Tech Training (for 55+): Optimizing the Windows PC for Low Vision
Online NHThe focus of this training will be on the accessibility features of the PC desktop or laptop. This training workshop will be on Zoom and is geared for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, beginner level with technology, and over the age of 55. This workshop is organized in partnership with Sight Services for… read more Tech Training (for 55+): Optimizing the Windows PC for Low Vision
Book Club – Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, Trevor Noah
Online NHBook club discussion - The host of TV’s The Daily Show shares his coming-of-age story as the child of a white father and black mother in South Africa. Their very union was considered a crime, and when the author was born during apartheid his biracial status made him an outcast. Stage and Screen Biography Available… read more Book Club – Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, Trevor Noah
Things, Things, and more Things!!!
Online NHWe will play 3 different games over Zoom. Five Things; pick a person and name a category and that person has 15 seconds to come up with 5 items. Then they pick the next person and category. Add a thing; pick a category and each person names one thing in that category as quickly as… read more Things, Things, and more Things!!!
Virtual Escape Room – Youth Adventures
Online NHSolve riddles and complete the tasks on Zoom with the goal of escaping the room. Beware, as there will be sound effects and surprises along the way! Will you escape on time? For more information about this event and Zoom meeting, please email Stephanie Hurd at shurd@futureinsight.org.
Tech Group Workshop: Website Navigation (Beginner)
Online NHThis workshop will focus on using browsers & navigation keys for the PC. To register, please contact Stephanie Hurd, Assistive Technology & Activity Specialist, and include "Tech Workshop" in the subject line: shurd@futureinsight.org
Name that Tune
Online NHTry your ear at this fun game listening to clips of music. Can you identify the song title or artist? There will be multiple categories ranging from the oldies, musicals, pop, and more! Don’t want to go it alone? It’s OK. We’ll play a round of teams and individuals. It’s all about fun! For more… read more Name that Tune
Assistive Tech Lab: Creating A Portable Scan and Read Station for Seeing AI and KNFB reader
Online NHGoing to restaurants and meetings in which inaccessible documents are handed out can be very frustrating for someone with a vision impairment. With the free Seeing AI app by Microsoft, individuals who experience vision impairments can quickly read a menu or document that has just been handed to them. Positioning a phone and the document… read more Assistive Tech Lab: Creating A Portable Scan and Read Station for Seeing AI and KNFB reader
Braille Valentine’s and Secret Valentine Exchange – Youth Adventures
Online NHNo Braille experience necessary. Whether you have a Braille writer or need a slate and stylus, we will walk you through how to make your own Braille Valentines! Participants will also be paired with their secret Valentine to send a little something sweet. We will open our packages together and reveal our secret Valentines the… read more Braille Valentine’s and Secret Valentine Exchange – Youth Adventures
Tech Group Workshop: Creating and Accessing PowerPoints
Online NHWe will work on layout options, choosing a theme, adding slides, inserting media, and making a powerpoint that is accessible. We’ll also learn how to navigate through existing powerpoints. To register, please contact Stephanie Hurd, Assistive Technology & Activity Specialist, and include “Tech Workshop” in the subject line: shurd@futureinsight.org.
Tech Group Workshop: YouTube Tuesday
Online NHIt’s more than watching endless videos! We’ll cover how to create your own Youtube channel and adding content. We’ll answer the question of “Should I go Youtube Live”? How to then develop followers becomes of great importance too. To register, please contact Stephanie Hurd, Assistive Technology & Activity Specialist, and include “Tech Workshop” in the… read more Tech Group Workshop: YouTube Tuesday
Tech Training (for 55+): Maximizing the Mac for Low Vision Accessibility
Online NHThe focus of this training workshop will be on the accessibility features of the Apple desktop or laptop. This training workshop will be on Zoom and is geared for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, beginner level with technology, and over the age of 55. This workshop is organized in partnership with Sight Services for… read more Tech Training (for 55+): Maximizing the Mac for Low Vision Accessibility
Keeping Your Spirits Up – Adult Activity
Online NHJoin us as we talk with Amanda Kaplan, who has been a bartender at such establishments as the Elks Club and Round About Diner in Portsmouth. She will share about which wines to pair with specific foods, mixed drinks that make the best splash at a gathering, and perhaps have an entertaining story or two… read more Keeping Your Spirits Up – Adult Activity
Tech Group Workshop: Amazon Fire Tablet
Online NHThis tablet is a very cost effective and a viable option to enjoy numerous tech features and apps. So, what can it do? We’ll cover its accessibility, Voice View, and beneficial apps including Bard Mobile. You will learn the Amazon Silk browser and some subscriptions services such as Netflix and Amazon video. It’s a great… read more Tech Group Workshop: Amazon Fire Tablet
Frosted Brownie Baking Event – Youth Adventures
Online NHBaking is back! Join us as we walk through how to bake homemade brownies with frosting. Participants are sent an ingredients list ahead of time. For more information about this event and Zoom meeting, please email Stephanie Hurd at shurd@futureinsight.org.
Cooking Chili with Chef Michael
Online NHChef Michael is back! Join us in baking his recipe for a tasty chili to fight off the blustery winds of March paired with a warm comforting cornbread. Participants will be sent a list of ingredients they will need ahead of time. For more information about this event and Zoom meeting, please email Stephanie Hurd… read more Cooking Chili with Chef Michael