[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: [Chapter-Presidents] presidential release

[Sheri Koch]

Sharing information to those of you who have Amazon echo products and Newsline


Sheri Koch, President
National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
304-993-5103



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> From: "White, Scott via Chapter-Presidents" <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Date: October 17, 2019 at 2:26:47 PM EDT
> To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "White, Scott" <SWhite at nfb.org>
> Subject: Re: [Chapter-Presidents] presidential release
> Reply-To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Good Afternoon to all,
>  
> This is Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology Programs for the National Federation of the Blind. You can get the family of Amazon Echo products to play the most recent Presidential Release through NFB-NEWSLINE by saying:
> Alexa ask National Federation to read the Presidential Release
>  
> Please call us on our NFB-NEWSLINE customer service line if you need your NFB-NEWSLINE identification and security codes. We can be reached from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern on 866-504-7300.
>  
> If you need further assistance, my email address is swhite at nfb.org.
>  
> Thank you.
>  
> Scott White
>  
> From: Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Russell Smith via Chapter-Presidents
> Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 1:17 PM
> To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Russell Smith <rsmith167 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Chapter-Presidents] presidential release
>  
> Sandy,
>  
> I copied this from NFB web site. I did a google search for you, and here is the answer
>  
> Alexa Instructions
> 
> NFB-NEWSLINE® subscribers can access NFB-NEWSLINE hands-free on any Amazon Alexa product, including Echo and Echo Dot. Below are some sample commands for accessing and using the skill.
> 
> Enable the NFB-NEWSLINE Skill
> 
> Say, “Alexa open National Federation.”
> To hear instructions about the skill say, “Alexa ask National Federation to give me instructions.”
>  
> Log in to NFB-NEWSLINE
> 
> You will need to log in the first time you open the skill.
> 
> Say, "Alexa open National Federation."
> Then say, "Alexa ask National Federation to log in."
> State clearly, "Log in."
> Provide your subscriber identification number and security code.
> Select Content and Navigate Sections and Articles
> 
> Alexa can help you select and move through publications easily with a variety of commands. Here are a few to get you started:
> 
> "Alexa ask National Federation to read The New York Times."
> "Alexa ask National Federation to read The Wall Street Journal."
> "Alexa ask National Federation to read next section."
> "Alexa ask National Federation to go to previous section."
> Move from article to article by simply saying “Next” or “Previous.” (Please note: all other commands need to begin with “Alexa ask National Federation.”)
> Alter Reader Voice and Speed
> 
> "Alexa ask National Federation to change voice."
> "Alexa ask National Federation to read a little faster."
> "Alexa ask National Federation to read a little slower."
> "Alexa ask National Federation to read much faster."
> "Alexa ask National Federation to read much slower."
> Save an Article
> 
> "Alexa ask National Federation to email me this article."
> General Help Command
> 
> “Alexa ask National Federation to give me instructions.”
> Learn more about the Amazon Alexa family of devices and enable the NFB-NEWSLINE Alexa skill today. For more assistance, please call 866-504-7300.
> 
>  
> 
> Hope this helps you.
> 
> Russ Smith
> 
> From: sandy streeter via Chapter-Presidents
> Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 5:17 AM
> To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
> Cc: sandy streeter
> Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] presidential release
>  
> Hello,
>  
> I would like to get the release on my Alexa but it’s not working for me.
>  
> Can someone give me the correct wording I should use?
>  
> Sandy Streeter, President
> Snake River Valley Chapter
> NFB of Idaho
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