The fall season marks the return of a broad array of workshops, many offered virtually and at no cost. A few are cited below:
From Future In Sight (FIS) via Zoom:
On September 25, 2024 at 10:30 am to 12: 30 pm ET, FIS Tech: A Byte Out of the Apple Keynote Event, for adults, will highlight what is new from Apple, what is expected to be released, and the impact on accessibility. Find out more and receive a link to register here for this Tech Event.
On September 26, 2024 from 7 to 8:30 pm ET, The Business of Being Blind: The Crisis Counselor, a program for youth and adults, will speak with people who are blind or have low vision from different fields of work. Facilitator Kim Gajnos, a counselor for individuals in crisis, will share what her work involves and “how she interacts professionally.” Learn more and get a registration link here for this latest program on The Business of Being Blind.
On October 2, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm ET, FIS Tech: Picture Smart with Jaws and Be My AI for the PC, for adults, will describe two options to gain access to images. For those who would like to independently share a photo from a phone’s library, know what’s in photos sent by others, choose art for a project, or perform similar functions with visuals, this workshop will provide a demonstration and walk participants through how to access these offerings. For additional details and a registration link, visit the FIS webpage announcing FIS Tech: Picture Smart with Jaws and Be My AI for the PC.
For the full list of upcoming activities, visit the FIS Calendar.
From the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library of The New York Public Library (NYPL), via Zoom:
On November 9, 2024 from 2 to 3:30 pm online and on October 12, 2024 from 2 to 3:30 pm ET in person in New York City the Nonvisual Drawing Club will instruct participants in techniques for drawing straight lines and more. For additional details, including registration information and a link to join, visit the webpage describing the Nonvisual Drawing Club.
On Wednesdays, beginning on October 9 through November 27, 2024, from 2 to 4 pm, Voiceover and Mac Pro Tips will provide a series for people who are familiar with the basics of using Voiceover for Mac and would like to learn more. Find out more and get a link here for Voiceover and Mac Pro Tips.
Also on Wednesdays, beginning on October 9, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Exploring JAWS: An 8-Week Workshop will be offered for those who know how to type but wish to learn the basics of using the JAWS screen readers with Windows. Sessions will cover how to navigate the operating system, working with documents, and more. For details and a link to the meetings, visit the webpage on Exploring JAWS: An 8-Week Workshop.
On October 10, 2024 from 7 to 8:30 pm, Intro to Google Calendar will go over creating and revising events, sending invitations, working with events that recur, and more. Find out more and receive a link to participate here for Intro to Google Calendar.
For a complete list of upcoming events, check out the NYPL calendar listings the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library.
