[Tall-Corn] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Upcoming Federation Virtual Events

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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 virtual gatherings are
open to everyone in the coming week. Zoom instructions below. This list can
be found at nfb.org/COVID19
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17069&amp;amp;qi
d=> , and virtual events will also be posted throughout the week to the
NFB-Announce listserv
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17049&amp;amp;qi
d=> .

Monday, June 22

1:00 p.m. EDT | Relaxation Hour

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.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17355&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

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.
For questions, please contact Emily: vp2 at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17356&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable

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.
For questions, please contact Marsha Drenth: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17357&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

7:30 p.m. EDT | Tech Talk

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 rkcole72984 at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17358&qid=3808334> .
This meeting will also be recorded and made available for those who are
interested. Closed captioning not available.
Zoom Meeting ID: 510 839 253
Password: 009343
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,510839253#,,#,009343#

Tuesday, June 23

5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussions: Here
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17359&qid=3808334>
's the Proof

Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story " Here's the Proof
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17359&qid=3808334> "
by James Gashel. " Here
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17360&qid=3808334>
's the Proof" Audio version also available.
For questions, please contact Justin: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17361&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:15 p.m. EDT | Trivia Night 

Join us for a fun game of Jeopardy!, where you can be a contestant.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17355&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

7:00 p.m. EDT | Food Service Apps

To learn about food services and deliveries. From Instacart and HelloFresh
to Grubhub and DoorDash it's all there and only an app away.
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 725 6345
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,8297256345#

Wednesday, June 24:

10:30 a.m. EDT | Women Survivors 

Discuss the effects that social distancing is having on each of us during
this coronavirus.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17355&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises to boost our immune
systems and health.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17355&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

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

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.
For questions, please contact Emily: vp2 at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17356&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Breaking Barriers

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. Closed captioning not
available.
For questions, email Rachel Grider: rachel.grider at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17362&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091
Password: 071615
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,83957763091#,,#,071615#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker 

Share your 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.
For questions, please contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17355&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

5:00 p.m. EDT | iPhones, iPads, Voice Over, Oh My!

Learn how to navigate iOS devices using VoiceOver. We will explore helpful
built-in features and apps.
For questions, please contact Marsha Drenth: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17357&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System

Host Lynn Heitz will be interviewing her special guest, Carlton Walker.
For questions, please contact Lynn: president at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17363&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

9:00 p.m. EDT | The Cochlear Implant, How it Improves Your Life and How to
Get One

Dennis Miller will have a presentation where he talks about what it was like
before he got his cochlear implant, what it is like now, the process of
getting Medicare to pay for it, the surgery, the resources available before
and after someone gets a cochlear implant, and dispelling some of the myths
about them. No closed captioning. For questions, please contact Daniel
Garcia: dangarcia3 at hotmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17364&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 714 852 9230
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,7148529230#

Thursday, June 25

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

Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story " Out of the Mouths of
Babes
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17365&qid=3808334> "
by Angela Wolf. " Out of the Mouths of Babes
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17366&qid=3808334> "
audio version also available.
For questions, please contact Justin: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17361&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

6:30 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS

Learn more about the most helpful iOS apps.
For questions, please contact Marsha: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17357&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Friday, June 26

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

Boost the immune system and take care of our mental and emotional health
with brief workouts and stretching exercises.
For questions, contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17355&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids' Story Hour

Join this call of reading favorite stories for kids in Braille.
For questions, contact Joseph Drenth: vp at nfbp.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17355&qid=3808334> 
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#

Saturday, June 27

7:00 p.m. EDT | Ladies Social Night

Settle in your favorite spot and get ready to laugh, share stories, and have
fun! Share what is on your mind.
Zoom Meeting ID: 829 725 6345
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,8297256345#

Join a Zoom Meeting

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.

Web

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Dial by Your Location

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Share and Support

Share upcoming Federation virtual meetings to communicationsteam at nfb.org
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If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19
please email nfb at nfb.org
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Help support our COVID-19 response efforts with a donation today
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p;qid=> . Your gifts continue to work during this time of uncertainty. Thank
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