[NFB-Announce] Zoom Events from the NFB of Pennsylvania May 18 - 22

Sat May 16 19:24:48 UTC 2020

Here are the Zoom events that will occur between Monday, May 18, and Friday,
May 22, hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. All
are welcome to join, even if you live outside Pennsylvania. These events are
for everyone. Details for how to connect appear after the list of events.
Please note that all times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Recordings of our training events can be found on our archive page:
<http://nfbp.org/archive> http://nfbp.org/archive

JAWS Training with Joe - Monday, May 18,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.

Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will be working with
the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

Relaxation Hour with Lily - Monday, May 18,from 1PM to 2PM EDT.

We will be 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. I have learned many of these techniques during my college
years studying integrative health care.

Coffee with Emily - Monday, May 18,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.

We will discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting
the education of your blind children, and our 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:  <mailto:vp2 at nfbp.org> vp2 at nfbp.org

Reading Roundtable with Marsha - Monday, May 18, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.

This week's discussion will include a presentation from an author and blind
parent: Jo Elizabeth Pinto. Her fiction work is called "The Bright Side of
Darkness", and her nonfiction book is called "Daddy Won't Let Mom Drive the
Car: True Tales of Parenting in the Dark". If you have not read these books,
come and hear about them from the author, as well as hear about her
experiences parenting as a blind individual. We will also discuss other
books you might want to read.  

Kernel Book Discussions with Justin - Tuesday, May 19, from 5PM to 6PM, EDT.

Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story titled "Freedom" by
Marc Maurer.

Text:
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.htm#1>
https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk30/kernbk30.
htm#1

Audio:
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern30/02_freedom.mp3>
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern30/02_freedom.mp3

Women Survivors with Gloria - Wednesday, May 20,  from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
EDT.

Let's come together and discuss the effects that social distancing is having
on each of us during this coronavirus.

Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin - Wednesday, May 20,
from 1PM to 2PM EDT. 

Due to all of us being stuck at home during this difficult time, it is
important to boost our immune system and make sure that we are still getting
some exercise. We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises.  

Coffee with Emily - Wednesday, May 20,from 2PM to 3PM EDT.

We will discuss legislative issues facing blind Americans, laws affecting
the education of your blind children, and our 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:  <mailto:vp2 at nfbp.org> vp2 at nfbp.org

Getting the Most out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Mark -
Wednesday, May 20, from 3PM to 4PM EDT.

Share your experience 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. Join us to learn how Alexa can do more for you.

iPhones, iPads, Voice Over, Oh My! with Marsha - Wednesday, May 20, from 5PM
to 6:15PM EDT.

Join us to learn how to navigate iOS devices using Voice Over. We will
explore text messaging and email during this session. Hosted by Marsha
Drenth, Social Worker and Certified iOS device instructor.

Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn and Special Guest Julie
Deden, executive director of the Colorado Center for the Blind - Wednesday,
May 20, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. 

Join us to learn about the Colorado Center for the Blind, one of the three
NFB adjustment to blindness centers that use structured discovery and other
techniques to train and empower blind individuals to live the lives they
want. If you are interested in learning more about receiving training at an
NFB center, bring your questions.

Kernel Book Discussions with Justin - Thursday, May 21, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.

Join us as we read and discuss the Kernel Book story titled "Junior Prom" by
Dave Hyde.

Text:
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.htm#2>
https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk30/kernbk30.
htm#2

Audio:
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern30/03_junior_prom.mp3>
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern30/03_junior_prom.mp3

Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha - Thursday, May 21, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT. 

If you have an iOS device and would like to know more about apps, then This
series is for you. Marsha will demonstrate the Amazon shopping app during
this session.  If you have suggestions for apps you would like to see
featured please email:  <mailto:marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
marsha.drenth at gmail.com   

NVDA Training with Chris - Thursday, May 21, from 8PM to 9PM, EDT.

Come and learn about NVDA, the free screen access software for Windows
computers.

JAWS Training with Joe - Friday, May 22,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.

Please join us as we explore the capabilities and usability of the
industry-leading JAWS screen reading application. We will be working with
the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and Caitlin - Friday, May 22, from
1PM to 2PM EDT. 

Due to all of us being stuck at home during this difficult time, it is
important to boost our immune system and make sure that we are still getting
some exercise. We will be doing brief workouts and stretching exercises.  

Kids' Story Hour  with Harriet - Friday, May 22, from 3PM to 4PM EDT. 

Keep your braille skills sharp by reading along with Harriet as she reads
favorite stories for kids in braille. If you want to take your turn reading
in braille to the group, you can do that, too. Otherwise, follow along in
your own book or on your braille display.

Here is how to participate in these events:

No registration is necessary, and everyone is invited to join. Simply use
one of the following methods to connect with us on the Zoom platform when
the events are scheduled to begin. 

1. From within the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app on your iPhone or Android,
just hit the "Join" button on the "Meet and Chat" tab and then enter our
meeting ID: 215 988 0888.

2. Click the following link, which will open the meeting using the app or
your web browser:

 <https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania> https://zoom.us/my/nfbpennsylvania

3. On a mobile phone, click either of the  following "One Tap" links, based
on which one is nearest to your location:

+13126266799,,2159880888# (Chicago)

+16468769923,,2159880888# (New York)

4. Using a standard telephone, dial 646-876-9923, 

and then enter our meeting ID when prompted: 215 988 0888.

Again, recordings of many of our events can be found on our archive page:

 <http://nfbp.org/archive> http://nfbp.org/archive

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Joseph Drenth 

First Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation

Senior R&D Software Engineer, JBT Corporation, Automated Systems Division

Cell: 215-827-7787

Email:  <mailto:vp at nfbp.org> vp at nfbp.org