[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 wont 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.
Lets 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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