<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">passing this along<br><br><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Jordan Mirander</div><div><br></div><div>"The best minute I spend is the one I invest in people" <span style="font-size: 13pt;">-The One Minute Manager</span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 10, 2020 at 3:52:47 PM PDT<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Nfbnet-members-list] Upcoming Federation Virtual Events</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<h1><b>Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual Federation
Meetings</b></h1><br>
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The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protect
blind people through our nationwide network. The following virtual
gatherings are open to everyone in the coming week. Zoom instructions
below. This list can be found at
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17069&amp;qid=">
nfb.org/COVID19</a>, and virtual events will also be posted throughout
the week to the
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17049&amp;qid=">
NFB-Announce listserv</a>.<br>
<h2><b>Reminder: Friday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m. EDT--Black Leaders Serving
for Advancement</b></h2><br>
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Sponsored by Committee of Diversity and Inclusion and open to all, please
join this dialog with African-American leaders in the National Federation
of the Blind. There will be fun, door prizes, and conversation!<br>
Zoom Meeting ID: 408 185 0851<br>
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,4081850851#<br>
<h2><b>Monday, June 15</b></h2><br>
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<h3><b>1:00 p.m. EDT | Relaxation Hour </b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this time for learning and doing
yoga exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations. It will be a time
for everyone to let go of their stress and frustration. The immune system
is proven to work more optimally under little to no stress.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888<br>
<h3><b>2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues </b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss legislative issues facing blind
Americans, laws affecting the education of your blind children, and more.
Please note that this event is informative and does not represent any
form of legal advice. To contact Emily, email her at:
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17277&qid=3756345">
vp2@nfbp.org</a>.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>5:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable </b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss your favorite books, what you
are currently reading, and books that others recommend. Marsha will also
try to have blind authors as special guests each week.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>7:30 p.m. EDT | Tech Talk</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of California, explore all that your smart phone can do
for you. Questions can include, but are not limited to, using the Zoom
app, sending text messages, downloading content, and anything else you
can think of. You can email questions ahead of time to
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17278&qid=3756345">
rkcole72984@gmail.com</a>.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 510 839 253<br>
Password: 009343<br>
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,510839253#,,#,009343#<br>
<h2><b>Tuesday, June 16</b></h2><br>
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<h3><b>5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us as we read and discuss another
great Kernel Book story.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h2><b>Wednesday, June 17</b></h2><br>
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<h3><b>10:30 a.m. EDT | Women Survivors</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by the NFB of Pennsylvania, discuss the effects that social
distancing is having on each of us during this coronavirus.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, we will be doing brief workouts and
stretching exercises to boost our immune systems and health.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Conversation</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join to discuss legislative issues
facing blind Americans, laws affecting the education of blind children,
and our NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)® programs
scheduled for this summer. Parents, teachers of blind students, and
anyone interested in the topics of legislation, parenting, and education
are encouraged to join us. Please note that this event is informative and
does not represent any form of legal advice. To contact Emily, email her
at:
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17277&qid=3756345">
vp2@nfbp.org</a>.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>3:00 p.m. EDT | Breaking Barriers</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of California, discuss creative action plans to break
through any barriers standing between you and your goals and report on
your progress. This is a time to share our stories in a supportive,
non-judgmental environment.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091<br>
Password: 071615<br>
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,83957763091#,,#,071615#<br>
<h3><b>3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo Smart
Speaker</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, share experiences with the Amazon Echo.
Do you have a favorite Alexa skill you would like to share with others?
Get the news, schedule a ride, or control your home.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>5:00 p.m. EDT | iPhones, iPads, Voice Over, Oh My!</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn how to navigate iOS devices using
Voice Over. We will explore helpful built-in features and apps.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about blindness training,
independence, and vocational rehabilitation from Lynn Heitz and her
special guest.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h2><b>Thursday, June 18</b></h2><br>
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<h3><b>5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussions</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us as we read and discuss another
great Kernel Book story.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>6:30 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn more about the most helpful apps.
If you have suggestions for apps to be featured please email:
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17279&qid=3756345">
marsha.drenth@gmail.com</a>.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>9:00 p.m. EDT | Your Journey Through Blindness</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Missouri, whether you are recently blind or have been
blind all your life, and no matter your level of sight, come and share
how you make your journey through life as a blind person.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 714 852 9230<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,, 7148529230#<br>
<h2><b>Friday, June 19</b></h2><br>
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<h3><b>1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors </b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take care
of our mental and emotional health with brief workouts and stretching
exercises.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h3><b>3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids’ Story Hour </b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call of reading favorite
stories for kids in Braille.<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888<br>
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#<br>
<h2><b>Saturday, June 20</b></h2><br>
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<h3><b>7:00 p.m. EDT | Ladies Social Night</b></h3><br>
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Sponsored by NFB of Virginia, come all ye foodies! Let’s talk about your
favorite recipes, restaurants, comfort foods, appetizers, desserts, the
whole gamut. It’s a food night!<br>
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Zoom Meeting ID: 829 725 6345<br>
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,8297256345#<br>
<h2><b>Join a Zoom Meeting</b></h2><br>
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To join a Zoom meeting via web or phone, click on the following Zoom
link, dial the appropriate phone number, or hit one-tap mobile, and add
the corresponding meeting ID listed for the event you are joining. For an
accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform, access the audiobook,
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16449&amp;amp;qid=">
<i>Meet Me in the Cloud</i></a>.<br>
<h3><b>Web</b></h3><br>
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<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16441&amp;amp;qid=">
https://zoom.us/j</a><br>
<h3><b>Dial by Your Location</b></h3><br>
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Find your local number:
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16442&amp;amp;qid=">
https://zoom.us/u/ab3E5IUcW</a><br>
<h2><b>Share and Support</b></h2><br>
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Share upcoming Federation virtual meetings to
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16444&amp;amp;qid=">
communicationsteam@nfb.org</a> and
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/nfb-announce@nfbnet.org">
nfb-announce@nfbnet.org</a>.<br>
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If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19
please email
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16438&amp;amp;qid=">
nfb@nfb.org</a>.<br>
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Help support our COVID-19 response efforts with
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16445&amp;amp;qid=">
a donation today</a>. Your gifts continue to work during this time of
uncertainty. Thank you for your support!<br>
<h2><b>Deadline June 15: Register for National Convention</b></h2><br>
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Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, 2020 | Anywhere &
Everywhere. Plan to attend the largest gathering of blind people in the
world. Deadline to register is June 15.
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17057&amp;qid=">
Register for national convention today</a>!<br>
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