Welcome to the CCB happenings for June 14.
The California Colossals In The 100K Photo Finish:
Yes it’s time once again for the Brenda Dillon Memorial walk, this year entitled The 100K Photo Finish.
Remember if you donate, you can designate 50% to come back to us here at CCB.
We’ll all be walking virtually as it’s boring to walk around a hotel floor. The walk isn’t anything like it used to be, but the cause is still the same: ACB and CCB.
The walk occurs on Saturday, July 6, but you can donate any time throughout July.
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Judy
CCB Seats In Rochester:
From Judy Wilkinson
Are You Coming to ACB in Rochester?
I will once again be your delegate at ACB, and Gabe will act as alternate as well as wearing his resolutions vice-chair hat. We’d appreciate your dropping me an email at president@ccbnet.org if you plan to attend the ACB convention. We like to know how many Californians are there. Especially let me know if you plan to sit with the delegation so we can order those comfy California chairs.
For those listening on ACBRadio, you can text or call me at (510)388-5079 or Gabe at (925)768-8195 if you want your vote taken into account.
Golden State Guide Dog Handlers Inc. Membership:
The Golden State Guide Dog Handlers, Inc. organization, an affiliate of the California Council of the Blind is seeking members. You may join whether you have a guide dog or not.
For further information, write to: Vita Zavoli at vzavoli@gmail.com or you may call her at: (510) 846-4080.
Thank you,
The GSGDHI Membership Committee
Glendale Burbank Area June Fund Raiser:
on June 17th, The Glendale Burbank chapter is holding it's June fundraiser at "Better Fresh Burger," 101 N. victory Blvd, Burbank 91502.
Hours: 3 to 9 p.m.
No fliers necessary, just let the cashier know you are there to support our fund raiser.
If you have any questions, call Anthony Signoriello at: (818) 982-3411.
Writers Group:
The CCB convention HAPPENED (verb, past tense). The Writers Group will be HAPPENING (intransitive verb, future tense) later this month. We post in HAPPENINGS (noun) to give you a head’s up.
What will happen? Well, it’s organic. We begin by discussing works-in-progress. Perhaps someone is writing convention experiences, then conversation segues to the amazing dinner someone had, and what is another word for “amazing”? It’s so over-used. In other words, what will be happening is conversation, which in turn sparks ideas.
Join us at the HAPPENING (adjective) conference call!
Date: Wednesday, 6/26/2019
Time: 7:30 PM
Phone: 408-638-0968
Code: 646576098
Opportunity To Help Better Market Street Be Accessible:
The San Francisco Department of Public Works is looking for people with vision disabilities to participate in research to identify the best tactile surface to use for separation between bikes and pedestrian walkways as part of the Better Market Street sidewalk–level bikeway proposal. This tactile surface is intended to help people with vision disabilities stay on the pedestrian side of the shared bikeway, and to help deter bicyclists from riding on the pedestrian side.
The study will be evaluating several different surfaces. We want to be sure that people who are vision disabled are able to detect the delineator surface and know that it is not a truncated dome detectable warning such as is found at curb ramps and transit platforms. The best surface will be used in the Better Market Street shared bikeway.
Research Dates: June 29-July 9 (excluding July 4)
Location: Pier 38, San Francisco (The Embarcadero between Brannan and Townsend Street. Testing will be conducted inside the Pier building).
Qualifications: Experienced travelers, ages18 and older, who are unable to see crosswalk lines, curbs, or poles when out walking.
Honorarium: $100
For more information and if you are interested in volunteering, contact: Linda Myers at Lmyersom@gmail.com.
Please stay tuned for other usability testing opportunities for everyone.
Technician Ham Test Study Partner Request:
From Mona:
I am studying for my Technician ham test and would like to study with any hams in LA county. Please contact me at 323-993-7458.
Volunteer Request:
Hello, my name is Ilana Breger.
I am a writer of short stories, poems, and satire. I need help from sighted volunteers to transcribe my hand written material into printed hard-copy. We will correspond with revisions through the mail. Please phone me to discuss this volunteer opportunity at (760) 852-4579. Note: phone service can be problematic in my area, so you may need to phone more than once. Or write me at:
Ilana Breger
PO Box 305
Tecompa CA 92389
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