[Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook

[tim at timeldermusic.com]

Restrictions vary by school.  The more offensive restrictions include
prohibiting travel beyond two blocks of the school building, prohibiting
transit on public transportation, limitation on instruction outside of
normal school hours, etc.  


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From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lyn Gwizdak via
NFBC-Info
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:39 AM
To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lyn Gwizdak <gwizdaklyn at gmail.com>; president at nfbcal.org
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook

Happy New Year everyone!

Curious. How are blind students restricted in environments for mobility
instruction? I had cane mobility as an adult in MA in the early 1970s. I
have no idea of how it is for kids today. Thanks.

Lyn Gwizdak

On Tue, Jan 1, 2019, 5:17 PM Joy Stigile via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
wrote:

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> Dear Friends,
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> As a new year begins I consider how we can all work together to 
> empower blind Californians to live the life they want.  Our first 
> action of 2019 is to converge on Washington D. C.  on January 28-31, 
> 2019.  in support of our legislative priorities before the U.S. 
> Congress.  We have a fabulous delegation from California leading the 
> way.  If you are interested in joining the group, then please contact 
> me as soon as possible at president at nfbcal.org
<mailto:president at nfbcal.org>  or 916.382.0372.
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>
>
> Our national scholarship application
> <
> https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARI
> sACOK 
> ERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEALw_wcB
> <https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUAR
> IsACOKERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEALw
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> is
> available.  Please encourage qualified blind students to apply and 
> forward the information to your networks.  Students seeking letters of 
> support from the California affiliate are strongly advised to seek their
letters early.
> Affiliate letters requested near the application deadline are not 
> guaranteed.
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> We are working on state legislation in California to amend the 
> education code so that blind students are no longer unreasonably 
> restricted in the environments in which they receive orientation and
mobility training.
> Shannon Dillon is leading our efforts and you will hear more from her 
> once a bill is formally introduced.
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> I and our affiliate Board of Directors are planning for a successful 
> and productive 2019.  We look forward to working with you to make this 
> a fabulous year for blind people in California.
>
> Tim Elder
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> President, National Federation of the Blind of California
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> Email:  president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>
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> ***
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> The Inland Empire Chapter will start this year off by hosting a Health 
> and Wellness Seminar.  Each year most of us make a New Year's 
> Resolution that consist of dieting, exercising and eating healthy.  
> Some of us can stick to the commitment and others fall off the wagon.  On
Friday January 4, 2019.
> Time 12:30p.m.  to 2:00p.m.  Held at the Service Center For 
> Independent Living.  107 Spring Street
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> Claremont, California 91711, cross street is Green.  Everyone is welcome.
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>
> Cheryl Thurston, President Inland Empire Chapter
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> Board Member National Federation of the Blind of California
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> P:  909.821.9589
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> cthurston74 at gmail.com <mailto:cthurston74 at gmail.com>
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> California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
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> CABS will kick off 2019 with a Membership Call on Sunday, January 20th 
> at 7 p.m., pacific time.  The topic of discussion will be on the NFB 
> National Scholarship.  We will have four past scholarship recipients 
> on the panel and they will share their experience as scholarship 
> winners and encourage students to apply for this amazing opportunity.  
> Every year, the National Federation of the Blind offers more than 
> $120,000 in scholarships to blind students across the country and  
> students will have an opportunity to attend the 2019 national 
> convention in Las Vegas for a magical experience.  Call
> 712.770.4130 followed by access code 868746 and we would love for you 
> to join them!
>
>
>
> Matthew Gip, President California Association of Blind Students
>
> Board Member  National Federation of the Blind of California
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> Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee
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> P:  559.375.2068
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> Email:  matthewhgip at gmail.com <mailto:matthewhgip at gmail.com>
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> Joy Stigile, Editor
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