[Ohio-Talk] Evening agenda events for your consideration

Tue Jul 14 20:01:14 UTC 2020

Having a GREAT time!  Everyone has been so  nice, friendly and very very
helpful!

I want to know however, is it ok that I am not wearing my face mask when I
attend a session?  🥳
Have fun all yall!

On Tue, Jul 14, 2020, 2:42 PM Cheryl Fischer via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi Jordi.
> I nade a list of meetings I want to attend and have noted all their
> meeting codes.
> I'm trying to find the link to use with a pc computer. I see all the phone
> numbers to call, but not the http link. Help!
> Cheryl
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jordy
> Stringer via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2:29 PM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>;
> Jordy Stringer <jssocil at gmail.com>
> Cc: Jordy Stringer <jssocil at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] Evening agenda events for your consideration
>
> Hi all, I hope this message finds every one having a great start to our
> 80th National Convention. Please find some afternoon  and evening events
> below for your consideration.
>
> 4:30 - 6:00 PM—SSI AND SSDI 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Zoom meeting ID:
> 916 7060 7436 Have you ever wanted to know how Supplemental Security Income
> (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work or how you may
> benefit from these programs? Join us as we explore the ins and outs of all
> things benefits. Questions welcome!
> Stephanie Flynt, Government Affairs Specialist, Presenter
>
> 5:00 - 6:00 PM—NLS UPDATE AND Q&A
> Zoom meeting ID: 971 1652 9907
> The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) is
> looking to the future. Join NLS Director Karen Keninger and staff for an
> update on the NLS and Marrakesh, the upcoming Braille eReader pilots, and
> more. A question and answer session will follow the update.
>
> 5:00 - 6:00 PM—MICROSOFT WINDOWS ACCESSIBILITY AND FEATURES Zoom meeting
> ID: 988 4697 8366 Come and learn about the in-box accessibility features
> Windows has to offer and get a quick tour of the new features that have
> been introduced in the Windows May 2020 update. Chat with the team and ask
> any questions and provide feedback on the product.
> Carolina Hernandez and Jeremy Curry, Presenters
>
> 5:00 - 7:00 PM—NOPBC FAMILY GAME TIME
> Zoom meeting ID: 928 7672 5008
> Drop in to discuss, play, and learn how to make accessible games.
> Carlton Cook Walker, President
>
> 5:00 - 9:00 PM—2020 JOB SEEKER SEMINAR
> Zoom meeting ID: 957 7676 0361
> You’re in it for the long run, and we are, too! This year's seminar will
> give you even more skills you can use to get jobs in today's changing job
> market. Also learn about new NFB initiatives in employment.
> Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.
> Dick Davis, Chair
> 6:00 - 7:00 PM—ACCESSIBLE PRODUCTS HOTLINE SHOWCASE Zoom meeting ID: 992
> 2856 0109 Learn about Envision’s free nationwide Accessible Products
> Hotline and about the Accessible Toolbox podcast. Meet the team and get
> more details and demos on the latest accessible products for home, work,
> and travel.
>
> 6:00 - 7:00 PM—ACCESS AS OPPORTUNITY AT FACEBOOK Zoom meeting ID: 912 1948
> 0440 Facebook’s mission is to bring the world closer together, and that
> includes everyone. Hear how their award-winning accessibility efforts are
> improving access to Facebook at scale and driving advancement in
> accessibility beyond the company.
>
> 6:00 - 7:30 PM—WEBMASTERS MEETING
> Zoom meeting ID: 997 3372 6484
> A meeting for all NFB affiliate and division webmasters to discuss the
> importance of an informative, accessible, and visually attractive website.
> Gary Wunder, Chair
>
> 6:00 - 8:00 PM—BLACK LEADERS ADVANCING THE FEDERATION Zoom meeting ID: 996
> 4295 8980 Celebrate the numerous contributions of black Federation leaders.
> Let’s inspire youth through personal empowerment, leadership development,
> and mentorship. All are welcome to attend.
> Shawn Callaway, Facilitator
>
> 6:00 - 9:00 PM—NFB LEGAL OFFICE HOURS: EMPLOYMENT MATTERS Meet with a
> disability rights attorney to discuss employment discrimination concerns,
> including accommodation denials, barriers to unemployment benefits,
> inaccessible workplace software, and more. Schedule your appointment by
> emailing vyingling at nfb.org.
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 PM—ELECTRONIC BALLOT DELIVERY: HOW DOES IT WORK Zoom meeting
> ID: 957 2642 2855 The coronavirus pandemic has caused many elections to be
> moved to all vote-by-mail. Learn how vote-by-mail can be made accessible
> through demonstrations of three of the most commonly used electronic ballot
> delivery systems.
> Lou Ann Blake, Facilitator
>
> 7:00 - 8:30 PM—NABS SUCCESS SUMMIT FOR STUDENTS Zoom meeting ID: 955 0118
> 2090 The National Association of Blind Students is kicking off our
> convention week with killer speakers and interactive fun! This experience
> will be unlike any other, so join your fellow blind students for an
> authentic evening to remember!
> Kathryn Webster, President
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 PM—LEGISLATIVE MEET UP
> Zoom meeting ID: 990 4627 5523
> A recap of Washington Seminar, a rundown of priorities, and an opportunity
> for legislative directors and others interested in advocating for the
> rights of the nation’s blind to exchange strategies to move our legislative
> priorities at the local, state, and federal levels.
> Stephanie Flynt and Jeff Kaloc, Government Affairs Specialists,
> Co-Presenters
>
> 7:00 - 10:00 PM—NOPBC PARENT OPEN HOUSE
> Zoom meeting ID: 471 527 4444
> Drop in to speak with NOPBC board members and other convention veterans.
> Relax, chat, meet new families and teachers, and connect with old friends.
> Carlton Cook Walker, President
>
> 8:00 - 9:00 PM—JUDAISM MEETING
> Zoom meeting ID: 926 7114 8126
> Join us to discuss the reopening of synagogues and how this influences us
> as blind attendees.
> David Stayer, Chair, NFB in Judaism Group
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 PM—BLIND PARENTS GROUP
> Zoom meeting ID: 970 7811 9959
> This year, the main focus of conversation will center around online
> resources for blind parents. The second hour will be a social hour just for
> parents.
> Lisamaria Martinez and Briley O’Connor, Co-Presenters
>
> 8:30 – 10:00 PM—CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER IDENTITIES Zoom meeting
> ID: 961 1872 9488 Connect with other blind Asian members to discuss
> cultural practices and to share strategies for approaching vision loss.
> Provide your insight on delivering culturally relevant outreach, including
> producing materials, messaging techniques, and identifying needed resources.
> Colin Wong, Deepa Goraya, and Sachin Pavithran, Facilitators
> --
> Please let us know if you are having any tec problems that we can help
> with.  Please also note  that attending your meetings of choice early  is
> very helpful when trying to identifying any issues you might encounter.
>
> Jordy D. Stringer, Executive Director
>
> Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living, 418 South Broad Street
> Lancaster, OH 43130
>
> E-mail: jssocil at gmail.com
>
> Phone: (740) 689-1494 EXT (11)
>
>
> "Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with
> love and reverence."
>
>  -Henry David Thoreau
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