[Nfbnet-members-list] Zoom Events from the NFB of Pennsylvania, May 4 - 8

Joseph Drenth joe.drenth at gmail.com
Sun May 3 05:42:44 UTC 2020


Here are the Zoom events that will occur between 
Monday, May 4, and Friday, May 8, 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).


Beginner JAWS Training with Joe – Monday, May 4,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.
Please join us as we explore the capabilities and 
usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen 
reading application. Mondays will be devoted to beginner-level JAWS skills.


Relaxation Hour with Lily – Monday, May 4,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 4,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 4, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.
Pull a chair up to the table and share with us 
about your favorite books and reading media. Have 
you discovered any new favorites recently at home 
while practicing social distancing? Let's talk about them.


Pittsburgh Round Up with Emily – Monday, May 4,from 7PM to 8PM EDT.
If you live in or near the Pittsburgh area of 
Pennsylvania, please join us. We will be holding 
these Round Up calls once a month on the first Monday of each month.


Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Tuesday, May 5, from 5PM to 6PM, EDT.
Join us as we discuss the Kernel Book story "Why 
Not Math?" by Ramona Walhof in Beyond the Funny 
Tree. Here are links to the story in both text and audio formats:
Text: 
<https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#5>https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#5
Audio: 
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/08-why-not-math.mp3>https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/08-why-not-math.mp3


trivia Tuesday with Juliette – Tuesday, May 5, From 6 pm to 8 pm, EDT.
You won’t want to miss this fun and exciting 
version of Jeopardy, with our own real 
contestants and Juliette Warren as Alex. Play 
along at home, or just listen and laugh.


Women Survivors with Gloria – Wednesday, May 6,  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 6, 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 6,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 6, 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 6, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.
Now that our world is geared toward smart devices 
as the everyday norm, how can we use iOS devices 
as blind individuals? That is exactly what this 
session is for: We will learn how to navigate the 
iPhone using Voice Over as a beginner. and we 
will explore some of the most commonly used 
built-in apps, like text messaging, apple mail, 
the calendar, facetime, contacts, notes, the App 
store, wi-fi, Bluetooth, Safari, Siri, and the 
health apps. Hosted by Marsha Drenth, Social 
Worker and Certified iOS device instructor.


*** FEATURED EVENT ***
Navigating the Rehabilitation System with Lynn 
and special guest Dr. Frederick  Schroeder, 
Commissioner, Rehabilitation Services 
Administration – Wednesday, May 6, from 6:30PM to 8PM EDT.
What is Informed Choice? How can it be 
incorporated into your Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)?


*** FEATURED EVENT ***
Humanware Showcase #3 with David DeNotaris and 
Joel Zimba – Thursday, May 7, from 3PM to 4PM.
Come learn about the BrailleNote Touch Plus from 
Humanware, their flagship braille notetaker/tablet.


Kernel Book Discussions with Justin – Thursday, May 7, from 5PM to 6PM EDT.
Join us as we discuss the Kernel Book story "A 
Boa in My Brailler" by Barbara Loos in Beyond the 
Funny Tree. Here are links to the story in both text and audio formats:
Text: 
<https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#4>https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/books/kernel1/kernbk29/kernbk29.htm#4
Audio: 
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/07-boa-in-my-brailler.mp3>https://nfb.org/images/nfb/audio/kernel_books/kern29/07-boa-in-my-brailler.mp3


Apps, Apps, Apps with Marsha – Thursday, May 7, from 7PM to 8PM EDT.
If you have an iPhone but would like to know more 
about specific apps, how to get them, how to 
download them, what they are for, and how to use 
them; This presentation is for you. Marsha will 
present on one app at a time. 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 7, from 8PM to 9PM, EDT.
Come and learn about NVDA, the free screen reading software for Windows.


Advanced JAWS Training with Joe – Friday, May 8,  from noon to 12:45PM EDT.
Please join us as we explore the capabilities and 
usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen 
reading application. Fridays are devoted to advanced JAWS skills.


Fitness and Wellness Warriors with Lily and 
Caitlin – Friday, May 8, 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 8, 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.



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



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