[NJTechDiv] Fwd: NFBNJ: Technology Division Minutes for January 2022 and Agenda for Meeting on February 14, 2022

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> From: Katie Maunder <katiemaunder at comcast.net>
> Date: February 6, 2022 at 2:56:54 PM EST
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> Cc: Linda Melendez <president at nfbnj.org>, Ellen Sullivan <ems553 at comcast.net>
> Subject: NFBNJ: Technology Division Minutes for January 2022 and Agenda for Meeting on February 14, 2022
> 
> 
> From the Desk of Jane Degenshein, President New Jersey Association of Blind Technology Users (NJABTU)
> Submitted by Katie Maunder, Assistant Affiliate Secretary
>  
> Hello All Tekkies,
>  
> In this message you will find:
> 1. Minutes from our January meeting
> 2. Agenda for our February 14meeting 
> 3. Zoom details
>  
> Remember, there will be a pilot text sent to your iPhone  if you haven’t chosen to opt out, like an alert on the day of  the meeting, as well as a reminder email the morning of with zoom details included.
> Kindly, remember that all meetings will use these exact Zoom details.
> Hope to see you on the 14th at 7 PMfriends!
>  
> What better way to spend Valentine’s Day then with the Technology Division Membership learning and sharing new ideas together.
>  
> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 
> NFBNJ Technology Division Zoom Meeting Minutes 
> January 10th, 2022 
>  
> 1. Roll Call: Miss Ruth Williams 
> There were 44 participants on the call. 
> Officers Included: 
> Jane Degenshein, President 
> Tony Santiago, Vice President 
> Mary Jo Partyka, Secretary 
> Annemarie Cooke, Treasurer 
> Board Members Included: 
> Mario Brusco 
> Ed Godfrey 
> Anne Marie Harris 
> Andy Smith 
> Members Included: 
> Tracy Carcione, Ada Crandall, Linda DeBerardinis, Pamela Drayton, Vincent Elorza, Lori Falk, Denese Ferdinand, Mark Fink, Chris Franz, Ilire Goca, Phil Harrison, Pam Hayes, Jimmy Hume, Peggy Kane, Clarke King, Sejal Kothari, Olga Kronenburg, Ken Lawrence, Marian Lee, Geri McGinty, Brian McGrath, Bea Olivetti, Angela Perone, Westin Pfeiffer, Nimisha Rana, Ursula Rucki, Andy Rutherford, Jocelyn Santiago, Emmanuelle Steplight, Ellen Sullivan, Ivis Trejo, Jennifer Uchanow, Jimmy Vonderlinden, Miss Ruth Williams. 
> Guests Included: 
> Krystle Allen, Les Cameron from Georgia, Brian Mackey, from Pennsylvania 
> *** 
> 2. Welcoming Remarks: Janie Degenshein 
> Janie asked members to consider raising the PAC plan to $20 from our current $10 per month and also a $50 donation from our division to assist with our affiliate insurance. Tony Santiago made the motion to raise the amount of our PAC plan to $20 a month, and Annemarie Cooke seconded. Next, Ada Crandle made the motion to make a $50 donation to help with insurance, and Peggy Kane seconded. 
> Both motions were passed unanimously. 
>  
> 3. In terms of the Verizon Volunteer Project, Eileen Levin donates 50 hours of her time and NFBNJ gets $750. Ellen Sullivan shared how Eileen helped her to learn to use an iPhone and a screen reader. Janie told members that if they need Eileen’s help, they should email her at: 
> jdegen16 at comcast.net
> *** 
> 4. NFB Pledge: Jimmy Vonderlinden 
> 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. 
> *** 
> 5. Secretary's Report: Mary Jo Partyka 
> Mary Jo asked if everyone had received the minutes, and if there were any additions or corrections. There were none. She asked for a motion to accept the minutes. 
> Motion: Mario Brusco 
> Second: Linda DeBerardinis 
> Mary Jo asked if there was any discussion. Anyone opposed was asked to raise their hand. There being none, the motion passed and the minutes were approved. 
>  
> 6. Treasury Report: Annemarie Cooke
> NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2021 COMBINED NFBNJ TECHNOLOGY DIVISION TREASURER'S 
> REPORT 
> Submitted by Annemarie Cooke, Treasurer 
> Starting balance as of October 1$1,455.85 
> October Deposits $15.00 
> And PayPal Transfer $33.07 
> WORKING BALANCE: $1,503.92 
> DEBITS: 
> 10/15 Debit PAC $10.00 
> Total DEBITS: $10.00 
> ENDING BALANCE as of OCTOBER 31: $1,493.92 
>  
> BEGINNING BALANCE NOVEMBER 1: $1493.92 
> Deposits: $60.00 
> PayPal Transfer $8.63 
> WORKING BALANCE: $1,562.55 
> DEBITS: 
> 11/15 PAC CONTRIBUTION $10.00 
> ENDING BALANCE AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2021 $1,552.60 
> BEGINNING BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 1: $1,552.60 
> DEPOSITS: $15.00 
> WORKING BALANCE: $1,567.60 
> DEBITS: 
> 12/15 PAC PLAN DONATION $10.00 
> ENDING BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021: $1,557.60 
>  
> Annemarie asked for a motion to accept her report. Ilire Goca made the motion and Ellen Sullivan seconded. The report was approved. 
> *** 
> 6. Q&A Session 
> Les Cameron asked how to lock in the clock on Alexa so that no other command disrupts it. Janie suggested that Les ask the question on the Amazon Echo List. 
> Ken Lawrence asked how to make the Braille e-reader read the contents of a thumb drive and recognize that there are updates. Tracy Carcione said he could probably find the answer on the NLS e-reader list, and Janie suggested calling the library to ask about it. 
> Chris Franz asked if anyone knew how to operate the Chefman Air Fryer, and Tony suggested using Aira, or to Google the Chefman manual. 
> Angela Perone asked if the Startup Wizard in Fusion is the same as the Wizard in JAWS. Tony said it is the same set-up process. 
> Brian McGrath is having an issue with his iPhone speaker phone. Janie said to look under settings, sound and haptics, then look for change with buttons. Jimmy Vonderlinden said to make sure there’s no dust in the earpiece, as it could affect the speaker. 
> Nimisha Rana asked how to sign a PDF document using JAWS and Tony said she can use Adobe Acrobat reader, but it’s a paid subscription service. Andy Smith suggested converting the PDF to a Word document, then pasting her signature or taking a picture of it. Ilire Goca seconded what Andy said. 
> Krystle Allen asked if there is a keystroke in JAWS to pre-schedule emails using Gmail or Outlook. Tony said there isn’t but suggested creating a reminder to herself to send it. Janie puts emails she plans to send in her drafts folder. Janie told Krystle that she could sign up for the listserv if she had any other questions. 
>  
> 7. There being no other questions, Janie asked the new people at the meeting to introduce themselves. Emmanuelle Steplight joined in November. She works at the VA as a telecommunications specialist. 
> Pamela Drayton is new also and would like help with her iPhone and iPad. Janie said Eileen can help her. 
>  
> 8. Around the Zoom:
> Tracy shared a tip that you can use AIRA to let them remotely access your computer and fill out editable PDF forms for you. 
> Tracy uses SERO, a service that costs $6 a month and gives access to all kinds of audio described programming from all over the world, audio only. 
> Brian McGrath asked if Amazon Prime Video has a list of all their audio described tv shows. Tony said in the search box, type audio described. 
> Janie uses Alexa to play old TV shows by asking her to Open Streamplayer, then play Buzzer TV, which is free to use. There are many varied channels on Streamplayer and the list can be found by going to Janie's favorite source Google 
> Ed Godfrey suggested Audiovault.net, which categorizes tv shows and you can download them fast, since there’s no video, just mp3 audio files. 
> Lori Falk suggested ACB’s Audio Description Project website, which provides information on what programs are audio described. The service includes movies, streaming services, tv, and theater. 
> Krystle Allen found a game called Blind Legend and asked if there are other screen reader friendly games you can play on iPhone or iPad. Ilire Goca suggested GameWorld. 
> Tracy Carcione said that Applevis.comlists apps by category, including games. 
> Ivis Trejo asked if there are any audio described videos or tv shows in Spanish. Tracy said she has seen some on Sero, and also in the ACB’s Audio Description Project. 
> *** 
> 9. Adjournment 
> The next meeting is on February 14th, 2022 at 7 PM via Zoom. 
> Motion to adjourn: Mary Jo Partyka 
> Second: Miss Ruth Williams 
> The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned. 
>  
> Respectfully submitted, 
> Mary Jo Partyka, Secretary 
> Ruth Williams, assistant to Secretary 
> Reviewed and approved by 
> Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division
> NFBNJ
> ***
> Agenda for our February 14, 2022Technology Division Meeting
> 1. Roll Call
> 2. Welcoming remarks: Jane Degenshein
> 3. NFB Pledge: who wants a crack at it?
> 4. Secretary's Report: Mary Jo Partyka
> 5. Treasurer's Report: Annemarie Cooke
> 6. Technology updates: Janie Degenshein
> A. Day of Emails
> B. Texting pilot
> C. Eileen Levin assistance
> D. April Technology Workshop
> 7. Guest Slot:
> 8. Old/New Business
> 9. Round the phone: As time permits
> 10. Adjournment
> Agenda submitted,
> Jane Degenshein, President, Technology Division
> NFBNJ
> ***
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> Keep Smiling,
> Janie Degenshein
> Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have!
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