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<DIV> <FONT color=#000000 size=4>This is a request from
Clark
King for Verizon users.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Thanks if you can assist</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=czking30@gmail.com
href="mailto:czking30@gmail.com">Clarke King</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:47 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=jdegen16@comcast.net
href="mailto:jdegen16@comcast.net">jane degenshein</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> 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</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline'>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.
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV>Clarke<BR><BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">On May 10, 2021, at 10:19 PM, jane degenshein
<jdegen16@comcast.net> wrote:<BR><BR></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT style="COLOR: #000000" size=4>As
promised, below are the notes I used for tonight’s meeting.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT style="size: 4">We need your
thoughts, comments and ideas too to assist us in making our tech workshop
the
best it can be.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT style="size: 4">So kindly reply
and
let your voices be heard</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT style="size: 4">thanks
friends</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>7. Tech division updates: Janie and Tony</DIV>
<DIV>A. Verizon project</DIV>
<DIV>Many of you were helped and we are down to the last ten hours of
assistance.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks to Eileen and those of you that received assistance.</DIV>
<DIV>B. Tech division workshop discussed</DIV>
<DIV>The outline will be shared, and we want your participation too!</DIV>
<DIV>Comments/questions ?</DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>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.
</DIV>
<DIV>We shall call this tech workshop part one and the part two may take
place
at the state convention. </DIV>
<DIV>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 </DIV>
<DIV>Perhaps how to download the zoom client for both the idevice and
computer
</DIV>
<DIV>Any questions that were sent in on this topic can be answered here as
well. </DIV>
<DIV>The next 90 minutes will be spent on Apple, iOS </DIV>
<DIV>demonstrating the use of the calendar with Siri, </DIV>
<DIV>explaining how to flag important messages, </DIV>
<DIV>especially if they contain calendar and Zoom information, </DIV>
<DIV>discussing the various IOS settings, </DIV>
<DIV>especially those under Accessibility, </DIV>
<DIV>Explaining how to use the rotor and the Back Tap featuresand spell
check,. </DIV>
<DIV>The value of using siri and loads of items that can be done that way
</DIV>
<DIV>The remainder of the workshop will be used to provide information
about
help resources </DIV>
<DIV>and to answer some of the questions which would have been sent in by
attendees. </DIV>
<DIV>This workshop will be capped at 80 participants so register. </DIV>
<DIV>The registration form will go out after our May 10 meeting. </DIV>
<DIV>So now it is time for you to suggest topics of interest or concerns
that
you may wish to have covered.</DIV>
<DIV>Our tech workshop team will take them into consideration on our next
tech
team meeting this Thursday at 6:30</DIV>
<DIV>Ask members to raise their hands to speak as this is our round the
room
time</DIV>
<DIV>woo hoo!!!</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ">Keep Smiling,<BR>Janie
Degenshein<BR>Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you
already have!<BR>Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open)<BR>state
affiliate board member<BR>President of the senior division of the National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<BR>to join the senior list
serve:<BR>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org<BR>President
of the Technology division of the National federation of the Blind of New
Jersey<BR>To join the tech div list
serve:<BR>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org<BR>to
join in the membership forms for NFBNJ chapters and divisions, go
to:<BR>https://www.nfbnj.org/chapter-division-membership-forms/#<BR>NFBNJ
Newsline co-ordinator<BR>jdegen16@comcast.net<BR></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=jdegen16@comcast.net
href="mailto:jdegen16@comcast.net">jane degenshein</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, May 01, 2021 10:22 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=grayskyy52@gmail.com
href="mailto:grayskyy52@gmail.com">ada crandle</A> ; <A
title=MISTER.ALEXANDER.SCOTT.KAISER.I.1.0.3.0.1.9.9.0.99@GMX.US
href="mailto:MISTER.ALEXANDER.SCOTT.KAISER.I.1.0.3.0.1.9.9.0.99@GMX.US">alexander
kaiser</A> ; <A title=alicesimone@twc.com
href="mailto:alicesimone@twc.com">alice simone</A> ; <A
title=amrees567@gmail.com href="mailto:amrees567@gmail.com">andrew
rees</A> ;
<A title=guitarwizandy@optonline.net
href="mailto:guitarwizandy@optonline.net">andrew smith</A> ; <A
title=yorsh919@gmail.com href="mailto:yorsh919@gmail.com">andy
rutherford</A>
; <A title=ang345x@gmail.com href="mailto:ang345x@gmail.com">angela
perone</A>
; <A title=annakaythompson446@yahoo.com
href="mailto:annakaythompson446@yahoo.com">anna kay thompson</A> ; <A
title=lovey1160@gmail.com href="mailto:lovey1160@gmail.com">anne marie
harris</A> ; <A title=aec732@gmail.com
href="mailto:aec732@gmail.com">Annemarie Cooke</A> ; <A
title=abuxton1945@outlook.com href="mailto:abuxton1945@outlook.com">annie
buxton</A> ; <A title=barbfin17@gmail.com
href="mailto:barbfin17@gmail.com">barbara finan</A> ; <A
title=beatrice.oliveti@gmail.com
href="mailto:beatrice.oliveti@gmail.com">Beatrice oliveti</A> ; <A
title=brian.keene@gmail.com href="mailto:brian.keene@gmail.com">brian
keene</A> ; <A title=bmackey88@gmail.com
href="mailto:bmackey88@gmail.com">Brian Mackey</A> ; <A
title=bpmcgrath51@hotmail.com href="mailto:bpmcgrath51@hotmail.com">brian
mcgrath</A> ; <A title=callie@walleworld.com
href="mailto:callie@walleworld.com">callie Van Wallendael</A> ; <A
title=cragland1950@icloud.com
href="mailto:cragland1950@icloud.com">cecelia
ragland</A> ; <A title=thefranz1c@icloud.com
href="mailto:thefranz1c@icloud.com">chris franz</A> ; <A
title=czking30@gmail.com href="mailto:czking30@gmail.com">clark king</A> ;
<A
title=ddibello87@gmail.com href="mailto:ddibello87@gmail.com">Danielle
DiBello</A> ; <A title=debbiebloomer@comcast.net
href="mailto:debbiebloomer@comcast.net">Debbie Bloomer</A> ; <A
title=deloris3144@icloud.com href="mailto:deloris3144@icloud.com">deloris
wright</A> ; <A title=swtdenese@aol.com
href="mailto:swtdenese@aol.com">Denese
Ferdinand</A> ; <A title=jondon47@verizon.net
href="mailto:jondon47@verizon.net">donna myrick</A> ; <A
title=etscrivani@verizon.net href="mailto:etscrivani@verizon.net">Eileen
Scrivani</A> ; <A title=ems553@comcast.net
href="mailto:ems553@comcast.net">ELLEN SULLIVAN</A> ; <A
title=gerimcginty@gmail.com href="mailto:gerimcginty@gmail.com">geri
mcginty</A> ; <A title=alvarezi1@optimum.net
href="mailto:alvarezi1@optimum.net">Ivis Alvarez</A> ; <A
title=jackjohnson09@optimum.net
href="mailto:jackjohnson09@optimum.net">jack
johnson</A> ; <A title=jonesjanet423@gmail.com
href="mailto:jonesjanet423@gmail.com">janet jones</A> ; <A
title=jdegen16@comcast.net href="mailto:jdegen16@comcast.net">Janie
Degenshein</A> ; <A title=jayseem1984@gmail.com
href="mailto:jayseem1984@gmail.com">jay patel</A> ; <A
title=juchanow@gmail.com href="mailto:juchanow@gmail.com">Jennifer
Uchanow</A>
; <A title=jeromeritter920@gmail.com
href="mailto:jeromeritter920@gmail.com">jerome ritter</A> ; <A
title=jim.hulme@gmail.com href="mailto:jim.hulme@gmail.com">jim hulme</A>
; <A
title=jimmyv1130@yahoo.com href="mailto:jimmyv1130@yahoo.com">jimmy
vonderlinden</A> ; <A title=joluland@verizon.net
href="mailto:joluland@verizon.net">Jo Luland</A> ; <A
title=joannmallard@gmail.com href="mailto:joannmallard@gmail.com">joanna
mallard</A> ; <A title=nfbnj1@verizon.net
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">Joe
Ruffalo</A> ; <A title=24kjo@optonline.net
href="mailto:24kjo@optonline.net">Johanna Baccan</A> ; <A
title=bok2rokjok@gmail.com href="mailto:bok2rokjok@gmail.com">john
abbamont</A> ; <A title=j.dehmer15@comcast.net
href="mailto:j.dehmer15@comcast.net">John Dehmer</A> ; <A
title=judiwlewis@charter.net href="mailto:judiwlewis@charter.net">judi
lewis</A> ; <A title=katiemaunder@comcast.net
href="mailto:katiemaunder@comcast.net">katie maunder</A> ; <A
title=piano.girl0299@gmail.com
href="mailto:piano.girl0299@gmail.com">Kelsey
Nicolay</A> ; <A title=kenlawrence124@aol.com
href="mailto:kenlawrence124@aol.com">ken lawrence</A> ; <A
title=falkl@optonline.net href="mailto:falkl@optonline.net">laura falk</A>
;
<A title=leroynash@verizon.net href="mailto:leroynash@verizon.net">leroy
nash</A> ; <A title=underdogmj@comcast.net
href="mailto:underdogmj@comcast.net">lester cameron</A> ; <A
title=lindadb739@gmail.com href="mailto:lindadb739@gmail.com">linda
deberardinis</A> ; <A title=lindamelendez220@gmail.com
href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com">Linda Melendez</A> ; <A
title=brlerliz@gmail.com href="mailto:brlerliz@gmail.com">liz morgan</A> ;
<A
title=lad56@icloud.com href="mailto:lad56@icloud.com">lori demarco</A> ;
<A
title=loujones07111@Aol.com href="mailto:loujones07111@Aol.com">lou
jones</A>
; <A title=mlskate17@gmail.com href="mailto:mlskate17@gmail.com">marian
lee</A> ; <A title=boomer1999@netzero.net
href="mailto:boomer1999@netzero.net">marie sawyer</A> ; <A
title=mrb620@hotmail.com href="mailto:mrb620@hotmail.com">Mario Brusco</A>
;
<A title=Ma1fink@hotmail.com href="mailto:Ma1fink@hotmail.com">mark
fink</A> ;
<A title=choirnfb@gmail.com href="mailto:choirnfb@gmail.com">Mary jo
Partyka</A> ; <A title=msc732@optonline.net
href="mailto:msc732@optonline.net">michele chaney</A> ; <A
title=mikgephart@icloud.com href="mailto:mikgephart@icloud.com">mikayla
gephart</A> ; <A title=kattess360@gmail.com
href="mailto:kattess360@gmail.com">misty hagan</A> ; <A
title=nimisharana11@gmail.com
href="mailto:nimisharana11@gmail.com">nimisha
rana</A> ; <A title=olgakronenberg@icloud.com
href="mailto:olgakronenberg@icloud.com">olga kronenberg</A> ; <A
title=pam125@fast.net href="mailto:pam125@fast.net">pam hayes</A> ; <A
title=hopeful.pd16@gmail.com href="mailto:hopeful.pd16@gmail.com">pamela
and
rebecca drayton</A> ; <A title=pbunce625@outlook.com
href="mailto:pbunce625@outlook.com">pat Bunce</A> ; <A
title=Patkay22@comcast.net href="mailto:Patkay22@comcast.net">pat kay</A>
; <A
title=patriciaebel0302@comcast.net
href="mailto:patriciaebel0302@comcast.net">Patricia Ebel</A> ; <A
title=patwj.gsc@gmail.com href="mailto:patwj.gsc@gmail.com">patricia
whitley
johnson</A> ; <A title=pegkane52@gmail.com
href="mailto:pegkane52@gmail.com">peg kane</A> ; <A
title=macbiggers@yahoo.com
href="mailto:macbiggers@yahoo.com">Personal</A> ; <A
title=pbharrison39@comcast.net
href="mailto:pbharrison39@comcast.net">philip
harrison</A> ; <A title=rlanc1157@gmail.com
href="mailto:rlanc1157@gmail.com">reggie lancaster</A> ; <A
title=renfre33@optonline.net href="mailto:renfre33@optonline.net">renee
freiling</A> ; <A title=raja.dodia15@gmail.com
href="mailto:raja.dodia15@gmail.com">Roman Dodia</A> ; <A
title=rhcwilliams@yahoo.com href="mailto:rhcwilliams@yahoo.com">Ruth
Williams</A> ; <A title=rysteve@comcast.net
href="mailto:rysteve@comcast.net">Ryan Stevens</A> ; <A
title=sejal1116@gmail.com href="mailto:sejal1116@gmail.com">sejal
kothari</A>
; <A title=teresa.hillman74@gmail.com
href="mailto:teresa.hillman74@gmail.com">Teresa Hillman</A> ; <A
title=ts.128@icloud.com href="mailto:ts.128@icloud.com">tony santiago</A>
; <A
title=carcione@access.net href="mailto:carcione@access.net">Tracy
Carcione</A>
; <A title=ty.lashley14@icloud.com
href="mailto:ty.lashley14@icloud.com">Tyion
Lashley</A> ; <A title=ursnrich@hotmail.com
href="mailto:ursnrich@hotmail.com">ursula rucki</A> ; <A
title=vselorza@gmail.com href="mailto:vselorza@gmail.com">VElorza</A> ; <A
title=wardbiondi100@gmail.com href="mailto:wardbiondi100@gmail.com">ward
biondi</A> ; <A title=wpfeiffer15@icloud.com
href="mailto:wpfeiffer15@icloud.com">weston pfeiffer</A> ; <A
title=krellbz@gmail.com href="mailto:krellbz@gmail.com">Zoraida Krell</A>
</DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=jcnealey@gmail.com
href="mailto:jcnealey@gmail.com">Jerry Nealey</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Our tech div meeting minutes from April 2021 ; the
Agenda
for the tech div meeting Monday, May 10, 2021 ; and the zoom details
inside</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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color=#000000 size=4>Hello All</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000"><FONT
size=4>I hope the beautiful weather is brightening your days.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000"><FONT
size=4>In this message you will find,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000"><FONT
size=4>1. meeting minutes from April</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000"><FONT
size=4>2. Agenda for the meeting to be held on Monday, May 10 at 7 PM and
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000"><FONT
size=4>3. the zoom details</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000"><FONT
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<DIV>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey's Technology
Division</DIV>
<DIV>NFBNJ Technology Division Meeting Minutes</DIV>
<DIV>Monday, April 12th, 2021</DIV>
<DIV>1. Roll Call: Ruth Williams</DIV>
<DIV>There were 38 members in attendance.</DIV>
<DIV>Officers:</DIV>
<DIV>Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ</DIV>
<DIV>Jane Degenshein, President</DIV>
<DIV>Tony Santiago, Vice President</DIV>
<DIV>Mary Jo Partyka, Recording Secretary</DIV>
<DIV>Annemarie Cooke, Treasurer</DIV>
<DIV>Board Members:</DIV>
<DIV>Anne Marie Harris</DIV>
<DIV>Andy Smith</DIV>
<DIV>Members:</DIV>
<DIV>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</DIV>
<DIV>Guest:</DIV>
<DIV>Brian Mackey</DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>2. Welcoming Remarks: Janie Degenshein</DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>3. NFB Pledge: Brian Mackey</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>4. Secretary's Report: Mary Jo Partyka</DIV>
<DIV>Mary Jo asked if everyone had received the minutes, and asked if
there
were any additions or corrections. There were no corrections. </DIV>
<DIV>Motion: Andy Smith</DIV>
<DIV>Second: Ellen Sullivan</DIV>
<DIV>All agreed. </DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>5. Treasurer's Report/Dues: Annemarie Cooke</DIV>
<DIV>Starting Balance as of 3-1-21: $1,272.95</DIV>
<DIV>Deposit on 3-29: $287.75 </DIV>
<DIV>PayPal Deposits: $107.12 on 3-8, $9.10 on 3-23 </DIV>
<DIV>Total Deposits: $403.97</DIV>
<DIV>Working Balance: $1,676.92</DIV>
<DIV>PAC Debit on 3-11: $10.00 </DIV>
<DIV>Ending Balance as of 3-31: $1,666.92 </DIV>
<DIV>Plus $8.00 Petty Cash</DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>Motion: Linda DeBerardinis</DIV>
<DIV>Second: Jennifer Uchanow</DIV>
<DIV>All agreed. Motion passed. </DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>6. iPad Tips/Tricks: Ed Godfrey</DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>Ed said he is learning how to use it by taking free courses offered
by
Matt Vollbrecht’s </DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>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: </DIV>
<DIV>m.jvollbrecht@icloud.com. </DIV>
<DIV>Matt Vollbrecht’s website for The Tech Juggernaut is:</DIV>
<DIV> <A href="https://ttjtech.net/">https://ttjtech.net/</A></DIV>
<DIV>The students are given assignments to make sure they understand what
is
being taught.</DIV>
<DIV>Janie said that he’s doing an incredible job.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>7. Technology News: Janie Degenshein/Tony Santiago</DIV>
<DIV>A. Verizon Project</DIV>
<DIV>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: </DIV>
<DIV>jdegen16@comcast.net </DIV>
<DIV>and state the areas in which they need help. In the subject line,
write:
“Verizon Project.”</DIV>
<DIV>B. Zoom Administrators’ Team</DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>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.
</DIV>
<DIV>c. Technology Workshop in June</DIV>
<DIV>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 </DIV>
<DIV>using their technologies. </DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>8. Old/New Business</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>9. Round the Phone</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>Andrew Rutherford said he’s a new member, and wanted to thank
everyone
for being so efficient.</DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>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: </DIV>
<DIV><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJCXbR__C7IztG4us-8Hjw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJCXbR__C7IztG4us-8Hjw</A></DIV>
<DIV>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.
</DIV>
<DIV>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. </DIV>
<DIV>Linda Melendez complimented Tracy Carcione on handling her Zoom
responsibilities on tonight’s call, and everyone agreed. </DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>10. Adjournment</DIV>
<DIV>The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 10th at 7 PM via
Zoom.</DIV>
<DIV>Motion to adjourn: Linda Melendez</DIV>
<DIV>Second: Tony Santiago</DIV>
<DIV>Respectfully submitted,</DIV>
<DIV>Mary Jo Partyka, Secretary</DIV>
<DIV>Ruth Williams, assistant to Secretary</DIV>
<DIV>Reviewed and approved by</DIV>
<DIV>Janie Degenshein, President</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
<DIV>Agenda for our tech division meeting on Monday, May 10 at 7 PM via
Zoom</DIV>
<DIV>1. Roll Call</DIV>
<DIV>2. Welcoming remarks: Janie Degenshein</DIV>
<DIV>3.NFB Pledge: Who wants a crack at it?</DIV>
<DIV>4. Secretary's Report: Mary Jo Partyka /Ruth Williams</DIV>
<DIV>5. Treasurer's Report: Andrew Rees</DIV>
<DIV>6. Tech tips and tricks: Jerry Nealey</DIV>
<DIV>Jerry is our wonderful zoom admin from our state convention and he is
an technology instructor for Utah.</DIV>
<DIV>He will share a few of his favorite tips with us.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>7. tech division updates: Janie and Tony</DIV>
<DIV>A. Verizon project</DIV>
<DIV>B. Tech division workshop discussed</DIV>
<DIV>The outline will be shared and we want your participation too!</DIV>
<DIV>Comments/questions ?</DIV>
<DIV>8. Old/New business: All</DIV>
<DIV>9. State Updates: Linda Melendez</DIV>
<DIV>10. Final comments/adjournment</DIV>
<DIV>Agenda submitted by</DIV>
<DIV>Janie Degenshein</DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial'; COLOR: #000000">Keep
Smiling,<BR>Janie Degenshein<BR>Happiness isn't having what you want, but
wanting what you already have!<BR>Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts
Open)<BR>state affiliate board member<BR>President of the senior division
of
the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<BR>to join the senior
list
serve:<BR>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org<BR>President
of the Technology division of the National federation of the Blind of New
Jersey<BR>To join the tech div list
serve:<BR>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org<BR>to
join in the membership forms for NFBNJ chapters and divisions, go
to:<BR>https://www.nfbnj.org/chapter-division-membership-forms/#<BR>NFBNJ
Newsline
co-ordinator<BR>jdegen16@comcast.net<BR></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>