[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: Upcoming Federation Virtual Events This Week

[Sheri Koch]

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Date: Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Subject: Upcoming Federation Virtual Events This Week
To: National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia <skochnfbwv at gmail.com>



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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. This message provides information
about valuable virtual gatherings around the Federation that are open to
everyone.
*Presidential Release LIVE #493*

*Thursday, April 2 at 8:00 a.m. EDT *| Join this national teleconference
with President Mark Riccobono as he delivers the April Presidential Release
(#493) of the National Federation of the Blind. After the President’s
remarks, there is opportunity for questions and answers. This is a unique
national forum to share the work of the organization and answer some
questions that might be on the minds of blind Americans. Send your
questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16450&qid=3422462>
and put PR493 in the subject line. Zoom Meeting ID: 236 891 8214
*Monday, March 30* *5:30 p.m. EDT | NFB of New York: Your Ideas and
Concerns *

Talk through ideas and concerns during the COVID-19 emergency with Mike
Robinson, President, NFB of New York. Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
*7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: Blind Merchant Monday*

Learn about what has been one of the most successful and lucrative
employment opportunities for blind people with Nicky Gacos, President,
National Association of Blind Merchants, an NFB division. Zoom Meeting ID:
595 506 6474
*7:40 p.m. EDT |NFB Krafters Division: Weekly Craft Meeting*

Join this weekly crafting discussion. Call in number: 786-577-1020.  Access
code: 614370#
*Tuesday, March 31* *8:30 a.m. EDT | Accessibility Boutique
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16446&qid=3422462>*

Learn about the procurement of accessible software for the office with
access tech specialist Matt Hackert. Registration required.
*7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: Story Time with the Blind History Lady*

Hear stories of our blind ancestors with Peggy Chong. Zoom Meeting ID: 595
506 6474
*Wednesday, April 1* *5:30 p.m. EDT | NFB of New York: Staying Mentally
Healthy *

Join this discussion with Arthur Jacobs of NFBNYC Chapter. Zoom Meeting ID:
528 850 6207
*7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: Workout Wednesday*

For all levels of yoga; wear comfy clothes, bring a mat or towel, and get
ready for a great work out with Julie Hill. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
*Thursday, April 2* *11:00 a.m. EDT | Distance Education
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16447&qid=3422462>:
Interactive Zoom Lesson *

For this week’s lesson, make scented play dough with us, a classic NFB
BELL® Academy lesson. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847
*7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: Active Kiddos During COVID-19*

Parents of Blind Children, blind parents, or people in charge of the
entertainment of kiddos during COVID-19, discuss ways to keep kids educated
and entertained while at home. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
*8:00 p.m. EDT | Presidential Release
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16448&qid=3422462>
LIVE*

Join this first-time experience where the President of the Federation
delivers the monthly message with a live audience present. Zoom Meeting ID:
236 891 8214
*Friday, April 3* *5:30 p.m. EDT | NFB of New York: Distance Learning
Challenges *

Join this discussion with Chancey Fleet, Vice-President, NFB of New York
and Justin Young, President, NFB of New York Student Division. Zoom Meeting
ID: 528 850 6207
*7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: What Does “Live the Life You Want” Really
Mean*

Join President Mark Riccobono for a discussion of our tag line “Live the
Life You Want.”  Bring questions, comments, and ideas! Zoom Meeting ID: 595
506 6474
*Join a Zoom Meeting *

To join a Zoom meeting via web or phone, add the corresponding meeting ID
listed for the event you are joining. For an accessible tutorial of the
Zoom platform, access the audiobook, *Meet Me in the Cloud*
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*Web*

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*Dial by Your Location*

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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US

+1 301 715 8592 US

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab3E5IUcW
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*Share and Support*

If you know about an upcoming Federation virtual meeting to share. Please
send the details to communicationsteam at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16444&qid=3422462>.

If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19
please email nfb at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16438&qid=3422462>.

Help support our COVID-19 response efforts with a donation today
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Your gifts continue to work during this time of uncertainty. Thank you for
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Sheri Koch, President
National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
304-993-5103