[NFBC-Info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 173, Issue 6
Kyle Garcia
kgarcia2432 at gmail.com
Tue Oct 8 16:21:36 UTC 2019
Both services have continuously fluctuating prices, so estimating prices is
difficult. As of the time I’m writing this article an Uber Pool for one
person without the walking option is $18.
On Tue, Oct 8, 2019 at 5:23 AM Jordan Mirander via NFBC-Info <
nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Actually, jim, you are a little bit off there. Lyft is $23 from the
> calltrain station, and uber is $20. I wished it was $15
>
> Sent from jordan mirander’s iPhone
>
> > On Oct 8, 2019, at 5:00 AM, nfbc-info-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
> >
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> >
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> > 1. Re: NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 173, Issue 5 (Jordan Mirander)
> > 2. Re: [NFBC-info} transportation (Jim Barbour)
> > 3. FW: [GTTsupport] US Supreme Court Won't Hear The Domino's
> > Case (Hooray!) (Eric Calhoun)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 19:02:51 -0700
> > From: Jordan Mirander <jordanmirander at icloud.com>
> > To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 173, Issue 5
> > Message-ID: <347133F8-EF46-4AC9-87F0-9A4034149BD0 at icloud.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Yes, unfortunately, that does not work for all people. I really really
> want to attend the convention, but i have an appointment that morning.
> There are afternoon megabusses that goes from anaheim to san jose,
> california. How much is a lyft/uber ride from there to the hotel? I will
> definitely be taking the convention party bus back home.
> >
> > Sent from jordan mirander?s iPhone
> >
> >> On Oct 7, 2019, at 2:43 PM, nfbc-info-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
> >>
> >> Send NFBC-Info mailing list submissions to
> >> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> >>
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> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
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> >> nfbc-info-request at nfbnet.org
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> >>
> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> >> than "Re: Contents of NFBC-Info digest..."
> >>
> >>
> >> Today's Topics:
> >>
> >> 1. Re: Convention transportation (president at nfbcal.org)
> >> 2. State Convention In One Month! (Rachel Grider)
> >> 3. Door Prizes for State Convention (Tiffany Manosh)
> >> 4. Transportation to State Convention (Eric Calhoun)
> >> 5. Re: Door Prizes for State Convention (tim at timeldermusic.com)
> >>
> >>
> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 1
> >> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 07:33:23 -0700
> >> From: <president at nfbcal.org>
> >> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> >> Cc: "'skylar covich'" <covich7 at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] Convention transportation
> >> Message-ID: <019e01d57d1c$2ccb87b0$86629710$@nfbcal.org>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >>
> >> Uber or Lyft rides between the San Jose train station and the Milpitas
> hotel
> >> are reasonable. There may also be public buses out of that train
> station.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of skylar
> covich
> >> via NFBC-Info
> >> Sent: Sunday, October 6, 2019 2:44 PM
> >> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: skylar covich <covich7 at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Convention transportation
> >>
> >> I thought it might be good to start a brainstorming conversation about
> >> transportation to the convention.
> >> Personally none of the shuttle stops are convenient for me, although
> the
> >> LA one will probably be passing through my town, Ventura. But to keep
> >> options open, does anyone know where in LA the shuttle will pick up?
> >> Another option might be to take the train; I think I could change in
> San
> >> Luis Obispo and make it to San Jose. Is anyone else planning to take
> the
> >> train? Are there easy ways to get from San Jose to Milpitas?
> >>
> >> Trains are limited on Sunday, however. What time is the convention
> >> expected to be over?
> >> Skylar
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Skylar J. Covich, Ph.D.
> >> Lecturer in American Government
> >> CSU Channel Islands
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> NFBC-Info mailing list
> >> NFBC-Info at nfbnet.org
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> NFBC-Info:
> >>
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> >> om
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 2
> >> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 11:06:53 -0700
> >> From: Rachel Grider <rachel.grider at gmail.com>
> >> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> >> Subject: [NFBC-Info] State Convention In One Month!
> >> Message-ID:
> >> <CAAQhqyQ2cQu6XtKCwjJ0Smc+ua6RVTCfYTfNTj6gNR06mZJ-7A at mail.gmail.com>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >>
> >> Good afternoon, everyone!
> >>
> >> Do you love meeting other blind people who share your goals and
> >> interests? Are you trying to decide whether or not to go to school to
> >> pursue a career? Are you a blind person who wants to learn skills to
> >> become more self-reliant but are unsure where and how to start? Are
> >> you a parent, educator, or supporter of a blind individual and would
> >> like to learn how best to help him or her succeed? Do you love
> >> learning about new and innovative access technology? Are you a guide
> >> dog user wanting to connect with and learn from other guide dog users?
> >> Are you a blind student wanting to build meaningful connections with
> >> other blind students and mentors? Are you a newly blind individual who
> >> feels lost and unsure of where to turn?
> >>
> >> If this describes you in any way, then the National Federation of the
> >> Blind of California's state convention is for you! Don't miss three
> >> days of enriching and empowering opportunities to make connections,
> >> learn new skills, and get your questions answered from November 7
> >> through November 10 in Milpitas, California. We will have
> >> presentations on careers, advocacy, and technology (including
> >> information on the self-driving car), meetings for special interest
> >> groups, including students, guide dog users, parents of blind
> >> children, and people with diabetes, classes on using the white cane,
> >> and many vendors who will be demonstrating cutting-edge technology and
> >> adaptive devices.
> >>
> >> Below is the link with all the information and registration for
> >> convention, including the scholarship application for students.
> >> Remember, discounted registration and room rates will end on October
> >> 15, so don't wait too long to register. If you have any questions or
> >> concerns about convention, including needing help to find a roommate
> >> or information on transportation, please feel free to reach out to me
> >> off-list or contact your local chapter president.
> >>
> >> www.nfbcal.org/convention
> >>
> >> Don't miss this chance to attend the largest gathering of blind people
> >> in the state. I hope to meet all of you at convention!
> >>
> >> Best,
> >>
> >> Rachel
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 3
> >> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 11:28:03 -0700
> >> From: Tiffany Manosh <tmanosh at gmail.com>
> >> To: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> >> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Door Prizes for State Convention
> >> Message-ID:
> >> <CAJnC6B0Agv_z54M2CA-EDiJ3ftACmn4SJW2f6pT1xNFix0a5PQ at mail.gmail.com>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >>
> >> Hello All,
> >>
> >> I too hope you are gearing up for State Convention as it is one month
> >> away. I will be collecting door prizes for convention. Please bring
> your
> >> items to convention and bring them to the first general session on
> Friday.
> >> Please have your chapter name and the item in Braille and Large Print.
> >>
> >> Thank you and see you all at convention!
> >> Tiffany Manosh
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 4
> >> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 15:09:31 -0500
> >> From: Eric Calhoun <eric at pmpmail.com>
> >> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> >> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Transportation to State Convention
> >> Message-ID: <EE.89.01166.C8B9B9D5 at mtl-mtsp-mta02-out1>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >>
> >> Reading the conversation on the trip to Convention, I would recommend
> >> taking the Metrolink down to Union Station and paying the $25 fee to
> >> Convention, then traveling on Greyhound into Ventura. Incidently, I'm
> >> looking for options to stream the Convention, as my money is tight and I
> >> can't go this trip.
> >> ..
> >> ..
> >>
> >> It's 2019! Facebook: eric at pmpmail.com; click on "Works For God The
> >> Father." My groups: Pen Pals, Prayer Reque ts, and More with Eric
> Calhoun;
> >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/631397660379317/, and Loving Labs, all
> >> about the labrador retriever, at
> >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2207028296232736/
> >>
> >> ..
> >>
> >> Peace on earth, goodwill to men! Be good to each other! May God bless!
> >>
> >> Eric!
> >>
> >> ..
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> Message: 5
> >> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 14:42:13 -0700
> >> From: <tim at timeldermusic.com>
> >> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> >> Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] Door Prizes for State Convention
> >> Message-ID: <011201d57d58$14c55b50$3e5011f0$@timeldermusic.com>
> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >>
> >> Everyone,
> >>
> >> I'm attaching a donation letter that chapter leaders may use to solicit
> door
> >> prize or auction items for the state convention. Please feel free to
> ask
> >> businesses for such donations.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tiffany
> Manosh
> >> via NFBC-Info
> >> Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 11:28 AM
> >> To: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> >> Cc: Tiffany Manosh <tmanosh at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Door Prizes for State Convention
> >>
> >> Hello All,
> >>
> >> I too hope you are gearing up for State Convention as it is one month
> away.
> >> I will be collecting door prizes for convention. Please bring your
> items to
> >> convention and bring them to the first general session on Friday.
> >> Please have your chapter name and the item in Braille and Large Print.
> >>
> >> Thank you and see you all at convention!
> >> Tiffany Manosh
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> NFBC-Info mailing list
> >> NFBC-Info at nfbnet.org
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> NFBC-Info:
> >>
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/tim%40timeldermusic.c
> >> om
> >> -------------- next part --------------
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> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> Subject: Digest Footer
> >>
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> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> End of NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 173, Issue 5
> >> *****************************************
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 20:12:56 -0700
> > From: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
> > To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Jordan Mirander <jordanmirander at icloud.com>
> > Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] [NFBC-info} transportation
> > Message-ID: <75563A18-B27F-455F-A253-603C3DE0840B at barcore.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > The mega bus will drop you at the Diridon Caltrain/Amtrak station. From
> there, it?s a $15 to $20 Lyft ride to the hotel.
> >
> > The airport is a bit farther from the hotel, perhaps $25.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Written while on the move,,
> >
> >> On Oct 7, 2019, at 7:04 PM, Jordan Mirander via NFBC-Info <
> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?Yes, unfortunately, that does not work for all people. I really really
> want to attend the convention, but i have an appointment that morning.
> There are afternoon megabusses that goes from anaheim to san jose,
> california. How much is a lyft/uber ride from there to the hotel? I will
> definitely be taking the convention party bus back home.
> >>
> >> Sent from jordan mirander?s iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Oct 7, 2019, at 2:43 PM, nfbc-info-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Send NFBC-Info mailing list submissions to
> >>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> >>>
> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> >>> nfbc-info-request at nfbnet.org
> >>>
> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at
> >>> nfbc-info-owner at nfbnet.org
> >>>
> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> >>> than "Re: Contents of NFBC-Info digest..."
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Today's Topics:
> >>>
> >>> 1. Re: Convention transportation (president at nfbcal.org)
> >>> 2. State Convention In One Month! (Rachel Grider)
> >>> 3. Door Prizes for State Convention (Tiffany Manosh)
> >>> 4. Transportation to State Convention (Eric Calhoun)
> >>> 5. Re: Door Prizes for State Convention (tim at timeldermusic.com)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 1
> >>> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 07:33:23 -0700
> >>> From: <president at nfbcal.org>
> >>> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Cc: "'skylar covich'" <covich7 at gmail.com>
> >>> Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] Convention transportation
> >>> Message-ID: <019e01d57d1c$2ccb87b0$86629710$@nfbcal.org>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >>>
> >>> Uber or Lyft rides between the San Jose train station and the Milpitas
> hotel
> >>> are reasonable. There may also be public buses out of that train
> station.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of skylar
> covich
> >>> via NFBC-Info
> >>> Sent: Sunday, October 6, 2019 2:44 PM
> >>> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> >>> Cc: skylar covich <covich7 at gmail.com>
> >>> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Convention transportation
> >>>
> >>> I thought it might be good to start a brainstorming conversation about
> >>> transportation to the convention.
> >>> Personally none of the shuttle stops are convenient for me, although
> the
> >>> LA one will probably be passing through my town, Ventura. But to keep
> >>> options open, does anyone know where in LA the shuttle will pick up?
> >>> Another option might be to take the train; I think I could change in
> San
> >>> Luis Obispo and make it to San Jose. Is anyone else planning to take
> the
> >>> train? Are there easy ways to get from San Jose to Milpitas?
> >>>
> >>> Trains are limited on Sunday, however. What time is the convention
> >>> expected to be over?
> >>> Skylar
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Skylar J. Covich, Ph.D.
> >>> Lecturer in American Government
> >>> CSU Channel Islands
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> NFBC-Info mailing list
> >>> NFBC-Info at nfbnet.org
> >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >>> NFBC-Info:
> >>>
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/tim%40timeldermusic.c
> >>> om
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 2
> >>> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 11:06:53 -0700
> >>> From: Rachel Grider <rachel.grider at gmail.com>
> >>> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> >>> Subject: [NFBC-Info] State Convention In One Month!
> >>> Message-ID:
> >>> <CAAQhqyQ2cQu6XtKCwjJ0Smc+ua6RVTCfYTfNTj6gNR06mZJ-7A at mail.gmail.com>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >>>
> >>> Good afternoon, everyone!
> >>>
> >>> Do you love meeting other blind people who share your goals and
> >>> interests? Are you trying to decide whether or not to go to school to
> >>> pursue a career? Are you a blind person who wants to learn skills to
> >>> become more self-reliant but are unsure where and how to start? Are
> >>> you a parent, educator, or supporter of a blind individual and would
> >>> like to learn how best to help him or her succeed? Do you love
> >>> learning about new and innovative access technology? Are you a guide
> >>> dog user wanting to connect with and learn from other guide dog users?
> >>> Are you a blind student wanting to build meaningful connections with
> >>> other blind students and mentors? Are you a newly blind individual who
> >>> feels lost and unsure of where to turn?
> >>>
> >>> If this describes you in any way, then the National Federation of the
> >>> Blind of California's state convention is for you! Don't miss three
> >>> days of enriching and empowering opportunities to make connections,
> >>> learn new skills, and get your questions answered from November 7
> >>> through November 10 in Milpitas, California. We will have
> >>> presentations on careers, advocacy, and technology (including
> >>> information on the self-driving car), meetings for special interest
> >>> groups, including students, guide dog users, parents of blind
> >>> children, and people with diabetes, classes on using the white cane,
> >>> and many vendors who will be demonstrating cutting-edge technology and
> >>> adaptive devices.
> >>>
> >>> Below is the link with all the information and registration for
> >>> convention, including the scholarship application for students.
> >>> Remember, discounted registration and room rates will end on October
> >>> 15, so don't wait too long to register. If you have any questions or
> >>> concerns about convention, including needing help to find a roommate
> >>> or information on transportation, please feel free to reach out to me
> >>> off-list or contact your local chapter president.
> >>>
> >>> www.nfbcal.org/convention
> >>>
> >>> Don't miss this chance to attend the largest gathering of blind people
> >>> in the state. I hope to meet all of you at convention!
> >>>
> >>> Best,
> >>>
> >>> Rachel
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 3
> >>> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 11:28:03 -0700
> >>> From: Tiffany Manosh <tmanosh at gmail.com>
> >>> To: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Door Prizes for State Convention
> >>> Message-ID:
> >>> <CAJnC6B0Agv_z54M2CA-EDiJ3ftACmn4SJW2f6pT1xNFix0a5PQ at mail.gmail.com>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >>>
> >>> Hello All,
> >>>
> >>> I too hope you are gearing up for State Convention as it is one month
> >>> away. I will be collecting door prizes for convention. Please bring
> your
> >>> items to convention and bring them to the first general session on
> Friday.
> >>> Please have your chapter name and the item in Braille and Large Print.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you and see you all at convention!
> >>> Tiffany Manosh
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 4
> >>> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 15:09:31 -0500
> >>> From: Eric Calhoun <eric at pmpmail.com>
> >>> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> >>> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Transportation to State Convention
> >>> Message-ID: <EE.89.01166.C8B9B9D5 at mtl-mtsp-mta02-out1>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >>>
> >>> Reading the conversation on the trip to Convention, I would recommend
> >>> taking the Metrolink down to Union Station and paying the $25 fee to
> >>> Convention, then traveling on Greyhound into Ventura. Incidently, I'm
> >>> looking for options to stream the Convention, as my money is tight and
> I
> >>> can't go this trip.
> >>> ..
> >>> ..
> >>>
> >>> It's 2019! Facebook: eric at pmpmail.com; click on "Works For God The
> >>> Father." My groups: Pen Pals, Prayer Reque ts, and More with Eric
> Calhoun;
> >>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/631397660379317/, and Loving Labs, all
> >>> about the labrador retriever, at
> >>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2207028296232736/
> >>>
> >>> ..
> >>>
> >>> Peace on earth, goodwill to men! Be good to each other! May God
> bless!
> >>>
> >>> Eric!
> >>>
> >>> ..
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 5
> >>> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 14:42:13 -0700
> >>> From: <tim at timeldermusic.com>
> >>> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] Door Prizes for State Convention
> >>> Message-ID: <011201d57d58$14c55b50$3e5011f0$@timeldermusic.com>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >>>
> >>> Everyone,
> >>>
> >>> I'm attaching a donation letter that chapter leaders may use to
> solicit door
> >>> prize or auction items for the state convention. Please feel free to
> ask
> >>> businesses for such donations.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tiffany
> Manosh
> >>> via NFBC-Info
> >>> Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 11:28 AM
> >>> To: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Cc: Tiffany Manosh <tmanosh at gmail.com>
> >>> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Door Prizes for State Convention
> >>>
> >>> Hello All,
> >>>
> >>> I too hope you are gearing up for State Convention as it is one month
> away.
> >>> I will be collecting door prizes for convention. Please bring your
> items to
> >>> convention and bring them to the first general session on Friday.
> >>> Please have your chapter name and the item in Braille and Large Print.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you and see you all at convention!
> >>> Tiffany Manosh
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> NFBC-Info mailing list
> >>> NFBC-Info at nfbnet.org
> >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >>> NFBC-Info:
> >>>
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/tim%40timeldermusic.c
> >>> om
> >>> -------------- next part --------------
> >>> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
> >>> Name: 2019 donation letter with convention info FINAL.pdf
> >>> Type: application/pdf
> >>> Size: 509160 bytes
> >>> Desc: not available
> >>> URL: <
> http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/attachments/20191007/ddf40b19/attachment.pdf
> >
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Subject: Digest Footer
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> NFBC-Info mailing list
> >>> NFBC-Info at nfbnet.org
> >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> End of NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 173, Issue 5
> >>> *****************************************
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2019 03:42:49 -0500
> > From: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
> > To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [NFBC-Info] FW: [GTTsupport] US Supreme Court Won't Hear The
> > Domino's Case (Hooray!)
> > Message-ID: <31.E1.01166.C0C4C9D5 at mtl-mtsp-mta02-out1>
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> > A great victory in the blindness movement!
> >
> >
> > Original Message:
> > From: "Albert Ruel" <albertruel at gmail.com>
> > To: <GTTSupport at Groups.io>
> > Subject: [GTTsupport] US Supreme Court Won't Hear The Domino's Case
> > (Hooray!)
> > Date:
> > Mon, 7 Oct 2019 16:28:50 -0700
> >
> > US Supreme Court Won't Hear The Domino's Case (Hooray!)
> > <https://www.lflegal.com/2019/10/dominos-supreme-court/>
> >
> > lflegal.com
> >
> >
> >
> > US Supreme Court Won't Hear The Domino's Case (Hooray!)
> >
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> > pizza slices with gooey cheese
> >
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> >
> > Great news for advocates of digital inclusion for people with
> > disabilities!
> > Today the United States Supreme Court rejected Domino's Pizza's efforts
> > to
> >
> > overturn the Ninth Circuit federal appeals court opinion in the Domino's
> > web
> > and mobile accessibility case.
> >
> >
> >
> > That appeals court opinion said that disabled people can bring claims
> > under
> > the Americans with Disabilities Act if a website or mobile application is
> > not
> >
> > accessible. Domino's efforts to gut the ADA and get this opinion
> > overruled
> > failed.
> >
> >
> >
> > The case of Domino's Pizza, LLC v. Robles, Guiollermo, Case number
> > 18-1539
> > is on the Supreme Court's October 7, 2019 list of cases under the title
> > "CERTIORARI
> >
> > DENIED."
> >
> >
> >
> > Cert Denied, as it is referred to by lawyers, means the Court will not
> > even
> > consider the case. No reasoning, no ruling one way or the other, and we
> > don't
> >
> > know if any justices disagreed.
> >
> >
> >
> > All we know is that the highest court in the United States will not rule
> > (at
> > least in the Domino's case) on website or mobile accessibility lawsuits
> > under
> >
> > the ADA. And that the Ninth Circuit's opinion in favor of ADA coverage of
> > websites and mobile apps remains good law. Whew!!
> >
> >
> >
> > Read the
> >
> > full list of orders the Supreme Court issued today.
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > Digital accessibility in the legal space lives to see another day
> >
> >
> >
> > The US Supreme Court's action today means that the ruling of the Ninth
> > Circuit Court of Appeals in the Domino's case is good law. That ruling
> > held
> > that
> >
> > the case against Domino's Pizza under the ADA based on its inaccessible
> > website and mobile application could remain in court.
> >
> >
> >
> > The Ninth Circuit held that Title III of the ADA covers both mobile
> > applications and websites with a connection (nexus) to a physical place
> of
> > public accommodation.
> >
> > (The court did not say that websites not connected were not covered by
> > the
> > ADA, it just did not decide that issue.) In footnote 6 it wrote: "We need
> > not
> >
> > decide whether the ADA covers the websites or apps of a physical place of
> > public accommodation where their inaccessibility does not impede access
> to
> > the
> >
> > goods and services of a physical location."
> >
> >
> >
> > Domino's could have made its website accessible after that ruling, but
> > instead chose to keep fighting, and asked the US Supreme Court to
> overrule
> > the Ninth
> >
> > Circuit. Today the Supreme Court declined Domino's request.
> >
> >
> >
> > I wrote about the
> >
> > Ninth Circuit opinion in the Domino's case back in January, 2019
> >
> > when the order came out. In the post I pulled out some of my favorite
> > quotes
> > from the opinion, including this one. This quote and others are still
> > good
> >
> > law after the US Supreme Court's announcement today:
> >
> >
> >
> > block quote
> >
> > Moreover, since it announced its position in 1996, DOJ has "repeatedly
> > affirmed the application of [T]itle III to Web sites of public
> > accommodations."
> >
> > 75 Fed. Reg. 43460-01, 43464 (July 26, 2010). Thus, at least since 1996,
> > Domino's has been on notice that its online offerings must effectively
> > communicate
> >
> > with its disabled customers and facilitate "full and equal enjoyment" of
> > Domino's goods and services.
> >
> >
> >
> > And in any case, our precedent is clear that, "as a general matter, the
> > lack
> > of specific regulations cannot eliminate a statutory obligation. Ninth
> > Circuit
> >
> > Opinion in Domino's Pizza case.
> >
> > block quote end
> >
> >
> >
> > You can
> >
> > read the full 25 page Ninth Circuit opinion (PDF) here.
> >
> >
> >
> > What's Next for the Domino's Case?
> >
> >
> >
> > My post about the Domino's Ninth Circuit opinion was titled "Big Win for
> > Web
> > Accessibility in Domino's Pizza case," and it was. (For mobile
> > accessibility
> >
> > too.) But even now, the case is not over.
> >
> >
> >
> > The Ninth Circuit opinion said the case could stay in court; that a
> > disabled
> > person could pursue a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act for
> >
> > web and mobile accessibility. The U.S. Supreme Court left that opinion
> > alone.
> >
> >
> >
> > But the the blind plaintiff has not won the Domino's case yet. Now that
> > it
> > is decided the case can stay in court, it goes back to the Federal
> > District
> >
> > Court in California for further proceedings.
> >
> >
> >
> > One of two things can happen: the parties can keep fighting, or the
> > parties
> > can settle. It's not hard to guess what I think should happen.
> >
> >
> >
> > Domino's could have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars by removing
> > barriers on its website and settling the case. Company costs have only
> > gone
> > up in
> >
> > choosing to fight. Although nothing on LFLegal.com is legal advice
> > (including this post) I'd go so far as to say that Domino's got bad
> advice
> > from whatever
> >
> > lawyer has ben advising the company to take this route.
> >
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