<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Laura Millar <laura@lauramillar.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Fwd: Save the Dates: May 11 Advocacy Info Night and May 26 Day of Action</b><br></div></blockquote><br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="auto">Hello Everyone,<br><br>Please save the following dates:<br><br>Day of Advocacy Info Night on Zoom <br>Monday, May 11, 2026 <br>7:00 PM Pacific<br><br>Day of Action in Sacramento <br>Tuesday, May 26, 2026 <br>California State Capitol<br><br>The National Federation of the Blind of California and the California Council of the Blind are joining together for the May 26 Day of Action in Sacramento alongside other disability organizations across California.<br><br>To help blind, DeafBlind, and low-vision Californians prepare, NFB and CCB will host a joint Day of Advocacy Info Night on Zoom on May 11.<br><br>The attached information packet includes current information about the Info Night, Day of Action registration, transportation options, accessibility and accommodations, advocacy priorities, and what to expect on May 26.<br><br>Some information in the packet may be updated. Please attend the May 11 Info Night and stay tuned to the NFBC-Info listserv for additional Day of Action information, transportation updates, advocacy materials, and participation details as May 26 approaches.<br><br>Join the May 11 Zoom meeting: <br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1</a><br><br>Meeting ID: 998 9956 6618 <br>Passcode: 101401<br><br>Sign up for the NFBC-Info listserv: <br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org</a></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">The following information is also attached as a pdf below:</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><div style="font-size:inherit"><div style="font-size:inherit">
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:115%">Save the Dates: May 11 and May 26 Information Packet</span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:13pt;line-height:115%">Day of Advocacy Info Night and May 26 Day of Action</span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center">For blind, DeafBlind,
and low-vision Californians, NFB of California and CCB members, and community
supporters</p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center">Last updated: May 7,
2026</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_important_dates">Important dates and first steps</a></h1>
<p>This is an information packet. Some details may be updated
as plans are finalized. Please attend the May 11 Info Night and stay tuned to
the NFBC-Info listserv for updates.</p>
<p><b>Day of Advocacy Info
Night on Zoom</b><br>
Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM Pacific<br>
Topic: Day of Advocacy Info Night (Zoom): Get Prepared for May 26 with NFB and
CCB<br>
<a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Join the May 11 Advocacy Info Night on Zoom</span></a></p>
<p><b>May 26 Day of Action
in Sacramento</b><br>
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM Pacific<br>
California State Capitol, West Steps, 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814<br>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register for the May 26 Day of Action</span></a></p>
<h1>Contents</h1>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_important_dates"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">1.
Important dates and first steps</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_packet_for"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">2. What
this information packet is for</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_cdla_day"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">3. What is
CDLA and what is the May 26 Day of Action?</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_steps"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">4. What you
need to do</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_quick_links"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">5. Quick
links and contacts</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_zoom_info"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">6. May 11
Day of Advocacy Info Night and Zoom details</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_register"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">7. Step 1:
Register for the Day of Action</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_transportation"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">8.
Step 2: Choose your transportation</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_nfbc_bus"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">9.
Transportation Option A: NFBC Bakersfield to Sacramento bus route</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_lighthouse_bus"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">10.
Transportation Option B: LightHouse San Francisco bus option</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_independent"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">11.
Transportation Option C: Independent transportation</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_agenda"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">12. May 26
event agenda and what to expect</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_access"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">13.
Accessibility and accommodations</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_advocacy"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">14. Advocacy
update: protect access</span></a></p>
<p><a href="#m_2841194731912858150_stay"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">15. Stay
informed</span></a></p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_packet_for">What this information packet is for</a></h1>
<p>This information packet gives the current action steps and
logistics for the May 11 Day of Advocacy Info Night on Zoom and the May 26 Day
of Action in Sacramento.</p>
<p>Important information is organized by topic. The Zoom
information is grouped together, the NFBC bus information is grouped together,
and the LightHouse bus information is grouped together.</p>
<p>Some information may change. Updates, transportation
details, advocacy materials, and participation instructions will be shared
through the May 11 Info Night and the NFBC-Info listserv.</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_cdla_day">What is CDLA and what is the May 26 Day of Action?</a></h1>
<p><b>CDLA means: </b>California
Disability Leadership Alliance.</p>
<p><b>Event: </b>CDLA Day
of Action at the Capitol</p>
<p><b>Date: </b>Tuesday,
May 26, 2026</p>
<p><b>Start time: </b>10:00
AM Pacific</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>California
State Capitol, West Steps, 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814</p>
<p><b>Registration: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register for the May 26 Day of Action</span></a></p>
<p>The May 26 Day of Action is a statewide disability advocacy
day bringing together community members, organizers, and leaders from across
California.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">The
National Federation of the Blind of California</span></a> and <a href="https://ccbnet.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">the California Council
of the Blind</span></a> are participating with the California Disability
Leadership Alliance in the 2nd annual CDLA Day of Action at the Capitol. The
event is centered on disability rights, services, access, and community power.
Nothing about us, without us.</p>
<p>Participants will gather at the Capitol, connect with the
disability community, and communicate with legislators and staff about issues
that affect independence, employment, access, services, and community life.</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_steps">What you need to do</a></h1>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in">1.<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span>Save
the date and attend the May 11 Day of Advocacy Info Night on Zoom if you can.
This is the best place to learn what is in this packet, ask questions, and hear
updates.</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in">2.<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span>Register
for the May 26 Day of Action. Event registration is separate from
transportation.</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in">3.<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span>Choose
your transportation. Options include the NFBC Bakersfield route, the LightHouse
San Francisco bus option, or your own transportation.</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in">4.<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span>If
you want the NFBC Bakersfield bus route, contact Cheryl Thurston to ask
questions, confirm availability, or reserve a seat.</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in">5.<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span>If
you want the LightHouse San Francisco bus option, sign up through the
LightHouse form. The May 20 training requirement applies only to people using
the LightHouse San Francisco bus option.</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in">6.<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span>Request
accommodations through the Day of Action registration process or by contacting
<a href="mailto:cadlalliance@gmail.com" target="_blank">cadlalliance@gmail.com</a> by Monday, May 18, 2026, if needed.</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in">7.<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span>Stay
connected through the NFBC-Info listserv for updates about AB 2190, digital
accessibility, transportation, and advocacy next steps.</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_quick_links">Quick links and contacts</a></h1>
<p>This section lists the main links and contacts. These links
are also repeated in the relevant sections below for easier navigation.</p>
<p><b>May 11 Zoom Info
Night: </b><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Join the May 11 Advocacy Info Night on Zoom</span></a></p>
<p><b>Day of Action
registration: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register for the CDLA Day of Action on Eventbrite</span></a></p>
<p><b>Additional Day of
Action registration option: </b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/c9vtVCP0t0" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Use the CDLA or DREDF Microsoft registration form</span></a></p>
<p><b>LightHouse San
Francisco bus sign-up: </b><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=aDTgw1XvSEKdrcKhdpCdAPLYxxHCW7RBvSswU9wfgWVUQkxWSjI3OUNPRFBSOVVPWEpaUkg4SE9NTy4u&mc_cid=2e4c9cebee&mc_eid=28e666f248&route=shorturl" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Sign up for the LightHouse free bus option</span></a></p>
<p><b>National Federation
of the Blind of California: </b><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Visit the NFBC website</span></a></p>
<p><b>California Council of
the Blind: </b><a href="https://ccbnet.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Visit
the CCB website</span></a></p>
<p><b>NFBC Bakersfield bus
contact: </b>Cheryl Thurston, 909-821-9589, <a href="mailto:cthurston74@gmail.com" target="_blank">cthurston74@gmail.com</a></p>
<p><b>Accommodation
contact: </b><a href="mailto:cadlalliance@gmail.com" target="_blank">cadlalliance@gmail.com</a></p>
<p><b>NFBC-Info listserv: </b><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Sign up for the NFBC-Info listserv</span></a></p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_zoom_info">May 11 Day of Advocacy Info Night and Zoom details</a></h1>
<p><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">The
National Federation of the Blind of California</span></a> and <a href="https://ccbnet.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">the California Council
of the Blind</span></a> are joining together with other disability
organizations for the May 26 Day of Action in Sacramento. NFB and CCB are
hosting this Day of Advocacy Info Night to help blind, DeafBlind, and
low-vision Californians prepare to participate.</p>
<p><b>Date: </b>Monday, May
11, 2026</p>
<p><b>Time: </b>7:00 PM
Pacific</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Zoom</p>
<p><b>Join Zoom Meeting: </b><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Join the May 11 Advocacy Info Night on Zoom</span></a></p>
<p>This session is for blind, DeafBlind, and low-vision
Californians, as well as community members, allies, and supporters who want to
understand the Day of Action and prepare for participation.</p>
<p>We will cover the purpose of the May 26 Day of Action, why
our organizations are collaborating, and key advocacy priorities, including AB
2190, digital accessibility, restoration of OIB funding, and broader
cross-disability access issues.</p>
<p>We will also review practical logistics, including
registration, transportation and bus travel, accessibility accommodations, and
how to participate remotely if you are unable to travel to Sacramento.</p>
<p>Participants will learn what to expect at the Capitol, how
legislative meetings work, and how to share personal stories effectively with
legislators and staff.</p>
<p>Whether you plan to attend in person or support the effort
remotely, this session is designed to help our community feel informed,
prepared, and connected before May 26.</p>
<h2>Full Zoom details</h2>
<p>The National Federation of the Blind of California is
inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.</p>
<p><b>Topic: </b>Day of
Advocacy Info Night (Zoom): Get Prepared for May 26 with NFB and CCB</p>
<p><b>Time: </b>May 11,
2026, 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)</p>
<p><b>Join Zoom Meeting: </b><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Join the May 11 Advocacy Info Night on Zoom</span></a></p>
<p><b>Meeting ID: </b>998
9956 6618</p>
<p><b>Passcode: </b>101401</p>
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<p><b>SIP passcode: </b>101401</p>
<p><b>Join instructions: </b><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/99899566618/invitations?signature=b9tusSe25Rl7U9xGpAonEykOlk6ZOtzNwR3PPiq-KR0" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Open the Zoom join instructions</span></a></p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_register">Step 1: Register for the Day of Action</a></h1>
<p>Everyone planning to participate should register for the Day
of Action event. Registration is separate from transportation. Registering for
the Day of Action does not automatically reserve a bus seat.</p>
<p><b>Registration link: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register for the CDLA Day of Action on Eventbrite</span></a></p>
<p><b>Additional
registration option: </b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/c9vtVCP0t0" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Use the CDLA or DREDF Microsoft registration form</span></a></p>
<p>If the registration process is not accessible or you need
help requesting accommodations, contact <a href="mailto:cadlalliance@gmail.com" target="_blank">cadlalliance@gmail.com</a>.</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_transportation">Step 2: Choose your transportation</a></h1>
<p>After registering for the Day of Action, choose the
transportation option that applies to you. Transportation is separate from Day
of Action registration.</p>
<p>Option A is the NFBC bus from Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto,
and Stockton. Option B is the LightHouse free bus from San Francisco. Option C
is independent transportation.</p>
<p><b>Day of Action
registration: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register for the CDLA Day of Action on Eventbrite</span></a></p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_nfbc_bus">Transportation Option A: NFBC Bakersfield to Sacramento
bus route</a></h1>
<p>Use this section if you want to ride the NFBC bus route that
begins in Bakersfield and stops in Fresno, Modesto, and Stockton before
arriving in Sacramento.</p>
<p><b>Bus contact: </b>Cheryl
Thurston, 909-821-9589, <a href="mailto:cthurston74@gmail.com" target="_blank">cthurston74@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>Contact Cheryl to ask questions, confirm availability, or
reserve a seat on this route. Please confirm final route details and seat
availability with Cheryl before travel. The bus is scheduled to arrive in
Sacramento at 10:30 AM.</p>
<h2>Outbound route to Sacramento</h2>
<p><b>Stop 1: Bakersfield
pick-up</b><br>
Time: 5:00 AM<br>
Location: Maya Cinemas<br>
Address: 1000 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93304<br>
Cross street: O Street or N Street. Location phone: 661-636-0484.</p>
<p><b>Stop 2: Fresno stop</b><br>
Time: Drop-off: 6:45 AM; pick-up: 7:00 AM<br>
Location: Valley Center for the Blind<br>
Address: 3417 West Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711<br>
Cross street: Shaw and Valentines. Location phone: 559-222-4447.</p>
<p><b>Stop 3: Modesto stop</b><br>
Time: Drop-off and pick-up: 8:30 AM<br>
Location: VIPS, Visually Impaired Persons Support<br>
Address: 1409 H Street, Modesto, CA 95354<br>
Cross street: H Street and 14th Street. Location phone: 209-846-9027.</p>
<p><b>Stop 4: Stockton stop</b><br>
Time: Drop-off: 9:15 AM; pick-up: 9:30 AM<br>
Location: Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired<br>
Address: 2453 Grand Canal Blvd., Suite 5, Stockton, CA 95207<br>
Cross street: Da Vinci Drive. Location phone: 209-466-3836.</p>
<p><b>Stop 5: Sacramento
arrival</b><br>
Time: 10:30 AM<br>
Location: California State Capitol Museum<br>
Address: 1315 10th St., Sacramento, CA 95814<br>
This is the scheduled arrival point from the bus quote.</p>
<h2>Return route</h2>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Sacramento pick-up: 4:30 PM</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Stockton drop-off: 5:30 PM</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Modesto drop-off: 7:30 PM</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Fresno drop-off: 9:30 PM</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Bakersfield drop-off: 11:30 PM</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_lighthouse_bus">Transportation Option B: LightHouse San Francisco
bus option</a></h1>
<p>Use this section only if you want to ride the LightHouse bus
from San Francisco.</p>
<p>Blind people in the Bay Area, including NFB of California
members, may want to join the free bus option being provided by LightHouse for
the Blind and Visually Impaired.</p>
<p>Free transportation from San Francisco is available for the
first 45 people who sign up. Participants will travel together to Sacramento
and return the same day.</p>
<p><b>LightHouse bus
sign-up: </b><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=aDTgw1XvSEKdrcKhdpCdAPLYxxHCW7RBvSswU9wfgWVUQkxWSjI3OUNPRFBSOVVPWEpaUkg4SE9NTy4u&mc_cid=2e4c9cebee&mc_eid=28e666f248&route=shorturl" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Sign up for the LightHouse free bus option</span></a></p>
<h2>Required advocacy training for LightHouse bus participants only</h2>
<p>This requirement applies only to people using the LightHouse
San Francisco bus option. It is not a general requirement for everyone
attending the Day of Action.</p>
<p><b>Date: </b>Wednesday,
May 20, 2026</p>
<p><b>Time: </b>6:00 PM PDT</p>
<p><b>Format: </b>Virtual,
one-hour training</p>
<p><b>Required for: </b>Participants
who sign up for the LightHouse San Francisco bus</p>
<p>In order to participate through the LightHouse bus option on
Tuesday, May 26, participants using that transportation option are required to
attend the virtual one-hour advocacy training on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at
6:00 PM PDT.</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_independent">Transportation Option C: Independent transportation</a></h1>
<p>You may also travel independently. You should still register
for the Day of Action and review the accessibility and accommodations
information.</p>
<p><b>Day of Action
registration: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register for the CDLA Day of Action on Eventbrite</span></a></p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_agenda">May 26 event agenda and what to expect</a></h1>
<p>The posted agenda includes the following. Agenda details may
shift, so check the registration page for final updates.</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>10:00 AM to 1:30 PM: Resource fair</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Rally and speakers</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Lunch</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>1:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Meet your legislators</p>
<p><b>Registration and
agenda updates: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register for the May 26 Day of Action</span></a></p>
<p>Participants may meet with legislators and their staff and
help communicate the real impact of funding changes, digital access barriers,
and service delays.</p>
<p>No prior advocacy experience is needed. Guidance, talking
points, and support will be provided.</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_access">Accessibility and accommodations</a></h1>
<p>ASL, CART or live captions, and Spanish-language
interpreting are listed as provided by the event organizers.</p>
<p>Additional accommodations can be requested through the Day
of Action registration process.</p>
<p><b>Accommodation request
deadline: </b>Monday, May 18, 2026</p>
<p><b>Accommodation
contact: </b><a href="mailto:cadlalliance@gmail.com" target="_blank">cadlalliance@gmail.com</a></p>
<p><b>Register and request
accommodations: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register for the CDLA Day of Action</span></a></p>
<p>Late accommodation requests may not be possible to fill.</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_advocacy">Advocacy update: protect access</a></h1>
<p><b>WE NEED YOU: Protect
Access. Join Us in Sacramento on May 26</b></p>
<p>Right now, critical services that support independence,
employment, and community for people with disabilities are at risk.</p>
<p>A major shift in funding has moved resources away from
community-based programs and into systems that do not reach everyone. At the
same time, access within those systems is limited, leaving many people without
the services they need.</p>
<p>This is not a distant policy issue. It is already impacting
real people across California. Individuals who rely on these services are
facing delays, reduced access, and growing uncertainty. Programs that build
independence, provide training, and create community are under increasing
pressure.</p>
<p>We cannot stay silent.</p>
<p>We are calling for:</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Support for AB 2190 and digital accessibility</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Restoration of Older Individuals Who Are Blind,
or OIB, funding</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>A better balance between community-based
services and system-based funding</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Timely access for individuals with the highest
need</p>
<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:symbol">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">
</span></span>Greater transparency around waitlists and
service availability</p>
<p>This is about protecting access, not just for one program or
one organization, but for the broader community. Legislators make decisions
based on what they hear and who shows up.</p>
<p>Whether you are directly impacted, a family member, a
supporter, or someone who believes in access and independence, your presence
matters.</p>
<h1><a name="m_2841194731912858150_stay">Stay informed</a></h1>
<p>Some information in this packet may be updated. Please stay
tuned to the National Federation of the Blind of California listserv for
additional Day of Action information, transportation updates, advocacy
materials, and participation details as May 26 approaches.</p>
<p><b>NFBC-Info listserv: </b><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Sign up for the NFBC-Info listserv</span></a></p>
<p><b>National Federation
of the Blind of California website: </b><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Visit the NFBC website</span></a></p>
<p><b>California Council of
the Blind website: </b><a href="https://ccbnet.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Visit
the CCB website</span></a></p>
<p>Showing up matters. Being counted matters. Being informed
matters.</p>
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</div><br><br>Thank you,</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><div style="font-size:inherit"><div style="font-size:inherit">
<p>Laura Millar, MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)<br>
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of California<br>
Co-Chair, Outreach and Education Committee, National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter<br><br></p><p dir="auto">
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