Wednesday, June 5, 2019

8:00 — 11:00 PM Enjoy a get-together with President Wilkinson, President's Suite.

Thursday, June 6, 2019

9:00 AM — 5:00 PM CCB Registration, Foyer.
Pre-registration packets can be picked up at the CCB Registration Table.

1:00 PM — 4:00 PM Technology Committee Meeting, sponsored by Sprint, Andrea DeKlotz, Chair, Salon D1.
Gamers Gathering: Join other game enthusiasts and share your favorite computer and/or smartphone pastimes. Also explore today's multiple ways to access books.

3:30 PM — 4:30 PM Credentials Committee Meeting, Frank Welte, Chair, Salon D2.
You only need to attend if your credentials information has changed since submitting your forms.

5:30 PM — 9:00 PM CCB Board Meeting and Dinner, President, Judy Wilkinson, Salon C.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend this event. Enjoy a good meal and learn more about the CCB. You can attend without purchasing dinner.

9:00 PM Nominations Committee Meeting, Frank Welte, Chair, Salon D1.

9:00 PM — 1:00 AM Welcome to Fresno Party, sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals and hosted by Fresno Chapter, Sarah Harris, President. CCB Hospitality Suite, Salon D3.
Enjoy the no-host bar.

Friday, June 7, 2019

9:00 AM — 5:00 PM CCB Registration, Foyer.
Name badges are available at the Registration Table. Please wear your badge at all times during the Conference and Convention. Your badge must contain a red dot for voting.

Exhibits will be on display from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM in Salons A/B.

7:00 AM — 8:30 AM CCB Women's Breakfast, Salon D3.
"How do we pamper ourselves." Women will share their tips and tricks for treating themselves to the pampering that keeps them going each day.

8:00 AM CCB Resolutions Committee. Gabe Griffith and Jeff Thom, Co-Chairs, Boardroom.

9:00 AM — 10:15 AM Braille Revival League of California (BRLC) Business Meeting, Mike Keithley, President, Salon D1.
Topics to be announced.

10:30 AM — 11:45 AM California Library Users of America (CLUA) Bonnie Rennie, President, Salon D1.
We expect to have an update on services from the Fresno subregional library and will have an update on activities of the Braille and Talking Book Library Advisory Committee. Time permitting, readers will talk about their reading interests and preferred reading methods.

9:00 AM — 11:00 AM Committee on Access and Transportation, Eugene Lozano, JR., Chair, Salon C.

9:05 AM “The Accessibility Benefits of Self-Driving Vehicles”, Eric Danko, Senior Manager for Public Affairs, Cruise Automations, San Francisco, CA. Self-driving vehicles offer a generational opportunity to improve roadway safety while improving transportation accessibility. This panel will explore the development of self-driving vehicles and their potential implications for safety, environmental sustainability and accessibility, particularly for people who are blind or who have low vision.

9:45 AM “Advocacy on the issue of Accessibility of Restaurant Kiosks”, Michael Nunez, Associate, Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP, San Francisco, CA.
The presentation will cover kiosks: trends, benefits for restaurant operators, and accessibility solutions. There will be an opportunity for a lively interactive discussion as to what steps need to be taken to make kiosks accessible and usable for people with disabilities.

10:15 AM "Scooters, Skateboards, and Bikes, Oh My! Addressing the Access Barriers Caused by Dockless Vehicles", Ben Conway, Litigation Counsel, Disability Rights California, Los Angeles, CA. Other presenters to be announced.
Nearly a dozen companies have rolled out electrically motorized boards, motorized scooters, electric bicycles, bicycles, electric cars, or other personal transportation devices that people rent and park on the street or sidewalk. Some cities have been proactive in regulating this new technology, while other communities have done nothing, so that these vehicles are strewn across sidewalks and curb ramps, creating barriers for people with vision impairments and mobility impairments. This presentation will describe some of the varying experiences with this phenomenon, including Disability Rights California’s lawsuit in San Diego. The presenters will examine various proposed solutions and describe some of the actions you can take when dockless vehicles arrive in your neighborhood.

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Blindness and Sleep issues, Leslie McNeil, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Regional Sales director for California, Salon D2.

12:00 PM — 1:15 PM BRLC/CLUA Luncheon, Salon D3.
Frank Welte will present on The Media and Accessible Design Laboratory at the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, which produces tactile maps, 3D models, braille transcription and audio recordings. This presentation will mainly focus on the design and production of tactile graphics. Samples will be available to touch.

12:00 PM — 1:15 PM Recreation and Fitness Luncheon, sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Sarah Harris Moderator, Sequoia Room.
"Get Moving CCB!!"
Whether you are a fitness fanatic, or someone just starting on your fitness journey, this is the lunch for you. Come and join your fellow CCB members to talk fitness and recreation. This will be an open discussion for members to share tips, and ideas of how to stay fit and healthy in today's fast-moving world.

1:30 PM — 4:05 PM First CCB General Session, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President presiding, Salon C.

• 1:35 PM Invocation, Pastor Kenton Rahn , Campus Bible Church, Fresno, California
• 1:40 PM Pledge of Allegiance
• 1:45 PM Welcome to Fresno
• 1:55 PM Nominations Committee Report, Frank Welte Chair.
• 2:00 PM President's Message.
• 2:20 PM Sponsor: Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Leslie McNeil, Regional Sales director for California.
• 2:40 PM Sponsor: Cruise Automations, Eric Danko Senior Manager of Public Affairs,
  The Future of Autonomous Vehicles
• 3:00 PM Honor Roots and Foster Growth: Nurturing Relationships, Reenergizing Grassroots Advocacy, and Thriving as an Organization, Shannon M. Mulhall, Certified Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator City of Fresno.
  CCB has a powerful history of relationship building and advocacy. During this talk we will explore ways to honor the roots from which the organization has grown, while at the same time embracing the energy of new voices and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
• 3:30 PM Special Tribute to Catherine Skivers.
  We kick off the official CCB 85th birthday celebration by honoring one of ACB's founders and former CCB president Catherine (Cathie) Skivers as she celebrates her 94th birthday.

4:15 PM Constitution & Bylaws Committee, Gabe Griffith Chair, Boardroom.

4:15 PM Committee on Access & Transportation, Eugene Lozano, Jr, Chair, Salon D2.

4:15 PM Welcome to First Timers Meeting, Vivian Younger, Membership Committee Chair, Salon D1.
CCB Membership Committee invites new attendees, Members At Large and those who have not attended a CCB Convention recently to participate in the First Timer's Seminar. We encourage questions regarding convention activities, member benefits, and support and participation in fun interactive activities.

5:30 – 6:45PM CCB Happy 85th Birthday Dinner, Salon C.
Share your thoughts on what CCB has meant during its 85 years.

7:00 PM, Second CCB General Session, Gabe Griffith, CCB First Vice President presiding, Salon C.

• 7:05 PM Remembrance of members who have passed during the previous year.
• 7:20 PM Credentials Committee Report, Frank Welte, Chair.
• 7:25 PM Report from the American Council of the Blind, Jeff Thom, ACB Board Member.
• 7:45 PM Planning for the 2020 Convention, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President.
• 8:00 PM CCB Governmental Affairs Report, Jeff Thom and Sylvia Reese.
• 8:20 PM Introduction of CCB Conference and Convention Sponsors.
• 8:35 PM CCB Elections.
• 9:45 PM break.
• 9:50 PM First Reading of the proposed CCB bylaws.

The Hospitality Suite, hosted by the Fresno Chapter will be open from the close of the General Session to 1:00 AM, including more Birthday celebrations and leftover cake, Salon D3.

The Resolutions Committee will meet at the close of the General Session, Boardroom.

Saturday, June 8, 2019

9:00 AM — 3:00 PM CCB Registration, Foyer.

9:00 AM — 2:30 PM Exhibits will be on display, Salons A/B.

7:00 AM — 8:30 AM Membership Breakfast, Vivian Younger, Chair, Salon D3.
CCB members will be encouraged to share their successful accomplishments in a sighted world. Strategies for maintaining a positive approach within our organization will be presented.

8:30 AM – 10:15 AM Golden State Guide Dog Handlers (GSGDH) Business Meeting, Alice Turner, President, Salon D1.

10:15 AM — 12:00 PM (GSGDH) program, Salon D1.
We will have a presentation from a veterinarian on alternative treatments for guide dogs, including acupressure and supplements.

8:30 AM — 10:00 AM California Council of Blind Students Business Meeting, Robin Patche, President, Tioga Room.

9:30 AM — 11:00 AM "Vision Workshop"-Three keys to accelerating your results, presented by Kelly Eagan, Sierra Room.
In 1853, Henry David Thoreau wrote his famous essay called "Walden", which contains a hidden code for prosperous living. During this dynamic Vision workshop, you will unlock this code so that you can harness your life's purpose and the prosperity you deserve.

10:30 AM — 12:00 PM "Why We Take Charge", Veronica Hernandez, Fresno Chapter, moderator, Tioga Room.
This program will introduce parents of blind children, as well as local educators, to a panel of successful blind adults who have navigated the public-school system as children with vision loss and discuss challenges they faced and how they overcame obstacles. Parents and educators will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of future possibilities for their children/student.

12:00 PM — 1:15 PM (GSGDH) Luncheon, sponsored by Rosen, Bien, Galvan and Grunfeld LLP, Alice Turner, President, Sequoia Room.
We invite all to join the (GSGDH) luncheon, to visit with friends and share your stories about self-advocacy. We will also be announcing the lucky winners of the first (GSGDH) Silent Auction. All are welcome!

12:00 PM — 1:15 PM Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of California Luncheon, Paul Patche, JR, President Salon D3.

1:30 PM Third CCB General Session, Ardis Bazyn, CCB Secretary Presiding, Salon C.

• 1:35 PM Sponsor: Sprint Communications, Kelly Egan, Sprint Accessibility, Blind & Low Vision Outreach.
• 1:45 PM Panel from the Department of Rehabilitation will present updates and answer your questions about the department's programs that serve clients who are blind or have low vision. The panel will be composed of the following: Director Joe Xavier, Deputy Director Elena Gomez Assistant Deputy Director Rosa Gomez, and the Specialized Services Management Team: David Burr Business Enterprise Program, Peter Dawson Blind Field Services, Jessica Grove Orientation Center for the Blind and Jay Harris Older Individuals who are Blind.
• 2:30 PM Proposed bylaws for the California Council of the Blind, Gabe Griffith, Constitution and Bylaws Chair.
• 3:45 PM Energy Upgrade California Presentation, James Collins, Community Education Outreach, California Council of the Blind.

4:30 PM Auction Committee meeting: Andrea DeKlotz, Chair. Boardroom.

4:30 PM Governmental Affairs Committee, Alice Turner and Ardis Bazyn, co-Chairs, Salon D1.

4:30 PM — 6:00 PM Scholarship winners' reception, Christy Crespin, CCB Scholarship Committee Chair, Salon D3.
This reception is being held to thank the CCB Scholarship donors, honor the 2018-2019 recipients, and spend time with the CCB Scholarship Committee and CCB Board members. Meet and congratulate our CCB Scholarship winners!

6:00 PM No Host "Attitude Adjustment Hour”, Salon C.

7:00 PM the CCB Banquet, Salon C.
Emcee: Sarah Harris, President Fresno Chapter.
Invocation: Liv Presley, Fresno Chapter.
Join us for a lively evening of entertainment: in addition to awards and other presentations, the banquet will feature the next best thing to Elvis himself.

If needed, the CCB Resolutions Committee will meet directly after the Banquet.

The Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hospitality Suite will be open from the close of the Banquet to 1:00AM, Salon D3.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

7:30AM Devotional Services, Salon C.

8:30AM Fourth General Session: Judy Wilkinson, CCB president presiding, Salon C.
We will conduct assorted items of CCB business. This includes the reading of the minutes, treasurer's report, Newel Perry Trust report, voting on resolutions, and if need be, completing our business with respect to the newly proposed CCB bylaws. The convention will adjourn no later than noon.