Welcome to the CCB Happenings for May 27
"Power Saver Rewards Rollout"
California Council of the Blind is honored to be a grant recipient of the 2022 Power Saver Rewards education and outreach project.
The Power Saver Rewards program is a new initiative created by the
California Public Utilities Commission intended to provide residents with
rebate incentives for conserving energy during a called Flex Alert.
Flex Alerts are issued during heat waves and are designed to remind us when
and how to save energy to avoid preventable power outages in California.
For additional program details, please visit Power Saver Rewards
https://www.energyupgradeca.org/flex-alert
or contact James Collins, CCB
Community Educator at James.Collins@CCBnet.org.
Assistive Technology Fund
The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. The (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired individuals access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of independence and enhance their overall quality of life.
The products covered by this program must retail for a minimum of $200 with a maximum retail price of $6,000. Persons eligible to apply for assistance must have a family income of less than $50,000 and cash assets of less than $20,000. If applicants are selected to receive a technology grant, they will be asked to provide proof of income, such as tax or bank records.
Applicants must be legally blind and a resident of the United States to qualify for this program. The deadline to submit an application for the current grant period is June 30.
All applications must be submitted by email. For more information, please visit http://www.blindcitizens.org
Thank You CCB
Dear California Council of the Blind
I am extremely humbled and thankful for the Humanitarian Award bestowed upon me at your convention. I cannot adequately express my gratitude and genuine surprise for receiving this award.
My years of service at camp has been a privilege, I give tremendous thanks and respect to the founder of EHC, Rose Resnick. She taught me the mission of building a community thru outdoor education and I have worked tirelessly to uphold it. I never could have made it without the love and support from our community and I am very thankful to be part of it.
Sincerely,
Tony Fletcher
Interested in Participation in Research Studies?
Do you want to participate in research studies?
From time to time I receive notices of opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired to participate in research studies or surveys, some of which are paid. I am happy to share these announcements with interested individuals. If you would like me to notify you of future opportunities to participate in research studies [please write to me at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com
ACB Convention Roommate Wanted
Hi, my name is Jordan Mirander, and I am seeking a couple of male
roommates to room with me at the 2022 American Council of the Blind
Convention in Omaha, Nebraska. I have a room reserved at the Hilton Omaha
with two queen beds. It does not matter to me if you have a guide dog.
Please call me at: 9514547586, or email: jordanmirander1@gmail.com
Thank you for reading.
