Welcome to the CCB Happenings for May 14.
Disability Rights Advocates
(DRA) would like to speak with Kaiser patients with vision disabilities in California who have experienced barriers in accessing the online patient portals or other services (including printed materials, in-person facilities, etc.) offered by Kaiser. If you meet these criteria and would like to speak with someone at DRA, please contact Vera Mastrorilli, DRA Paralegal, at (510) 665-8644 or
vmastrorilli@dralegal.org
From CCB Governmental Affairs (GA) Committee
Announcing Virtual Capital Days - Weeks of May 25 – June 7, 2021
The GA Committee voted to conduct Virtual Capital Days and we invite you to join in! The Committee has selected four Imperatives and dates and prep steps are set. Detailed info is posted on all CCB lists. Deadline for sign-ups is May 20. Questions – email Ardis at abazyn@bazyncommunications.com or Alice Turner at alicem1957@comcast.net.
We just learned that AB371, our bill to impose insurance requirements for incidents involving the negligence of either the scooter company or the end user of the scooter, has passed the Assembly and now heads to the Senate. Your continued advocacy will be crucial in this fight against the scooter industry.
From James Collins, Community Educator:
Join the Keep it Golden Movement and Meet Goldie!
California Council of the Blind is working together to save energy, money and the environment. And with Goldie, our Keep it Golden® guide, you can keep up with your energy-saving goals with fun weekly tasks and challenges – all while helping to Keep California Golden. Sign up today, share with friends, and keep saving energy with new tips every week! Keep It Golden: Join The Movement | Energy Upgrade California® | Energy Upgrade California® | Energy Upgrade California®
For more information, please contact James at: james.collins@ccbnet.org or 916-441-2100
Racial Trauma/Healing, Inclusive Diversity of California
When, Saturday, May 15, 1:30PM PDT till about 2:50PM PDT
The nation is grappling with major social issues around race, culture, and equity and this is traumatic. No matter our personal experiences, we need to practice self-care and this will assist in beginning this process. We are aware this is only an introductory workshop and will require more like these. This discussion will not be recorded and will be confidential. If interested, please call
(916)393-0662
or email
president@idcofccb.org
CAAVL WEEKLY SIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP CALL
The California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss is an affiliate of the California Council of the Blind.
Our mission is to work with people to address the challenges that aging and vision loss present.
If you are experiencing sight loss for the first time, or currently going through further vision loss, this group is for you. Please let friends know about this opportunity.
Each week we meet Friday morning from 10am to 11am Pacific time. All conversations are confidential. For further information, or to obtain details about how to join the call, please contact Margie Donovan at 916-293-9505 or email her at margie.donovan1@outlook.com
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