[Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook

Thu Jan 10 04:13:43 UTC 2019

Thanks, Tim. That sure doesnt make good mobility training. Guide dog
training is way better.

Lyn Gwizdak

On Thu, Jan 3, 2019, 7:20 PM <tim at timeldermusic.com wrote:

> Restrictions vary by school.  The more offensive restrictions include
> prohibiting travel beyond two blocks of the school building, prohibiting
> transit on public transportation, limitation on instruction outside of
> normal school hours, etc.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lyn Gwizdak
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> Cc: Lyn Gwizdak <gwizdaklyn at gmail.com>; president at nfbcal.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook
>
> 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:
>
> >
> >
> > Dear Friends,
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > Our national scholarship application
> > <
> > https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARI
> > sACOK
> > ERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEALw_wcB
> > <https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUAR
> > IsACOKERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEALw
> > _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.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Tim Elder
> >
> > President, National Federation of the Blind of California
> >
> > Email:  president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>
> >
> > ***
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> > Claremont, California 91711, cross street is Green.  Everyone is welcome.
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheryl Thurston, President Inland Empire Chapter
> >
> > Board Member National Federation of the Blind of California
> >
> > P:  909.821.9589
> >
> > cthurston74 at gmail.com <mailto:cthurston74 at gmail.com>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
> >
> > 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!
> >
> >
> >
> > Matthew Gip, President California Association of Blind Students
> >
> > Board Member  National Federation of the Blind of California
> >
> > Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee
> >
> > P:  559.375.2068
> >
> > Email:  matthewhgip at gmail.com <mailto:matthewhgip at gmail.com>
> >
> >
> >
> > Joy Stigile, Editor
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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