laugh. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Intermediate JAWS Training with Joe – Wednesday April 22, from noon to 12:45PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Wednesday, April 22, from 1PM to 2PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Coffee with guest host Jason, standing in for Emily – Wednesday, April 22,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>We have the special pleasure of hearing from guest host Jason Polansky, President of the Capital Chapter of the NFB of Pennsylvania, who graduated from Messiah College and from the Louisiana Center for the Blind, as well as being the newest member of the Legislative Committee. We will discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting the education of your blind children, and our 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark - Wednesday, April 22, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and special presenter Commissioner Janet LaBreck, Rehabilitation Services, US Department of Education – Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>What is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and what does it mean for me? Bring your questions about vocational rehabilitation and learn how recent laws are changing the VR landscape.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Humanware Showcase #1 – Thursday, April 23, from 3PM to 4PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Joel Zimba from Humanware will demonstrate the HWBuddy app running on a BrailleNote Touch Plus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Thursday, April 23, from 5PM to 6PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Join us as we listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story “Sharp Knives and Chickens” by Elsie Hiebert Lamp. Here are links to the story.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Text: </span><a href="https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#6"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://archive.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#6</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Audio: </span><a href="https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/09-sharp-knives-and-chickens.mp3"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://archive.nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/09-sharp-knives-and-chickens.mp3</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha – Thursday, April 23, from 7PM to 8PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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: </span><a href="mailto:marsha.drenth@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>marsha.drenth@gmail.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Advanced JAWS Training with Joe – Friday April 24, from noon to 12:45PM EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Friday, April 24, from 1PM to 2PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Kids’ Story Hour with Harriet – Friday, April 24, from 3PM to 4PM EDT. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Using Smart Home Technology to make Your Home More Accessible with Rod – Friday, April 24, From 5 pm to 6 pm EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>This is the second part in a series on automating your home. Rod will take us on a virtual tour of the 50+ sensors and devices that make up the automation system of his house.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>NVDA Training with Chris – Friday, April 24, From 7 pm to 8 pm EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Have you ever bristled at the high cost of assistive technology software? Come learn about NVDA, the free screen reader for Windows. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Here is how to participate in these events:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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 when the events are scheduled to begin. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>2. Click the following link, which will open the meeting using the app or your web browser:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>3. On a mobile phone, click either of the following "One Tap" links, based on which one is nearest to your location:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>+13126266799,,2159880888# (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>+16468769923,,2159880888# (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>4. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Please contact me if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Joseph Drenth <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Cell: 215-827-7787<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:joe.drenth@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'>joe.drenth@gmail.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk37516043'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>