[NFBC-Info] Tomorrow, October 28: California’s Rehabilitation Crisis, 7 p.m. Pacific. Agenda and Zoom details

[Laura Millar]

*Join the October 28 webinar on Zoom
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86252660553?pwd=6Gl3yvbaRpzYYAGQENLmDbAOXc9HYd.1>*

*When:* Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. Pacific.

*Join by phone:* Call 1-408-638-0968.

*Webinar ID:* 862 5266 0553
*Passcode:* 222638

Hello everyone,

Please join the National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC) and
the California Council of the Blind (CCB) for:

*Order of Selection, California’s Rehabilitation Crisis: A Call for Action*

Hear from panelists and leaders from both organizations about California’s
Department of Rehabilitation and how we can work together to advocate for
access to services, sustainable funding, and accountability.

*Agenda*

   1. *How we got here:* A brief history of the current crisis and the
   broader disability community context.
   2. *Understanding Order of Selection:* What it means for vocational
   rehabilitation access and how those issues differ from funding concerns
   affecting the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program.
   3. *Policy and budget:* Decisions shaping funding and access to
   rehabilitation services.
   4. *Shared advocacy priorities:* A joint legislative oversight hearing,
   funding and service protections, and a funded path to reopening Category 1.
   We’ll also discuss how personal experiences and survey responses can
   support advocacy.
   5. *Meeting with legislators:* How to arrange an appointment, prepare a
   clear request, and participate in a legislative meeting.
   6. *Live audience questions:* Participants can use Zoom’s Raise Hand
   feature to ask questions.
   7. *Next steps:* Ways to get involved with NFBC, CCB, and local chapters.

A recording of the meeting will be shared afterward.

Please share this invitation and Zoom link only with fellow chapter
members. Please do not post the Zoom link on social media.

Bring your questions and learn how you can help!

Warmly,

Laura Millar
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of California
Second Vice President, NFB San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

*Full Zoom link:*
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86252660553?pwd=6Gl3yvbaRpzYYAGQENLmDbAOXc9HYd.1