[NFBC-Info] Save the Dates: May 11 Advocacy Info Night and May 26 Day of Action
Laura Millar
laura at lauramillar.com
Fri May 8 06:49:35 UTC 2026
Hello Everyone,
Please save the following dates:
Day of Advocacy Info Night on Zoom
Monday, May 11, 2026
7:00 PM Pacific
Day of Action in Sacramento
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
California State Capitol
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join the May 11 Zoom meeting:
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1
Meeting ID: 998 9956 6618
Passcode: 101401
Sign up for the NFBC-Info listserv:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
The following information is also attached as a pdf below:
*Save the Dates: May 11 and May 26 Information Packet*
*Day of Advocacy Info Night and May 26 Day of Action*
For blind, DeafBlind, and low-vision Californians, NFB of California and
CCB members, and community supporters
Last updated: May 7, 2026
Important dates and first steps
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.
*Day of Advocacy Info Night on Zoom*
Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM Pacific
Topic: Day of Advocacy Info Night (Zoom): Get Prepared for May 26 with NFB
and CCB
Join the May 11 Advocacy Info Night on Zoom
<https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1>
*May 26 Day of Action in Sacramento*
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM Pacific
California State Capitol, West Steps, 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Register for the May 26 Day of Action
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825>
Contents
1. Important dates and first steps <#important_dates>
2. What this information packet is for <#packet_for>
3. What is CDLA and what is the May 26 Day of Action? <#cdla_day>
4. What you need to do <#steps>
5. Quick links and contacts <#quick_links>
6. May 11 Day of Advocacy Info Night and Zoom details <#zoom_info>
7. Step 1: Register for the Day of Action <#register>
8. Step 2: Choose your transportation <#transportation>
9. Transportation Option A: NFBC Bakersfield to Sacramento bus route
<#nfbc_bus>
10. Transportation Option B: LightHouse San Francisco bus option
<#lighthouse_bus>
11. Transportation Option C: Independent transportation <#independent>
12. May 26 event agenda and what to expect <#agenda>
13. Accessibility and accommodations <#access>
14. Advocacy update: protect access <#advocacy>
15. Stay informed <#stay>
What this information packet is for
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.
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.
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.
What is CDLA and what is the May 26 Day of Action?
*CDLA means: *California Disability Leadership Alliance.
*Event: *CDLA Day of Action at the Capitol
*Date: *Tuesday, May 26, 2026
*Start time: *10:00 AM Pacific
*Location: *California State Capitol, West Steps, 1315 10th Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814
*Registration: *Register for the May 26 Day of Action
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825>
The May 26 Day of Action is a statewide disability advocacy day bringing
together community members, organizers, and leaders from across California.
The National Federation of the Blind of California <http://www.nfbcal.org/>
and the California Council of the Blind <https://ccbnet.org/> 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.
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.
What you need to do
1. 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.
2. Register for the May 26 Day of Action. Event registration is
separate from transportation.
3. Choose your transportation. Options include the NFBC Bakersfield
route, the LightHouse San Francisco bus option, or your own transportation.
4. If you want the NFBC Bakersfield bus route, contact Cheryl Thurston
to ask questions, confirm availability, or reserve a seat.
5. 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.
6. Request accommodations through the Day of Action registration
process or by contacting cadlalliance at gmail.com by Monday, May 18, 2026, if
needed.
7. Stay connected through the NFBC-Info listserv for updates about AB
2190, digital accessibility, transportation, and advocacy next steps.
Quick links and contacts
This section lists the main links and contacts. These links are also
repeated in the relevant sections below for easier navigation.
*May 11 Zoom Info Night: *Join the May 11 Advocacy Info Night on Zoom
<https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1>
*Day of Action registration: *Register for the CDLA Day of Action on
Eventbrite
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825>
*Additional Day of Action registration option: *Use the CDLA or DREDF
Microsoft registration form <https://forms.office.com/r/c9vtVCP0t0>
*LightHouse San Francisco bus sign-up: *Sign up for the LightHouse free bus
option
<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=aDTgw1XvSEKdrcKhdpCdAPLYxxHCW7RBvSswU9wfgWVUQkxWSjI3OUNPRFBSOVVPWEpaUkg4SE9NTy4u&mc_cid=2e4c9cebee&mc_eid=28e666f248&route=shorturl>
*National Federation of the Blind of California: *Visit the NFBC website
<http://www.nfbcal.org/>
*California Council of the Blind: *Visit the CCB website
<https://ccbnet.org/>
*NFBC Bakersfield bus contact: *Cheryl Thurston, 909-821-9589,
cthurston74 at gmail.com
*Accommodation contact: *cadlalliance at gmail.com
*NFBC-Info listserv: *Sign up for the NFBC-Info listserv
<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org>
May 11 Day of Advocacy Info Night and Zoom details
The National Federation of the Blind of California <http://www.nfbcal.org/>
and the California Council of the Blind <https://ccbnet.org/> 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.
*Date: *Monday, May 11, 2026
*Time: *7:00 PM Pacific
*Location: *Zoom
*Join Zoom Meeting: *Join the May 11 Advocacy Info Night on Zoom
<https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1>
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.
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.
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.
Participants will learn what to expect at the Capitol, how legislative
meetings work, and how to share personal stories effectively with
legislators and staff.
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.
Full Zoom details
The National Federation of the Blind of California is inviting you to a
scheduled Zoom meeting.
*Topic: *Day of Advocacy Info Night (Zoom): Get Prepared for May 26 with
NFB and CCB
*Time: *May 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
*Join Zoom Meeting: *Join the May 11 Advocacy Info Night on Zoom
<https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899566618?pwd=q1iL3aueaKDV8bnuKCED9mtnDL6pTW.1>
*Meeting ID: *998 9956 6618
*Passcode: *101401
One tap mobile
+1 669 900 6833,,99899566618# US (San Jose)
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Join by SIP
99899566618 at zoomcrc.com
*SIP passcode: *101401
*Join instructions: *Open the Zoom join instructions
<https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/99899566618/invitations?signature=b9tusSe25Rl7U9xGpAonEykOlk6ZOtzNwR3PPiq-KR0>
Step 1: Register for the Day of Action
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.
*Registration link: *Register for the CDLA Day of Action on Eventbrite
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825>
*Additional registration option: *Use the CDLA or DREDF Microsoft
registration form <https://forms.office.com/r/c9vtVCP0t0>
If the registration process is not accessible or you need help requesting
accommodations, contact cadlalliance at gmail.com.
Step 2: Choose your transportation
After registering for the Day of Action, choose the transportation option
that applies to you. Transportation is separate from Day of Action
registration.
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.
*Day of Action registration: *Register for the CDLA Day of Action on
Eventbrite
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825>
Transportation Option A: NFBC Bakersfield to Sacramento bus route
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.
*Bus contact: *Cheryl Thurston, 909-821-9589, cthurston74 at gmail.com
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.
Outbound route to Sacramento
*Stop 1: Bakersfield pick-up*
Time: 5:00 AM
Location: Maya Cinemas
Address: 1000 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93304
Cross street: O Street or N Street. Location phone: 661-636-0484.
*Stop 2: Fresno stop*
Time: Drop-off: 6:45 AM; pick-up: 7:00 AM
Location: Valley Center for the Blind
Address: 3417 West Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711
Cross street: Shaw and Valentines. Location phone: 559-222-4447.
*Stop 3: Modesto stop*
Time: Drop-off and pick-up: 8:30 AM
Location: VIPS, Visually Impaired Persons Support
Address: 1409 H Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Cross street: H Street and 14th Street. Location phone: 209-846-9027.
*Stop 4: Stockton stop*
Time: Drop-off: 9:15 AM; pick-up: 9:30 AM
Location: Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Address: 2453 Grand Canal Blvd., Suite 5, Stockton, CA 95207
Cross street: Da Vinci Drive. Location phone: 209-466-3836.
*Stop 5: Sacramento arrival*
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: California State Capitol Museum
Address: 1315 10th St., Sacramento, CA 95814
This is the scheduled arrival point from the bus quote.
Return route
· Sacramento pick-up: 4:30 PM
· Stockton drop-off: 5:30 PM
· Modesto drop-off: 7:30 PM
· Fresno drop-off: 9:30 PM
· Bakersfield drop-off: 11:30 PM
Transportation Option B: LightHouse San Francisco bus option
Use this section only if you want to ride the LightHouse bus from San
Francisco.
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.
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.
*LightHouse bus sign-up: *Sign up for the LightHouse free bus option
<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=aDTgw1XvSEKdrcKhdpCdAPLYxxHCW7RBvSswU9wfgWVUQkxWSjI3OUNPRFBSOVVPWEpaUkg4SE9NTy4u&mc_cid=2e4c9cebee&mc_eid=28e666f248&route=shorturl>
Required advocacy training for LightHouse bus participants only
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.
*Date: *Wednesday, May 20, 2026
*Time: *6:00 PM PDT
*Format: *Virtual, one-hour training
*Required for: *Participants who sign up for the LightHouse San Francisco
bus
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.
Transportation Option C: Independent transportation
You may also travel independently. You should still register for the Day of
Action and review the accessibility and accommodations information.
*Day of Action registration: *Register for the CDLA Day of Action on
Eventbrite
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825>
May 26 event agenda and what to expect
The posted agenda includes the following. Agenda details may shift, so
check the registration page for final updates.
· 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM: Resource fair
· 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Rally and speakers
· 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Lunch
· 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Meet your legislators
*Registration and agenda updates: *Register for the May 26 Day of Action
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825>
Participants may meet with legislators and their staff and help communicate
the real impact of funding changes, digital access barriers, and service
delays.
No prior advocacy experience is needed. Guidance, talking points, and
support will be provided.
Accessibility and accommodations
ASL, CART or live captions, and Spanish-language interpreting are listed as
provided by the event organizers.
Additional accommodations can be requested through the Day of Action
registration process.
*Accommodation request deadline: *Monday, May 18, 2026
*Accommodation contact: *cadlalliance at gmail.com
*Register and request accommodations: *Register for the CDLA Day of Action
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdla-day-of-action-at-the-capitol-tickets-1984091746825>
Late accommodation requests may not be possible to fill.
Advocacy update: protect access
*WE NEED YOU: Protect Access. Join Us in Sacramento on May 26*
Right now, critical services that support independence, employment, and
community for people with disabilities are at risk.
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.
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.
We cannot stay silent.
We are calling for:
· Support for AB 2190 and digital accessibility
· Restoration of Older Individuals Who Are Blind, or OIB, funding
· A better balance between community-based services and system-based
funding
· Timely access for individuals with the highest need
· Greater transparency around waitlists and service availability
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.
Whether you are directly impacted, a family member, a supporter, or someone
who believes in access and independence, your presence matters.
Stay informed
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.
*NFBC-Info listserv: *Sign up for the NFBC-Info listserv
<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org>
*National Federation of the Blind of California website: *Visit the NFBC
website <http://www.nfbcal.org/>
*California Council of the Blind website: *Visit the CCB website
<https://ccbnet.org/>
Showing up matters. Being counted matters. Being informed matters.
Thank you,
Laura Millar, MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of California
Co-Chair, Outreach and Education Committee, National Federation of the
Blind San Francisco Chapter
Sexual Health Professional, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
Contact # (925) 321-8804
LauraMillar.com
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