Welcome to the California connection for July 28.

Remembrance

From Jerry Kuns:
On Sunday, July 23rd Theresa Postello passed away, the result of a fast acting cancer.

Theresa passed peacefully, surrounded by friends and family in her home, as was her wish. There is no announcement at this time about a memorial service. I am devastated by the loss of her, yet filled with love and memories of my time shared with her.

Theresa accomplished so much and helped so many people in her time here, a quintessential good person who always encouraged and uplifted those around her.

If you have any ideas for honoring or remembering her, please send them to Theresa Sachs at Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco.

State Legislature Web Site

From Jeff Thom:
At our 2017 CCB convention, we adopted a resolution at which we expressed our concerns for the accessibility of the state Legislature's website and materials.

I would like to pull together a few individuals who have strong technology
expertise and who either have some degree of knowledge about the legislative process or prepared to learn more about it. It is my intention that this group begin to look at the problem, so that we can better dialogue with appropriate staff in the months to come. Such dialogue cannot commence until we are well-prepared.

If you are interested in this project and feel that you have the abilities needed to contribute, please e-mail me at jsthom@comcast.net or call me at (916)995-3967.

From The President:
Boost Website Accessibility

The website for the manufacturer of our Canes Across California t-shirts is "Boost" and they are willing to make their site more accessible. We will be using them in the future for various promotional CCB gear and want to create a positive experience for our members. Currently the site is somewhat inaccessible.

If you would be willing to work with Boost in the near term to check their website for accessibility please contact Paul in the office at 800-221-6359.

Presidents Call Recording

The conference call recording, Presidents call 7-25-17, created on 7/25/2017 has been made available for dial-in access.

To listen to this recording by telephone please dial 1-302-202-1115 and enter Recording ID: 97720117 when prompted for it.

Some recording features are available to you once you're listening.
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Cinema West Audio Description

From Margie Donovan:
I would like to speak with blind and visually impaired individuals who have
used or attempted to use audio description services at a Cinema West movie
theater in the past year.

If you have done so without success, please contact me.
My contact information is Margie.donovan1@outlook.com or home phone 916-293-9505.

Senior Center Without Walls

from Bonnie Rennie:
I will be presenting on CcB at Senior Center Without Walls, on Thursday, August third, at 11 p.m.

SCwW is a free telephone community. among the many groups offered are two for people with vision loss. Perhaps you'd like to join us, and add your voice as an enthusiastic booster of CCB.

To register and participate, please call the Senior Center Without Walls office
by Wednesday, August 2.
SCWW's phone number is 877 797-7299.