[Ohio-Talk] Upcoming Federation Virtual Events: Technology, Stories, Connections, and More

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How do we join these events by web? I found the following sites listed at the bottom of this message, but they are not links to zoom meetings, are they?
 
https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16509&qid=3435973> .

https://zoom.us/j/ <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16510&qid=3435973> 


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Subject: Upcoming Federation Virtual Events: Technology, Stories, Connections, and More

 


 

















Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual Federation Meetings


The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protect blind people through our nationwide network. The following valuable virtual gatherings around the Federation are open to everyone. Stay tuned as more become available during the week. 


Monday, April 6


12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, explore the capabilities and usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application with Joseph Drenth. This training will also be held Wednesday, April 8, and Friday, April 10, this week at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888


2:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, pull a chair up to the table and share your favorite books and reading media with us. Have you discovered any new favorites recently at home while practicing social distancing? Let's talk about them. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888


7:00 p.m. EDT | Game Day


Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, learn about accessible board games, iPhones games, and more. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571


7:30 p.m. EDT | NFB Krafters Division: Weekly Craft Meeting


Join this weekly crafting discussion. Call in number: 786-577-1020; access code: 614370#


Tuesday, April 7


2:00 p.m. EDT | Distance Education <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16507&qid=3435973> : Ask a Tech Trainer Anything--Windows, Screen Readers, and Magnification


Join us for an hour of Q&A regarding going online, working with documents, and finding accessible tools for education and leisure. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847


2:00 p.m. EDT | Kids’ Story Hour


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this hour of favorite children's stories being read in Braille. This session will also be available on Friday, April 10, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888


4:00 p.m. EDT | Distance Education <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16507&qid=3435973> : Ask a Tech Trainer Anything--iPhones and iPads


Join us for an hour of Q&A regarding Voiceover, Zoom, and other iOS accessibility features including educational and leisure apps that are affordable, easy to use, and fun. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847


5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story, “Please Don’t Throw the Nickel,” by Kenneth Jernigan. Another Kernel Book discussion will be available on Thursday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888 


7:00 p.m. EDT | Tech Toys: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly


Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, learn about some fun new tech toys and to find answers to your pesky tech questions. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571


7:00 p.m. EDT | NVDA Training


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about NVDA, the free screen reader for Windows. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888


10:00 p.m. EDT | COVID-19 Check-in and Connect


Sponsored by NFB of Nevada, join the conversation on how social distancing does not have to be isolating and alone. Connect with us. Zoom Meeting ID: 946 132 5624; password: 420120


Wednesday, April 8


1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this session to boost our immune system with brief workouts, mediations, and yoga. This session will also be available on Friday, April 10, at the same time. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888


2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this informative session discussing legislative issues facing blind Americans including education of blind children. This meeting will also be available on Friday, April 10, at the same time. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888


7:00 p.m. EDT | Hot Cocoa and Staying Home


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this chat to discuss how social distancing is impacting your life. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888


7:00 p.m. EDT | Workout Wednesday


Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join together for an Eyes Free Fitness workout by Blind Alive. This descriptive and energizing workout will be great for all fitness levels! Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571


11:00 p.m. EDT | COVID-19 Financial Relief Information


Sponsored by NFB of Hawaii, attend this meeting that will cover Social Security and SSDI implications, economic impact payments, and expanded and enhanced unemployment insurance. Zoom Meeting ID: 219 875 163


Thursday, April 9


11:00 a.m. EDT | Distance Education <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16447&qid=> : Apple Smiles


For this week’s lesson, make apples smiles, a tasty and healthy snack that is a favorite in the NFB BELL® Academy. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847


7:00 p.m. EDT | Guide Dogs 101


Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join guide dog handlers and professionals to learn everything you need to know about getting and traveling with a guide dog. From the application process to life after placement, this call has it covered! Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571


8:00 p.m. EDT | NFB-NEWSLINE <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16508&qid=3435973> ®  Training: Accessing on Amazon Echo


Learn how to enable the NFB-NEWSLINE skill and quickly and efficiently read your favorite publication using the Amazon Echo. Zoom Meeting ID: 519 248 521


Friday, April 10


7:00 p.m. EDT | Braille Displays 


Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this discussion to learn about Braille displays. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888


7:00 p.m. EDT | Happy Hour


Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, make delicious and simple chili dip with the following ingredients: fifteen-ounces can of chili, eight-ounces cream cheese softened, two cups cheese such as shredded sharp cheddar. After making the appetizer, tell everyone your happy hour drink and share something that makes you happy. Don’t forget the chips. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571


9:00 p.m. EDT | Quarantine Connect


Sponsored by NFB of Tennessee and NFB of Colorado, attend this session focusing on connections during this time that can feel full of isolation. Share something that you do that keeps you connected and centered to jboehm at nfbtn.org <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16520&qid=3435973>  and connect with us next Friday. Zoom Meeting ID: 837 443 108; password: 016009


Join the Zoom Meeting


To join a Zoom meeting via web or phone, add the corresponding meeting ID listed for the event you are joining. Some meetings require a password that can be entered after the meeting ID. For an accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform, access the audiobook, Meet Me in the Cloud <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16509&qid=3435973> .

https://zoom.us/j/ <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16510&qid=3435973> 

When dialing via phone, you will be prompted to enter the meeting ID:

Dial by your location

+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US

+1 301 715 8592 US

Meeting ID: 236 891 8214

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab3E5IUcW <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16511&qid=3435973> 


Share and Support


If you know about an upcoming Federation virtual meeting to share please send the details to communicationsteam at nfb.org <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16444&qid=> .

If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19 please email nfb at nfb.org <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16438&qid=> .

Help support our COVID-19 response efforts with a donation today <https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16445&qid=> . Your gifts continue to work during this time of uncertainty. Thank you for your support!


 

 

	
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