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Free Online Tech and Culture Workshops from Andrew Heiskell Library in NY
By Alicia Waters | July 18, 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 more confident and proficient with the NVDA screen reader, this workshop is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond, as well as a weekly recap that is optional to attend half an hour before the official start of each class. We’ll cover the basics of customizing NVDA settings, getting around in Windows 10 or 11, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web. This workshop will be limited to 30 participants, so please apply to participate soon! This event will take place online.
Register for NVDA Summer Immersion [docs.google.com]
Making Videos with Clips
Saturday July 23, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Learn how to use this popular mobile app to create, edit and share your own videos.
This event will take place online. Register For Making Videos with Clips [nypl.zoom.us]
Getting Started with Podcasting
Thursday August 4, 7 – 8:30 PM Eastern
You probably have heard people discussing fantasy football at school or around the office. What is it, and why are millions of people playing it? Volunteer Brian Fischler will share his 20 years of knowledge playing fantasy football with you. He will explain the game and how to play for free on Yahoo Fantasy, discuss different strategies to the game, the live draft where you pick your own players, following your team, making trades of players, and how live scoring works. The great thing about fantasy football is that you can put as little or as much time in to it as you want. And as Brian says, fantasy football is the world’s greatest waste of time, but wow is it fun.
This event will take place online. Register for Getting Started with Podcasting [nypl.zoom.us]
High- and Low-tech Organization and Labeling Tips
Monday August 15, 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. Join this workshop to learn about and share resources and methods for labeling as a blind person. We will cover resources for adhesive labeling with a slate and stylus, Perkins brailler, as well as more high tech tools to label clothing for laundry and identification, and more.
This event will take place online. Register for High and Low Tech Organization [nypl.zoom.us]
Using Braille Displays with iOS
Monday August 22, 7 – 8:30 PM Eastern
Your Braille display can be a powerful companion to your iPhone or iPad, but there’s so much to know as you begin. We’ll go through common Braille display commands, settings and customizations, known bugs and workarounds, and apps that work especially well with Braille.
This event will take place online. Register for Using Braille Displays with iOS [nypl.zoom.us]
Google Apps with Accessibility in Mind
Let’s explore popular free tools that you can use on the web or with mobile apps to manage your time, share your work and collaborate. Participation in all sessions is encouraged, since we’ll be building your knowledge from week to week. All sessions meet on Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM Eastern.
August 24: Drive and Docs Basics
August 31: Drive and Docs: Formatting, organization, editing, and version control
September 7: Docs: Commenting, Collaboration, Track Changes, Sharing Permissions and Publishing
September 14: Calendar (including invitations, shared calendars, and Meet)
September 21: Sheets
September 28: Slides
This event will take place online. Register for Google Apps with Accessibility in Mind [nypl.zoom.us]
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