From judotina48kg at gmail.com Sat Oct 3 20:00:43 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2015 20:00:43 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [Nfbc-info] National Federation of the blind of California state convention masquerade ball!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <02e601d0fe50$dc9363b0$95ba2b10$@gmail.com> -----Original Message----- From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rochelle Houston via Nfbc-info Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 10:53 AM To: NFBC Listserv Cc: Rochelle Houston Subject: [Nfbc-info] National Federation of the blind of California state convention masquerade ball!!! National Federation of the Blind of California State Convention Masquerade Ball Imagine, transforming yourselves into a character of your dreams, such as Superman, Batman, sorrow, Queen of the Nile or Elvira. Well, it's time to step out of your comfort zone for just one day. Bring your costume and mask to The National Federation of the Blind of California Masquerade Ball. No need to drain your bank account. We are all creative people. So, go and dig in the back of that closet of yours or the Dusty attic that you've avoided for years and put something together. There will be prizes for the best, unique or unusual costumes. While disguising yourselves behind the mask, grab someone and hit the dance floor and show us your best moves. Ha ha ha Refreshments will be served. We will do a little meet and greet, trick or treat. The fun and scary time will start at 8 PM on Friday, October 30, 2015. Donation: $5 at door Be there or be scared!!! Masquerade ball committee members, Charlotte Carroll, Michael Richardson, Candace Luther, carmen Weatherly and Rochelle Houston thank you in advance Rochelle Houston Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles rhouston58 at gmail.com 323 807-0300 The national Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back. _______________________________________________ Nfbc-info mailing list Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbc-info: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/judotina48kg%40gmail. com From judotina48kg at gmail.com Sun Oct 4 20:36:50 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2015 20:36:50 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [Nfbc-info] TOMORROW is the LAST DAY - Register now for our 2015 NFBC state convention In-Reply-To: <20151005002146.GB24820@barcore.com> References: <20151005002146.GB24820@barcore.com> Message-ID: <0ab901d0ff1f$126dd000$37497000$@gmail.com> Subject: [Nfbc-info] TOMORROW is the LAST DAY - Register now for our 2015 NFBC state convention Hello Everyone, This is a friendly reminder that you only have one DAY left to register for the NFB of California State Convention. For hotel reservations call: (510) 490-8390 Press 2 to make your reservation with the front desk. Group code: NFC Room rates are $109 per room without breakfast buffet or $129 with breakfast buffet for 2 guests. You will need your hotel confirmation number to complete convention pre-registration. You can find the form at http://tinyurl.com/nfbc2015preregistration. This year, transportation by bus to convention is free to anyone who pre-registers, so hurry and pre-register to save your seat on the bus. If you are told that the hotel is out of rooms, please contact me immediately. Also, the paypal system we're using for credit card processing can not handle some newer credit cards using the new chip and sign system. If you are unable to pay using your credit card and can not find an alternate way to pay, then please also contact me immediately. If you have any problems reserving a hotel room, or preregistering for convention, please contact me at jbar at barcore.com We're looking forward to seeing you all at convention! Jim Barbour and the Convention Planning Committee _______________________________________________ Nfbc-info mailing list Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbc-info: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/judotina48kg%40gmail. com From judotina48kg at gmail.com Wed Oct 7 19:27:39 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2015 19:27:39 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [Nfbc-info] Guide Dog In-Reply-To: <20151008020709.rstigile@gmail.com> References: <20151008020709.rstigile@gmail.com> Message-ID: <07a101d10170$e835a610$b8a0f230$@gmail.com> Hi Robert- Congratulations on your new friend. I'm looking forward to meeting her and hearing all about your adventures together. Tina and the girls -----Original Message----- From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Stigile via Nfbc-info Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 7:07 PM To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org Cc: Robert Stigile Subject: [Nfbc-info] Guide Dog Hello All, Many of you may know, that I have spent the last week and a half at Guide Dogs of America receiving my new Guide Dog. Up until this point, the School has asked that we keep the name of our dog away from Social Media, because the Puppy Raisers did not know that their dog was in class. This afternoon, the Puppy Raisers were informed, due to the fact they were coming to the School for a Puppy meeting, that their dog is indeed in the class and will be graduating on October 18th. I would like to take this time, to let you know, that I have a Female Yellow Lab named Shuli. I look forward to seeing all of you at Convention with my new Guide Dog. Robert Stigile 818-381-9568 e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com Second Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando Valley Chapter The national Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want. Blindness is not what holds you back. _______________________________________________ Nfbc-info mailing list Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbc-info: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/judotina48kg%40gmail. com From judotina48kg at gmail.com Thu Oct 8 11:56:51 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2015 11:56:51 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Guide Dog Board Meeting Notice - October 19, 2015 @ 1pm. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0c1501d101fb$18120bf0$483623d0$@gmail.com> Subject: Guide Dog Board Meeting Notice - October 19, 2015 @ 1pm. Hello All, Attached (and below) is the agenda for the California Guide Dog Board's Meeting to be held at 1pm on October 19, 2015. I will be sending meeting materials out next week. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, Brian Skewis Executive Officer California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind Office: 916-574-7825 Email: brian.skewis at dca.ca.gov www.guidedogboard.ca.gov California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind Notice of Public Board Meeting Monday, October 19, 2015 1:00 p.m. - Completion of Business Teleconference Phone Number: 1-866-692-3158 Participant Code: 99686782 One or more Board Members will participate in this meeting at the teleconference sites listed below. Each teleconference location is accessible to the public and the public will be given an opportunity to address the Board at each teleconference location. The public teleconference sites for this meeting are as follows: Department of Consumer Affairs - San Francisco Room 1625 N. Market Blvd N-318 Sacramento, CA 95834 1921 Bella Coola Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Board Members Eric Holm, President Carmen Delgado, Vice President Don Brown Catherine Carlton Rosa Gomez Gwen Marelli Joan Patche Executive Officer Brian Skewis Legal Counsel Ravinder Kapoor AGENDA 1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Establishment of a Quorum 2. President's Welcome 3. Approval of the July 20, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes 4. Executive Officer's Report a. Budget Report b. Examination Update c. Regulations Update d. Outreach Update 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the adoption of the Board's 2015 Strategic Plan. 6. Consideration and possible action on the Consumer Advisory Task Force recommendation to amend definitions in California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 22, Section 2252. 7. Agenda Items for Next Meeting 8. 2015/16 Meeting Calendar and Locations 9. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda 10. Adjournment Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order. Meetings of the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Brian Skewis at (916) 574-7825 or by e-mail at Brian.Skewis at dca.ca.gov or send a request to 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite N-112, Sacramento, CA 95834. Providing your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation. Please be advised that while the Board makes every effort to make meetings accessible by telephone, it is limited by technical capabilities and technical difficulties cannot always be prevented. 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President Riccobono, Anil Lewis, and others will be interacting with you so bring your ideas, questions, and suggestions. Follow the hashtag #blindchat to keep up with the conversation, and remember to tell your friends! Thank you! Danielle Trevino Coordinator for Social Media and Member Engagement National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street Baltimore, MD 21230 P: (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2358 E: dtrevino at nfb.org W: www.nfb.org FB: National Federation of the Blind TW: @NFB_voice The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. 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These collaborative efforts are under way between Lyft, Inc. (Lyft), Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), Rosen, Bien, Galvan & Grunfeld (RBGG), and TRE Legal - attorneys for several blind persons who have raised concerns regarding access for service animal users. DRA, RBGG, and TRE Legal contacted Lyft to present these concerns after certain community members reported difficulties obtaining rides from drivers on the Lyft platform. Lyft currently has a policy that drivers on their platform accept riders with service animals, but Lyft agreed to work with these advocates to ensure that disabled individuals are not denied rides or provided a lesser quality of service because they use service animals. The parties are hopeful that they can agree on specific new initiatives to improve access to transportation available through the Lyft platform for all riders with disabilities who use service animals. For more information, please contact: Tim Elder telder at trelegal.com TRE Legal Practice 4226 Castanos Street Fremont, CA 94536 410-415-3493 Michael Nunez mnunez at rbgg.com Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP 50 Fremont Street, 19th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 415-433-6830 Julia Marks jmarks at dralegal.org Disability Rights Advocates 2001 Center Street, 4th Floor Berkeley, CA 94704 510-665-8644 press at lyft.com Timothy Elder Attorney TRE Legal Practice 4226 Castanos Street Fremont, CA 94536 Phone: (410) 415-3493 Fax: (888) 718-0617 E-mail: telder at trelegal.com www.trelegal.com Please consider the environment before printing this email. Confidentiality Notice This e-mail may contain confidential information that may also be legally privileged and that is intended only for the use of the Addressee(s) named above. 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Thank you! _______________________________________________ Nfbc-info mailing list Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbc-info: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/judotina48kg%40gmail. com From judotina48kg at gmail.com Sat Oct 17 10:26:36 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:26:36 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [seeing-eye] Hallandale paves way for cops to give injured service dogs a ride to vet In-Reply-To: <005001d10900$cc6535d0$652fa170$@ky2d.com> References: <005001d10900$cc6535d0$652fa170$@ky2d.com> Message-ID: <0c8801d10900$fa3c97a0$eeb5c6e0$@gmail.com> Subject: [seeing-eye] Hallandale paves way for cops to give injured service dogs a ride to vet Hallandale paves way for cops to give injured service dogs a ride to vet October 16, 2015, 5:22 PM |HALLANDALE BEACH Susannah Bryan Sun Sentinel - Florida Source URL: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-service-animals-hallandale-911-20151016-story.html People with injured or sick service dogs can now call 911 if they need help getting the animal to the vet. City commissioners unanimously approved the new law last week. "Since we passed the law, it's come to my attention that other cities are considering doing something similar," said Commissioner Michele Lazarow, who sponsored the ordinance. "It's great we are starting another trend." Lazarow got the idea from Doral, which passed a similar law last year after a disabled woman's service dog suffered a heart attack at a restaurant and died. Hallandale Beach Police Chief Dwayne Flournoy said officers will be trained on how to transport the injured animal and owner. "We are going to have to buy some equipment so we can safely transport the animal as well," he said. A new law in Hallandale Beach allows owners of sick or injured service dogs to hitch a ride to the vet with a cop in emergencies. (Gerald Herbert / AP photo) Residents and visitors who call 911 and falsely claim their dog is a service animal will risk a fine and jail time. They can be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor that can lead to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail. sbryan at sunsentinel.com or 954-356-4554 -- The Seeing Eye Independence with Dignity since 1929 If you need to contact one of the list owners for > questions or assistance, please use the following email address: seeing-eye+owner at googlegroups.com . --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Seeing Eye Discussions" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to seeing-eye+unsubscribe at googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to seeing-eye at googlegroups.com . To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seeing-eye/005001d10900%24cc6535d0%24652fa170%24%40ky2d.com . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20151017/e4f5a087/attachment.html From judotina48kg at gmail.com Thu Oct 15 11:53:06 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:53:06 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: California Guide Dog Board - Meeting Rescheduled to October 26, 2015. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004b01d1077a$bb626f50$32274df0$@gmail.com> From: Skewis, Brian at DCA [mailto:Brian.Skewis at dca.ca.gov] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 10:37 AM To: Undisclosed recipients: Subject: California Guide Dog Board - Meeting Rescheduled to October 26, 2015. Hi All, Due to a technical error, the October 19 meeting of the California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind has to be moved to Monday, October 26, 2015 at 1pm. All other details are the same. Attached, and below, is the revised public meeting notice. Meeting materials will be emailed out approximately 5-7 days in advance. Thank you for your patience and understanding, Brian Skewis Executive Officer California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind Office: 916-574-7825 Fax: 916-574-7829 Email: brian.skewis at dca.ca.gov Web: www.guidedogboard.ca.gov California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind Notice of Public Board Meeting Monday, October 26, 2015 1:00 p.m. - Completion of Business Teleconference Phone Number: 1-866-692-3158 Participant Code: 99686782 One or more Board Members will participate in this meeting at the teleconference sites listed below. Each teleconference location is accessible to the public and the public will be given an opportunity to address the Board at each teleconference location. The public teleconference sites for this meeting are as follows: Department of Consumer Affairs - San Francisco Room 1625 N. Market Blvd N-318 Sacramento, CA 95834 Board Members Eric Holm, President Carmen Delgado, Vice President Don Brown Catherine Carlton Rosa Gomez Gwen Marelli Joan Patche Executive Officer Brian Skewis Legal Counsel Ravinder Kapoor AGENDA 1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Establishment of a Quorum 2. President's Welcome 3. Approval of the July 20, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes 4. Executive Officer's Report a. Budget Report b. Examination Update c. Regulations Update d. Outreach Update 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the adoption of the Board's 2015 Strategic Plan. 6. Consideration and possible action on the Consumer Advisory Task Force recommendation to amend definitions in California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 22, Section 2252. 7. Agenda Items for Next Meeting 8. 2015/16 Meeting Calendar and Locations 9. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda 10. Adjournment Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order. Meetings of the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Brian Skewis at (916) 574-7825 or by e-mail at Brian.Skewis at dca.ca.gov or send a request to 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite N-112, Sacramento, CA 95834. Providing your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation. Please be advised that while the Board makes every effort to make meetings accessible by telephone, it is limited by technical capabilities and technical difficulties cannot always be prevented. The best way to ensure participation in a meeting is to attend in person. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Best Regards, Michael Hingson Hi all, I received something that I think you'll like, and if you have this already, you can do what you will with it. This is a guide dog parody of the song call Me May Be by Carly Rey Jephsen, so I hope you all enjoy this, and the mp3 is attached. Dennis -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Trust_Me_Baby_Guide_Dog_Parody_of_Call_Me_Maybe.mp3 Type: audio/mpeg Size: 3650919 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20151016/b93a2a16/attachment.mp3 -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... 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Debby From judotina48kg at gmail.com Mon Oct 19 15:29:57 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:29:57 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Recipes for the Holidays In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <233501d10abd$b0138120$103a8360$@gmail.com> From: Nfbnet-members-list [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Wunder, Gary via Nfbnet-members-list Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 6:44 AM To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Recipes for the Holidays Normally the Braille Monitor solicits recipes from each state and features them in a monthly column, but how about trying something a bit different for the season? This request is that you send us your favorite Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa recipe or recipes, and tell us why they are a tradition in your family? Although it is clear we can't get everyone's favorite in the space we have, we should be able to treat our readers to some special holiday treats and the stories that make them special. Kindly submit your favorites to me at gwunder at nfb.org and include Recipes in the subject line. Please give us a sentence or two about yourself since we always feature a bit of biographical information with each recipe. Warmly, Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor (573) 268-4245 The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Make a gift to the National Federation of the Blind and help ensure all blind Americans live the lives they want. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This updated version of the app includes the following features: * Built-in sleep timer * New setting that keeps device from sleeping while download is in progress * Add to wish list directly from details screen * Enhanced braille search function * Improved VoiceOver hints and labels * New braille shortcut key * Improved Magic Tap response * Works with iOS 9 The BARD Mobile app enables NLS patrons to download audio and braille books, magazines, and music scores directly to their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, provided they have a BARD account. A refreshable braille display is required to read downloaded braille materials. The user guide is available in the Help section of the app and online in HTML format at: https://nlsbard.loc.gov/apidocs/BARDMobile.userguide.iOS.1.1.html. Best Regards, Michael Hingson The Michael Hingson Group, INC. "Speaking with Vision" Michael Hingson, President (415) 827-4084 info at michaelhingson.com To order Michael Hingson's new book, Running With Roselle, and check on Michael Hingson's speaking availability for your next event please visit: www.michaelhingson.com To purchase your own portrait of Roselle painted by the world's foremost animal artist, Ron Burns, please visit http://www.ronburns.com/roselle -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20151021/1887a7c6/attachment.html From judotina48kg at gmail.com Thu Oct 22 18:56:47 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:56:47 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Subject: O'Hare Airport Opens Indoor Service Animal Relief Room Message-ID: <0fd301d10d36$13feb630$3bfc2290$@gmail.com> This is awesome news! Tina and the girls>>Animal/Pet Relief Room Opens at O'Hare International Airport >>Date: Tuesday October 20, 2015 | Source: Chicago Department of >>Aviation >> >>CHICAGO, October 20, 2015 - The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) >>announces the opening of an indoor service animal/pet relief room at >>O'Hare International Airport. >> >> >> >>Located past security checkpoints in the Rotunda area of Terminal 3, >>the room is specially designed to accommodate passengers traveling >>with service animals or pets. It is particularly convenient for those >>with layovers/connecting flights at O'Hare. It will enhance the >>traveling experience for individuals with disabilities because they no >>longer need to pass back through security to relieve their service animal. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>The recently-opened indoor service animal/pet relief room at O'Hare is >>located just north of the Rotunda in Terminal 3. >> >> >>The room has two, 2-foot by 4-foot pet relief areas complete with >>artificial grass covering, miniature fire hydrants and pop-up >>sprinkler systems to wash away liquid waste into a drain. In addition, >>a mounted hose bib and reel is available for manual spraying and plastic bags are provided for clean-up. >>The room is enclosed, has a door with a glass pane that opens and >>closes automatically, and is designed for wheelchair access. The room >>also includes two sinks for passenger use. >> >> >> >>"We are pleased to offer this new amenity for passengers, especially >>those who depend on the assistance of service animals when they travel >>through our airport," said CDA Commissioner Ginger S. Evans. "This is >>another way we are making O'Hare International Airport more accessible >>to the traveling public and creating a more welcoming environment for visitors to Chicago." >> >> >> >> >> >>The room features two pet relief areas with hydrants, and plastic >>bags, sinks and a hose for clean up. >> >> >> >> >>The CDA coordinated with the Mayor's Office for People with >>Disabilities >>(MOPD) to ensure the room is compliant with the Americans with >>Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. >> >> >> >>"The new indoor animal relief area located in the secured terminal of >>O'Hare International Airport will enhance the traveling experience for >>individuals with service animals, particularly those with connecting >>flights," said MOPD Commissioner Karen Tamley. "This feature is >>another step towards our goal of making Chicago a world class accessible city for people with disabilities." >> >> >> >>In addition to the new airside animal relief room, there are three >>outdoor service animal/ pet relief areas located near the lower level >>curb front of Terminals 1, 2 and 5. The Terminal 1 and 5 outdoor >>locations were opened in >>2009 and the Terminal 2 location was added in 2014. Midway >>International Airport also has an outdoor service animal and pet >>relief area located near the lower level curb front at the north end >>of the terminal that opened in 2009. >> >> >>Real grass, gravel or wood chips are used inside the fenced-in areas >>and plastic bags and garbage cans are provided. CDA and custodial >>staff monitor the areas throughout the day to ensure cleanliness. -- From judotina48kg at gmail.com Wed Oct 21 12:36:41 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:36:41 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Guide Dog Board Meeting Materials 10-26-15 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <029001d10c37$d0a64ff0$71f2efd0$@gmail.com> From: Skewis, Brian at DCA [mailto:Brian.Skewis at dca.ca.gov] Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 11:50 AM To: Undisclosed recipients: Subject: Guide Dog Board Meeting Materials 10-26-15 Hi all, Please see the attached meeting materials for Monday October 26, 2015 meeting of the California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Please contact me if you have any questions or accessibility issues. 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In-Reply-To: <004b01d1077a$bb626f50$32274df0$@gmail.com> References: <004b01d1077a$bb626f50$32274df0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <28c901d10f77$a311e980$e935bc80$@gmail.com> I hope all can attend. Best, Tina Thomas Subject: California Guide Dog Board - Meeting Rescheduled to October 26, 2015. Hi All, Due to a technical error, the October 19 meeting of the California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind has to be moved to Monday, October 26, 2015 at 1pm. All other details are the same. Attached, and below, is the revised public meeting notice. Meeting materials will be emailed out approximately 5-7 days in advance. Thank you for your patience and understanding, Brian Skewis Executive Officer California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind Office: 916-574-7825 Fax: 916-574-7829 Email: brian.skewis at dca.ca.gov Web: www.guidedogboard.ca.gov California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind Notice of Public Board Meeting Monday, October 26, 2015 1:00 p.m. - Completion of Business Teleconference Phone Number: 1-866-692-3158 Participant Code: 99686782 One or more Board Members will participate in this meeting at the teleconference sites listed below. Each teleconference location is accessible to the public and the public will be given an opportunity to address the Board at each teleconference location. The public teleconference sites for this meeting are as follows: Department of Consumer Affairs - San Francisco Room 1625 N. Market Blvd N-318 Sacramento, CA 95834 Board Members Eric Holm, President Carmen Delgado, Vice President Don Brown Catherine Carlton Rosa Gomez Gwen Marelli Joan Patche Executive Officer Brian Skewis Legal Counsel Ravinder Kapoor AGENDA 1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Establishment of a Quorum 2. President's Welcome 3. Approval of the July 20, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes 4. Executive Officer's Report a. Budget Report b. Examination Update c. Regulations Update d. Outreach Update 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the adoption of the Board's 2015 Strategic Plan. 6. Consideration and possible action on the Consumer Advisory Task Force recommendation to amend definitions in California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 22, Section 2252. 7. Agenda Items for Next Meeting 8. 2015/16 Meeting Calendar and Locations 9. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda 10. Adjournment Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. Agenda items may be taken out of order. Meetings of the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Brian Skewis at (916) 574-7825 or by e-mail at Brian.Skewis at dca.ca.gov or send a request to 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite N-112, Sacramento, CA 95834. Providing your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation. Please be advised that while the Board makes every effort to make meetings accessible by telephone, it is limited by technical capabilities and technical difficulties cannot always be prevented. The best way to ensure participation in a meeting is to attend in person. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20151025/b74ed07f/attachment.html From judotina48kg at gmail.com Mon Oct 26 08:56:03 2015 From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (Tina Thomas) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 08:56:03 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [Nfbc-info] Presidential Proclamation -- Blind Americans Equality Day, 2015 In-Reply-To: <562E48FE.8070203@gmail.com> References: <562E48FE.8070203@gmail.com> Message-ID: <03d701d11006$d1dcc610$75965230$@gmail.com> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Presidential Proclamation -- Blind Americans Equality Day, 2015 Presidential Proclamation -- Blind Americans Equality Day, 2015 October 15, 2015 Source: The White House Blind Americans Equality Day, 2015 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Blind and visually impaired individuals make extraordinary contributions to our Nation, and their achievements reflect an enduring belief at the heart of Americas promise: that no persons potential should be limited by anything other than the scope of their dreams. On Blind Americans Equality Day, we recommit to making good on this promise by ensuring all our people, including those living with visual impairments or other print disabilities, have the tools and resources they need to realize their greatest aspirations. Twenty-five years ago, our country took a major step toward achieving this goal with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which mandates all places that comprise our shared life remain accessible to all people. And each day, in part thanks to this law, millions of legally blind and visually impaired Americans are better able to develop their skills and contribute to communities across our country. My Administration remains committed to ensuring ours is a Nation where the blind community has every chance to fully realize their incredible talents. Earlier this year, we hosted the White House Summit on Disability and Employment, which provided businesses, organizations, and advocates with information and Federal resources for hiring individuals with disabilities. Additionally, we have prioritized improving the accessibility of Federal Government websites for people with disabilities. We also continue to support the inclusion of Braille in our Nations schools -- because no child should be prevented from reaching their fullest potential due to blindness or vision impairment. And across all levels of government, we are working to expand access to high-quality workforce, education, and rehabilitation services for Americans with disabilities. Blind and visually impaired people are valued members of our communities, and from lecture halls to laboratories and sports stadiums to conference rooms, they drive meaningful progress and help build a stronger, more vibrant Nation. On Blind Americans Equality Day, we rededicate ourselves to building a society where everyone has an equal shot at the American dream and can benefit from all our country has to offer. By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as amended), the Congress designated October 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day" to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision. Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to being a Nation where all our people, including those with disabilities, have every opportunity to achieve their dreams. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2015, as Blind Americans Equality Day. I call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators, librarians, and Americans across the country to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth. BARACK OBAMA Link: Go to website for News Source https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/10/14/presidential-proclama tion-blind-americans-equality-day-2015 _______________________________________________ Nfbc-info mailing list Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbc-info: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/judotina48kg%40gmail. com