[Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 134, Issue 14
Jordan Mirander
jordanmirander at icloud.com
Sat Jul 30 15:05:08 UTC 2016
Six to ten people coming from Southern California. That is an inaccurate statement, as we have eight people who are definitely coming to the national Federation of the blind California 2016 convention from the national Federation of the blind of California Riverside San Bernardino chapter. Paul Howard, fashandra Howard, Lorenzo knot, Jason Eien, CARMIN weatherly, Erick Cabral, Tyrone, and myself. I could see is filling 1 50 passenger bus with the riverside San Bernadino, Inland empire, Escondido and the San Diego chapters.
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> 1. Employer tax incentives question (Lisa Irving)
> 2. Buses to state convention? (Lisa Irving)
> 3. Trying to contact Ted Clark (Lisa Irving)
> 4. Offering help with state convention related needs (Lisa Irving)
> 5. Offering help with state convention related needs (Lisa Irving)
> 6. Re: Employer tax incentives question (Charles Krugman)
> 7. Re: Employer tax incentives question (Brandon Keith Biggs)
> 8. Governor Brown signs bill to protect the rights of blind
> voters (Brian Buhrow)
> 9. Re: Buses to state convention? (Robert Stigile)
> 10. Re: Buses to state convention? (Mary Willows)
> 11. Tax benefits for the disabled (Clark, Ted A at DOT)
> 12. Re: Buses to state convention? (Lisa Irving)
> 13. Re: Offering help with state convention related needs
> (Mary Willows)
> 14. Re: Buses to state convention? (Lisa Irving)
> 15. Re: Buses to state convention? (Mary Willows)
> 16. [Nfbnet-members-list] Print to Braille in Seconds: HumanWare
> Partners with KNFB Reader, LLC and National Federation of the
> Blind (Michael Hingson)
> 17. {Disarmed} FYI FW: National Federation of the Blind Google
> Training October 4-6 (Michael Hingson)
> 18. Re: [Nfbnet-members-list] Print to Braille in Seconds:
> HumanWare Partners with KNFB Reader, LLC and National Federation
> of the Blind (Lauren Merryfield)
> 19. Re: Buses to state convention? (Lisa Irving)
> 20. Re: Offering help with state convention related needs
> (Lisa Irving)
> 21. Re: Governor Brown signs bill to protect the rights of blind
> voters (Chela Robles)
> 22. Re: Governor Brown signs bill to protect the rights of blind
> voters (Charles Krugman)
>
>
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>
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:56:59 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Employer tax incentives question
> Message-ID: <056D8573-82F4-4E34-A3E5-F5D361941E1B at cox.net>
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> Sent from my iPhone what tax incentives are available for employers when they hire a person with a disability? If you know of any other incentives available to an employer who hires a person with a disability including blind individuals please let me know thank you.
>
> From,
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:00:09 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
> Message-ID: <EB3B49EC-1F08-4E79-AA7A-F14860A913D8 at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
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>
>
> Sent from my iPhone our chapter members are very excited about the upcoming state convention. I am wondering if there will be buses coming from Southern and Northern California to go to this year's convention. If there are no buses then I am wondering if the state affiliate has any grants available to help offset the cost of using AMTrack which cost $68 per person thank you
>
> Thoughtfully,
> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:13:22 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Trying to contact Ted Clark
> Message-ID: <D6BEFABD-F8D3-451C-9B0E-C82FE3A9C66E at cox.net>
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> Sent from my iPhone hello,
>
> Ted, I am requesting that you contact me off-line. If you still have my phone number you are welcome to call this evening. Otherwise feel free to email me. I would like to pick your brains about some employment related questions.
>
> Hey everyone, Ted is an awesome resource when it comes to prepping for interviews!
>
> From,
> Lisa Irving
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:16:17 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Offering help with state convention related needs
> Message-ID: <04475BDE-0720-48DB-9A0C-783551D63F20 at cox.net>
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>
> Sent from my iPhone hello Mary and all others,
>
> I am writing on behalf of the San Diego Chapter. Our members and I would like to know how we can help with this your state convention. Our members look forward to contributing to this annual awesome event.
>
> Thoughtfully,
> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:16:17 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Offering help with state convention related needs
> Message-ID: <04475BDE-0720-48DB-9A0C-783551D63F20 at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
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>
>
> Sent from my iPhone hello Mary and all others,
>
> I am writing on behalf of the San Diego Chapter. Our members and I would like to know how we can help with this your state convention. Our members look forward to contributing to this annual awesome event.
>
> Thoughtfully,
> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:43:49 -0700
> From: "Charles Krugman" <ckrugman at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Employer tax incentives question
> Message-ID: <59EB150E64C148649287A2490D1ABDFA at Spike>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
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> I'm not aware of any tax incentives for hiring a person with a disability
> specifically. In some areas there are tax incentives for hiring chronically
> unemployed people or people who are receiving public assistance benefits or
> veterans. There are some incentives in some localities that give the
> employer a tax credit for hiring people that live in particular
> neighborhoods or census tracts. The employer should probably check with
> California EDD or their CPA to address this issue.
> Chuck
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 7:56 AM
> To: NFB LIST SERVE
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Employer tax incentives question
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone what tax incentives are available for employers when
> they hire a person with a disability? If you know of any other incentives
> available to an employer who hires a person with a disability including
> blind individuals please let me know thank you.
>
> From,
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:33:51 -0700
> From: Brandon Keith Biggs <brandonkeithbiggs at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Employer tax incentives question
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> Hello,
> It depends on the income of the blind person before they are hired. Check
> out the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
> Thanks,
>
>
> Brandon Keith Biggs <http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/>
>
> On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 7:56 AM, Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <
> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone what tax incentives are available for employers when
>> they hire a person with a disability? If you know of any other incentives
>> available to an employer who hires a person with a disability including
>> blind individuals please let me know thank you.
>>
>> From,
>>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:41:50 -0700
> From: Brian Buhrow <buhrow at nfbcal.org>
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: buhrow at nfbcal.org
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Governor Brown signs bill to protect the rights
> of blind voters
> Message-ID: <201607251641.u6PGfoR6029423 at lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
>
> Hello. I saw the following article in the San Jose Mercury News this
> morning. I thought folks would find it interesting.
> -Brian
>
> Inspired by San Mateo suit, Gov. Brown signs bill to protect rights of blind
> voters
>
> Bay City News Service
> Posted: 07/24/2016 11:19:01 AM PDT
> Updated: 07/24/2016 11:19:01 AM PDT
>
> A new California law aimed at protecting the voting rights of the blind
> was inspired by a lawsuit against San Mateo County, according to the
> office of State Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco.
>
> Assembly Bill 2252, which was authored by Ting and signed by Gov. Jerry
> Brown, would allow voters with disabilities to vote with the same
> convenience that military and overseas voters have by receiving their
> vote by mail ballots through email, according to Ting's office.
>
> The California Council of the Blind filed the lawsuit in December when
> San Mateo County held its first all vote by mail election. The
> plaintiff in the case said that vote by mail systems pose an obstacle
> to some to vote confidentially.
>
> The bill would make it easier for disabled voters to vote because
> disabled voters can get electronic ballots that can be marked and sent
> in to be counted with other ballots, Ting's offices said.
>
> "California has led the way for technology to permeate our daily lives
> and its time to harness this power to ensure that everyone who wants to
> cast a vote may do so," Ting said in a statement.
>
> Copyright 2016 by Bay City News, Inc.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:43:12 -0700
> From: Robert Stigile <rstigile at gmail.com>
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
> Message-ID: <20160725164312.rstigile at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> Lisa,
> As the Person in charge of finding busses, I can tell you there will be a Northern California Bus starting from Redding and making its way down to El Segundo.
> As for a bus from San Diego we are still working on details and will have some information soon.
> Stay tuned!
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert Stigile
> 818-381-9568
> e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
> Second Vice-President
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> President San Fernando Valley Chapter
>
> The national Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:01 am
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone our chapter members are very excited about the upcoming state convention. I am wondering if there will be buses coming from Southern and Northern California to go to this year's convention. If there are no buses then I am wondering if the state affiliate has any grants available to help offset the cost of using AMTCbi'rack which cost $68 per person thank you
>>
>> Thoughtfully,
>> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
>> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:55:23 -0700
> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
> Message-ID: <00fc01d1e69d$b8f59050$2ae0b0f0$@sbcglobal.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hello Lisa and Robert:
> I guess Robert did not see my message from Saturday yet because he was
> having too much fun celebrating his birthday.
>
> In talking to a couple of the So Cal chapter presidents I was reminded that
> the last time we held a convention at the Embassy Suites So Cal people took
> Access to the hotel. Train people can either take an Uber from the train
> station or arrange for Access. Those two buses will cost the affiliate
> approximately $2,000.00 for the round trip. We chartered buses last year
> because the convention was just about smack dab in the middle of the state
> and it was worth it to help members and first timers with the expenses.
> This year, the Embassy Suites is only a couple of hours away from SD and an
> Access ride away from the Inland Empire so we will not be chartering buses
> from So Cal.
>
> As for the train expenses, that is exactly why chapters are holding
> fundraisers. This is an education and leadership opportunity. It is
> perfectly justifiable for the chapter to raise funds to help blind people to
> get to this training opportunity. There will be speakers who will address
> employment opportunities, as well as, rehabilitation and training. The
> exhibit hall will showcase assistive technology for blind people which will
> empower them to take the information back to employers or Rehabilitation
> Counselors to help them find employment.
>
> I hope this helps. If I am not mistaken, the SD chapter should have about
> $1,000.00 in the Treasury. Is that about right?
>
> If I knew that there would be 50 people coming from SD, Escandito, Long
> Beach it might be worth it but as it stands I believe we are only talking
> about 6 to 10 people. I must admit, it would be really great if we could
> fill a couple of buses from So Cal but I don't see that happening. What do
> you think?
>
>
> Thoughts?
> Mary
> The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams.
> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
> 3934 Kern Court
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
> 925-462-8575
>
> Thank you,
> Mary Willows, President NFBC
> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert
> Stigile via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 9:43 AM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Robert Stigile
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>
> Lisa,
> As the Person in charge of finding busses, I can tell you there will be a
> Northern California Bus starting from Redding and making its way down to El
> Segundo.
> As for a bus from San Diego we are still working on details and will have
> some information soon.
> Stay tuned!
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert Stigile
> 818-381-9568
> e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
> Second Vice-President
> National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando Valley
> Chapter
>
> The national Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want.
> Blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:01 am
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone our chapter members are very excited about the
>> upcoming state convention. I am wondering if there will be buses
>> coming from Southern and Northern California to go to this year's
>> convention. If there are no buses then I am wondering if the state
>> affiliate has any grants available to help offset the cost of using
>> AMTCbi'rack which cost $68 per person thank you
>>
>> Thoughtfully,
>> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
>> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:03:16 +0000
> From: "Clark, Ted A at DOT" <ted.clark at dot.ca.gov>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Tax benefits for the disabled
> Message-ID:
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> Good morning Lisa
>
> the following IRS publications and forms are for tax benefits for an employer who hires a disabled person.
> Also tax benefits for a disabled person who is working
>
> I hope this information is helpful to you. Ted Clark
> none of the following links are live
>
>
> * Publication 954,Tax Incentives for Distressed Communities<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p954--2004.pdf>
> * Form 8826, Disabled Access Credit<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8826.pdf>
> * Publication 535, Business Expenses<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-prior/p535--2006.pdf>
> * Form 5884, Work Opportunity Credit<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5884.pdf>
> * Form 3800, General Business Credit<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3800.pdf>
> * Form 8850, Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8850.pdf>
>
> There is also a wide array of tax benefits available to persons with disabilities, ranging from standard deductions and exemptions to business and itemized
> * deductions to credits. Information about these issues is in
>
>
>
>
>
> Publication 3966, Living and Working with Disabilities<https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3966.pdf>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:23:54 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
> Message-ID: <50F261B9-1FFF-422E-AC25-53B90F9563CE at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hello Mary and all others,
>
> Just an update our chapter has roughly $500 in its account. Our board members will be addressing the idea of fundraising at her upcoming board meeting. The long-term goal here in Southern California is to be able to load up a bunch of buses to go to state conventions. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your support!
>
> From,
> Lisa Irving
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 25, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Lisa and Robert:
>> I guess Robert did not see my message from Saturday yet because he was
>> having too much fun celebrating his birthday.
>>
>> In talking to a couple of the So Cal chapter presidents I was reminded that
>> the last time we held a convention at the Embassy Suites So Cal people took
>> Access to the hotel. Train people can either take an Uber from the train
>> station or arrange for Access. Those two buses will cost the affiliate
>> approximately $2,000.00 for the round trip. We chartered buses last year
>> because the convention was just about smack dab in the middle of the state
>> and it was worth it to help members and first timers with the expenses.
>> This year, the Embassy Suites is only a couple of hours away from SD and an
>> Access ride away from the Inland Empire so we will not be chartering buses
>> from So Cal.
>>
>> As for the train expenses, that is exactly why chapters are holding
>> fundraisers. This is an education and leadership opportunity. It is
>> perfectly justifiable for the chapter to raise funds to help blind people to
>> get to this training opportunity. There will be speakers who will address
>> employment opportunities, as well as, rehabilitation and training. The
>> exhibit hall will showcase assistive technology for blind people which will
>> empower them to take the information back to employers or Rehabilitation
>> Counselors to help them find employment.
>>
>> I hope this helps. If I am not mistaken, the SD chapter should have about
>> $1,000.00 in the Treasury. Is that about right?
>>
>> If I knew that there would be 50 people coming from SD, Escandito, Long
>> Beach it might be worth it but as it stands I believe we are only talking
>> about 6 to 10 people. I must admit, it would be really great if we could
>> fill a couple of buses from So Cal but I don't see that happening. What do
>> you think?
>>
>>
>> Thoughts?
>> Mary
>> The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
>> between blind people and our dreams.
>> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>> 3934 Kern Court
>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>> 925-462-8575
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert
>> Stigile via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 9:43 AM
>> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Robert Stigile
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>>
>> Lisa,
>> As the Person in charge of finding busses, I can tell you there will be a
>> Northern California Bus starting from Redding and making its way down to El
>> Segundo.
>> As for a bus from San Diego we are still working on details and will have
>> some information soon.
>> Stay tuned!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Robert Stigile
>> 818-381-9568
>> e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
>> Second Vice-President
>> National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando Valley
>> Chapter
>>
>> The national Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
>> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want.
>> Blindness is not what holds you back.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:01 am
>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone our chapter members are very excited about the
>>> upcoming state convention. I am wondering if there will be buses
>>> coming from Southern and Northern California to go to this year's
>>> convention. If there are no buses then I am wondering if the state
>>> affiliate has any grants available to help offset the cost of using
>>> AMTCbi'rack which cost $68 per person thank you
>>>
>>> Thoughtfully,
>>> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
>>> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>>>
>>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:25:16 -0700
> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Offering help with state convention related
> needs
> Message-ID: <010701d1e6a1$e6086cd0$b2194670$@sbcglobal.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi Lisa:
> Thank you for offering to help at the convention. Off the top of my head,
> one thing I can think of is selling the drawing tickets for a paid hotel
> stay at the 2017 Orlando convention. You do not have to be a Federationist
> to participate and win. I am sure that there are lots of people in SD who
> wouldn't mind staying at our hotel for our prices and seeing the most pro
> active organization in the country at work.
>
> My other thought is to ask if you have been in touch with Jim Barbour and
> Rochelle Houston. They are our convention coordinators this year. I know
> that they have been holding conference calls to begin assigning jobs to So
> Cal chapter presidents. There is always lots to do. Check with them.
>
> If I think of anything more I will let you know.
>
> --Mary
> The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams.
> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
> 3934 Kern Court
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
> 925-462-8575
>
> Thank you,
> Mary Willows, President NFBC
> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa
> Irving via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:16 AM
> To: NFB LIST SERVE
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Offering help with state convention related needs
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone hello Mary and all others,
>
> I am writing on behalf of the San Diego Chapter. Our members and I would
> like to know how we can help with this your state convention. Our members
> look forward to contributing to this annual awesome event.
>
> Thoughtfully,
> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>
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>
> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:25:56 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
> Message-ID: <C975A35C-71BB-4459-B08F-AB8126F7250E at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Robert,
>
> I gather from Mary's response buses at this time are out of the question. I am requesting consideration of a state subsidy to supplement train and travel expenses. Half of our chapter is employed this means people are coming from work we would like to condense travel time. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration from Lisa
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 25, 2016, at 9:43 AM, Robert Stigile via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Lisa,
>> As the Person in charge of finding busses, I can tell you there will be a Northern California Bus starting from Redding and making its way down to El Segundo.
>> As for a bus from San Diego we are still working on details and will have some information soon.
>> Stay tuned!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Robert Stigile
>> 818-381-9568
>> e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
>> Second Vice-President
>> National Federation of the Blind of California
>> President San Fernando Valley Chapter
>>
>> The national Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:01 am
>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone our chapter members are very excited about the upcoming state convention. I am wondering if there will be buses coming from Southern and Northern California to go to this year's convention. If there are no buses then I am wondering if the state affiliate has any grants available to help offset the cost of using AMTCbi'rack which cost $68 per person thank you
>>>
>>> Thoughtfully,
>>> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
>>> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>>>
>>>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:53:06 -0700
> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
> Message-ID: <012501d1e6a5$c91899c0$5b49cd40$@sbcglobal.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> This is great news. I will need more than just a hope and a prayer for
> numbers on the bus though. Do you know who will be attending?
>
> The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams.
> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
> 3934 Kern Court
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
> 925-462-8575
>
> Thank you,
> Mary Willows, President NFBC
> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa
> Irving via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 11:24 AM
> To: NFB of California List
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>
> Hello Mary and all others,
>
> Just an update our chapter has roughly $500 in its account. Our board
> members will be addressing the idea of fundraising at her upcoming board
> meeting. The long-term goal here in Southern California is to be able to
> load up a bunch of buses to go to state conventions. Thank you for your
> enthusiasm and your support!
>
> From,
> Lisa Irving
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>>> On Jul 25, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info
>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Lisa and Robert:
>> I guess Robert did not see my message from Saturday yet because he was
>> having too much fun celebrating his birthday.
>>
>> In talking to a couple of the So Cal chapter presidents I was reminded
>> that the last time we held a convention at the Embassy Suites So Cal
>> people took Access to the hotel. Train people can either take an Uber
>> from the train station or arrange for Access. Those two buses will
>> cost the affiliate approximately $2,000.00 for the round trip. We
>> chartered buses last year because the convention was just about smack
>> dab in the middle of the state and it was worth it to help members and
> first timers with the expenses.
>> This year, the Embassy Suites is only a couple of hours away from SD
>> and an Access ride away from the Inland Empire so we will not be
>> chartering buses from So Cal.
>>
>> As for the train expenses, that is exactly why chapters are holding
>> fundraisers. This is an education and leadership opportunity. It is
>> perfectly justifiable for the chapter to raise funds to help blind
>> people to get to this training opportunity. There will be speakers
>> who will address employment opportunities, as well as, rehabilitation
>> and training. The exhibit hall will showcase assistive technology for
>> blind people which will empower them to take the information back to
>> employers or Rehabilitation Counselors to help them find employment.
>>
>> I hope this helps. If I am not mistaken, the SD chapter should have
>> about
>> $1,000.00 in the Treasury. Is that about right?
>>
>> If I knew that there would be 50 people coming from SD, Escandito,
>> Long Beach it might be worth it but as it stands I believe we are only
>> talking about 6 to 10 people. I must admit, it would be really great
>> if we could fill a couple of buses from So Cal but I don't see that
>> happening. What do you think?
>>
>>
>> Thoughts?
>> Mary
>> The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
>> the expectations of blind people because low expectations create
>> obstacles between blind people and our dreams.
>> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>> 3934 Kern Court
>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>> 925-462-8575
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Robert Stigile via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 9:43 AM
>> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Robert Stigile
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>>
>> Lisa,
>> As the Person in charge of finding busses, I can tell you there will
>> be a Northern California Bus starting from Redding and making its way
>> down to El Segundo.
>> As for a bus from San Diego we are still working on details and will
>> have some information soon.
>> Stay tuned!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Robert Stigile
>> 818-381-9568
>> e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
>> Second Vice-President
>> National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando
>> Valley Chapter
>>
>> The national Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
>> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want.
>> Blindness is not what holds you back.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:01 am
>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone our chapter members are very excited about the
>>> upcoming state convention. I am wondering if there will be buses
>>> coming from Southern and Northern California to go to this year's
>>> convention. If there are no buses then I am wondering if the state
>>> affiliate has any grants available to help offset the cost of using
>>> AMTCbi'rack which cost $68 per person thank you
>>>
>>> Thoughtfully,
>>> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
>>> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>>>
>>>
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>
> Message: 16
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:56:45 -0700
> From: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] [Nfbnet-members-list] Print to Braille in
> Seconds: HumanWare Partners with KNFB Reader, LLC and National
> Federation of the Blind
> Message-ID: <00a901d1e6ae$ac3de310$04b9a930$@michaelhingson.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> CONTACT:
> Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> cdanielsen at nfb.org <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>
>
> CONTACT:
> Nicolas Lagac??
> Marketing Communications Manager
> HumanWare
> (888) 723-7273
> Nicolas.Lagace at humanware.com <mailto:Nicolas.Lagace at humanware.com>
>
>
>
> Print to Braille in Seconds:
> HumanWare Partners with KNFB Reader, LLC and National Federation of the
> Blind
>
>
> Longueuil, Quebec, and Baltimore, Maryland (July 25, 2016): Nearly every
> blind person encounters print material on a daily basis?whether it is a
> paper handout in a classroom or meeting, inaccessible content on a screen,
> or personal mail. In the past such situations would require the blind person
> to ask for assistance and, often, to wait for that assistance. The launch of
> KNFB Reader for smartphones forever changed the significance of receiving an
> inaccessible piece of paper. Now a blind user can simply snap a picture
> using their smartphone and have the print read to the user in seconds.
>
> HumanWare, KNFB Reader, LLC (KNFB), and the National Federation of the Blind
> (NFB) have taken instant access to print content even further. Both
> HumanWare and NFB have always been primary advocates of Braille literacy and
> share the belief that Braille literacy is directly related to success in
> employment. Building from this belief, along with a desire to empower blind
> people with a tool that can turn print into Braille in seconds, HumanWare,
> KNFB, and the NFB have partnered together to offer the KNFB Reader as a
> freely included app on the BrailleNote Touch.
>
> ?Someone once told me they dreamt of a world where all print material could
> instantly be replaced with Braille. Today, with this partnership, we are
> making that dream a reality,? said Greg Stilson, HumanWare?s Product Manager
> of Blindness Products.
>
> This March HumanWare launched the BrailleNote Touch, the most powerful
> Braille productivity tool ever built. The first and only Google-certified
> Braille tablet, the BrailleNote Touch combines the efficiency and simplicity
> of a traditional Braille notetaker with the power and open mainstream apps
> of an Android tablet. Equipped with a customized touch surface or optional
> Braille keyboard, a built-in Braille display, and an 8-megapixel camera, the
> combination of the BrailleNote Touch and the KNFB Reader is a natural
> marriage.
>
> ?As an organization that strives every day to raise expectations for the
> blind, the National Federation of the Blind applauds the work HumanWare and
> Google have done to create an innovative product that breaks down the
> traditional barriers using assistive technology. It was only fitting to
> empower this technology with the best print recognition tool, and we are
> excited that BrailleNote Touch users will immediately have access to the
> KNFB Reader,? said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation
> of the Blind.
>
> HumanWare is aiming to include KNFB Reader in a free BrailleNote Touch
> update this September. All existing BrailleNote Touch users will receive a
> notification on their device when this update becomes available and can
> initiate the wireless update immediately.
>
>
> ###
>
>
> For over 25 years, HumanWare?s inspirational vision has resulted in a range
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> world.
>
> For more information about HumanWare and the BrailleNote Touch, please
> visit: www.humanware.com <http://www.humanware.com> .
>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
>
> For more information about the National Federation of the Blind, please
> visit: www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> .
>
> To learn more about the KNFB Reader, please visit:
> http://www.knfbreader.com.
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:26:37 -0700
> From: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] {Disarmed} FYI FW: National Federation of the
> Blind Google Training October 4-6
> Message-ID: <002901d1e6b2$d8685b60$89391220$@michaelhingson.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Van Gerven, Clara [mailto:CVanGerven at nfb.org]
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 1:13 PM
> To: Mr. Michael Hingson <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> Subject: National Federation of the Blind Google Training October 4-6
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute and Google are co-hosting a three-day event for access technology trainers this fall. Please join us on October 4-6 to learn more about all things Google. Android, Chrome OS, and Google Apps (including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, etc.) will be the main topics of the training. If you are an access technology trainer and are interested in participating, apply at http://goo.gl/forms/8gJQUuYBQGR2OXTU2 <http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=5581&qid=1330556> .
>
> Participation will be free for successful applicants. Space is limited, so be sure to submit your application early. The deadline is Friday, September 2. The event will be held at the NFB Jernigan Institute at 200 East Wells Street, at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21230.
>
> For more information, please visit https://nfb.org/googletraining, or contact Clara Van Gerven at cvangerven at nfb.org <mailto:cvangerven at nfb.org> .
>
>
>
> <http://nfb.org/images/nfb/products_technology/googlelogo_color_120x48dp.png>
>
>
>
> <http://nfb.org/images/nfb/products_technology/nfb_small1.jpg>
>
>
>
>
>
> 200 East Wells Street
> at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, MD 21230
> United States
>
> National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street
> at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, MD 21230
>
> Unsubscribe <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/optout?reset=1&jid=3184&qid=1330556&h=4d78f96d74c9096b>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:29:23 -0700
> From: "Lauren Merryfield" <lauren at catlines.com>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] [Nfbnet-members-list] Print to Braille in
> Seconds: HumanWare Partners with KNFB Reader, LLC and National
> Federation of the Blind
> Message-ID: <003101d1e6b3$3b499eb0$b1dcdc10$@catlines.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Hi,
> Now, which bank should we rob to get the braille note touch? Haha.
> Thanks,
> Lauren
>
> Blessings in Jesus? name:
> But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy,
> peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and
> self-control. There is no law against these things!
> --Galatians 5:22-23, NLT
> My digital evangelism blog is at:
> w w w . ask in jesus name . org (remove the spaces).
> Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
> Hingson via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 12:57 PM
> To: 'NFB of California List' <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Michael Hingson <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] [Nfbnet-members-list] Print to Braille in Seconds:
> HumanWare Partners with KNFB Reader, LLC and National Federation of the
> Blind
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> CONTACT:
> Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> cdanielsen at nfb.org <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>
>
> CONTACT:
> Nicolas Lagac??
> Marketing Communications Manager
> HumanWare
> (888) 723-7273
> Nicolas.Lagace at humanware.com <mailto:Nicolas.Lagace at humanware.com>
>
>
>
> Print to Braille in Seconds:
> HumanWare Partners with KNFB Reader, LLC and National Federation of the
> Blind
>
>
> Longueuil, Quebec, and Baltimore, Maryland (July 25, 2016): Nearly every
> blind person encounters print material on a daily basis?whether it is a
> paper handout in a classroom or meeting, inaccessible content on a screen,
> or personal mail. In the past such situations would require the blind person
> to ask for assistance and, often, to wait for that assistance. The launch of
> KNFB Reader for smartphones forever changed the significance of receiving an
> inaccessible piece of paper. Now a blind user can simply snap a picture
> using their smartphone and have the print read to the user in seconds.
>
> HumanWare, KNFB Reader, LLC (KNFB), and the National Federation of the Blind
> (NFB) have taken instant access to print content even further. Both
> HumanWare and NFB have always been primary advocates of Braille literacy and
> share the belief that Braille literacy is directly related to success in
> employment. Building from this belief, along with a desire to empower blind
> people with a tool that can turn print into Braille in seconds, HumanWare,
> KNFB, and the NFB have partnered together to offer the KNFB Reader as a
> freely included app on the BrailleNote Touch.
>
> ?Someone once told me they dreamt of a world where all print material could
> instantly be replaced with Braille. Today, with this partnership, we are
> making that dream a reality,? said Greg Stilson, HumanWare?s Product Manager
> of Blindness Products.
>
> This March HumanWare launched the BrailleNote Touch, the most powerful
> Braille productivity tool ever built. The first and only Google-certified
> Braille tablet, the BrailleNote Touch combines the efficiency and simplicity
> of a traditional Braille notetaker with the power and open mainstream apps
> of an Android tablet. Equipped with a customized touch surface or optional
> Braille keyboard, a built-in Braille display, and an 8-megapixel camera, the
> combination of the BrailleNote Touch and the KNFB Reader is a natural
> marriage.
>
> ?As an organization that strives every day to raise expectations for the
> blind, the National Federation of the Blind applauds the work HumanWare and
> Google have done to create an innovative product that breaks down the
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> Message: 19
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:04:58 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
> Message-ID: <6BCC5181-1331-4126-A5D9-FE252D3B32D8 at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
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> Mary,
> Our chapter meeting is the second Saturday in August at that meeting I will get a preliminary headcount. I will get back to you ASAP we have 12 members on the role it is my hope that we get 9 to 10 the members to attend the convention
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 25, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> This is great news. I will need more than just a hope and a prayer for
>> numbers on the bus though. Do you know who will be attending?
>>
>> The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
>> between blind people and our dreams.
>> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>> 3934 Kern Court
>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>> 925-462-8575
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa
>> Irving via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 11:24 AM
>> To: NFB of California List
>> Cc: Lisa Irving
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>>
>> Hello Mary and all others,
>>
>> Just an update our chapter has roughly $500 in its account. Our board
>> members will be addressing the idea of fundraising at her upcoming board
>> meeting. The long-term goal here in Southern California is to be able to
>> load up a bunch of buses to go to state conventions. Thank you for your
>> enthusiasm and your support!
>>
>> From,
>> Lisa Irving
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Jul 25, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info
>>> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Lisa and Robert:
>>> I guess Robert did not see my message from Saturday yet because he was
>>> having too much fun celebrating his birthday.
>>>
>>> In talking to a couple of the So Cal chapter presidents I was reminded
>>> that the last time we held a convention at the Embassy Suites So Cal
>>> people took Access to the hotel. Train people can either take an Uber
>>> from the train station or arrange for Access. Those two buses will
>>> cost the affiliate approximately $2,000.00 for the round trip. We
>>> chartered buses last year because the convention was just about smack
>>> dab in the middle of the state and it was worth it to help members and
>> first timers with the expenses.
>>> This year, the Embassy Suites is only a couple of hours away from SD
>>> and an Access ride away from the Inland Empire so we will not be
>>> chartering buses from So Cal.
>>>
>>> As for the train expenses, that is exactly why chapters are holding
>>> fundraisers. This is an education and leadership opportunity. It is
>>> perfectly justifiable for the chapter to raise funds to help blind
>>> people to get to this training opportunity. There will be speakers
>>> who will address employment opportunities, as well as, rehabilitation
>>> and training. The exhibit hall will showcase assistive technology for
>>> blind people which will empower them to take the information back to
>>> employers or Rehabilitation Counselors to help them find employment.
>>>
>>> I hope this helps. If I am not mistaken, the SD chapter should have
>>> about
>>> $1,000.00 in the Treasury. Is that about right?
>>>
>>> If I knew that there would be 50 people coming from SD, Escandito,
>>> Long Beach it might be worth it but as it stands I believe we are only
>>> talking about 6 to 10 people. I must admit, it would be really great
>>> if we could fill a couple of buses from So Cal but I don't see that
>>> happening. What do you think?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thoughts?
>>> Mary
>>> The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
>>> the expectations of blind people because low expectations create
>>> obstacles between blind people and our dreams.
>>> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>>>
>>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>>> 3934 Kern Court
>>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>>> 925-462-8575
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Robert Stigile via NFBC-Info
>>> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 9:43 AM
>>> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Robert Stigile
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>>>
>>> Lisa,
>>> As the Person in charge of finding busses, I can tell you there will
>>> be a Northern California Bus starting from Redding and making its way
>>> down to El Segundo.
>>> As for a bus from San Diego we are still working on details and will
>>> have some information soon.
>>> Stay tuned!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Robert Stigile
>>> 818-381-9568
>>> e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
>>> Second Vice-President
>>> National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando
>>> Valley Chapter
>>>
>>> The national Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>>> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
>>> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want.
>>> Blindness is not what holds you back.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: NFB LIST SERVE <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>> Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:01 am
>>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone our chapter members are very excited about the
>>>> upcoming state convention. I am wondering if there will be buses
>>>> coming from Southern and Northern California to go to this year's
>>>> convention. If there are no buses then I am wondering if the state
>>>> affiliate has any grants available to help offset the cost of using
>>>> AMTCbi'rack which cost $68 per person thank you
>>>>
>>>> Thoughtfully,
>>>> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
>>>> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>>>>
>>>>
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>
> Message: 20
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:07:42 -0700
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Offering help with state convention related
> needs
> Message-ID: <2F5BCBB6-E031-493E-8A5E-25980E30439A at cox.net>
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>
> Hello Jim and Rochelle,
>
> I would like very much to participate in your conference calls I must've missed the memo LOL. Please feel free to call me or email me
>
> From,
> Lisa Irving, San Diego Chapter President dictation to finger double tap
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 25, 2016, at 11:25 AM, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Lisa:
>> Thank you for offering to help at the convention. Off the top of my head,
>> one thing I can think of is selling the drawing tickets for a paid hotel
>> stay at the 2017 Orlando convention. You do not have to be a Federationist
>> to participate and win. I am sure that there are lots of people in SD who
>> wouldn't mind staying at our hotel for our prices and seeing the most pro
>> active organization in the country at work.
>>
>> My other thought is to ask if you have been in touch with Jim Barbour and
>> Rochelle Houston. They are our convention coordinators this year. I know
>> that they have been holding conference calls to begin assigning jobs to So
>> Cal chapter presidents. There is always lots to do. Check with them.
>>
>> If I think of anything more I will let you know.
>>
>> --Mary
>> The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
>> between blind people and our dreams.
>> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>> 3934 Kern Court
>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>> 925-462-8575
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa
>> Irving via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:16 AM
>> To: NFB LIST SERVE
>> Cc: Lisa Irving
>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Offering help with state convention related needs
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone hello Mary and all others,
>>
>> I am writing on behalf of the San Diego Chapter. Our members and I would
>> like to know how we can help with this your state convention. Our members
>> look forward to contributing to this annual awesome event.
>>
>> Thoughtfully,
>> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
>> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
>>
>>
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>
> Message: 21
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:13:22 -0700
> From: Chela Robles <cdrobles693 at gmail.com>
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Governor Brown signs bill to protect the
> rights of blind voters
> Message-ID: <713f6327-91e7-1ab9-a559-0425ee50b3c3 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> So my question is how does one go about getting email ballots or rather
> how do you get the accessible ballots? Do they send a web address to
> fill one out online? In' interested to know more. As of now, I've been
> using family members to help me out with voting and I've been kind of
> skeptical about the machines and how trained the staff are in using them
> at my local polling place in Concord, CA so the other option to fill it
> out accessibly online is greatly welcomed and intriguing to me
> personally. I guess I'd like to know not only the how to of getting such
> an option, but how generally it would work.
>
> --
> You can live the life you want. your disability is not what holds you back. Use your disability to break down common barriers and misconceptions. You can do this because you got this!
> --
> Chela Robles
> E-mail: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
> Skype: jazzytrumpet
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>
>> On 7/25/2016 9:41 AM, Brian Buhrow via NFBC-Info wrote:
>> Hello. I saw the following article in the San Jose Mercury News this
>> morning. I thought folks would find it interesting.
>> -Brian
>>
>> Inspired by San Mateo suit, Gov. Brown signs bill to protect rights of blind
>> voters
>>
>> Bay City News Service
>> Posted: 07/24/2016 11:19:01 AM PDT
>> Updated: 07/24/2016 11:19:01 AM PDT
>>
>> A new California law aimed at protecting the voting rights of the blind
>> was inspired by a lawsuit against San Mateo County, according to the
>> office of State Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco.
>>
>> Assembly Bill 2252, which was authored by Ting and signed by Gov. Jerry
>> Brown, would allow voters with disabilities to vote with the same
>> convenience that military and overseas voters have by receiving their
>> vote by mail ballots through email, according to Ting's office.
>>
>> The California Council of the Blind filed the lawsuit in December when
>> San Mateo County held its first all vote by mail election. The
>> plaintiff in the case said that vote by mail systems pose an obstacle
>> to some to vote confidentially.
>>
>> The bill would make it easier for disabled voters to vote because
>> disabled voters can get electronic ballots that can be marked and sent
>> in to be counted with other ballots, Ting's offices said.
>>
>> "California has led the way for technology to permeate our daily lives
>> and its time to harness this power to ensure that everyone who wants to
>> cast a vote may do so," Ting said in a statement.
>>
>> Copyright 2016 by Bay City News, Inc.
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 22
> Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 01:55:23 -0700
> From: "Charles Krugman" <ckrugman at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Governor Brown signs bill to protect the
> rights of blind voters
> Message-ID: <81C9C037E2534EECAD0EE544DE67669D at Spike>
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>
> when this is implemented the voter would need to contact their county clerk
> or elections department as is presently the procedure for military or
> overseas voters to make the necessary arrangements.
> Chuckt
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chela Robles via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 4:13 PM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chela Robles
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Governor Brown signs bill to protect the rights of
> blind voters
>
> So my question is how does one go about getting email ballots or rather
> how do you get the accessible ballots? Do they send a web address to
> fill one out online? In' interested to know more. As of now, I've been
> using family members to help me out with voting and I've been kind of
> skeptical about the machines and how trained the staff are in using them
> at my local polling place in Concord, CA so the other option to fill it
> out accessibly online is greatly welcomed and intriguing to me
> personally. I guess I'd like to know not only the how to of getting such
> an option, but how generally it would work.
>
> --
> You can live the life you want. your disability is not what holds you back.
> Use your disability to break down common barriers and misconceptions. You
> can do this because you got this!
> --
> Chela Robles
> E-mail: cdrobles693 at gmail.com
> Skype: jazzytrumpet
> I volunteer for Bookshare, to find out more and to volunteer with us,visit:
> http://www.bookshare.org/
> Need more space, come join dropbox and start with two gigs of free space and
> 500 Megabytes as is this is my referral link to you: http://db.tt/XpUTe0E
> --
>
>> On 7/25/2016 9:41 AM, Brian Buhrow via NFBC-Info wrote:
>> Hello. I saw the following article in the San Jose Mercury News this
>> morning. I thought folks would find it interesting.
>> -Brian
>>
>> Inspired by San Mateo suit, Gov. Brown signs bill to protect rights of
>> blind
>> voters
>>
>> Bay City News Service
>> Posted: 07/24/2016 11:19:01 AM PDT
>> Updated: 07/24/2016 11:19:01 AM PDT
>>
>> A new California law aimed at protecting the voting rights of the
>> blind
>> was inspired by a lawsuit against San Mateo County, according to
>> the
>> office of State Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco.
>>
>> Assembly Bill 2252, which was authored by Ting and signed by Gov.
>> Jerry
>> Brown, would allow voters with disabilities to vote with the same
>> convenience that military and overseas voters have by receiving
>> their
>> vote by mail ballots through email, according to Ting's office.
>>
>> The California Council of the Blind filed the lawsuit in December
>> when
>> San Mateo County held its first all vote by mail election. The
>> plaintiff in the case said that vote by mail systems pose an
>> obstacle
>> to some to vote confidentially.
>>
>> The bill would make it easier for disabled voters to vote because
>> disabled voters can get electronic ballots that can be marked and
>> sent
>> in to be counted with other ballots, Ting's offices said.
>>
>> "California has led the way for technology to permeate our daily
>> lives
>> and its time to harness this power to ensure that everyone who
>> wants to
>> cast a vote may do so," Ting said in a statement.
>>
>> Copyright 2016 by Bay City News, Inc.
>>
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