Welcome to the CCB Happenings for December 13.

Cathy Skivers:

December 12:
The California Council of the Blind lost a true pioneer today at the passing of Cathy Skivers, at the age of 94. Everyone who knew Cathy was well aware how devoted she was to two things, her four sons and their families and her extended family of Americans who were blind or low vision. Nobody fought harder for the cause than did Cathy and when I talked to her last week, her mind was sharp as ever and intent upon giving advice on how to move forward. It is my understanding that a memorial will be planned for some future date.

Greater LA Chapter Holiday Get Together:

The Greater Los Angeles chapter would like to invite all of our Southern California friends to this year’s holiday get-together, Saturday December 21 from 1 till 4 at marie Calendar’s, 14743 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks 91403, cross street is Kester.

The menu choices are Chicken pot pie, Pot Roast, Honey glazed Salmon or vegetarian for $26 per person.

We need menu choice and payment by Monday December 16.

Hope to see many of you there. For more info, including where to send payment, call 310-558-4500 or email stevebauer@samobile.net

Accessible Products Hotline:

Envision has launched an Accessible Products Hotline. The hotline will be operated by the William L. Hudson BVI Workforce Innovation Center, connecting callers with professional advice about purchasing and operating the top home, office and personal use products on the market today. The new hotline, 316-252-2500, is staffed by trained customer service representatives who are blind or visually impaired.

Learn more at: https://www.workforceforall.com/Accessible-Products-Hotline

Thank you for reading.