[NFBSATX] Fwd: iBUG Today Events – February 2022

Wendy Walker wenintex at gmail.com
Tue Feb 1 18:42:12 UTC 2022


Some of you might be interested in the forwarded email below. It is an
organization that conducts both help sessions and social events over
Zoom. There are many different sessions each month, just read below
the Zoom information for details on each session.

Wendy Walker
President
San Antonio Chapter


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Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:58:30 -0600
Subject: [NFBT] Fwd: iBUG Today Events – February 2022
To: Michael McCulloch <mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com>

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The upcoming free iBUG training and social events for February 2022 are
listed below. Note: all times listed are Central Time.  The events may be
navigated by headings with your screen reader.  All events are available on
the iBUG Zoom conference platform unless otherwise noted.
  Program changes in 2022 1.    iBUG Buzz will be held on Mondays, 7:00 to
9:00 PM
2.    iBUG Mac Buzz on Clubhouse will be held on the first and third
Tuesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 PM
3.    iBUG Mini-Buzz on Clubhouse will be held on the second and fourth
Tuesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 PM
4.    iBUG Unplugged and It’s iBUG’s Life will move from Clubhouse to our
Zoom conference platform (same schedules)

To join the Zoom conference:
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Meeting ID: 742 848 6329, Password:  369978
One tap mobile from a smartphone:  +13462487799,,7428486329*#**,,,,*369978#*
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Dial from a landline:  +1 346 248 7799 US

To receive email notifications of upcoming training session and social
events via email, please subscribe to the iBUG mailing list at the
following link:
http://www.ibugtoday.com/register/
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  *Event:*   iBUG Mac Buzz on Clubhouse *Date of Event:*  Tuesday, February
1, 2022
*Time*:   5:00 to 6:00 PM
*Details*:   Mac Buzz is a free Q&A help session for anyone with MacOS and
Mac hardware accessibility questions or issues. Mac Buzz on Clubhouse is
facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Herbie Allen. You may join using the
following link:  iBUG Today, Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Herbie Allen
*Contact Email*:   herbie.allen at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Trekkie Talk:  Star Trek – The Next Generation,
S4E2, S4E3 *Date
of Event:*    Thursday, February 3, 2022
*Time*:   8:00 to 9:30 PM
*Details*:   Join our discussion group to pre-watch and then meet to
discuss the Star Trek episodes.  The iBUG Trekkie Talk discussion group is
facilitated by iBUG members Kenny Norton and Jody Ianuzzi.  Everyone
(including non-Trekkies) is welcome to participate.  For more info about
Trekkie Talk, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website:
http://www.ibugtoday.com/trekkie-talk/
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*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Unplugged:  What Would You Do? *Date of Event:*    Saturday,
February 5, 2022
*Time*:   8:00 to 10:00 PM
*Details**:*   You are invited to join us in getting to know iBUG members
and friends in an informal setting on iBUG Unplugged.  This month we will
look at some situations in which a difficult choice has to be made between
two courses of action, either of which transgressesa moral principle.  This
conversation is facilitated by Michael McCulloch.
*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Mini-Buzz on Clubhouse *Date of Event:*  Tuesday,
February 8, 2022
*Time*:   5:00 to 6:00 PM
*Details*:   This free weekly Q&A help session is for anyone with iOS and
iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility
questions or issues. You may join using the following link:   iBUG Today,
Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG VILA Book Club *Date of Event:*  Thursday, February 10,
2022
*Time*:   6:30 to 7:45 PM
*Details*:   Join us to discuss and critique this month’s featured
reading:
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Yuval Harari, DB81335.
Ever wonder how human society got the way it is?  Sapiens traces the
journey of humanity with some startling conclusions.
(16 hours, 56 minutes)
Facilitator:  Jesse Smith
*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Cafe *Date of Event:*  Saturday, February 12, 2022 (note
date change for this month only)
*Time*:  4:00 to 6:00 PM
*Details*:   Join us for this free "deep dive" training session on
VoiceOver Settings to gain a hands-on, working understanding and
utilization of the settings.  The iBUG Café training session is facilitated
by advanced iBUG member, Sree Roy.
*Contact Name*:   Sree Roy
*Contact Email*:   sreebroy1 at outlook.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Mac Buzz on Clubhouse *Date of Event:*  Tuesday, February
15, 2022
*Time*:   5:00 to 6:00 PM
*Details*:   Mac Buzz on Clubhouse is a free Q&A help session for anyone
with MacOS and Mac hardware accessibility questions or issues. Mac Buzz on
Clubhouse is facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Herbie Allen. You may
join using the following link:   iBUG Today, Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Herbie Allen
*Contact Email*:   herbie.allen at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Android Insight *Date of Event:*    Wednesday, February
16, 2022
*Time*:   7:00 to 8:30 PM
*Details*:   Do you want to know about the accessibility features of
Android devices? Do you want to know how Android devices are different from
Apple devices? Do you want to become more proficient using an Android
device?  If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then come
join us for our free iBUG Android Insight training session, facilitated by
iBUG advanced members, Ava Carruth and Harshid Trivedi. Android Insight is
open to anyone desiring to become more proficient with the accessibility
features on various Android devices.
*Contact Name*:  Ava Carruth
*Contact Email**:  *avacarruth3 at outlook.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Trekkie Talk:  Star Trek – The Next Generation,
S4E4, S4E5 *Date
of Event:*    Thursday, February 17, 2022
*Time*:   8:00 to 9:30 PM
*Details*:   Join our discussion group to pre-watch and then meet to
discuss the Star Trek episodes.  The iBUG Trekkie Talk discussion group is
facilitated by iBUG members Kenny Norton and Jody Ianuzzi.  Everyone
(including non-Trekkies) is welcome to participate.  For more info about
Trekkie Talk, please visit the iBUG Trekkie Talk website:
http://www.ibugtoday.com/trekkie-talk/
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*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Mini-Buzz on Clubhouse *Date of Event:*  Tuesday,
February 22, 2022
*Time*:   5:00 to 6:00 PM
*Details*:   This free weekly Q&A help session is for anyone with iOS and
iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility
questions or issues. You may join using the following link:   iBUG Today,
Inc.
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*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Mac-N-Talk *Date of Event:*    Tuesday, February 22, 2022
*Time*:   7:00 to 8:30 PM
*Details*:   Are you thinking about getting a Mac? Are you wondering if you
will be able to learn the MacOS on your own? Do you have issues or
questions about the accessibility features of your Mac?  If you answered
“Yes” to any of these questions, you should join us for the free iBUG
Mac-N-Talk training session facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Chanelle
Allen.
*Contact Name*:   Chanelle Allen
*Contact Email*:   chanellem.allen at gmail.com
  *Event:*   It’s iBUG’s Life *Date of Event:*   Thursday, February 24, 2022
*Time*:   6:00 to 8:00 PM
*Details*:   It’s iBUG’s Life is a conversation on independent living and
various life skills issues, adaptations, and tips for the blind.  This
month’s topic explores grooming skills and tips for women and men.  This
interactive and engaging session is facilitated by iBUG member, George
Battiste.
*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Apple Workshop *Date of Event:*  Saturday, February 26,
2022
*Time*:   2:00 to 4:00 PM
*Details*:  The iBUG Apple Workshop explores all things from the
Apple-verse.  Join us for this free training session to learn more about
the iOS and macOS accessibility features of Apple products.
*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Buzz *Date of Event:*    Weekly – Mondays
*Time*:   7:00 to 9:00 PM
*Details*:   This free weekly Q&A help session is for anyone with iOS and
iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV) accessibility
questions or issues.  The first 45 minutes are dedicated to the beginner or
novice user.
*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Buzz Podcast *Date of Event:*    Weekly
*Time*:  On Demand
*Details*:   Podcast of the weekly Monday night iBUG Buzz Q&A help session
with iOS and iDevice (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV)
accessibility questions or issues. Available on Apple, Spotify, and Alexa
by asking your voice assistant to play the latest iBUG Buzz podcast. Also
available on your favorite podcast app by subscribing to the iBUG Buzz
podcast.
*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Buzz Radio Program *Date of Event:*    Weekly
*Time*:   Wednesday, 1:30 PM, rebroadcast the following Tuesday, 5:30 PM
and Wednesday, 5:30 AM, or On Demand
*Details*:   A weekly half-hour condensed version of the Monday night iBUG
Buzz Q&A help session covering common accessibility questions and issues
with iOS and iDevices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch and Apple
TV).  Also, apps useful to the blind and visually impaired are
demonstrated. Listen via Sight into Sound Radio, using the special digital
receivers from Sight into Sound, Sero app on your smart phone or via the
internet by going to the Sight into Sound website at the following link and
select the "Tune in Now" button at the times indicated above or on demand
by selecting the “Podcast” button:  http://www.sightintosound.org
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*Contact Name*:   Michael McCulloch
*Contact Email*:   mdmcculloch1 at gmail.com
  *Event:*   iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies *Date of Event:*    Weekly –
Fridays
*Time*:   7:30 PM pre-movie social time, movie starts at 8:00 PM
*Details*:   To bring old friends together and to meet new ones, we have
created iBUG Night at the Virtual Movies on Friday evenings.  The movies
are the audio track (no video) with audio description. Discussion will
follow immediately after the movie. Visit our website to check out the
movie feature of the week:  http://ibugtoday.org
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*Contact Name*:   Sandhya Rao
*Contact Email*:   sraotexas at gmail.com
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