Welcome to the California connection for November 2.
CCB Board Meeting:
Please join us for a CCB board meeting. President Judy Wilkinson will distribute an agenda via the CCB email lists shortly.
Date: Thursday November 8
Time: 7:00 PM
call in number: 408.638.0968
meeting ID: 864695032
When prompted for a participant code, press the Pound key.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://zoom.us/j/864695032
Summary Of October 22nd Press Release:
Berkeley, California - A coalition of blind advocates today filed a class action lawsuit in Federal Court against the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and three counties for failing to provide Medi-Cal notices in accessible formats, such as Braille. The plaintiffs are the California Council of the Blind and three individuals.
The complaint alleges that when blind individuals request accessible versions of Medi-Cal notices, DHCS and its county agents either fail to provide accessible versions or fail to do so in a timely manner.
Plaintiffs seek equal access to Medi-Cal for themselves and other blind consumers. Their ultimate goal is to ensure DHCS institutes a comprehensive remedial plan to properly identify and accommodate blind Medi-Cal consumers. Plaintiffs do not seek monetary damages.
Take Two! Diabetics Affiliate Interest Meeting:
Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Time: 7 to 8PM (Pacific)
call in number: 408.638.0968
meeting ID: 158236260
When prompted for a participant code, press the Pound key.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://zoom.us/j/158236260
We are blind, empowered and diabetic! During the first diabetes affiliate interest meeting, words of inspiration were shared by many, including Pam Metz, who reminded us how starting an affiliate for blind diabetics was a passion of kens. Pam also mentioned Ken’s love of and struggle with his diet and good food. That’s why we’re inviting everyone who dials in for this meeting to share one of their favorite quick and easy snacks. Think simple: peanut butter and apple slices or avocado toast! As a special bonus, all meeting participants will be sent Ken’s famous chili recipe!
During this call, we will also take a deeper dive into the unique value of creating a network specifically for those living with and managing diabetes and blindness.
Feel free to contact this month’s host, Maile George by email at maileg921@gmail.com or by phone at 925-381-7899 or David Jackson by email at djackson1522@gmail.com or by phone at 415-613-6817.
Orange County Chapter Brunch:
The Orange County chapter invites you to attend our membership brunch on Saturday, November 10 from 10 a.m to noon at Marie Calender’s, 5960 Orangethorpe Ave. Buena Park, accessible to both LA and Orange county access.
For more information please call Andrea at: 714-921-0289 or email: catmom3260@gmail.com
San Gabriel Valley Chapter Fund Raiser:
We invite CCB family members & friends to come join us for a fiesta @ El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant, 3550 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, 91731, 626.448.3311, on Monday, November 19th from 4 PM to 8 PM. 20 percent of the total cost of your meal will benefit the San Gabriel Valley Chapter.
Flyers will be available @ the door. Please present the flyer to your server when you order your meal.
For any questions or more information call Pam Polagi @ 626.445.7297.
San Gabriel Valley Chapter Christmas Party:
The San Gabriel Valley Chapter invites you to our 2018 Christmas party at Marie Callenders Restaurant, in the City of Industry. to be held On Saturday
December 1st, from 4 until 7:00 p.m.
The cost will be $20 per person, which will need to be mailed and received no later than Tuesday, November 20th.
To RSVP, get more dinner details, and where to mail your check, please call Steve or Pattie Aminoff by phone: 626-445-6727, No emails please.
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