Welcome to the CCB Happenings for February 26.

Speaking Out for the Blind:

Hello Speaking Out for the Blind listeners,

I will be interviewing Proctor Keith Christian and Finalist Lynn Wu about the Braille Institute’s Braille Challenge on February 26th at 8PM Eastern (ACB Radio Mainstream East) and 5PM Pacific (ACB Radio Mainstream West).

Here’s how to access ACB Radio Mainstream:

• Call 518-906-1820 and when prompted, press 1 for ACB Radio Mainstream East OR 2 for ACB Radio Mainstream West OR
• Go to http://acbradio.org/mainstream and choose one of the links under the headings "ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing" OR
• Download the ACB Link mobile app

From Jeff Thom, Director of Governmental Affairs:

Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) would like to speak with individuals with vision disabilities in California who have experienced barriers in accessing online patient portals offered through their medical provider and powered by Epic, including MyChart and MyHealth.

If you meet these criteria and would like to speak with someone at DRA, please contact Vera Mastrorilli, DRA Paralegal, at (212) 644-8644 or vmastrorilli@dralegal.org

Onthemuv® MiniTREAD® and Exclusive Sitmill® Are Here:

It's finally here!
You’ve patiently waited and here it is!
The safe way to exercise while sitting has arrived: the electric miniTREAD® and the manual exclusive Sitmill®. With our partner Onthemuv®, these two compact and easy exercise devices provide new and accessible ways to get fit while you sit. They are now ready to order and benefit the CCB!

If you're ready to sit actively and improve your health with products that fit into your life, then the miniTREAD and Sitmill are for you! A portion of all sales goes towards further sustaining CCB’s service, educational, and advocacy endeavors.

We're happy to help! Call us at 510.629.1276 to order your miniTREAD® or Sitmill®.
Email: onthemuv@ccbnet.org

Inclusive Diversity Committee,
Be a Part of Our Growth into an Affiliate:

Find out the latest updates on our progress! Saturday, FEB 27 at 2PM Pacific. Please come and get your questions answered if we can or get an email follow-up request if we can’t right then. We welcome everyone in CCB, no matter your race, ethnic background, or life experiences.

For the Zoom information, please email Regina Brink at
reginamariemusic@gmail.com
or call (916) 229-8825.

From William Gillespie:

I have a Perkins Braille writer I am wanting to sell. The Braille writer Is in great condition. I would like to sell it For $500. I am willing to ship the Braille writer.

My contact information is:
William Gillespie at bigbill49@gmail.com
or 707-217-5272.

SAVE THE DATE!!

The Third Annual California Council of the Blind Auction will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2021. It’s not too early to start thinking about what you or your chapter can contribute to make this year’s event even more successful!! Stay tuned for further updates.

Thank you for reading.