[Nfbnet-members-list] Upcoming Federation Virtual Events
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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.
Wednesday, April 22
5:30 p.m. EDT | Book Discussion
Sponsored by NFB of New York, join this discussion of the book and
subject
"<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16699&qid=3519711>Navigating
Healthcare When All They Can See Is That You Can't," by Deborah Kendrick.
Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
One tap mobile: 16468769923,,5288506207#
6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act with guest, Commissioner Janet
LaBreck, Rehabilitation Services, US Department of Education.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888.
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Workout Wednesday
Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join for a seven-minute body weight
only workout. Learn the moves, do the workout, and discuss ways to
modify this workout for your fitness level. This workout is great for
all fitness levels.
Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#
8:00 p.m. EDT | Workout Wednesday
Sponsored by NFB of Alabama, attend this session to stretch and warm
up for a low impact exercise followed by a discussion on healthy eating.
Zoom Meeting ID: 251 656 5165
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,2516565165#
8:00 p.m. EDT | Blind Students Soundboard
Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB
division, discuss accessibility in the classroom throughout this
distant learning time. For students, parents, educators, and
interested minds struggling with accessibility.
Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858
One tap mobile: +16468769923,, 6143070858#
Thursday, April 23
11:00 a.m. EDT |
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16700&qid=3519711>Distance
Education: Celebrating National Picnic Day
Join this interactive lesson that will discuss preparing and going on
a picnic. Picnics provide a wonderful opportunity to develop and
practice blindness skills in a fun way.
Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,5201723847#
3:00 p.m. EDT | HumanWare Showcase #1
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, Joel Zimba from HumanWare will
demonstrate the HW Buddy App running on a BrailleNote Touch Plus.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888.
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
5:00 p.m. EDT |
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16701&qid=3519711>Kernel
Book Discussions: Sharp Knives and Chickens
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this meeting as we listen to
and then discuss the Kernel Book story
"<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16702&qid=3519711>Sharp
Knives and Chickens" by Elsie Hiebert Lamp.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Travel Thursday
Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, learn some basic cane travel technique
or share advice on techniques. Cane travel instructor David Nietfeld
will introduce audio travel lessons and shares his expertise.
Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about specific iOS apps, how
to get them, how to download them, what they are for, and how to use
them on your iPhone. If you have suggestions for apps you would like
to see featured please email:
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16703&qid=3519711>marsha.drenth at gmail.com.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
8:00 p.m. EDT | All About Braille
Sponsored by NFB of Oklahoma, join a panel of Braille readers for
tips, tricks, and resources on learning Braille or improving your
skills. We'll discuss the importance of Braille literacy and talk
about how we use Braille on a daily basis.
Zoom Meeting ID: 597 239 273
One tap mobile: +14086380968,,597239273#
8:00 p.m. EDT | Higher Education Discussion
Sponsored by NFB of Alabama, discuss higher education related issues.
Zoom Meeting ID: 251 656 5165
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,2516565165#
8:00 p.m. EDT | Discussion: The Future of the Federation
Sponsored by NFB of Florida, join this discussion of Dr. Jacobus
tenBroek's 1966 banquet address titled
"<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16704&qid=3519711>The
Future of the Federation."
Zoom Meeting ID: 959 6429 5244
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,95964295244#
8:00 p.m. EDT | Meals: Plan, Prep, Preserve
Sponsored by NFB of Louisiana/Louisiana Center for the Blind, learn
how to plan meals effectively and find creative ways to make what is
available at the store work for you. Share ideas about how to
preserve the food you buy and stretch it to make it go further.
Meeting ID: 927 7626 6822
Password: 778773
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,92776266822#,,#,778773#
8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS Book Club
Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB
division, dive into some great literature and discuss the themes and
messages. This week's book is "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls.
Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,6143070858#
9:00 p.m. EDT | Salsa Dancing
Sponsored by NFB Performing Arts Division, attend this Salsa Dancing
Workshop that will cover a few basic steps of salsa, a spunky, spicy,
Latin-inspired dance. No prior experience necessary. All steps will
be taught thoroughly and verbally.
Zoom Meeting ID: 946 327 2523
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,9463272523#
Friday, April 24
12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training (Advanced)
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, explore the JAWS screen reading
application with a certified trainer. Learn to operate a computer on
Windows 10 and Office 365.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take
care of our mental and emotional health with brief workouts,
meditations, and yoga during this thirty-minute session.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids' Story Hour
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call of reading favorite
stories for kids in Braille.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
5:00 p.m. EDT | Using Smart Home Technology
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, take a virtual tour of the
fifty-plus sensors and devices that can make up a home automation system.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
7:00 p.m. EDT | NVDA Training
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about NVDA, the free screen
reader for Windows.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Philosophy Friday
Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join this discussion on questions such
as: Would you let a blind person take care of your newborn? Would you
use a blind person for home repairs? Would you let a blind hair
dresser cut or color your hair? We will consider these questions and more.
Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#
8:00 p.m. EDT | Angel Towel Origami
Sponsored by NFB of Alabama, learn how to make angels out of towel
art. Items needed: one rectangular kitchen towel, one square kitchen
cloth, one square potholder, five rubber bands, and a long ribbon (optional).
Zoom Meeting ID: 251 656 5165
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,2516565165#
Saturday, April 25
4:00 p.m. EDT | Parents Corner
Sponsored by NFB of California Parents of Blind Children Division,
share experiences and offer support to one another in regards to
distance learning. Topics include but not limited to IEP's,
accessibility, and children's social and emotional development and
well-being during school closures.
Zoom Meeting ID: 209 589 6058
Password: 4187
One tap mobile: +16699009128,,2095896058#,,#,4187#
8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS Chill Zone
Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB
division, take a little bit of time to relax and unwind with this
casual meetup.
Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858
One tap mobile: +16468769923,, 6143070858#
Monday, April 27
12:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Conversation
Sponsored by NFB of Nevada, join this casual discussion with your
favorite cup of coffee or beverage.
Zoom Meeting ID: 423 336 763
Password: 420120
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,423336763#,,#,420120#
12:00 p.m. EDT | Beginner JAWS Training
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, explore the capabilities and
usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application.
Mondays will be devoted to beginner-level JAWS skills.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, 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. To contact Emily, email her at:
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16705&qid=3519711>vp2 at nfbp.org.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
5:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, share your favorite books and
reading media. Have you discovered any new favorites recently at home
while practicing social distancing?
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
5:30 p.m. EDT | Be My Eyes and Audio Gaming
Sponsored by NFB of New York, join this call to discuss the app Be My
Eyes and audio gaming.
Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207
One tap mobile: 16468769923,,5288506207#
8:00 p.m. EDT | Learn and Practice Zoom
Sponsored by NFB of Florida, get more practice with Zoom so you can
easily participate on these calls and virtual meetings.
Zoom Meeting ID: 976 2339 2098
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,97623392098#
Tuesday, April 28
11:00 a.m. EDT |
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16706&qid=3519711>Accessibility
Boutique: Web Accessibility
Join this two-part workshop for an intro in nonvisual access and how
to manually test a website. Registration required for
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16706&qid=3519711>accessibility
boutiques.
3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids' Story Hour
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call of reading favorite
stories for kids in Braille.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
5:00 p.m. EDT |
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16701&qid=3519711>Kernel
Book Discussion
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this meeting as we listen to
and then discuss a Kernel Book story.
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS Yoga
Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB
division, connect with your inner Zen and release all the tension
built up during these trying times.
Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,6143070858#
9:00 p.m. EDT | Improv Workshop
Sponsored by the NFB Performing Arts Division, attend this
entertaining and interactive session on an exhilarating performing
art. Anything can happen, and you can be a part of the fun.
Zoom Meeting ID: 946 327 2523
One tap mobile: +16468769923,,9463272523#
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add the corresponding meeting ID listed for the event you are
joining. For an accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform, access the
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