Welcome to the California connection for July 15.
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
Audio Archives of the 2016 Conference and Convention
From: The CCB Technical Operations Group
Audio recordings are now available on the CCB website from the 2016 Conference and Convention.
You can either listen to or download audio recordings for many of the 2015 Conference and Convention sessions and events.
A link to the Audio Archives page can be found on either the Upcoming" or Past Conference and Convention pages at http://www.ccbnet.org, or use the direct link at: http://www.ccbnet.org/Conventionarchives.htm
A Colossal Effort Raises $1,015 For The California Colossals
Jeff and Judy want to thank those who contributed to our fundraising efforts.
The Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk was held on Sunday July 3, at the ACB conference/convention. We walked through the hotel and nearby skyways.One-half of the funds raised for our team goes straight into the treasury of CCB. And it isn't too late to add your donation. The deadline is July 31, so call Nancy Becker in the Minneapolis office at (612) 332-3242.
Finally, you may sponsor Jeff online at my page.
From the CCB Hearing and Vision Loss Committee:
Successes and Challenges to Hearing
For our July 17 call, "you" will be our presenters.
You've had many situations were hearing was difficult. What did you do about it and make everyone comfortable? You will have a room full of people who may offer helpful suggestions. So we want to hear challenges as well as successes. We learn from them all.
Join CCB's Hearing and Vision Impaired Committee as we explore this and more!
Date: Sunday, July 17;time: 5 PM pacific/ 8 PM Eastern;
Phone: 832-551-5900 id: 368611.
We encourage you to sign up for our email list where we will be posting resources we have discussed and where you can share your resources and experiences. Go to ccbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/hvi-l_ccbnet.org.
In addition, you can get links to previous audio recordings by emailing mlkeithley@comcast.net
Low Interest Loans
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers is excited to announce the launch of a new program that may be able to help.
FreedomTech Financial Loan Program provides low interest loans to Californians to purchase assistive technology. Loans from $500 to $15,000 can be used to purchase any eligible device, item, or product that makes life easier for a person living with a disability or with age-related limitations. Wheelchairs, hearing aids, ramps, vision aids, and computers are just a few examples.
With a FreedomTech loan, you can:
- Improve your quality of life
- Increase your independence
- Build your credit
FreedomTech offers:
- Interest rate as low as 5.75%
- Flexible income and credit qualifications
- Free credit building and financial education resources
To learn more and find out if you're eligible, visit FreedomTech.org or call 916-737-5358.
5.75% interest rate is available when borrowers sign up for automatic payments. The interest rate without automatic payments is 6%.
Borrowers must demonstrate the ability to repay the loan.
A project of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers with funding support from Ability Tools.
(916) 737-5358 | (916) 325-195 TTY
1000 G Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814
People With Disabilities And Employment Law
Recent Developments, Emerging Issues, And What They Mean In Everyday Life" by Steven Mendelsohn:
An excerpt appeared in the Spring BC, and Part Two will be published in a future issue. Meanwhile, you can obtain the entire, 21-chapter Kindle eBook for $9.99 from Amazon or through my website www.disabilityrightslawanalysis.com.
In clear, narrative language, topical issues of concern to workers with disabilities are discussed and explained.
Subjects of particular concern to people with visual impairments include enforceability of driving requirements and new options for sheltered workshop employees.
Thank you for reading, Have a nice day
