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Online iPhone Chat for Voiceover

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Technology Programs from Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library iPhone Chat for Voiceover BeginnersFirst Saturday of the month, 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM EasternJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://nypl.zoom.us/j/89251247778?pwd=dkNJUzV4QVpIMllRa1NYbVdrUHlQdz09 [nypl.zoom.us]Meeting ID: 892 5124 7778Passcode: HzR9p4One tap mobile+16469313860,,89251247778# US+19292056099,,89251247778# US (New York)Dial by your location        +1 646 931 3860 US iPhone Voiceover Chat: Beyond the Basics First Saturday of the month, […]

Online Braille Study Group

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

From Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Braille Study Group  online, Saturdays 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern:Join the Zoom Meetinghttps://nypl.zoom.us/j/81824972219?pwd=NDZ3UGR1S3FrSGhsRGN0T2pxVFZjZz09 [nypl.zoom.us]We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free from home. 

High-and Low-tech Organization and Labeling Tips

Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Books Library, NY Zoom session High- and Low-tech Organization and Labeling TipsThursday August 18, 7 – 8:30 PM Eastern We all have items around that we need to identify. Whether a document, file folder, containers, books, or clothing, there are eyes-free strategies for identifying things around the home or office. […]

Free Online Tech and Culture Workshops from Andrew Heiskell Library in NY

Monday, July 18th, 2022

Intro to NVDA: a Ten-day Summer Immersion August 8 through 19, Monday through Friday, 3 – 5 PM Eastern  There are several Windows screen readers to choose from. Come discover how this free, open-source option compares. If you know how to type, understand Windows basics, can commit to attending ten sessions, and would like to become […]

Emojication: Know your Emoji

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

From: Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library in New York Wednesday April 20, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Eastern Join us for a lively discussion about emoji: what they mean, how they evolve over time, and how blind and low-vision people can understand and use them with confidence. This event will take place online. Register […]

Training Event: NFB-NEWSLINE on the Victor Reader Stream

Thursday, January 6th, 2022

Event Date: January 12, 2022 8:00 p.m. eastern time (7:00 p.m. central time, 6:00 p.m. mountain time, 5:00 p.m. pacific time) Please join us on Zoom, the information you will need to attend is at the end of this message. Do you miss reading your favorite magazines and newspapers? NFB-NEWSLINE can help you quench your […]