Welcome to the California connection for May 20.
From The President
This year, at the annual ACB Conference and Convention, we will be holding our 10th annual ACB auction, entitled "A Decade of Dreams Auction."
If you would like to donate anything to a California basket, let me know prior to May 30, either by e-mail jsthom@comcast.net or by phone at 916-995-3967.
You can bring your item to me if you are attending the convention or send it to the office ahead of time, but I need a description of what our basket will hold by May 30. Even gift cards are very welcome additions, as is anything original or that has a California flavor to it.
Thanks again for all that you do in this regard.
Executive Director Recruitment
The California Council of the Blind is seeking applicants for the position of executive director.
You may read or download a copy of the recruitment announcement at:
http://www.ccbnet.org/execdirtr.htm
or find a link to the material on the CCB home page at: http://www.ccbnet.org.
In addition, you may obtain a copy of the recruitment announcement by calling the CCB office at 800-221-6359 or by email ccotb@ccbnet.org
Future Convention Conference Call
Dear Presidents, members, and other interested parties:
A statewide conference call for members and interested parties will take place on May 23rd from 7 PM to 9 PM.
The call-in number is 712.432.3066 and the code is 840878.
The conference call is the second of two forums to gather the opinions of attendees and potential attendees of future CCB conferences and conventions.
The forum will focus on two questions which follow:
Question 1: What, in your opinion, would be an ideal length of time for a conference and convention (cc)?
When answering, please consider the following:
- If the cc were reduced by one day, what do you feel could be sacrificed?
- If the cc were lengthened by one day, what programming would you add?
- If the cc were kept at the current four days, would there be a need to make changes, and what would you propose?
Question 2: What are the reasons you and/or other members do not attend conferences and conventions?
Responses to these questions will only be accepted during the May 23rd conference call. However, there will be surveys developed in the next few months to gather additional information such as, but not limited to, the cost items related to putting on a conference and convention.
Please disseminate and encourage your members as well as other interested parties to participate on this conference call. Those who cannot participate on the May 23rd conference call or wish to amend their comments can do so by email at ccotb@ccbnet.org or phone 1-800-221-6359.
Ed Branch, CCB Administrative Assistant, will take dictated comments from phone callers.
Email and phone submissions must be made on or before 11:59 PM Monday May 30, 2016.
Best regards,
Gene Lozano
Chair Conference and Convention Committee
Scholarships
The California Council of the Blind is offering scholarships to college, university, and vocational school students who are legally blind and are either residents of California, regardless of where they attend school, or non-residents of California attending school in this state.
Scholarships are for entering freshman, undergraduates, and graduate students.
Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2016.
The application can be found online at www.ccbnet.org/scholar_intro.htm
East Los Angeles Chapter Meeting Change
Dear chapter members and friends:
The East Los Angeles Chapter had to change the location of this Saturday's meeting.
Again, the meeting that was scheduled to be held on Saturday, the 21st at the Garcia's home has had to be changed.
The Garcia family has had an unexpected obligation that conflicts with our meeting and apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause.
Make note of the following location for this Saturday's meeting:
The California Grill located at 6751 Painter Ave. The cross street is Philadelphia.
The California Grill is located in the city of Whittier and their phone number is: 562-907-7017.
It will be an open menu and each is on their own. I have some suggestions If you would like to contact me.
The time will be from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
Save The Date June 11th For Our Mexican Annual Fiesta Luncheon
Start your summer off with a party!
Please plan to join the East LA CCB Chapter for the annual June Mexican fiesta Luncheon on June 11th from 10:30 AM to 2 pm.
At the Garcia home located at 1226 S. McBride Ave in East Los Angeles. The cross street is Olympic.
Come join the East LA CCB family and enjoy friends, food and drink.
Our own bartender Rafael Enriquez will be serving up spirits, soda and water.
Soledad will have some of her delicious baked goods including some sugar free goodies as well for sale. Come early or they will be sold out. Her baked goods sell out every meeting.
Your $12 meal ticket will get you in for the three item plate of enchilada, taco, tamale, rice and beans. You will get a free soda or water with your meal. Take home meals will be $6 each. You may purchase additional drinks.
Your meal ticket puts you in the drawing for door prizes including the grand prize of a desktop running windows 7 with open source software comparable to office, NVDA (screen reader) and illuminate (screen magnification) software will also be preloaded for and ready use. We will have the basket of joy (spirits) drawing and a 50/50 drawing.
We look forward to seeing old and new friends.
Please RSVP to Stephanie Rood at 818.321.4205 or email east.la.ccb.chpater@gmail.com or Mona Craig at 310.930.6929 or preshusdelight@gmail.com with the number of individuals who will be attending. This will insure that there will be enough food to go around for all.
Please pass this email along to anyone who wants to come enjoy good food, drink and conversation on Saturday June 11th at 10:30am.
I look forward to seeing everyone and new friends.
Cordially,
Stephanie Rood Acting President
Glendale-Burbank Chapter Meeting
The Glendale-Burbank Chapter is having a special speaker at our next monthly meeting on Saturday June 4 at the Days Inn restaurant at 450 W. Pioneer in Glendale, CA.
Our meeting starts at 11 am and ends at 1 pm.
The speaker will be Walter Morosko. He is an amateur Egyptologist and will speak on ancient Egypt. He will bring items for members to examine.
For more information, please email Anthony Signoriello at blinddude1@gmail.com
1Touch Self-Defense For The Blind Hands On Workshops
When: June 10th, 2016
Time: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Where: Silicon Valley Community Foundation 1300 S El Camino Real #100 San Mateo, CA 94402
When: June 11th, 2016, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Where: Orientation Center for the Blind 400 Adams Street Albany, CA 94706
To register info@1touchproject.com or 319-759-8980
Pre-Register by June 3rd - $35.00 ($45 at the door)
1Touch is a nonprofit organization that provides an adapted self-defense program for people who are blind. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome no matter their physical abilities or age. Half of all 1Touch Coaches are blind and working to making their communities safer!
TVI's & O&M's can receive 5.5 ACVREP CE hours for this workshop.
LightHouse Grand Opening
LightHouse for the Blind is planning a Grand Opening celebration and we'd like for you to join us.
We have spent the last few years and much creative energy to construct our new, innovative headquarters at 1155 Market Street. We are excited to welcome our community to experience the unique design features and the expanded potential of this new facility specifically created by the blind for the blind and low vision community.
To kick off the day of celebration, we are starting on the steps of the San Francisco City Hall with some special guests who would like to honor the LightHouse and our big move.
Then we will take to the streets with a parade full of fanfare on our way to the new building!
March with us at the "Blind & Proud" Parade!
Please save the date and plan to be a part of the Parade! We would be honored to have you or your organization, along with other allies and supporters from all over the state, as a strong contingent in the grand march along Van Ness and Market Streets in the center of San Francisco.
We welcome banners and other festive ways to show your support of and partnership with the LightHouse. Our marching band will lead the way so we hope you are there alongside us for the excitement!
Grand Opening Celebration Schedule:
June 10 San Francisco Civic Center
11:00 AM: Welcome Remarks at City Hall
12:00 PM: "Blind & Proud" Parade from City Hall to 1155 Market
1:00 - 3:00 PM: LightHouse Open House
Questions?
To RSVP and get more information about participating in the Blind & Proud Parade and attending the LightHouse Open House, please contact Megara Vogl at mvogl@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
From The office Of The CA Secretary of State
The audio version of the Official California Voter Information Guide for the June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election is now available.
To obtain copies of cassettes or compact discs (CDs) free of charge, please call the Secretary of State's Elections Division at (916) 657-2166.
For a downloadable version of the Voter Information Guide please visit www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/audio
Library Conference
On August 11-12, in conjunction with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 2016 World Library Information Congress (WLIC), the Section on Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) is sponsoring a pre-Congress satellite conference in Louisville, Kentucky: Tailoring the Reading Experience to Meet Individual Needs.
The satellite conference is co-sponsored by the American Printing House for the Blind and will feature an international array of speakers on topics including: facilitating the book selection process, accessible audio book technologies, serving the full spectrum of print disabilities, creating inclusive communities for people with disabilities through programming and events, the added value of an analog service in the heart of the digital era, and promoting Braille literacy.
This conference offers a rare opportunity for professionals from a variety of disciplines to discuss the challenges and solutions to providing timely accessible materials in appropriate formats to the people we serve.
Librarians from special libraries for people who are blind and visually impaired, as well as from public libraries serving blind and print-disabled patrons; educators, accessible instructional materials providers; professionals from university disability offices, and others with an interest in these topics have been invited to come together to learn, to share, and to discuss.
I invite you to join the conversation.
When: Thursday, August 11, 2016 - Friday, August 12, 2016
Where: Galt House Hotel, 140 N 4th St, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA
For agenda, hotel and conference registration information please visit:
http://www.aph.org/tailoring-the-reading-experience/
or contact Mike Marlin, Director, Braille and Talking Book Library at mike.marlin@library.ca.gov
or (800) 952-5666
Thank you for reading, Have a nice day
