[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: COVID-19 Survey

Tue Apr 7 18:54:57 UTC 2020

I just completed the survey.

On Apr 6, 2020 11:00 PM, Sheri Koch via NFBWV-Talk <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
West Virginia is very much unrepresented in the completion of the survey listed in the body of this email. If you would be kind enough to complete the survey, I would very much appreciate it while I thought it was going to take me only about 30 minutes, I think it took me closer to an hour but maybe that’s because I did it on my iPhone. I hope your help out.  This is time sensitive so if you can complete it ASAP, that would be great!

Sheri

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

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Lee Huffman <lhuffman at afb.org>
> Date: April 6, 2020 at 4:44:15 PM EDT
> To: slk8332015 at gmail.com
> Subject: COVID-19 Survey
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> HI Sherri,
> It was great talking with you just now, and I am glad to hear you are safe and sound.
> Below is the April AccessWorld alert.
> A blurb about the COVID-19 survey is at the top of the announcement, and I am pasting another paragraph with the link below. Anything you can do to help promote the survey in WV would be appreciated.
> Thanks very much!
> Best,
> Lee
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> We hope this message finds you safe and healthy in these challenging times.  We need your help to make sure your voice is heard during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Major community organizations and companies have joined forces to collect feedback about how COVID-19 is impacting the lives of blind and low vision people. This survey is open to anyone over the age of 18 in the United States. Please take a few minutes to click on the link below and complete the survey.
> Survey Link: bit.ly/fin-a11y
> If that does not work, try the longer link
> www.flatteninaccessibility.com<http://www.flatteninaccessibility.com>
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> From: AFB AccessWorld <accessworld at afb.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 11:10 AM
> To: =?utf-8?Q??= <lhuffman at afb.net>
> Subject: The April issue of AccessWorld is now available on our website
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> AFB
> American Foundation
> for the Blind
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> Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
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> Special Note: AFB, along with 14 other organizations, is asking you to participate in a study investigating experiences of adults who are blind or have low vision during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey covers areas of healthcare; transportation; employment; education; social experiences; access to meals, food, and supplies; and voting. Thank you for helping flatten the inaccessibility curve. The survey is open until April 13, 8:00am (EST).
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> This issue features:
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> AccessWorld Is Here for You During the COVID-19 Health Crisis
> Lee Huffman
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> Tips and Resources for Coronavirus Quarantine
> A compilation of suggestions and information for managing your daily life during the COVID-19 crisis.
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> COVID-19: Confessions from a Blind Germaphobe
> Deborah Kendrick
> People with visual impairments are, by default, in more constant contact with people and things than the average person in possession of 20/20 eyesight. We have to touch walls and doors and objects and other people's hands and elbows. Here are some ideas to lessen the risk.
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> Assistance May be Right Next Door: A Review of Nextdoor.com
> Bill Holton
> During the time of the coronavirus, how do you introduce yourself to that new neighbor, or learn about the family around the corner you always meant to introduce yourself to? One way is to join a social network called Nextdoor, which connects you with neighbors in your zip code, subdivision, and/or neighborhood.
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> Highlights From the Much Smaller CSUN 2020 Assistive Technology Conference
> Shelly Brisbin, J.J. Meddaugh
> We are, as they say, living in unusual times. So, in addition to the customary product highlights from CSUN that we describe each year, we want to share a few things about the experience of attending CSUN as COVID-19 was becoming a reality in the United States.
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> Employment Matters: David Van Der Molen, Member Services Associate and Audio Book Narrator
> Deborah Kendrick
> When I learned that David Van Der Molen was a professional audio book narrator, I knew he belonged in the Employment Matters series. As it turns out, that was only part of a genuinely fascinating and unique picture of employment.
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> Exploring and Using Apple AirPods Pro
> Janet Ingber
> The difference between the AirPods Pro and previous AirPods is very noticeable. The sound is significantly better and noise cancellation works well. Transparency mode is a great feature and the AirPods Pro are more comfortable than previous AirPods. For me, they are worth the increased cost.
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> Accessibility Features in Windows Web Browsers for Low Vision Users
> Steven Kelley
> Built-in Web browser accessibility—magnification, contrast, colors, and text-to-speech—has significantly improved in recent years. There are some great built-in accessibility features available on popular Windows-based Web browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
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> AccessWorld News
> Winners of the Excellence in Disability Inclusion Awards announced, ObjectiveEd provides free access to digital curriculum to teachers, changes to IAAP testing and M-Enabling Summit due to coronavirus.
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> Letters to the Editor
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