20201204 - It's Play Time.
December 15, 2020
So many questions! So little time to answer! Do you want to help us with Community calls or have a show in mind and just want to know what technical options are out there? What to hook up to which? :-) Covering this from Windows and the Mac.
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth for this open chat.
Are you new to our community and wonder what you should be able to expect? Are you considering facilitating an event and wonder what’s required of you? Are you someone whose been in the community since early on and have watched us grow and changes be implemented and are wondering why? Heck, are you just wondering? Join in on this call and learn the ins and outs of our growing community, why we do what we do, and how we can all work together to ensure our community remains a safe and respectful place where all feel welcomed.
Let’s put this baby up on stage and strip it down, taking an intimate look at the basics of how to work this powerhouse. This time the team looks at Braille displays, and examples of translation software available for Mac OS. Join Tyson, Jason and Katie for a fun hour of information and laughs along the way.
As we are in the midst of the holiday season, join Ray Campbell and Claire Stanley from the IRPS steering committee, to talk about accessibility and accommodation rights for travelers who are blind and visually impaired. Claire will help you understand your rights under laws like the ADA and the Air Carrier Access Act to prepare you to travel with ease. An Ray Campbell, who works in the air industry himself, will offer helpful and informative knowledge on such travel.
Join Jay and Terry on this week's discussion of Suicide Prevention and resources. We will be joined by staff members from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Home, Emergency, Attitude, Lifestyle, Tools, Health-Giving you the resources to be prepared and ready in all situations! For confidential support available 24/7 call 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://go.usa.gov/xftYC. Suicide Prevention Resources - Healthline https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/suicide-resource-guide
Do you find yourself struggling with knowing what to say, when to say it, whether it should be said? You are not alone. Join our call to learn this special art of communication, gain confidence about saying the right thing at the appropriate time. Join Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D. for this psychoeducational presentation to learn and share.