From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Tue Aug 4 22:38:10 2020 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2020 22:38:10 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] CAGDU monthly chapter meeting Message-ID: <056801d66aea$9b4cee10$d1e6ca30$@gmail.com> Hello Everyone: Our CAGDU monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30PM. Via Zoom. The information is below my signature. Best, Tina Thomas-President-CAGDU/NFBCA tina thomas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: California Association of Guide Dog Users Time: Aug 11, 2020 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Tue, until Oct 13, 2020, 3 occurrence(s) Aug 11, 2020 07:30 PM Sep 8, 2020 07:30 PM Oct 13, 2020 07:30 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. 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Strengthen your back and core muscles and get better control of your breathing by joining us for a class sponsored by Adrienne Johnson - a yoga instructor with over 10 years of experience! ? EVENT DETAILS What: HFS Virtual Yoga with professional yoga instructor- Adrienne Johnson. When: Thursday's, starting at 7:00 PM ? 8:15 PM The Yoga class will begin at 7PM sharp. Where: Zoom-verse. RSVP for Zoom link *Class description: Come enjoy an all levels class that will begin with a gentle warm up. We will then move through a "posture-breakdown" to help everyone get acquainted with the poses in a vinyasa sequence, before uniting what we've learned into a flow. After flowing through the vinyasa, we will finish class with some cooling, balancing floor stretches before savasana. WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO KNOW: Please have enough water Please have a yoga mat or a beach towel ready Please do your best to set up your camera so that Adrienne has the best view of you possible. 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We would be doing one, maybe two songs, but I have not yet decided on the repertoire. Rehearsals will be held over Zoom, days and times to be announced, and the final cut will be made by editing together suers' individual recordings. Before proceeding, I would like to gauge interest. If you think you would like to be a part of this project, please respond with the following information. 1. Your name. 2. Your email address. 3. Your voice part. 4. Your musical experience, including whether or not you read Braille music. I look forward to working on this with you! Best, Rachel Rachel Grider President, Central Valley Chapter Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of California _______________________________________________ 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/tina.thomas90044%40gm ail.com From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Fri Aug 7 21:09:16 2020 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2020 21:09:16 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] CAGDU Social Hour Message-ID: <003301d66d39$afb3fbe0$0f1bf3a0$@gmail.com> Hello Everyone: CAGDU social hour is happening on Saturday afternoon. Everyone is welcome. The Zoom information is below my signature. Tina Thomas-CAGDU-President tina thomas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Social Time Time: Aug 8, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until Aug 22, 2020, 3 occurrence(s) Aug 8, 2020 04:00 PM Aug 15, 2020 04:00 PM Aug 22, 2020 04:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. 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Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/upMtf-iuqTouH9a-pdXDXK3qxQ6skzG9ElPY/ics?ics Token=98tyKu6vrjMrHNOUtByFR7YEAoqgd-7wtn5bgvpc0Q_hOwRrSVDnLtMUIbllN4H1 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/77081671452?pwd=NUFpdGRZUm91dGZmVGo3RzRDRkhpUT09 Meeting ID: 770 8167 1452 Passcode: 893170 One tap mobile +16699009128,,77081671452#,,,,,,0#,,893170# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,77081671452#,,,,,,0#,,893170# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 770 8167 1452 Passcode: 893170 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbLqsTl7rR -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZErcuiqrjMoG9BZavVbafFLBA_6cYgchefy/ics?ics Token=98tyKuGtqD4rGNSdshiDRpwMBI_4d-rziFxBjfp_ph7zNSJSZCXaFMN9ZLFGF9vY Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85651208214?pwd=SXNiMnM0M1pLeTNFc0wyMm0zYURuZz09 Meeting ID: 856 5120 8214 Passcode: 781243 One tap mobile +16699009128,,85651208214#,,,,,,0#,,781243# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,85651208214#,,,,,,0#,,781243# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 856 5120 8214 Passcode: 781243 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdm9tNNmEL -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20200814/fa83e7b6/attachment.html From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Wed Aug 19 13:14:44 2020 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:14:44 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Learn More About Guide Dogs Through Audiobooks on BARD In-Reply-To: <007601d6765d$b9993530$2ccb9f90$@gmail.com> References: <007601d6765d$b9993530$2ccb9f90$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <000401d67665$61542fd0$23fc8f70$@gmail.com> Subject: Learn More About Guide Dogs Through Audiobooks on BARD View in browser Support Braille Institute's free programs & services! Donate Learn more about Guide Dogs in these audiobooks available on BARD! With Braille Institute's Orientation & Mobility Program focusing on guide dogs as their open forum topic for the month of August we thought it would be great to share with you some of the many great audiobooks available on BARD about guide dogs. A Handbook for the Prospective Guide Dog Handler (DB92557) Author: Guide Dog Users Inc. | Read by Jill Ferris Fourth edition of a handbook for those considering working with a guide dog. Sections include asking if a guide dog is for you, teaching old dogs new tricks, the path of independence, when things go wrong, and helpful resources. Two Plus Four Equals One: Celebrating the Partnership of People with Disabilities and Their Assistance Dogs (DB74137) Author: Kathy Nimmer | Read by Mitzi Friedlander. A collection of stories, essays, and poems about beloved canine partners from individuals who have disabilities and others. Describes the challenges and rewards of training guide dogs, the first days with a new service animal, and daily life. Shares moments of humor--and of loss. Through A Dog's Eyes (DB71937) Author: Jennifer Arnold | Read by Kerry Dukin. Founder of Canine Assistants, a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs for people with disabilities, offers a guide to training service animals. Arnold, who has multiple sclerosis, recounts developing her program and recalls acts of heroism and hard-won successes. Discusses positive reinforcement methods from the viewpoint of the canine. Free Online Workshop: Am I Ready for a Guide Dog? If you would like to learn more about service dogs, Braille Institute is offering a free online workshop Friday, August 21 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Am I Ready For A Guide Dog? This workshop will discuss how to prepare for a guide dog, the application process, and information regarding the different guide dog schools. Come gather information to help narrow down the best guide dog school for you. More information & Registration For more information about service animals, please visit The Association of Specialized Government and Cooperative Library Agency's (ASGCLA) website. 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In-Reply-To: <00e001d6775d$9bcaa060$d35fe120$@nfbcal.org> References: <00e001d6775d$9bcaa060$d35fe120$@nfbcal.org> Message-ID: <002201d67768$64d73d60$2e85b820$@gmail.com> -----Original Message----- From: NFBC-Info On Behalf Of president--- via NFBC-Info Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 6:52 PM To: 'NFB of California List' Cc: president at nfbcal.org Subject: [NFBC-Info] Are Uber/Lyft Shutting Down in California? Friends, Many of us have realized the benefits of ridesharing and food/grocery delivery services in California. For blind people, these services offer unprecedented access and convenience where transportation might have otherwise been a barrier. Ridesharing, with the exception of drivers that continue to discriminate, allows blind people to enjoy convenience comparable to those with drivers licenses or personal vehicles. Many are confused about whether or not Uber and Lyft are cancelling operations in California today. You may have seen articles and statements from uber and Lyft explaining that they were going to stop service in California by midnight tonight. That is now not happening. Here is the digest version of what you should know. Last year, California enacted A.B. 5 , which makes it highly probable that sharing economy companies such as Uber, Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash, etc., are now illegally misclassifying drivers /shoppers as independent contractors instead of as employees. On one hand, employees enjoy certain protections and rights that independent contractors do not. On the other, independent contractors enjoy some freedoms and flexibility that employees do not. In response to A.B. 5, these companies organized to collect enough voter signatures to add a special initiative on the ballot for the election this November. Proposition 22 , if it passes, will modify the law in A.B. 5 to ensure that the drivers/shoppers retain their status as independent contractors. Drivers would also receive some, but not all, protections and earnings guarantees traditionally associated with employment. Earlier this year, several city attorneys and the California Attorney General engaged their power under A.B. 5 to immediately enforce the law notwithstanding the issue for the ballot this November. They sought a court order forcing Uber/Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees and begin paying all necessary costs associated with employment. Other city attorneys are exploring similar actions for food delivery companies. A California state judge recently granted the request of the Attorney General and city attorneys and gave Uber/Lyft 10 days to appeal the order before it became effective. Uber/Lyft appealed and threatened that they would terminate service to California if the appeals court did not hear their case and put a hold on the trial judge's order pending the outcome of the appeal. The appeal was granted today (August 20, 2020) shortly after noon and Uber/Lyft will not need to comply with the trial judge's order until after their appeal is heard in full later this October. Meanwhile, Uber/Lyft have no reason to be shutting down for now, though many folks received emails and alerts today suggesting otherwise. This all means that the voters will likely be able to decide the issue this November by voting on Proposition 22. The question of whether the drivers and shoppers that we all now depend on should be fully protected as employees against their preference or given flexibility and basic minimum protections as contractors is a highly political debate involving workers' rights, freedom to contract and social policy. Many people believe that forcing these drivers/shoppers and others to become employees will greatly increase the price, availability and growth of these sharing economy services. Others note that we should pay those we depend on a basic living wage and that these companies with multi-billion-dollar valuations should absorb the cost for their workers. I encourage you to vote your preference. Prices for ridesharing and grocery/delivery is very likely to increase if these individuals become employees. We may also see longer wait times and reduced coverage in smaller communities. That said, we should all ask ourselves whether the compensation being paid to the workers that we now depend on is fair. Further, are the minimum protections and earnings offered by Proposition 22 an appropriate compromise to this highly political debate? Vote! Vote! Vote! Ensure your voice is heard on this important issue. The National Federation of the Blind of California will be featuring some debate and information about this topic at our state convention, October 22-25. Come learn more and educate yourself and others for the election. Also, if you are passionate about this topic and want to speak in favor or against Proposition 22 in various advocacy forums, our organization has been asked to identify spokespersons for further advocacy. While the affiliate will remain neutral on this highly political issue, I welcome debate and further discussion. Affordable ride and delivery services are an unquestionable benefit for blind people. But we also have a responsibility as citizens to help our fellow man if we want to be treated likewise. Is Proposition 22 a fair compromise? Contribute your voice to the debate. https://www.nfbcal.org/convention/ Join our email list or Facebook page to receive notice when the convention registration form is posted in the next few weeks. Tim Elder President National Federation of the Blind of California president at nfbcal.org (916) 382-0372 _______________________________________________ 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/tina.thomas90044%40gm ail.com From swatsonmsw at verizon.net Thu Aug 20 23:17:52 2020 From: swatsonmsw at verizon.net (swatsonmsw at verizon.net) Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:17:52 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [NFBC-Info] Are Uber/Lyft Shutting Down in California? In-Reply-To: <002201d67768$64d73d60$2e85b820$@gmail.com> References: <00e001d6775d$9bcaa060$d35fe120$@nfbcal.org> <002201d67768$64d73d60$2e85b820$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <003301d67782$cde59f80$69b0de80$@verizon.net> Thank you, Tina. -----Original Message----- From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org On Behalf Of tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:09 PM To: cagdu at nfbcal.org Cc: 'NFB of California At Large Chapter List' Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [NFBC-Info] Are Uber/Lyft Shutting Down in California? -----Original Message----- From: NFBC-Info On Behalf Of president--- via NFBC-Info Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 6:52 PM To: 'NFB of California List' Cc: president at nfbcal.org Subject: [NFBC-Info] Are Uber/Lyft Shutting Down in California? Friends, Many of us have realized the benefits of ridesharing and food/grocery delivery services in California. For blind people, these services offer unprecedented access and convenience where transportation might have otherwise been a barrier. Ridesharing, with the exception of drivers that continue to discriminate, allows blind people to enjoy convenience comparable to those with drivers licenses or personal vehicles. Many are confused about whether or not Uber and Lyft are cancelling operations in California today. You may have seen articles and statements from uber and Lyft explaining that they were going to stop service in California by midnight tonight. That is now not happening. Here is the digest version of what you should know. Last year, California enacted A.B. 5 , which makes it highly probable that sharing economy companies such as Uber, Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash, etc., are now illegally misclassifying drivers /shoppers as independent contractors instead of as employees. On one hand, employees enjoy certain protections and rights that independent contractors do not. On the other, independent contractors enjoy some freedoms and flexibility that employees do not. In response to A.B. 5, these companies organized to collect enough voter signatures to add a special initiative on the ballot for the election this November. Proposition 22 , if it passes, will modify the law in A.B. 5 to ensure that the drivers/shoppers retain their status as independent contractors. Drivers would also receive some, but not all, protections and earnings guarantees traditionally associated with employment. Earlier this year, several city attorneys and the California Attorney General engaged their power under A.B. 5 to immediately enforce the law notwithstanding the issue for the ballot this November. They sought a court order forcing Uber/Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees and begin paying all necessary costs associated with employment. Other city attorneys are exploring similar actions for food delivery companies. A California state judge recently granted the request of the Attorney General and city attorneys and gave Uber/Lyft 10 days to appeal the order before it became effective. Uber/Lyft appealed and threatened that they would terminate service to California if the appeals court did not hear their case and put a hold on the trial judge's order pending the outcome of the appeal. The appeal was granted today (August 20, 2020) shortly after noon and Uber/Lyft will not need to comply with the trial judge's order until after their appeal is heard in full later this October. Meanwhile, Uber/Lyft have no reason to be shutting down for now, though many folks received emails and alerts today suggesting otherwise. This all means that the voters will likely be able to decide the issue this November by voting on Proposition 22. The question of whether the drivers and shoppers that we all now depend on should be fully protected as employees against their preference or given flexibility and basic minimum protections as contractors is a highly political debate involving workers' rights, freedom to contract and social policy. Many people believe that forcing these drivers/shoppers and others to become employees will greatly increase the price, availability and growth of these sharing economy services. Others note that we should pay those we depend on a basic living wage and that these companies with multi-billion-dollar valuations should absorb the cost for their workers. I encourage you to vote your preference. Prices for ridesharing and grocery/delivery is very likely to increase if these individuals become employees. We may also see longer wait times and reduced coverage in smaller communities. That said, we should all ask ourselves whether the compensation being paid to the workers that we now depend on is fair. Further, are the minimum protections and earnings offered by Proposition 22 an appropriate compromise to this highly political debate? Vote! Vote! Vote! Ensure your voice is heard on this important issue. The National Federation of the Blind of California will be featuring some debate and information about this topic at our state convention, October 22-25. Come learn more and educate yourself and others for the election. Also, if you are passionate about this topic and want to speak in favor or against Proposition 22 in various advocacy forums, our organization has been asked to identify spokespersons for further advocacy. While the affiliate will remain neutral on this highly political issue, I welcome debate and further discussion. Affordable ride and delivery services are an unquestionable benefit for blind people. But we also have a responsibility as citizens to help our fellow man if we want to be treated likewise. Is Proposition 22 a fair compromise? Contribute your voice to the debate. https://www.nfbcal.org/convention/ Join our email list or Facebook page to receive notice when the convention registration form is posted in the next few weeks. Tim Elder President National Federation of the Blind of California president at nfbcal.org (916) 382-0372 _______________________________________________ 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/tina.thomas90044%40gm ail.com _______________________________________________ Cagdu mailing list Cagdu at nfbcal.org https://nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Fri Aug 21 11:56:30 2020 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:56:30 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Upcoming September Presidential Release LIVE In-Reply-To: <20200821183021.6964960EF572@lx-web-pri.nfb.org> References: <20200821183021.6964960EF572@lx-web-pri.nfb.org> Message-ID: <003401d677ec$c8aac3f0$5a004bd0$@gmail.com> Subject: Upcoming September Presidential Release LIVE Join President Riccobono for the National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. EDT via Zoom Join President Mark Riccobono as he delivers the September presidential release of the National Federation of the Blind. The presidential release is a monthly message of highlights of current events and more. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend, and non-members are warmly welcomed. Submit Questions Now After the remarks and updates from the elected President of the National Federation of the Blind, the organization's first vice president, Pam Allen, will moderate questions. This is a unique national forum to share the work of the organization and answer questions that might be on the minds of blind Americans. Send your questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR497 in the subject line or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Join the Zoom Join the event on September 1 via the web, mobile app, or dial in. 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Today is National Senior Citizens Day and we are honoring courageous individuals who paved the way before us and mentored us through our own journeys with blindness. The National Federation of the Blind has benefitted tremendously from the wisdom, determination, and vision of bold leaders throughout our history. Through the creation of programs, our advocacy efforts, and the ability to serve blind children and adults across the country, our Federation leaders have fought fearlessly to improve the lives of blind people everywhere. Have you or someone you know been influenced by the leadership of Dr. Marc Maurer or Mrs. Mary Ellen Jernigan? Join us by honoring our long time NFB leaders, such as Ever Lee Hairston, Diane McGeorge, or James Gashel?or someone who has encouraged you to live the life you want?by giving a gift. 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Topic: CAGDU Social Time Time: Aug 22, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until Aug 22, 2020, 1 occurrence(s) Aug 22, 2020 04:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. 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Topic: CAGDU Social Hour Time: Aug 29, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until Dec 5, 2020, 15 occurrence(s) Aug 29, 2020 04:00 PM Sep 5, 2020 04:00 PM Sep 12, 2020 04:00 PM Sep 19, 2020 04:00 PM Sep 26, 2020 04:00 PM Oct 3, 2020 04:00 PM Oct 10, 2020 04:00 PM Oct 17, 2020 04:00 PM Oct 24, 2020 04:00 PM Oct 31, 2020 04:00 PM Nov 7, 2020 04:00 PM Nov 14, 2020 04:00 PM Nov 21, 2020 04:00 PM Nov 28, 2020 04:00 PM Dec 5, 2020 04:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. 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