Welcome to the California connection for April 22.
Editor's Note
Please remember that we are very limited in space for the phone version of the connection.
If you can keep your announcements for the phone version to 75 words or less it would be appreciated.In some cases it may be desirable to submit two different announcement versions.
Thank you.
Al Gil Remembrance
From the Gil family
Regretfully, we are announcing the death of one of our long time council members, Al Gil. He died peacefully in his sleep at home sometime after 1:00 AM on Sunday April 17. He is survived by his wife Connie, 6 children, and his sister Marie Gonsalves.
Arrangements for his memorial and where to send gifts or donations will be announced later.
In Memoriam
We have lost two CCB Treasures in the past month, Winifred Downing and Al Gil.
We plan to offer tributes to them in an upcoming issue of The Blind Californian.
Email your memories and tributes to editor@ccbnet.org.
If you wish to dictate your message, leave a message for Associate Editor Susan Glass at her cell phone: 408 429-9567.
California Council of the Blind 2016 Annual Conference and Convention Evaluation Request
The California Council of the Blind (CCB) is very appreciative of those who attended in person or online the 2016 Annual Conference and Convention (CC). We would appreciate in receiving input from attendees as to their satisfaction with the Viejas Casino and Resort hotel rooms and spaces, CC program, tracks, and MD Support LowViz Guide app. Also, your recommendations for future conferences and conventions will be very much welcomed.
Please complete the evaluation form, found below the line, on or before 11:59pm, Sunday May 1st, 2016.
Evaluation responses are to be emailed to Eugene.lozano@ccbnet.org.
For those needing assistance in completing the form, call the CCB office 1-800-221-6359.
In advance, we wish to thank you for completing the evaluation form and contributing to the planning of future conferences and conventions.
Sincerely, Gene Lozano Chair, Conference and Convention Committee
2016 Conference And Convention Evaluation Form
- Were you satisfied with the Viejas Casino and Resort hotel (e.g. rooms, plated meals, lighting, etc.)?
Tell us why or why not, and be specific. - Tell us your experiences with the hotel restaurants in regards to the: quality of food, meal prices, and level of service.
Please be specific as to which restaurant(s) your comments apply to. - Were the hotel staff and volunteers helpful and courteous to you?
Were there sufficient numbers of each?
Tell us why or why not, and be specific. - What were your experiences in accessing individual exhibitors in the exhibit room?
Please be specific with your comments.
Please provide contact information (e.g. name, phone number, email address, and mailing address) for exhibitors who should be invited to exhibit at future conferences and conventions. - Were you satisfied with the sound quality of presenters and entertainer in the Oak C room?
Tell us why or why not, and be specific. - If you used one of the assistive listening devices, did it function to your satisfaction and were you able to participate more effectively in those sessions where the technology was available to you?
Tell us why or why not, and be specific. - Were there any specific presentations and/or topics you were or were not interested in hearing about?
Tell us why or why not, and be specific. - Were there any presentations and/or topics given by a committee or special interest group you found to be informative and valuable to you?
Would you like a similar presentation to be given as part of a future general session program or as a track?
Tell us why or why not, and be specific. - Did you attend Track 1: "Leadership Track: Tools to add to your Leadership Toolbox" put on by Frank Welte and Vita Zavoli?
If yes, explain how this training did or did not provide the information you were seeking about the management of required paperwork and addressing personality conflicts within your group.
What topics would you like addressed in future leadership tracks? - Did you attend Track 2: "Me, Myself, and I: The way We Talk to our self' Makes a Difference" put on by Lynda Johnson, MA?
If yes, explain how the track did or did not provide the information you were seeking in the understanding and process for overcoming negative self-talk.
Would you be interested in other future tracks dealing with self-awareness issues, and if so, what topics should be covered? - Did you attend Track 3: "Advance Through GROWTH" put on by Catherine Schmitt Whitaker, Ed.D. and Vita Zavoli?
If yes, explain how the track did or did not provide the information you were seeking about career advancement.
Would you be interested in other future tracks dealing with career issues, and if so, what topics should be covered? - As an iPhone user, what was your experience in using the MD Support's updated LowViz Guide app to navigate through the hotel?
Please give a detailed assessment of the effectiveness of the LowViz Guide app, and if it should be used at future conferences and conventions. - If you are a guide dog user, what were your experiences with the relieving area?
Please be specific, particularly if you have any recommended changes. - Overall was the Conference and Convention a success in your opinion?
Tell us why or why not, and be specific. - Is there anything else that you would like to tell us regarding your experience, positive or negative, with the Viejas Casino and Resort hotel and/or the Conference and Convention program?
Affiliate Call
The California Council of Blind students would like to invite you to it's membership call on Sunday May 1 at 7:30 PM.
If you are a student, used to be a student, might be a student in the future or know a student and are interested in helping us rebuild this affiliate please join our call.
The call in number is (302) 202-1114.
The conference code is 694810.
5K Walk/Run
On Sunday, April 24 we are hosting a Partners in Sight 5k Walk/Run with Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders.
We are looking for participants to join us for this exciting event.
Who: Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders and Lions Center for the Blind!
What: 5k Run/Walk
When: Sunday, April 24th, 2016 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Lake Merritt/Adams Point
You can register at http://lmjs.org/event-2189535 or sponsor a participant at www.lbcenter.org
If interested in volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at mai_nguyen@lbcenter.org
Recruitment Announcement (April 2016):
The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is recruiting for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) to work as an Advisory Committee Analyst in the Specialized Services Division.
Under the general direction of the Specialized Services Division Deputy Director, the Advisory Committee Analyst serves as the Department's liaison to the California Vendors Policy Committee (CVPC), the Blind Advisory Committee (BAC), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee (DHHAC), and the Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) Trust Fund Committee.
These committees advise the department on program policies and development and major administrative decisions.
The Advisory Committee Analyst provides support and guidance to assist the committees with carrying out their meetings and related activities.
In the performance of the essential job functions, the Advisory Committee Analyst exercises effective leadership, advanced judgment, sound decision making, and integrity, fosters and maintains effective relationships, and is flexible with incidents.
The Advisory Committee Analyst reports to the Deputy Director of the Specialized Services Division.
The position is based in the DOR Central Office in Sacramento, California.
The DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
Special Personal Characteristics:
Willingness to travel overnight throughout the state. Appreciation of the ability of individuals with disabilities, including those who are blind and visually impaired, to become contributing members of our society.
Essential Information:
The Job Announcement for this AGPA position is available at:
https://jobs.ca.gov/Public/JobVacancySearch.aspx.
Enter 13075 under job control
The position classification is Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) with a monthly base salary range of $4,600.00 - $5,758.00.
The incumbent will be hired using the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) eligible list of
other state lateral transfer avenues.
Those who are not already working in state government at the AGPA level must be on the AGPA eligibility list or take the AGPA examination at
https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/9PB04.PDF.
A Training and Development (T&D) position may be considered for candidates who need additional training to qualify for appointment to the AGPA classification.
Completed applications must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.
This position will be open until filled; however, the DOR anticipates screening of candidates to begin May 20, 2016; therefore you are encouraged to submit your application package before screening commences.
Questions about the position may be directed to Rosa Gomez at (916) 558-5564 or Rosa.M.Gomez@dor.ca.gov.
Questions about the application process may be submitted to Maris Will at (916) 558-5582 or Maris.J.Will@dor.ca.gov.
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