Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual Federation Meetings
The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protect blind people through our nationwide network. The following valuable virtual gatherings around the Federation are open to everyone. Stay tuned as more become available during the week.
Monday, April 6
12:00 p.m. EDT | JAWS Training
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, explore the capabilities and usability of the industry-leading JAWS screen reading application with Joseph Drenth. This training will also be held Wednesday, April 8, and Friday, April 10, this week at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
2:00 p.m. EDT | Reading Roundtable
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, pull a chair up to the table and share your favorite books and reading media with us. Have you discovered any new favorites recently at home while practicing social distancing? Let's talk about them. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
7:00 p.m. EDT | Game Day
Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, learn about accessible board games, iPhones games, and more. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571
7:30 p.m. EDT | NFB Krafters Division: Weekly Craft Meeting
Join this weekly crafting discussion. Call in number: 786-577-1020; access code: 614370#
Tuesday, April 7
2:00 p.m. EDT | Distance Education: Ask a Tech Trainer Anything--Windows, Screen Readers, and Magnification
Join us for an hour of Q&A regarding going online, working with documents, and finding accessible tools for education and leisure. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847
2:00 p.m. EDT | Kids’ Story Hour
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this hour of favorite children's stories being read in Braille. This session will also be available on Friday, April 10, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
4:00 p.m. EDT | Distance Education: Ask a Tech Trainer Anything--iPhones and iPads
Join us for an hour of Q&A regarding Voiceover, Zoom, and other iOS accessibility features including educational and leisure apps that are affordable, easy to use, and fun. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847
5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, listen to and then discuss the Kernel Book story, “Please Don’t Throw the Nickel,” by Kenneth Jernigan. Another Kernel Book discussion will be available on Thursday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
7:00 p.m. EDT | Tech Toys: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, learn about some fun new tech toys and to find answers to your pesky tech questions. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571
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
10:00 p.m. EDT | COVID-19 Check-in and Connect
Sponsored by NFB of Nevada, join the conversation on how social distancing does not have to be isolating and alone. Connect with us. Zoom Meeting ID: 946 132 5624; password: 420120
Wednesday, April 8
1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this session to boost our immune system with brief workouts, mediations, and yoga. This session will also be available on Friday, April 10, at the same time. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Issues
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this informative session discussing legislative issues facing blind Americans including education of blind children. This meeting will also be available on Friday, April 10, at the same time. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
7:00 p.m. EDT | Hot Cocoa and Staying Home
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this chat to discuss how social distancing is impacting your life. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
7:00 p.m. EDT | Workout Wednesday
Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join together for an Eyes Free Fitness workout by Blind Alive. This descriptive and energizing workout will be great for all fitness levels! Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571
11:00 p.m. EDT | COVID-19 Financial Relief Information
Sponsored by NFB of Hawaii, attend this meeting that will cover Social Security and SSDI implications, economic impact payments, and expanded and enhanced unemployment insurance. Zoom Meeting ID: 219 875 163
Thursday, April 9
For this week’s lesson, make apples smiles, a tasty and healthy snack that is a favorite in the NFB BELL® Academy. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847
7:00 p.m. EDT | Guide Dogs 101
Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, join guide dog handlers and professionals to learn everything you need to know about getting and traveling with a guide dog. From the application process to life after placement, this call has it covered! Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571
8:00 p.m. EDT | NFB-NEWSLINE® Training: Accessing on Amazon Echo
Learn how to enable the NFB-NEWSLINE skill and quickly and efficiently read your favorite publication using the Amazon Echo. Zoom Meeting ID: 519 248 521
Friday, April 10
7:00 p.m. EDT | Braille Displays
Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this discussion to learn about Braille displays. Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
7:00 p.m. EDT | Happy Hour
Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, make delicious and simple chili dip with the following ingredients: fifteen-ounces can of chili, eight-ounces cream cheese softened, two cups cheese such as shredded sharp cheddar. After making the appetizer, tell everyone your happy hour drink and share something that makes you happy. Don’t forget the chips. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474; password: 015571
9:00 p.m. EDT | Quarantine Connect
Sponsored by NFB of Tennessee and NFB of Colorado, attend this session focusing on connections during this time that can feel full of isolation. Share something that you do that keeps you connected and centered to [email protected] and connect with us next Friday. Zoom Meeting ID: 837 443 108; password: 016009
Join the Zoom Meeting
To join a Zoom meeting via web or phone, add the corresponding meeting ID listed for the event you are joining. Some meetings require a password that can be entered after the meeting ID. For an accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform, access the audiobook, Meet Me in the Cloud.
https://zoom.us/j/
When dialing via phone, you will be prompted to enter the meeting ID:
Dial by your location
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+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
Meeting ID: 236 891 8214
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab3E5IUcW
Share and Support
If you know about an upcoming Federation virtual meeting to share please send the details to [email protected].
If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19 please email [email protected].
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