[Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook

Fri Jan 11 06:07:41 UTC 2019

You are so right, Lisa. The kids need the very best of cane training. I
didn't realize that the kids  weren't getting this. And using short canes
only reaching the sternum. I prefer the longer canes up to my chin.

Lyn G.

On Thu, Jan 10, 2019, 11:00 AM Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info <
nfbc-info at nfbnet.org wrote:

> Lyn,
>
> Our kiddos need excellent mobility instruction to help with self
> confidence,
> socialization, interaction with their school community and the ability to
> interact with the world around them. Those of us who are guide dog handlers
> definitely have a different view of mobility travel with our guide dog.
> However, I am quickly learning the importance of proper cane travel in a
> new
> environment because my dog guide is semi-retired and I have lost most of my
> vision. Finally, I applaud the work of the Federation and its effeorts to
> ensure our blind children know how to use the cane with confidence and
> self-respect.
>
> Lisa Irving-Pardini
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lyn Gwizdak
> via
> NFBC-Info
> Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 8:14 PM
> To: tim at timeldermusic.com
> Cc: Lyn Gwizdak <gwizdaklyn at gmail.com>; NFB of California List
> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>; president at nfbcal.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook
>
> 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 via NFBC-Info
> > Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:39 AM
> > To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> > 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=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUA
> > > RI
> > > sACOK
> > > ERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEALw_wcB
> > > <https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDU
> > > AR
> > > IsACOKERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEA
> > > Lw
> > > _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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