[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Zoom Events from the NFB of Pennsylvania, May 4 - 8

Sun May 3 13:09:01 UTC 2020

Just in case, like me you miss placed the weekly zoom events, here it is again. Enjoy.

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

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> From: Joseph Drenth via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: May 3, 2020 at 1:42:44 AM EDT
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Zoom Events from the NFB of Pennsylvania, May 4 - 8
> Reply-To: Joseph Drenth <joe.drenth at gmail.com>
> 
> Here are the Zoom events that will occur between Monday, May 4, and Friday, May 8, hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. All are welcome to join, even if you live outside Pennsylvania. These events are for everyone. Details for how to connect appear after the list of events. Please note that all times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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> Beginner JAWS Training with Joe – Monday, May 4,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.
> 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.
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> Relaxation Hour with Lily – Monday, May 4,from 1PM to 2PM EDT.
> We will be 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. I have learned many of these techniques during my college years studying integrative health care.
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> Coffee with Emily – Monday, May 4,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.
> 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: vp2 at nfbp.org
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> Reading Roundtable with Marsha – Monday, May 4, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.
> 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.
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> Pittsburgh Round Up with Emily – Monday, May 4,from 7PM to 8PM EDT.
> If you live in or near the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania, please join us. We will be holding these Round Up calls once a month on the first Monday of each month.
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> Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Tuesday, May 5, from 5PM to 6PM, EDT. 
> Join us as we discuss the Kernel Book story "Why Not Math?" by Ramona Walhof in Beyond the Funny Tree. Here are links to the story in both text and audio formats:
> Text: https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#5 
> Audio: https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/08-why-not-math.mp3 
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> trivia Tuesday with Juliette – Tuesday, May 5, From 6 pm to 8 pm, EDT. 
> 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. 
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> Women Survivors with Gloria – Wednesday, May 6,  from 10:30AM to 11:30AM EDT.
> Let’s come together and discuss the effects that social distancing is having on each of us during this coronavirus.
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> Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Wednesday, May 6, from 1PM to 2PM EDT. 
> 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. We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises.  
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> Coffee with Emily – Wednesday, May 6,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.
> 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: vp2 at nfbp.org
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> Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark - Wednesday, May 6, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.
> 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.
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> iPhones, iPads, Voice Over, Oh My! with Marsha - Wednesday, May 6, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.
> Now that our world is geared toward smart devices as the everyday norm, how can we use iOS devices as blind individuals? That is exactly what this session is for: We will learn how to navigate the iPhone using Voice Over as a beginner. and we will explore some of the most commonly used built-in apps, like text messaging, apple mail, the calendar, facetime, contacts, notes, the App store, wi-fi, Bluetooth, Safari, Siri, and the health apps. Hosted by Marsha Drenth, Social Worker and Certified iOS device instructor.
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> *** FEATURED EVENT ***
> Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and special guest Dr. Frederick  Schroeder, Commissioner, Rehabilitation Services Administration – Wednesday, May 6, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. 
> What is Informed Choice? How can it be incorporated into your Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)?
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> *** FEATURED EVENT ***
> Humanware Showcase #3 with David DeNotaris and Joel Zimba – Thursday, May 7, from 3PM to 4PM.
> Come learn about the BrailleNote Touch Plus from Humanware, their flagship braille notetaker/tablet.
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> Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Thursday, May 7, from 5PM to 6PM EDT. 
> Join us as we discuss the Kernel Book story "A Boa in My Brailler" by Barbara Loos in Beyond the Funny Tree. Here are links to the story in both text and audio formats:
> Text: https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#4 
> Audio: https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/07-boa-in-my-brailler.mp3 
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> Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha – Thursday, May 7, from 7PM to 8PM EDT. 
> 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: marsha.drenth at gmail.com    
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> NVDA Training with Chris – Thursday, May 7, from 8PM to 9PM, EDT.
> Come and learn about NVDA, the free screen reading software for Windows.
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> Advanced JAWS Training with Joe – Friday, May 8,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.
> 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.
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> Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin – Friday, May 8, from 1PM to 2PM EDT. 
> 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. We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises.  
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> Kids’ Story Hour  with Harriet – Friday, May 8, from 3PM to 4PM EDT. 
> 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.
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> Here is how to participate in these events:
> 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. 
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> 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.
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> 2. Click the following link, which will open the meeting using the app or your web browser:
> https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania
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> 3. On a mobile phone, click either of the  following "One Tap" links, based on which one is nearest to your location:
> +13126266799,,2159880888# (Chicago)
> +16468769923,,2159880888# (New York)
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> 4. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, 
> and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.
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> Please contact me if you have any questions.
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> Joseph Drenth 
> First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania
> Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation
> Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division
> Cell: 215-827-7787
> Email: vp at nfbp.org
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