[Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook

[Lyn Gwizdak]

Happy New Year everyone!

Curious. How are blind students restricted in environments for mobility
instruction? I had cane mobility as an adult in MA in the early 1970s. I
have no idea of how it is for kids today. Thanks.

Lyn Gwizdak

On Tue, Jan 1, 2019, 5:17 PM Joy Stigile via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
wrote:

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> Dear Friends,
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> As a new year begins I consider how we can all work together to empower
> blind Californians to live the life they want.  Our first action of 2019 is
> to converge on Washington D. C.  on January 28-31, 2019.  in support of our
> legislative priorities before the U.S. Congress.  We have a fabulous
> delegation from California leading the way.  If you are interested in
> joining the group, then please contact me as soon as possible at
> president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>  or 916.382.0372.
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> Our national scholarship application
> <
> https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOK
> ERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEALw_wcB
> <https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEALw_wcB>>
> is
> available.  Please encourage qualified blind students to apply and forward
> the information to your networks.  Students seeking letters of support from
> the California affiliate are strongly advised to seek their letters early.
> Affiliate letters requested near the application deadline are not
> guaranteed.
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> We are working on state legislation in California to amend the education
> code so that blind students are no longer unreasonably restricted in the
> environments in which they receive orientation and mobility training.
> Shannon Dillon is leading our efforts and you will hear more from her once
> a
> bill is formally introduced.
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> I and our affiliate Board of Directors are planning for a successful and
> productive 2019.  We look forward to working with you to make this a
> fabulous year for blind people in California.
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> Tim Elder
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> President, National Federation of the Blind of California
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> Email:  president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>
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> The Inland Empire Chapter will start this year off by hosting a Health and
> Wellness Seminar.  Each year most of us make a New Year's Resolution that
> consist of dieting, exercising and eating healthy.  Some of us can stick to
> the commitment and others fall off the wagon.  On Friday January 4, 2019.
> Time 12:30p.m.  to 2:00p.m.  Held at the Service Center For Independent
> Living.  107 Spring Street
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> Claremont, California 91711, cross street is Green.  Everyone is welcome.
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> Cheryl Thurston, President Inland Empire Chapter
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> Board Member National Federation of the Blind of California
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> P:  909.821.9589
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> cthurston74 at gmail.com <mailto:cthurston74 at gmail.com>
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> California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
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> CABS will kick off 2019 with a Membership Call on Sunday, January 20th at 7
> p.m., pacific time.  The topic of discussion will be on the NFB National
> Scholarship.  We will have four past scholarship recipients on the panel
> and
> they will share their experience as scholarship winners and encourage
> students to apply for this amazing opportunity.  Every year, the National
> Federation of the Blind offers more than $120,000 in scholarships to blind
> students across the country and  students will have an opportunity to
> attend
> the 2019 national convention in Las Vegas for a magical experience.  Call
> 712.770.4130 followed by access code 868746 and we would love for you to
> join them!
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> Matthew Gip, President California Association of Blind Students
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> Board Member  National Federation of the Blind of California
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> Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee
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> P:  559.375.2068
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> Email:  matthewhgip at gmail.com <mailto:matthewhgip at gmail.com>
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> Joy Stigile, Editor
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