Welcome to the CCB Happenings for March 4.

From the Convention Planning Committee:

Announcing the 2022 California Council of the blind Virtual Conference and Convention…
“Navigating the Future Together”.

Main Event Dates: Thursday, May 12-Sunday, May 15
Stay tuned to http://www.ccbnet.org/drupal7/node/818
for updates including Programming, Pre and Post Convention Activities, Registration, , Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities, and so much more!

From the SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER
THE 2022 STUDENT EDUCATION ACCESS GRANT

Eligibility:
Legally blind students, ages 8-18, from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma Counties.
Two qualified applicants will receive technology products from our designated list valued at $1,000 or less. They must also indicate how the device will enhance their educational opportunities.
The products offered are: iPhone, iPad, Android Phone, Orbit Reader 20 Braille Display, Victor Reader Trek, Zoomtext Screen Magnifier, Zoomtext Magnifier with Reader, and the JAWS Screen Reader.
The application deadline is April 1. Send to: Charlie Dorris: tyreedorris@comcast.net
For more details or to request an application and instructions, contact:
Charlie Dorris: 415-775-0487 tyreedorris@comcast.net (or)
Linda Porelle: 415-586-2622, lmporelle@gmail.com

From James Collins: Community Educator:

"Know When to Power Down"
Did you know that when you use electricity matters just as much as how much
you use? From 4-9pm there is extra strain on the power grid, meaning more
energy comes from non-renewable sources. By moving energy use outside of
those times, you can reduce your energy bill and use cleaner energy sources!
For information please reach out to James Collins, 'Time of Use' Community
Educator, with California Council of the Blind, at (916) 441-2100 or via
email at James.Collins@CCBnet.org

Thank you for reading.