[NJTechDiv] Fw: Our tech div meeting minutes from April 2021 ; the Agenda for the tech div meeting Monday, May 10, 2021 ; and the zoom details inside
jane degenshein
jdegen16 at comcast.net
Tue May 11 20:07:28 UTC 2021
This is a request from Clark King for Verizon users.
Thanks if you can assist
From: Clarke King
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:47 AM
To: jane degenshein
Subject: Re: Our tech div meeting minutes from April 2021 ; the Agenda for
the tech div meeting Monday, May 10, 2021 ; and the zoom details inside
Hi Jane, I had a question regarding addressing a technology issue. Does that
include audio description questions for cable television. I purchase a
Verizon cable package, but I cannot get the audio description to work. I
have called Verizon five times and it has been difficult as the technicians
are not familiar with audio description.
I have just grown frustrated with the process and trying to figure out my
next steps. Not sure if our members have any experience with Verizon cable.
Not sure if it was appropriate for the list serve.
Thanks,
Clarke
Sent from my iPhone
On May 10, 2021, at 10:19 PM, jane degenshein <jdegen16 at comcast.net>
wrote:
As promised, below are the notes I used for tonight’s meeting.
We need your thoughts, comments and ideas too to assist us in making our
tech workshop the best it can be.
So kindly reply and let your voices be heard
thanks friends
7. Tech division updates: Janie and Tony
A. Verizon project
Many of you were helped and we are down to the last ten hours of
assistance.
Thanks to Eileen and those of you that received assistance.
B. Tech division workshop discussed
The outline will be shared, and we want your participation too!
Comments/questions ?
***
After reviewing the outline, we determined there wouldn’t be enough time
to do one seminar on IOS and another one about JAWS on the same day.
We shall call this tech workshop part one and the part two may take place
at the state convention.
We decided that the workshop should begin with a 30-minute Zoom
presentation where commands can be explained for the the iPhone, and the
computer
Perhaps how to download the zoom client for both the idevice and computer
Any questions that were sent in on this topic can be answered here as
well.
The next 90 minutes will be spent on Apple, iOS
demonstrating the use of the calendar with Siri,
explaining how to flag important messages,
especially if they contain calendar and Zoom information,
discussing the various IOS settings,
especially those under Accessibility,
Explaining how to use the rotor and the Back Tap featuresand spell check,.
The value of using siri and loads of items that can be done that way
The remainder of the workshop will be used to provide information about
help resources
and to answer some of the questions which would have been sent in by
attendees.
This workshop will be capped at 80 participants so register.
The registration form will go out after our May 10 meeting.
So now it is time for you to suggest topics of interest or concerns that
you may wish to have covered.
Our tech workshop team will take them into consideration on our next tech
team meeting this Thursday at 6:30
Ask members to raise their hands to speak as this is our round the room
time
woo hoo!!!
Keep Smiling,
Janie Degenshein
Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have!
Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open)
state affiliate board member
President of the senior division of the National Federation of the Blind
of New Jersey
to join the senior list serve:
https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org
President of the Technology division of the National federation of the
Blind of New Jersey
To join the tech div list serve:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org
to join in the membership forms for NFBNJ chapters and divisions, go to:
https://www.nfbnj.org/chapter-division-membership-forms/#
NFBNJ Newsline co-ordinator
jdegen16 at comcast.net
From: jane degenshein
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2021 10:22 AM
To: ada crandle ; alexander kaiser ; alice simone ; andrew rees ; andrew
smith ; andy rutherford ; angela perone ; anna kay thompson ; anne marie
harris ; Annemarie Cooke ; annie buxton ; barbara finan ; Beatrice oliveti ;
brian keene ; Brian Mackey ; brian mcgrath ; callie Van Wallendael ; cecelia
ragland ; chris franz ; clark king ; Danielle DiBello ; Debbie Bloomer ;
deloris wright ; Denese Ferdinand ; donna myrick ; Eileen Scrivani ; ELLEN
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jimmy vonderlinden ; Jo Luland ; joanna mallard ; Joe Ruffalo ; Johanna
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Cc: Jerry Nealey
Subject: Our tech div meeting minutes from April 2021 ; the Agenda for the
tech div meeting Monday, May 10, 2021 ; and the zoom details inside
Hello All
I hope the beautiful weather is brightening your days.
In this message you will find,
1. meeting minutes from April
2. Agenda for the meeting to be held on Monday, May 10 at 7 PM and
3. the zoom details
***
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey's Technology Division
NFBNJ Technology Division Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 12th, 2021
1. Roll Call: Ruth Williams
There were 38 members in attendance.
Officers:
Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ
Jane Degenshein, President
Tony Santiago, Vice President
Mary Jo Partyka, Recording Secretary
Annemarie Cooke, Treasurer
Board Members:
Anne Marie Harris
Andy Smith
Members:
John Abamont, Johanna Baccan, Tracy Carcione, Ada Crandall, Linda
DeBerardinis, Vincent Elorza, Lori Falk, Chris Franz, Ed Godfrey, Phil
Harrison, Pam Hays, Theresa Hillman, Peggy Kane, Clarke King, Zoraida Krell,
Olga Kronenberg, Reggie Lancaster, Ken Lawrence, Marion Lee, Denise Lesko,
Brian McGrath, Bea Olivetti, Angela Perone, Nimisha Rana, Andrew Rutherford,
Ellen Sullivan, Ivis Trejo, Jennifer Uchanow, Jimmy Vonderlinden, Ruth
Williams
Guest:
Brian Mackey
***
2. Welcoming Remarks: Janie Degenshein
Janie welcomed everyone to the meeting. She thanked Misty Hagen for making
the reminder calls and gave a shout-out to our Zoom Assistant Administrator,
Tracy Carcione. President Linda Melendez observed Tracy and gave her
direction, as needed.
***
3. NFB Pledge: Brian Mackey
I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation
of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.
***
4. Secretary's Report: Mary Jo Partyka
Mary Jo asked if everyone had received the minutes, and asked if there
were any additions or corrections. There were no corrections.
Motion: Andy Smith
Second: Ellen Sullivan
All agreed.
***
5. Treasurer's Report/Dues: Annemarie Cooke
Starting Balance as of 3-1-21: $1,272.95
Deposit on 3-29: $287.75
PayPal Deposits: $107.12 on 3-8, $9.10 on 3-23
Total Deposits: $403.97
Working Balance: $1,676.92
PAC Debit on 3-11: $10.00
Ending Balance as of 3-31: $1,666.92
Plus $8.00 Petty Cash
In terms of membership dues, Annemarie said that almost everyone has paid.
She said there is still time for those who haven’t already done so. She
reminded the group that they could pay dues for more than one year.
Annemarie asked if there was any discussion and no one raised any questions.
Motion: Linda DeBerardinis
Second: Jennifer Uchanow
All agreed. Motion passed.
***
6. iPad Tips/Tricks: Ed Godfrey
Ed reminded the group that he had won the iPad as a result of Matt
Vollbrecht’s offer to give one away when he was the guest presenter on our
tech div call.
Ed said he is learning how to use it by taking free courses offered by
Matt Vollbrecht’s
Tech Juggernaut. Ed stated that he found the iPad to be challenging. With
the help of Matt’s courses, he is slowly getting acclimated. He provided
some examples of what he learned, including using the long press to make
changes to the Control Center and using the triple tap on icons to change,
share or delete apps.
He said that typing on the screen of the iPad and getting used to the
split screen is difficult but he is learning by practicing. The instructors
explained how to read messages by double-tapping on the left side of the
iPad and using the rotor to read material pertinent to such a message by
going to Containers. Ed told the group that the students learned how to
multi-task by having two different apps open at the same time. Ed mentioned
that the course contains a great deal of material, which he saves to the
Google Drive app for future reference. Bea Olivetti asked if Matt’s courses
were available to everyone. Janie answered that they are, and that Matt
Vollbrecht is terrific and has a great staff. She said that members can send
an email to him to sign up for classes. Matt’s email address is:
m.jvollbrecht at icloud.com.
Matt Vollbrecht’s website for The Tech Juggernaut is:
https://ttjtech.net/
The students are given assignments to make sure they understand what is
being taught.
Janie said that he’s doing an incredible job.
Ed said the information Matt offers can be applied to all Apple devices.
Janie said that a class called the Mac Cafe is offered every two weeks. Matt
also makes free help sessions available to anyone who needs them. If the
instructors don’t know the answer right away, they’ll research it and
contact the person who asked the question. Anne Marie Harris asked if Matt
commented on linking the iPhone and iPad together. Ed said that this topic
had not been discussed.
***
7. Technology News: Janie Degenshein/Tony Santiago
A. Verizon Project
Janie indicated that there are still a few slots available if anyone needs
some assistance from Eileen Levin. Those needing help with computer issues
should email Janie at:
jdegen16 at comcast.net
and state the areas in which they need help. In the subject line, write:
“Verizon Project.”
B. Zoom Administrators’ Team
Janie told the group that she put together a one-hour class to train
members to become Zoom administrators. Over the next few months, they will
be helping to manage division and at-large Zoom meetings.
Janie thanked President Melendez for acting as the Zoom administrator for
the past year. Linda thanked Janie for taking the lead, and expressed her
appreciation to the participants who are willing to step up and help.
c. Technology Workshop in June
Janie said that we will be hosting a 3-hour Technology Workshop on
Saturday, June 26th. The goal of this workshop is to help affiliate members
become more confident and independent
using their technologies.
Tony said it will be a great Tech Workshop in which we’ll be sharing
pertinent things to learn on iOS, JAWS devices, etc. Topics to be covered
include: Windows, NVDA, calendar, Zoom, iOS, locating help resources. Linda
Melendez said that those who want to attend the technology workshop will be
required to register for this event and suggested that they do so right away
in order to secure a spot. Brian Mackey requested that Janie and Tony let
him know what to put on the registration form.
Tony suggested that attendees should send in their questions prior to the
seminar. If there is insufficient time to answer everyone’s question, they
will be sent to the Tech Division listserv for a response. Phil Harrison
asked if the workshop will be recorded since he would not be able to attend
at the time of the presentation. Brian Mackey said he would record it with
his Victor Reader Stream and post it on the website. Tony said that part of
what we’re doing is to provide everyone with the resources to do their own
homework, and that, although a quarterly seminar might be helpful, it is
important that everyone knows they have the ability to find their own
information by going to sources like Google, Applevis, JAWS etc.
***
8. Old/New Business
President Melendez said that anyone in need of help registering for the
NFB National Convention should email her or reach out to their chapter or
division presidents for assistance. The registration deadline is May 31st.
If you’re a dues-paying member, you can vote at the national convention.
Accessing the national convention schedule and agenda will be one of the
topics covered in the technology workshop. The affiliate is considering
sponsoring a senior deaf-blind resource fair. Janie updated the group
concerning Joe Ruffalo’s condition, indicating that he’s been making great
progress at the rehab center. He’s eager to become stronger and return home.
He is starting to feel like himself again. His motivation is so strong that
he may be able to leave sooner than four weeks.
***
9. Round the Phone
Clarke King asked why his voiceover volume decreases when he’s using his
iPhone, or is on a Zoom call. Janie said he should hit the volume while
swiping. Tony said he should turn the rotor until he hears volume, and it
may turn up the audio. Tony suggests adjusting the volume before he gets on
a Zoom call.
Andrew Rutherford said he’s a new member, and wanted to thank everyone for
being so efficient.
Nimisha Rana told the group that this was her first time on a call. She
said she learned about the technology division from her chapter. She got a
job as an IT worker in a mental health center. They use Cyber at her
workplace, a program which isn’t accessible by JAWS. She said she can send
progress notes and they will upload them. Although this option works, she
would rather find a way to do her work more independently. She also
mentioned that she bought an iPad, but was having difficulty with the split
screen. Janie suggested that she talk to Rick Fox, her Chapter president,
who is very knowledgeable about technology. Janie asked Nimisha to send her
an email, which she will send to Eileen Levin, who can also help her. Jimmy
Vonderlinden said that someone on tonight’s call had asked how to make calls
on their iPad. He provided the following information: go to settings on your
iPhone and allow calls on other devices using the same Apple ID and Wifi.
Angela Perone told the group that she has been taking classes with Eileen
Levin, who is very knowledgeable. She told everyone not to be afraid to take
classes because it’s very rewarding. She also asked Janie and Tony what the
command is to make a folder in Outlook, and they said, Control-Shift-E will
enable her to create a folder.
Bea Olivetti asked if the BlindAlive app is available in the app store,
and Tony said it is on the NFBNJ website in the Sports and Rec calendar or
on YouTube. BlindAlive lists exercise videos, such as Pilates, yoga, balance
exercises etc. Here is the link on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJCXbR__C7IztG4us-8Hjw
Theresa Hillman said she has an iPhone which she has never used since she’s
afraid to push the wrong button. She also bought a Mac laptop that she needs
help using. Janie said she can refer her to Eileen Levin, or Andy Smith.
Ivis Trejo said that she has a job with Eye2Eye, and has had difficulty
sending information to her supervisor using her iPhone. Janie will also
refer her to Eileen Levin.
Linda Melendez complimented Tracy Carcione on handling her Zoom
responsibilities on tonight’s call, and everyone agreed.
Janie reminded the group that if anyone needs help or has a question,
information on how to join the Tech Division listserv is in the footer of
her emails.
Ken Lawrence asked if the Sports and Rec Division had received Denise’s
dues. Janie said they received them. Ken said he would help her with the
membership form.
***
10. Adjournment
The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 10th at 7 PM via Zoom.
Motion to adjourn: Linda Melendez
Second: Tony Santiago
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Jo Partyka, Secretary
Ruth Williams, assistant to Secretary
Reviewed and approved by
Janie Degenshein, President
***
Agenda for our tech division meeting on Monday, May 10 at 7 PM via Zoom
1. Roll Call
2. Welcoming remarks: Janie Degenshein
3.NFB Pledge: Who wants a crack at it?
4. Secretary's Report: Mary Jo Partyka /Ruth Williams
5. Treasurer's Report: Andrew Rees
6. Tech tips and tricks: Jerry Nealey
Jerry is our wonderful zoom admin from our state convention and he is an
technology instructor for Utah.
He will share a few of his favorite tips with us.
7. tech division updates: Janie and Tony
A. Verizon project
B. Tech division workshop discussed
The outline will be shared and we want your participation too!
Comments/questions ?
8. Old/New business: All
9. State Updates: Linda Melendez
10. Final comments/adjournment
Agenda submitted by
Janie Degenshein
***
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Date, Mon, May 10, 2021
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Keep Smiling,
Janie Degenshein
Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have!
Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open)
state affiliate board member
President of the senior division of the National Federation of the Blind
of New Jersey
to join the senior list serve:
https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org
President of the Technology division of the National federation of the
Blind of New Jersey
To join the tech div list serve:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org
to join in the membership forms for NFBNJ chapters and divisions, go to:
https://www.nfbnj.org/chapter-division-membership-forms/#
NFBNJ Newsline co-ordinator
jdegen16 at comcast.net
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