Welcome to the CCB Happenings for November 17, 2023.
From the ACB Capitol Chapter:
Along with the holiday cheer come scams trying to separate you from your money, steal your identity, or much worse. Join the ACB Capital Chapter November 18 at 10AM for an approximately 45 minute presentation from Daniel Garbutt from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office on the latest scams, including those using AI. Remember, knowledge is empowerment!
For the information to join, email reginamariemusic@gmail.com or call (916)229-8825
2023 Convention Audio Recordings
Audio recordings from this year’s convention are available on the CCB web site for you to listen to or download. You can hear general sessions, the banquet, and breakfast and lunch programs, as well as most pre and post convention activities. There are 25 files available, but it is easy to find what you’re looking for, dates are at heading level two and events at level three. From CCBNet.org, find the link for Past Conference and Convention Audio, and from that page go to 2023 California Council of the Blind Hybrid Conference and Convention Audio Recordings, or you can use this direct link:
https://ccbnet.org/drupal7/node/924
Greater LA Chapter Meeting with Oko App
The Greater LA chapter invites you to our monthly meeting on Saturday, November 18. Our guest speaker will be Michael Babcock, Community Manager at AYES, maker of the OKO app, which gives blind iPhone users the status of pedestrian signals using audio, haptic and visual feedback. Our meeting starts at noon. For the Zoom link, email ccbgreaterla@gmail.com or call (310) 558-4500.
from Adrian Amandi at the California School for the Blind
Alright, we're here. Some of you know we've been talking about this for awhile but the time is come to turn talk into action.
The last revision of the California Guidelines for Programs Serving Students with Visual Impairments was in 2014. That was more than a minute ago*. There are so many things that need a bit of tweaking, wholesale adjustment, or addition as new elements.
Please don't overthink signing up to volunteer. We need voices from anyone who is connected to the education of blind and low vision students or who wants to be. We need people with loads of experience and people with very little experience. The Program Guidelines need to be accessible to anyone and as such everyone should be part of their revision.
All of you are appreciated regardless of the amount of time you can devote.
Use this form to sign up to join the revision:
bit.ly/VIGuidelines2023
IDC Semi-Annual Business Meeting
Passion for inclusion and diversity, partnerships, delegate elections, and plans for upcoming conventions. Let’s come together and grow CCB with intentional outreach to diverse, underserved people who are blind or have low vision. Join Inclusive Diversity of California for our business meeting on Thursday, November 30 at 7PM. You can also become a member today. Contact reginamariemusic@gmail.com or call (408)409-6634 to get the Zoom information or to become a member.
From the Glendale-Burbank Chapter:
The Glendale Burbank Area Chapter invites you to our Christmas party: held December second, at the Black Bear Diner located at 18355 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356. The restaurant is one block East of Reseda Blvd. Our party begins at 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. RSVP by Thanksgiving!!!! By contacting President Lynn Coats at (818) 298-1345 or Mona at (310) 930-6929
For more information, please contact the restaurant at (818) 457-4071
From the CCB Membership Committee:
Please talk with your chapter and affiliate members to consider what to write regarding your outreach, projects, etc. We will have a Chapter of the Year and Affiliate of the Year awards. Stay alert because the guidelines and questions will be coming out soon!
Thank you for reading.
