[Trainer-Talk] Tech Teacher's Lounge THis Sunday

Sat Aug 15 09:08:27 UTC 2026

Good morning,
	Thanks for the update. This is great!

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From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Brett Boyer via Trainer-Talk
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2026 10:18 PM
To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology' <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Tech Teacher's Lounge THis Sunday

Hi. We are currently discussing how often we want to run these meetings. When we do, we will post here and try to give advanced notice. Right now, we just wanted to gauge interest on here but once we have things finalized, we will be sure to let everyone know.
Thank you all for your interest!

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From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matthew Horspool via Trainer-Talk
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:08 PM
To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Matthew Horspool <mhorspool at live.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Tech Teacher's Lounge THis Sunday

Hi Bret,
That's great ... so when is the next one, or how often do you envisage running them? I'm really trying to understand whether they will be once a month, once a quarter, twice a year etc, and if they're once a month, whether there will be a consistent pattern of them being on the second Sunday of the month at 6:00 PM Eastern or whether you will be varying the day/time to accommodate different people.
Thanks,
Matthew

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From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Brett Boyer via Trainer-Talk
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Cc: Brett Boyer <bboyer202 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Tech Teacher's Lounge THis Sunday

Absolutely! We have had a few requests and though we did mention this at our meeting at convention, we want to make sure that there is plenty of notice for the next one. Thank you guys so much for your feedback and your interest!
We will also be posting a summary report on what was discussed so people can get an idea of what went on in the lounge.

> On Aug 12, 2026, at 9:21 AM, Raul Gallegos - RGA via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello everybody. As much as I do not like the me too style of messages, I am going to add a me too to this thread. If there is longer notice about these meetings, I would probably be able to attend as they seem really good. Brett, if you have these planned out for the year or for the next few months, perhaps doing a public calendar or at least an email that lists the dates that will be helpful so that those of us who plan months ahead for our schedules can fit them in accordingly.
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> Aug 12, 2026 8:27:45 AM Christopher Murphy via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>:
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>> Good morning, Bret,
>>     As was previously asked how often will these take place? I would love to attend the next meeting if time allows me to do so.
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>> From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Matthew Horspool via Trainer-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 3:52 AM
>> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology 
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>> Cc: Matthew Horspool <mhorspool at live.co.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] Tech Teacher's Lounge THis Sunday
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>> Hi Bret,
>> I'm sorry I missed this. How frequently do you anticipate holding them? I will try my best to come to the next one.
>> Matthew
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>> From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Brett Boyer via Trainer-Talk
>> Sent: 07 August 2026 15:15
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>> Cc: bboyer202 at gmail.com
>> Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Tech Teacher's Lounge THis Sunday
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>> Hi folks! Tech Trainers Lounge is Back This Sunday!
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>> If you teach access technology, we hope you'll pull up a chair and join us.
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>> Whether you work with K-12 students, adults, seniors, or volunteer your time helping others learn technology, this is your space. Bring the problem you're trying to solve. Share an idea that's been working. Brainstorm with other instructors. Celebrate a success. Vent about a challenge. Ask questions. Offer encouragement. Everyone has something to contribute, whether you've been teaching for twenty years or you're just getting started.
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>> Teaching can sometimes feel like you're on an island. The Tech Trainers Lounge is our chance to change that. It's an informal gathering of blind access technology trainers, teachers, and educators who understand the rewards and challenges of this profession. No presentations. No pressure.
>> Just honest conversation, fresh ideas, and a community of people who believe we all get better when we learn from one another.
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>> Sunday, August 9
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>> 6:00 PM Eastern . 5:00 PM Central . 4:00 PM Mountain . 3:00 PM 
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>> We'd love to have you with us. Come as you are, bring your experiences, and let's continue building a stronger community of access technology trainers together.
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