[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Additional Virtual Sessions of NFB Convention 25

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More than Guide Dogs, presented by Leader Dogs for the Blind

July 16, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00-3:00 p.m. Central

Leader Dogs for the Blind will share information about their programs and
services. Although Leader Dog is known for their guide dog program, they
offer a wide variety of other programs, including Orientation & Mobility,
Teen O&M, and Teen summer camp.

Speakers: Alyssa Otis & Leslie Hoskins.

Join the Zoom meeting: https://leaderdog-org.zoom.us/j/81763444767

Meeting ID: 817 6344 4767
Passcode: 550388

One tap mobile:
+13126266799,,81763444767#,,,,*550388# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,81763444767#,,,,*550388# US (New York)

Using Slack with a Screen Reader, Presented by Slack

July 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central

This will be an encore of the demonstration of a session from the NFB
National Convention. In this demonstration, they'll provide an overview of
using Slack's desktop client with a screen reader and leave time for
questions and discussion from the participants. Speaker: Todd Kloots.

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://salesforce.zoom.us/j/85044671168
<https://salesforce.zoom.us/j/85044671168?pwd=768MjuXpOX9ZQDGuttcuL2ZgNzmdm6
.1> 

Check Out Target: Accessible to All

July 22, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern /  2:00-3:00 p.m. Central

Join Target to learn how they create accessible experiences for all of their
guests. They'll share details about the first fully accessible self-checkout
in retail. Bring your questions. Speaker: Steve Decker.

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://target.zoom.us/j/95889524392
<https://target.zoom.us/j/95889524392?pwd=lnvHiko2g9EwqYABFYjxbYtBqgQ8rR.1&f
rom=addon> 

Meeting ID: 958 8952 4392
Passcode: 311723

One tap mobile: US: +13092053325,,95889524392# or +13126266799,,95889524392#

Expanding Your Horizons: Get the Blindness Skills Training You Deserve to
Build the Life You Want! Presented by Saavi Services for the Blind

July 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. Central

Did you know you can attend blindness skills training in another state,
often fully funded by Vocational Rehabilitation? This session will help you
take that next step by covering:

*	How to access out-of-state training.
*	Who pays for training?
*	What to expect from the experience.
*	What options are available?

Speaker: Joanne Williams

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://saavi-us.zoom.us/j/8625708912
<https://saavi-us.zoom.us/j/8625708912?pwd=nfJkqpjtOTxeN648SfePrvUG1NAbhB.1&
omn=81122515920> 

Meeting ID: 862 570 8912
Passcode: 2024

Making Science Accessible Through Research by the Blind for the Blind,
presented by Independence Science

July 29, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Eastern / 4:00-5:00 p.m. Central

Join to learn about the latest projects their blind scientists are working
on from science podcasts for children staring blind scientists to ways to
get accessible materials independently to research on how to make science
more inclusive for blind students. Their lived experience supports their
research and leads them to pursue a better future. Speakers: Dr. Peter
Walters, Ashley Neybert, Michael Hingson, and Danielle Guzman-Orth.

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4158274084
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4158274084?pwd=SHFuSDFaamZtdjZVbEZBNEtjWUk3QT09> 

The Free NASA OST Units Have Landed: New and Improved Equitable STEM
Activities for Grades 3-8 optimized for Blind and Low-Vision Learners,
Presented by PLANETS

August 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:00 a.m. Central

Come learn about PLANETS! PLANETS is an Out of School time program for
educators and youth in grades 3-8 providing STEM learning with an emphasis
on NASA planetary science and engineering. PLANETS supports ALL learners,
including blind and low-vision learners. Speakers: Stephanie Jackson &
Stephanie McMahon.

Register for the free NASA event.
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-kwUSWiDVyal9kPnAZ3jjUqT6ZkKmBAQ
XDp_XGLtpRhPPIQ/viewform>  We will send you a zoom link prior to the event.
We look forward to sharing all the resources PLANETS has to offer. Thank you
for registering!

Envision - Level Up and Workforce Pathways

August 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern / 6:00 p.m. Central

In this seminar, you'll learn more about Envision's Level Up and Workforce
Pathways programs available to blind and low vision consumers nationwide.
Level Up, for 14-22 age youth, provides a 1-week immersive experience on the
campus of Wichita State University covering a variety of applied career
skills. Workforce Pathways, available to working age. Speakers: Mika
Pyyhkala, Hannah Christenson.

The Zoom details are coming soon.

SELVAS BLV Product Overview

August 28, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Eastern / 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central

Learn about the productivity and ease of use from SELVAS BLV Braille
tablets, Braille displays, and book reader and multimedia player/recorder.
Whether you're joining us for the first time, or you're a long-time HIMS
customer, we welcome and look forward to your participation. Speakers: Earle
Harrison and Antonio Guimaraes.

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81211089088

Meeting ID: 812 1108 9088

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National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Phone 410-659-9314 <tel:+14106599314> 
Email nfb at nfb.org <mailto:nfb at nfb.org> 

 

 

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