[NFBC-Info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 209, Issue 15
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For what its worth, The Pacific Surfliner and the Metro Link will not be running. These services have been suspended indefinitely. People who would transfer to these lines in the LA area will be put on buses.
Respectfully,
Allison Depner,
National Federation of the Blind of California, San Diego Chapter President
(619) 952-2352
Adepner1425 at gmail.com
You Can Live the Life You Want.
Blindness is Not What Holds You Back!
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Is anyone else taking the train to convention? You can catch the Amtrak from Fullerton, Santa Ana, and Anaheim, Los anngeles and ends up at old town San Diego depot. I would definitely prefer it if someone was traveling with me as there are these creeps like the serial killer in Stockton who prey on the lonely. If you are taking the amtrak to convention on the amtrak please reply to this email as, i would like to hear from you. Please simply reply to this email. on
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> 1. Fwd: Ride Share and Guide Dogs (Shannon Dillon)
> 2. More Hotel Rooms (president at nfbcal.org)
> 3. Virtual Voting Test at this year's convention
> (Cricket X. Bidleman)
> 4. Article about me (CHELA Robles)
> 5. Re: NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 209, Issue 3 (Jordan Mirander)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:37 -0700
> From: Shannon Dillon <shannonldillon at gmail.com>
> To: cagdu <cagdu at nfbcal.org>, NFB of California List
> <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Fwd: Ride Share and Guide Dogs
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> Hi everyone,
> I'm sharing the below event regarding rideshare discrimination against
> guide dogs. I acknowledge that it is an ACB event, but this is an
> issue that impacts all of us, so I feel like it is important to share.
> Best,
> Shannon
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Margie Donovan <margie.donovan1 at outlook.com>
> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:38:17 +0000
> Subject: Ride Share and Guide Dogs
> To: Shannon Dillon <shannonldillon at gmail.com>
>
> Please feel free to share this far and wide.
>
> I would like to invite all of you who have experienced issues with
> your guide dogs and ride shares such as Uber and Lyft To attend Sunday
> Addition, on the 23rd of this month. Ron Brooks, Becky Davidson and I
> will be discussing this topic from 2 to 3 EDT on ACB Media. please
> come and listen to what needs to happen and learn if the ride share
> companies really care about their drivers discrimination against guide
> dogs??? It is promised to be a great hour. How can we as guide dog
> handlers help to stop this blatant discrimination???This is part of
> the ACB Community Event activities.
>
> Topic: Sunday edition
> Time: October 23, 1 PM Eastern
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> --
> SHANNON L. DILLON
> Legislative Coordinator and
> President of the California Association of Guide Dog Users, A Division
> of the National Federation of the Blind of California
>
> Find your local chapter at www.nfbcal.org
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>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:31:22 -0700
> From: <president at nfbcal.org>
> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] More Hotel Rooms
> Message-ID: <01fa01d8e4e4$73efc740$5bcf55c0$@nfbcal.org>
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> Friends,
>
>
>
> Our convention room block at the Courtyard Old Town is completely sold out.
> The remaining higher price rooms are likely to sell out prior to the
> convention. For those who have already registered and not yet secured
> a room at the Courtyard Old Town, we apologize for the inconvenience.
> You do have a couple of options. First, you might determine if you
> have a colleague in your chapter or network who is willing to take on
> a roommate using our email lists and social media pages. Second, our
> convention logistics team has researched some of the surrounding
> hotels and found a couple that have comparable nightly rates to our convention package.
>
>
>
> Anyone who has registered for convention and stays at another hotel
> will still be eligible for breakfast at the Courtyard on Friday-Sunday
> if wearing a registration wrist band. Fellow convention attendees
> will likely be sharing rides back and forth from these hotels and the
> Courtyard. You may wish to take advantage of the following nearby
> hotels for comparable nightly rates. Don't delay though. These
> smaller hotels may also sell out prior to our convention.
>
>
>
> Comfort Inn Old Town
>
> 2380 Moore Street.
>
> (619) 984-4522.
>
> 1 King $141 per night + taxes
>
> 2 Queens $249 per night + taxes
>
>
>
> Western Inn
>
> 3889 Arista Street
>
> San Diego, Ca. 92110
>
> 619 377-4690
>
> 2 Queens First night $108 and the 2nd and 3rd nights are $183.20 Total
> $524.21 (taxes and fees are included)
>
>
>
> Our convention is going to be amazing! Don't miss it even if you
> missed the booking window at the Courtyard. People are getting very
> excited to get back together again. I look forward to celebrating
> with you in beautiful San Diego Old Town!
>
>
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Tim Elder
>
> President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California
>
> <mailto:president at nfbcal.org> president at nfbcal.org
>
> (916) 382-0372
>
> <http://www.nfbcal.org/> http://www.nfbcal.org/
>
>
>
> Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in
> your region over Zoom and telephone? Check out our virtual local
> chapter and division meetings. All are welcome to attend.
>
> <http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/>
> http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:22:36 -0700
> From: "Cricket X. Bidleman" <cricketbidleman at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Virtual Voting Test at this year's convention
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> Dear all,
>
> The NFB of California is testing a virtual voting system at our state
> convention this November 3-6, 2022. While we cannot offer virtual
> voting functionality at the convention this year, we would like to
> consider a system that would enable members to vote in the future
> without requiring a physical presence at the in-person convention. We
> will be testing the system on simulated topics throughout the
> convention general session agenda. The system we are testing collects
> votes through text messages or phone calls. Here are a few things to
> know before the testing.
>
> The phone number you use for voting must be the one that you
> registered for convention with. Only NFB of California members in
> good standing, who are registered for convention, may vote. This
> means that if you're a member of a chapter or division, and are
> registered for convention, and are in good standing, you should be
> eligible. The voting system checks the number that you text or call
> from against a list of eligible numbers. If you plan to participate
> in the testing with a different number, you should email Brian Buhrow
> at buhrow at nfbcal.org to let him know.
>
> One thing that you might find helpful is adding the voting number to
> your contacts. We suggest using "NFBCal" as the first name, and
> "Voting" as the last name. The voting number is (650) 213-1338.
>
> Make sure you're in a location with a good wi-fi and cellular
> connection. This system relies on text messaging and phone calls, so
> there is no online form.
>
> How to vote:
> Each candidate or choice will be given a number. If you're asked to
> choose between cake and pie for example, cake would be the number 1
> and pie would be the number 2. It's important to remember that the
> system accepts only digits. You cannot spell the words one or two in
> letters, so you will not be able to use dictation. You have to write
> the numbers in digits. On an iPhone, you will need to find the
> "numbers" icon on the bottom left corner of the keyboard. The digits
> will be on the top row of the keyboard, with 1 on the left and 0 on
> the right.
>
> Because the system accepts only digits, it will also reject any words.
> In the above example, if you write the word "cake", it will not be
> accepted. You have to write 1 or 2. If there are more than two
> choices or candidates, you will have to write 3, 4, etc.
>
> If you are calling into the system, call the same phone number. (650)
> 213-1338. You will be asked to enter a number on the phone number
> pad. If you're using a landline , this should be relatively easy. The
> system will not work with a rotary phone. Remember that the number you
> call or text from has to be registered with the system.
>
> Regardless of the type of phone you are using, you will receive
> confirmation messages. If you text your vote to the phone number, you
> will receive a reply within 1 minute telling you that your vote has
> been accepted. If you call, you will hear a message. If your vote is
> not accepted, you will also hear or receive a message. You can only
> vote once, so if you try to vote multiple times, you will be told
> that only your first vote counted.
>
> Remember to add (650) 213-1338 to your contacts as "NFBCal Voting".
> Thanks, and happy voting!
>
> Best,
> Cricket
>
> --
> Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) M.A Candidate | Stanford
> Journalism Class of 2022 Co-Chair | Stanford Daily Diversity, Equity,
> and Inclusion Committee Member | Blind Advisory Committee, California
> Department of Vocational rehabilitation
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:22:33 -0700
> From: CHELA Robles <cdrobles693 at gmail.com>
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Article about me
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> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:21:16 -0700
> From: Jordan Mirander <jordanmirander at icloud.com>
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 209, Issue 3
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> I totally agree with Tina Tomas. The masks I understand. As, I have seen places mandate those. Not now, as, places seem to have relaxed their Covid19 policies. However, in 2021, I was researching covid19 policies at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, california. It stated, ?all patrons must wear a mask.? ?Those who test positive for covid19 must wear a mask throughout the entirety of the football game.? That was in 2021 during the pandemic. At the time that we do packet pickups I am not able to get a ride home, and besides I definitely want to hear Mark Riccobono speak, and talk to Mark Riccobono too. It is very different when you are working the convention to when you are just a participant attending the convention. In 2017 was my first national convention, and I worked as a Spanish interpreter. This year will be my first year that I am not working during Mark Riccobono?s speech. I definitely really want to hear him speak. I have never gotten to hear him speak in person before while I am in the audience.
>
> What are covid19 boosters and vaccinations good for? I have been doubble boosted. I strongly feel that nobody must be excluded from attending in person. I also strongly feel that you must divide the seating arrangements up into these sections: vaccinated and masked: crypto.com arena required this at one point in time. Masked and negative test done in 24 hours. Masked and must stay masked during the whole duration of the convention because they have tested positive. Now, I understand that you want to keep blind people also want to participate. Can blind people do the same thing except for vote virtually? My point is that if one of us takes an on-site covid19 test and it is positive what will I do? Sit down there curl up in a corner and ball, because I absolutely would not have a ride commming. My point is those who are masked and who are up to date on their covid19 vaccinations must not be forced to go through the fires of hell. (Covid19 test. Also, if these big huge stadiums like the crypto.com have implemented this guideline. What gives us the authority to say it is not enough? They host a game every day. Sent from Jordan Mirander?s iPhone
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>> 1. Re: President's Notebook, October 2022 (Tina Thomas) 2. Re:
>> President's Notebook, October 2022 (president at nfbcal.org)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2022 08:09:48 -0700 (PDT)
>> From: Tina Thomas <tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com>
>> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] President's Notebook, October 2022
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>> Good morning-
>> 1. Are these Covid Guidelines in line with the CDC requirements for hotels? g?I'm not finding any Covid Guidelines on the hotel website requiring negative Covid tests and wearing masks while staying on the property.?
>> 2. Is the Covid testing as well as the masks a decision made by CA AFFILIATE Board of Directors?
>> 3. If the answer to the above questions is yes, then The NFBCA Board of Directors are in violation of the civil rights of the people under The ADA concerning public access.
>> lTina Thomas asking for the people?
>> Miss Dillan, Mr. Elder?
>> Oh and yes, I know I will probably be sanctioned for my line of questioning but I'm willing and able to deal with the consequences. Been in that space with the majority of the NFBCA Board of Directors when I asked for transparency concerning another matter.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tina Thomas
>> Email: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com
>> Phone: 323-337-7775
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Cricket X. Bidleman via NFBC-Info" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Saturday, October 01, 2022 10:03 AM
>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> CC: "Cricket X. Bidleman" <cricketbidleman at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NFBC-Info] President's Notebook, October 2022
>>
>> Hello friends,
>> This is Blindness Equality Achievement Month. It's also the month
>> before our convention in San Diego, so I'll keep this short. First,
>> some convention updates. Then a list of events and updates from some
>> chapters, in the order in which I received them. If you don't see
>> anything for your chapter, and would like for your chapter to include
>> updates and events, talk to your chapter president. Thanks, and have
>> a spook-tacular October.
>> Best,
>> Cricket
>> P.S. what's your favorite fall dessert?
>> In this issue:
>> Update from the board
>> Convention updates
>> Blind, sealed, Delivered
>> San Joaquin Chapter Update
>> Central Valley BEAM Events
>> Student Division Update
>> Update from the board:
>> Hello, everyone, and happy October!
>> Time is running out to register for the best NFB of California
>> convention yet! It will be held from November 3-6, in San Diego, and
>> you won't want to miss it! We will have an exhibit hall where you can
>> learn about resources and products for the blind, resolutions that
>> will help shape the future of our movement, and great programming
>> that will highlight relevant issues facing the blind today. We will
>> also have division meetings, a Diversity Equity and Inclusion
>> Committee meeting, and a hospitality suite where folks can mingle and
>> enjoy being together again. We will have auction baskets and, of
>> course, door prizes! Perhaps most exciting of all will be our
>> national representative who will be none other than our own NFB
>> President Mark Riccobono! You can register and book your rooms at the
>> Courtyard Marriott in Old Town San Diego by following instructions in this link:
>> nfbcal.org/convention But be sure to do it soon because rooms are
>> going fast, and registration rates will increase after October 31.
>> Room rates are $149 per night, plus tax, and in-person registration
>> is $60. Your $60 registration fee also includes breakfast for
>> November 4-6. Banquet tickets are also $60. All in-person registrants
>> will need to provide a negative Covid test taken twenty-four hours
>> before picking up your registration packet, or else take a Covid test
>> at the hotel. Attendees will also need to wear masks during
>> convention activities. Children under the age of six do not need to
>> register, but guardians are strongly encouraged to provide a negative
>> Covid test for children under six and have them mask whenever possible.
>> For those who are unable to attend in person, we will be having a
>> virtual element to convention this year. Virtual registration is $25,
>> and it allows you to take part in most of the convention from the
>> comfort of your own homes. Virtual registrants will not be able to
>> vote on resolutions, board positions, and officers because we do not
>> yet have a reliable system to allow this, but we are working on a
>> system that will allow hybrid voting in the future and will be
>> testing this system at this year's convention.
>> Student's, don't forget to apply for our NFB of California
>> scholarship! The application is also available at
>> nfbcal.org/convention. The deadline to apply is October 15, and you
>> will need to start the application process early to give adequate
>> time to provide all necessary materials.
>> In order to make this convention happen, we heavily rely on sponsors
>> to help fund us and exhibitors to showcase their products. If you or
>> anyone you know may be interested in being either a sponsor or
>> exhibitor for our 2022 convention, you can find information about how
>> to help at nfbcal.org/convention.
>> We have board positions up for election this year, including all
>> officers (President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President,
>> Secretary, and Treasurer) and three general board positions. If you
>> are interested in being considered for nomination by the Nominating
>> Committee, please contact Ever Lee Hairston, the chair of the
>> committee, at ever.hairston at gmail.com for details about the
>> nominating committee meeting, which will be held on the night of
>> November 3. You need to be attending in person to run for a position
>> unless you have a documented medical reason that you must attend
>> remotely, as approved by the board.
>> I can't wait to see you all at convention this year, whether you are
>> with us in San Diego or via Zoom! Let's continue learning and
>> building the NFB of California together.
>> Sincerely,
>> Rachel Grider, 1st Vice President
>> Convention Updates
>> We are looking for volunteers to help run the hospitality suite at
>> convention. Contact Allison Depner ( adepner1425 at gmail.com) for details.
>> Scholarships: Students attending school in California should apply
>> for the NFB of California state scholarships. Visit nfbcal.org for
>> more details. There are scholarship forms in both English and Spanish.
>> Applications are due by the end of October 15th.
>> It's time for NFB of California members to start proposing
>> resolutions to be debated and voted on during our state convention November 3-6.
>> These resolutions have real power in guiding government, education
>> and commerce to improve their relationship to California's blind citizens.
>> They crystalize how our members feel today about important issues,
>> and what we want the wider world to do about them. The world has
>> changed since we last met in person. A pandemic, a contraction of
>> blindness services, new access barriers, to name a few. Add to that
>> issues in transportation, employment, education and personal safety.
>> You don't need to be an expert resolution-writer to make an impact;
>> some of our best resolutions have come from first-timers. But we do
>> need to hear from you quickly. So won't you take a moment to draft a
>> resolution that matters to you? It doesn't need to be perfect, as
>> our Resolutions committee is full of mentors who will help you. but
>> simply to mention the reasons why it's important and what you want to
>> happen if your resolution passes. The NFBC website hosts all
>> recent California resolutions available to use as a model, if you
>> like. And all members of the 2022 Resolutions Committee are more than
>> willing to help you get your resolution into the best format. Please
>> feel free to reach out to any committee member listed below for assistance.
>> We'll need to have all draft resolutions to the committee no later
>> than 5:00 pm on Sunday, October16th so that the committee can do
>> its job in helping to shape them to best advantage. Of course we'd
>> love them earlier.
>> All are welcome to write to Bryan Bashin directly with your starter
>> resolutions and we'll take things from there. His direct email is:
>> bashin at calweb.com.
>> Blind, Sealed, Delivered
>> SAVE THE DATE! The play, "BLIND SEALED DELIVERED I'M YOURS " is
>> coming To the big stage on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Garrdena Moose
>> Lodge. Please contact Rochelle Houston at rhouston58 at gmail.com with
>> any questions.
>> San Joaquin Chapter update
>> 4th Annual White Cane Awareness Walk & Celebration Calling all
>> friends of the blind to join us for our 4th Annual White Cane
>> Awareness Walk & Celebration on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in the
>> northwest Weberstown Mall parking lot (4950 Pacific Ave., Stockton,
>> CA
>> 95207) near the SJRTD Mall Transfer Station.
>> 10:00-12:00: NFB info table with SJRTD, get your name written in
>> Braille and free Braille alphabet bookmark!
>> ?12:00-12:15: White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation Ceremony with
>> Lions Clubs & community.
>> ?12:15-1:00: Walk from Weberstown Mall parking lot to March Lane,
>> crossing Pacific, then north on Pacific to Mountain Mike's Pizza,
>> 1000 W. Robinhood Dr.
>> to end the walk in support of our NFB Fundraiser there.
>> Please join us for any part of this event and please support our NFB
>> fundraiser at Mountain Mike's Robinhood, Stockton October 14 & 15th,
>> Open-Close, where 30% of your purchase goes to our chapter when you
>> mention "NFB" or show our paper or electronic flyer. A special thank
>> you to San Joaquin Regional Transit District, the Stockton-San
>> Joaquin Lions Club and Mountain Mike's Pizza Robinhood for your partnership.
>> #BlindMonth #WhiteCaneDay Candy bars will be distributed for sale by
>> members October 15 at Mountain Mike's (following the walk) for sale
>> through our November chapter meeting. Let's go build the Federation!
>> For more info:
>> nfb.ca.sj at gmail.com
>> Inland Empire Chapter Update
>> Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you did not
>> have your mobility cane? The 2022 NFB/C convention is just around the
>> corner. The NFB INLAND EMMMPIRE CHAPTER is working with the You Cane
>> Give Initiative to put canes in the hands of the blind in 3rd world
>> countries where canes are not available to them. We need your help so
>> that we can help others. We are asking people to donate their broke
>> or old canes. We are also asking for donations of new canes and tips
>> as well as tax deductible donations of money to help with the repair
>> and shipping of the canes so any help you can give will help in this
>> effort. If you can and would like to help, please do so by bringing
>> your old canes to convention with you. You can contact Michael
>> Richardson at (323) 898-3223 or Cheryl Thurston (909) 821-9589 to
>> give them your canes at convention. Everyone that donates will be put
>> into a door prize drawing that will take place during the banquet.
>> The grand Prize will be a custom cane valued at $150. If not
>> attending convention you can send your canes directly to You Cane Give at, To:
>> Mr. James Boehm 7303 Althorp Way Nashville, TN 37211 (canes can be
>> sent via free matter for the blind). If you can make a monetary
>> donation you can go to http://youcanegive.org/ and click on the link
>> to donate. On the website you can see the amazing work they do and
>> hear from people whose lives have been changed. The Inland Empire
>> Chapter and the You Cane Give Initiative thanks you for whatever you
>> can do to help others.
>> Central Valley BEAM Events
>> The Central Valley Chapter will be helping with a voter education
>> workshop on October 8 from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Stanislaus County
>> Elections Office at 1021 I Street in Modesto. We will be
>> demonstrating the remote accessible vote by mail system with
>> different types of screen reading software, and attendees can also
>> try out the Touch Writer ballot marking device. Members of election
>> staff will be on hand to answer questions so that everyone who wishes
>> can be prepared to vote independently during the November election.
>> On October 29, the Central Valley Chapter will have a booth at the
>> Modesto Farmer's Market, located on 16th Street between H Street and
>> I Street, from 8 AM to 1 PM. We will be demonstrating Braille and
>> assistive technology, and we will have some fun Halloween-themed activities.
>> Student Division Updates
>> The California Association of blind Students is going to have a movie
>> night where we are going to stream Crip Camp in honor of both blind
>> equality achievement month and disability awareness month on October
>> 15 at 7 PM PST at the following zoom link.
>> https://tinyurl.com/cabsroom. Please join us.
>> --
>> Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) M.A Candidate | Stanford
>> Journalism Class of 2022 Co-Chair | Stanford Daily Diversity, Equity,
>> and Inclusion Committee Member | Blind Advisory Committee, California
>> Department of Vocational rehabilitation
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2022 10:31:47 -0700
>> From: <president at nfbcal.org>
>> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] President's Notebook, October 2022
>> Message-ID: <010801d8d684$dd03f1c0$970bd540$@nfbcal.org>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
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>> Hi Tina,
>>
>> First, there is no retribution to respectfully asking questions in our organization. I appreciate your concerns. The Covid policies are indeed lawful. We can take individual accommodation requests as needed using the registration form. It is my hope that the masking and testing policy is truly unnecessary and overly cautious. We want everyone to feel as safe as possible for this first convention back in person. Personally, I am not very worried about Covid given current conditions. That said, I also don't mind a little bit of inconvenience if it makes others feel safe and lowers the potential risk for spreading illness. My impression is that the board supports the current approach.
>>
>> I look forward to seeing everyone in San Diego. I and the whole family have our Amtrak tickets booked.
>> http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tina
>> Thomas via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2022 8:10 AM
>> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Tina Thomas <tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NFBC-Info] President's Notebook, October 2022
>>
>> Good morning-
>> 1. Are these Covid Guidelines in line with the CDC requirements for hotels? g?I'm not finding any Covid Guidelines on the hotel website requiring negative Covid tests and wearing masks while staying on the property.? 2. Is the Covid testing as well as the masks a decision made by CA AFFILIATE Board of Directors?
>> 3. If the answer to the above questions is yes, then The NFBCA Board of Directors are in violation of the civil rights of the people under The ADA concerning public access.
>> lTina Thomas asking for the people?
>> Miss Dillan, Mr. Elder?
>> Oh and yes, I know I will probably be sanctioned for my line of questioning but I'm willing and able to deal with the consequences. Been in that space with the majority of the NFBCA Board of Directors when I asked for transparency concerning another matter.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tina Thomas
>> Email: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com
>> Phone: 323-337-7775
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Cricket X. Bidleman via NFBC-Info" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Saturday, October 01, 2022 10:03 AM
>> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> CC: "Cricket X. Bidleman" <cricketbidleman at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NFBC-Info] President's Notebook, October 2022
>>
>> Hello friends,
>> This is Blindness Equality Achievement Month. It's also the month
>> before our convention in San Diego, so I'll keep this short. First,
>> some convention updates. Then a list of events and updates from some
>> chapters, in the order in which I received them. If you don't see
>> anything for your chapter, and would like for your chapter to include
>> updates and events, talk to your chapter president. Thanks, and have
>> a spook-tacular October.
>> Best,
>> Cricket
>> P.S. what's your favorite fall dessert?
>> In this issue:
>> Update from the board
>> Convention updates
>> Blind, sealed, Delivered
>> San Joaquin Chapter Update
>> Central Valley BEAM Events
>> Student Division Update
>> Update from the board:
>> Hello, everyone, and happy October!
>> Time is running out to register for the best NFB of California
>> convention yet! It will be held from November 3-6, in San Diego, and
>> you won't want to miss it! We will have an exhibit hall where you can
>> learn about resources and products for the blind, resolutions that
>> will help shape the future of our movement, and great programming
>> that will highlight relevant issues facing the blind today. We will
>> also have division meetings, a Diversity Equity and Inclusion
>> Committee meeting, and a hospitality suite where folks can mingle and
>> enjoy being together again. We will have auction baskets and, of
>> course, door prizes! Perhaps most exciting of all will be our
>> national representative who will be none other than our own NFB
>> President Mark Riccobono! You can register and book your rooms at the
>> Courtyard Marriott in Old Town San Diego by following instructions in this link:
>> nfbcal.org/convention But be sure to do it soon because rooms are
>> going fast, and registration rates will increase after October 31.
>> Room rates are $149 per night, plus tax, and in-person registration
>> is $60. Your $60 registration fee also includes breakfast for
>> November 4-6. Banquet tickets are also $60. All in-person registrants
>> will need to provide a negative Covid test taken twenty-four hours
>> before picking up your registration packet, or else take a Covid test
>> at the hotel. Attendees will also need to wear masks during
>> convention activities. Children under the age of six do not need to
>> register, but guardians are strongly encouraged to provide a negative
>> Covid test for children under six and have them mask whenever possible.
>> For those who are unable to attend in person, we will be having a
>> virtual element to convention this year. Virtual registration is $25,
>> and it allows you to take part in most of the convention from the
>> comfort of your own homes. Virtual registrants will not be able to
>> vote on resolutions, board positions, and officers because we do not
>> yet have a reliable system to allow this, but we are working on a
>> system that will allow hybrid voting in the future and will be
>> testing this system at this year's convention.
>> Student's, don't forget to apply for our NFB of California
>> scholarship! The application is also available at
>> nfbcal.org/convention. The deadline to apply is October 15, and you
>> will need to start the application process early to give adequate
>> time to provide all necessary materials.
>> In order to make this convention happen, we heavily rely on sponsors
>> to help fund us and exhibitors to showcase their products. If you or
>> anyone you know may be interested in being either a sponsor or
>> exhibitor for our 2022 convention, you can find information about how
>> to help at nfbcal.org/convention.
>> We have board positions up for election this year, including all
>> officers (President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President,
>> Secretary, and Treasurer) and three general board positions. If you
>> are interested in being considered for nomination by the Nominating
>> Committee, please contact Ever Lee Hairston, the chair of the
>> committee, at ever.hairston at gmail.com for details about the
>> nominating committee meeting, which will be held on the night of
>> November 3. You need to be attending in person to run for a position
>> unless you have a documented medical reason that you must attend
>> remotely, as approved by the board.
>> I can't wait to see you all at convention this year, whether you are
>> with us in San Diego or via Zoom! Let's continue learning and
>> building the NFB of California together.
>> Sincerely,
>> Rachel Grider, 1st Vice President
>> Convention Updates
>> We are looking for volunteers to help run the hospitality suite at
>> convention. Contact Allison Depner ( adepner1425 at gmail.com) for details.
>> Scholarships: Students attending school in California should apply
>> for the NFB of California state scholarships. Visit nfbcal.org for
>> more details. There are scholarship forms in both English and Spanish.
>> Applications are due by the end of October 15th.
>> It's time for NFB of California members to start proposing
>> resolutions to be debated and voted on during our state convention November 3-6.
>> These resolutions have real power in guiding government, education
>> and commerce to improve their relationship to California's blind citizens.
>> They crystalize how our members feel today about important issues,
>> and what we want the wider world to do about them. The world has
>> changed since we last met in person. A pandemic, a contraction of
>> blindness services, new access barriers, to name a few. Add to that
>> issues in transportation, employment, education and personal safety.
>> You don't need to be an expert resolution-writer to make an impact;
>> some of our best resolutions have come from first-timers. But we do
>> need to hear from you quickly. So won't you take a moment to draft a
>> resolution that matters to you? It doesn't need to be perfect, as
>> our Resolutions committee is full of mentors who will help you. but
>> simply to mention the reasons why it's important and what you want to
>> happen if your resolution passes. The NFBC website hosts all
>> recent California resolutions available to use as a model, if you
>> like. And all members of the 2022 Resolutions Committee are more than
>> willing to help you get your resolution into the best format. Please
>> feel free to reach out to any committee member listed below for assistance.
>> We'll need to have all draft resolutions to the committee no later
>> than 5:00 pm on Sunday, October16th so that the committee can do
>> its job in helping to shape them to best advantage. Of course we'd
>> love them earlier.
>> All are welcome to write to Bryan Bashin directly with your starter
>> resolutions and we'll take things from there. His direct email is:
>> bashin at calweb.com.
>> Blind, Sealed, Delivered
>> SAVE THE DATE! The play, "BLIND SEALED DELIVERED I'M YOURS " is
>> coming To the big stage on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Garrdena Moose
>> Lodge. Please contact Rochelle Houston at rhouston58 at gmail.com with
>> any questions.
>> San Joaquin Chapter update
>> 4th Annual White Cane Awareness Walk & Celebration Calling all
>> friends of the blind to join us for our 4th Annual White Cane
>> Awareness Walk & Celebration on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in the
>> northwest Weberstown Mall parking lot (4950 Pacific Ave., Stockton,
>> CA
>> 95207) near the SJRTD Mall Transfer Station.
>> 10:00-12:00: NFB info table with SJRTD, get your name written in
>> Braille and free Braille alphabet bookmark!
>> ?12:00-12:15: White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation Ceremony with
>> Lions Clubs & community.
>> ?12:15-1:00: Walk from Weberstown Mall parking lot to March Lane,
>> crossing Pacific, then north on Pacific to Mountain Mike's Pizza,
>> 1000 W. Robinhood Dr.
>> to end the walk in support of our NFB Fundraiser there.
>> Please join us for any part of this event and please support our NFB
>> fundraiser at Mountain Mike's Robinhood, Stockton October 14 & 15th,
>> Open-Close, where 30% of your purchase goes to our chapter when you
>> mention "NFB" or show our paper or electronic flyer. A special thank
>> you to San Joaquin Regional Transit District, the Stockton-San
>> Joaquin Lions Club and Mountain Mike's Pizza Robinhood for your partnership.
>> #BlindMonth #WhiteCaneDay Candy bars will be distributed for sale by
>> members October 15 at Mountain Mike's (following the walk) for sale
>> through our November chapter meeting. Let's go build the Federation!
>> For more info:
>> nfb.ca.sj at gmail.com
>> Inland Empire Chapter Update
>> Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you did not
>> have your mobility cane? The 2022 NFB/C convention is just around the
>> corner. The NFB INLAND EMMMPIRE CHAPTER is working with the You Cane
>> Give Initiative to put canes in the hands of the blind in 3rd world
>> countries where canes are not available to them. We need your help so
>> that we can help others. We are asking people to donate their broke
>> or old canes. We are also asking for donations of new canes and tips
>> as well as tax deductible donations of money to help with the repair
>> and shipping of the canes so any help you can give will help in this
>> effort. If you can and would like to help, please do so by bringing
>> your old canes to convention with you. You can contact Michael
>> Richardson at (323) 898-3223 or Cheryl Thurston (909) 821-9589 to
>> give them your canes at convention. Everyone that donates will be put
>> into a door prize drawing that will take place during the banquet.
>> The grand Prize will be a custom cane valued at $150. If not
>> attending convention you can send your canes directly to You Cane Give at, To:
>> Mr. James Boehm 7303 Althorp Way Nashville, TN 37211 (canes can be
>> sent via free matter for the blind). If you can make a monetary
>> donation you can go to http://youcanegive.org/ and click on the link
>> to donate. On the website you can see the amazing work they do and
>> hear from people whose lives have been changed. The Inland Empire
>> Chapter and the You Cane Give Initiative thanks you for whatever you
>> can do to help others.
>> Central Valley BEAM Events
>> The Central Valley Chapter will be helping with a voter education
>> workshop on October 8 from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Stanislaus County
>> Elections Office at 1021 I Street in Modesto. We will be
>> demonstrating the remote accessible vote by mail system with
>> different types of screen reading software, and attendees can also
>> try out the Touch Writer ballot marking device. Members of election
>> staff will be on hand to answer questions so that everyone who wishes
>> can be prepared to vote independently during the November election.
>> On October 29, the Central Valley Chapter will have a booth at the
>> Modesto Farmer's Market, located on 16th Street between H Street and
>> I Street, from 8 AM to 1 PM. We will be demonstrating Braille and
>> assistive technology, and we will have some fun Halloween-themed activities.
>> Student Division Updates
>> The California Association of blind Students is going to have a movie
>> night where we are going to stream Crip Camp in honor of both blind
>> equality achievement month and disability awareness month on October
>> 15 at 7 PM PST at the following zoom link.
>> https://tinyurl.com/cabsroom. Please join us.
>> --
>> Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) M.A Candidate | Stanford
>> Journalism Class of 2022 Co-Chair | Stanford Daily Diversity, Equity,
>> and Inclusion Committee Member | Blind Advisory Committee, California
>> Department of Vocational rehabilitation
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