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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Wow, ouch, Juliette, I am one such deaf-blind person. I as formerly a blind person didn’t know how to reach out to a deaf-blind person. I talked a bit and if there was little understanding I excused myself and left. I should have asked how we can communicate better. It may have been just simply talk normally in their better ear. It may have been slow down your speech. Now I am deaf-blind and use a wheelchair. I am sure you know how to communicate with me. Right? Hey Jim A. I am the “chick in a chair’ Judy Jobes used to talk about. A door stop for the NFB.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Diversity, Miss Juliette, is the name of this important task we should have gone through a long time ago. But here are we, sigh. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Becky rolling over your toes and taking away your guide dog, if you have one.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Juliette Warren via NFBP-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 04, 2020 12:22 PM<br><b>To:</b> joe.drenth@gmail.com; Greater Philadelphia Chapter Internet Mailing List <greaterphilly@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Juliette Warren <jnwarre@verizon.net>; nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org; Keystone Chapter List of the NFB of PA <keystonechapter@nfbnet.org>; PACapitalChapter <pacapitalchapter-bounces@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBP-Talk] [GreaterPhilly] Zoom Events This Week<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>So let me understand this a little better. The diversity and inclusion meeting is now being censored to a topic for one subset of individual within the organization? That is the purpose of the diversity and inclusion meeting? This is absolutely ridiculous. If you and our state affiliate president would like to censor what is being said, there is no purpose north transparency in these meetings. There is no real goal for true diversity or inclusion. It is bullshit. Forward that over to whoever you’d like.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Aug 4, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Joseph Drenth via GreaterPhilly <<a href="mailto:greaterphilly@nfbnet.org">greaterphilly@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I wanted to draw your attention to the fact that tonight’s Diversity and Inclusion discussion at 6:30PM will focus on the Deafblind Community and how the Affiliate might be more inclusive of this community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For your convenience, here is how to connect:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Joseph Drenth <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: 215-827-7787<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:joe.drenth@gmail.com">joe.drenth@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Joseph Drenth <<a href="mailto:joe.drenth@gmail.com">joe.drenth@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 3, 2020 11:14 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org">nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'GreaterPhilly@NFBNet.org' <<a href="mailto:GreaterPhilly@NFBNet.org">GreaterPhilly@NFBNet.org</a>>; Keystone Chapter List of the NFB of PA (<a href="mailto:keystonechapter@nfbnet.org">keystonechapter@nfbnet.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:keystonechapter@nfbnet.org">keystonechapter@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'PACapitalChapter' <<a href="mailto:pacapitalchapter-bounces@nfbnet.org">pacapitalchapter-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Zoom Events This Week<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the Zoom events taking place Monday, August 3 thru Friday, August 7 from the NFB of Pennsylvania.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, August 3:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 p.m. EDT | Relaxation Hour with Lily.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: <a href="mailto:vp@nfbp.org">vp@nfbp.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues with Emily.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions, please contact Emily: <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org">vp2@nfbp.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable with Marsha.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions, please contact Marsha Drenth: <a href="mailto:marsha.drenth@gmail.com">marsha.drenth@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, August 4:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:30 p.m. EDT | Diversity and Inclusion Discussion<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Justin Salisbury will be moderating this discussion of how the NFB of Pennsylvania and its membership can be more inclusive.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, August 5:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note that there will not be a 10:30 a.m. "Women Survivors with Gloria" meeting this week, but it will return next week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises to boost our immune systems and health.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: <a href="mailto:vp@nfbp.org">vp@nfbp.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Conversation with Emily.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions, please contact Emily: <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org">vp2@nfbp.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Share your 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: <a href="mailto:vp@nfbp.org">vp@nfbp.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, August 7:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Boost the immune system and take care of our mental and emotional health with brief workouts and stretching exercises.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions, contact Joseph Drenth (<a href="mailto:vp@nfbp.org">vp@nfbp.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids’ Story Hour with Harriet.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join this call of reading favorite stories for kids in Braille.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions, contact Joseph Drenth (<a href="mailto:vp@nfbp.org">vp@nfbp.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania">https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joseph Drenth <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: 215-827-7787<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:joe.drenth@gmail.com">joe.drenth@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>GreaterPhilly mailing list<br><a href="mailto:GreaterPhilly@nfbnet.org">GreaterPhilly@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/greaterphilly_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/greaterphilly_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for GreaterPhilly:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/greaterphilly_nfbnet.org/jnwarre%40verizon.net">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/greaterphilly_nfbnet.org/jnwarre%40verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>