From rstigile at gmail.com Tue Aug 3 20:51:52 2021 From: rstigile at gmail.com (robert stigile) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 20:51:52 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Fwd: CAGDU Zoom Link References: <01ff01d788e3$951cb800$bf562800$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <8EA2E058-FEDC-4773-9666-646D9303AAD3@gmail.com> Hello all, The zoom information is below for the cagdu meeting on Tuesday. Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando Valley Chapter 818-381-9568 Begin forwarded message: > From: tmanosh at gmail.com > Date: August 3, 2021 at 8:47:03 PM PDT > To: Robert Stigile , Rachel Grider > Subject: CAGDU Zoom Link > > ? > Hi, > > Here is the zoom link for CAGDU. Can you please send it out to the CAGDU List Serv? > > The California Association of Guide Dog Users is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. > > Topic: CAGDU Monthly Meeting > Time: Aug 10, 2021 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) > Every month on the Second Tue, until Feb 8, 2022, 7 occurrence(s) > Aug 10, 2021 07:30 PM > Sep 14, 2021 07:30 PM > Oct 12, 2021 07:30 PM > Nov 9, 2021 07:30 PM > Dec 14, 2021 07:30 PM > Jan 11, 2022 07:30 PM > Feb 8, 2022 07:30 PM > Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. > Monthly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJ0vdOuhrjgpG9xeonBq1sf99AsR28xy2xy4/ics?icsToken=98tyKuChrDgoE9SWsxiPRox5AIjCa_PziHZejfpFmRDrITECcQWvb8NRAOAnCMGC > > Join Zoom Meeting > https://zoom.us/j/99232903318?pwd=VVFkNGhOaDRQK1hTTUNBS1ZhTVFXUT09 > > Meeting ID: 992 3290 3318 > Passcode: 038600 > One tap mobile > +14086380968,,99232903318# US (San Jose) > +16699006833,,99232903318# US (San Jose) > > Dial by your location > +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) > +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) > > Tiffany Manosh > NFBC Board Member > President River City Chapter > National Federation of the Blind of California > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210803/cd8c26f8/attachment.html From rachel.grider at gmail.com Tue Aug 10 22:53:36 2021 From: rachel.grider at gmail.com (Rachel Grider) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:53:36 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Convention Ideas Message-ID: <5A1BC34D-792A-4B08-8A20-48304E7A0A15@gmail.com> Good evening, everyone: Our California state convention is just around the corner, and CAGDU will have it?s annual seminar virtually on the morning of October 23. In order to make it as amazing as possible, we need your help. What would you like to see at this year?s seminar? What do you feel would be most helpful to know for current and perspective guide dog users? Would you like panelists to answer questions about working a guide dog in various situations? Do you want to learn how to perform dog first-aid? Would you like the guide dog schools to talk about the process of getting a guide dog? We want to hear from you! Please send any ideas about what you want to see at convention to me at Rachel.grider at gmail.com and copy our CAGDU president Tina Thomas; send your ideas no later than midnight on August 24 (two weeks from today), and be as specific as possible. Though we cannot use every idea for this convention, we can always consider some ideas for future meetings. We can?t wait to hear from you! Rachel Rachel Grider Vice-President, California Association Of Guide Dog Users National Federation of the Blind of California From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Sun Aug 15 21:23:53 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:23:53 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Important Dog Food Recall Alert In-Reply-To: <04e301d79233$20fd0840$62f718c0$@gmail.com> References: <6D.88.09511.63E49116@momentum-soi-02-mta1.prod.aweberint.com> <04e301d79233$20fd0840$62f718c0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <054c01d79256$8603aeb0$920b0c10$@gmail.com> Dear Fellow Dog Lover, You're getting this email because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this message. Approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish Dog Food sold at PetSmart are being recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D. 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Please circulate to all board members or as needed for continued administration of the division. > > Regards, > > Tim Elder > President > National Federation of the Blind of California > president at nfbcal.org > (916) 382-0372 > http://www.nfbcal.org/ > > Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your region over Zoom and telephone? Check out our virtual local chapter and division meetings. All are welcome to attend. > http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/ > > From: judotina48kg at gmail.com > Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:50 AM > To: president at nfbcal.org > Subject: Resignation > > Dear Tim: > I can no longer work with the personalities on the CAGDU Board. I?m resigning effective immediately 8/17/2021. > Sincerely, > Tina Thomas -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210818/9d5af1c3/attachment.html From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 17:09:19 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:09:19 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Open Board Meeting In-Reply-To: <55B004D2-1556-4968-9400-76DDD86B7D91@gmail.com> References: <55B004D2-1556-4968-9400-76DDD86B7D91@gmail.com> Message-ID: <0b9a01d7948e$753f2b60$5fbd8220$@gmail.com> I suggest CAGDU members familiarize Themselves with the CAGDU Constitution. CAGDU just as every chapter and or division is governed by its Constitution. I have pasted its text below my signature. Best, Tina Thomas CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS (CAGDU) NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION Adopted October 3, 2003 ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this organization shall be California Association of Guide Dog Users Division of the National Federation of the Blind of California. ARTICLE II. PURPOSE The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the general welfare of the blind in California and in this Nation and to function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind. The California Association of Guide Dog Users is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP Section l. Eligibility. Any person is eligible for membership who is willing to subscribe to the following pledge: I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve security, equality, and opportunity for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution. Section 2. Active Members. Any person who is blind and who shall subscribe to Article III, Section 1 of this Constitution shall be eligible for active membership in this organization. The blind active member shall have all rights and privileges of making motions, speaking from the floor, serving on committees, voting, and holding office in the organization. The majority (at least 51%) of the active members of this division shall be blind. Sighted persons with a clearly demonstrated and dedicated interest in the purposes of this organization and who shall sub-scribe to Article III, Section 1 of this Constitution shall be eligible for active membership; however, at no time shall their number exceed 49% of the total active membership. They shall have all the rights and privileges of active members, except the right to hold the offices of President and Vice-President. Section 3. Supporting Members. Any sighted individual who is eligible for active membership but falls outside the 49% limitation, together with blind persons who have an interest in the welfare of the blind and fully support the purposes of this organization, are eligible for supporting membership. Such members shall enjoy the rights and privileges of making motions, speaking from the floor and serving on committees, but they may not vote or hold any office. Section 4. Membership Procedure. Any person, eligible under Article III, Section 1 of this Constitution is eligible for membership. The applicant shall become a member upon payment of annual dues. Section 5. Membership Obligations. Members shall be in good standing upon payment of regular dues, and upon continuous personal conduct befitting the dignity of the organization. ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP (Continued) Section 6. Expulsion. Violation of the precepts of the National Federation of the Blind or any condition set forth in the National, State, or Division Constitutions shall be grounds for expulsion. Such expulsion shall be on a two-thirds vote of the membership present and voting at any regular meeting. ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS There shall be at least one regular meeting each year to be held during the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of California. The President may call a special meeting at any time that such action is deemed necessary or at the request of one-third of the active membership. The President may cancel or reschedule a meeting with the approval of the majority of the board. The presence of fifteen active members including three constitutional officers shall constitute a quorum to transact business; 51% of those present and voting must be blind. ARTICLE V. OFFICERS Section 1. Officers. The officers of this organization shall be President, Vice-President, , Secretary and Treasurer. The President and Vice-President shall be blind. These officers shall be elected at the regular meeting of each odd year and their two-year terms shall commence at the close of the meeting at which they were elected. The duties of each officer shall be those usually ascribed to the office. Section _2. Election Procedure. All nominations shall be made from the floor. Nominations for each office shall be separate and election for that office shall immediately follow the close of nominations. Elections shall be by standing vote. No proxy votes shall be permitted. Section 3. Vacancies in Office. If a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Vice-President shall immediately fill the office of President. If a vacancy occurs in any other office, a special election to fill the vacancy shall be held at the next regular meeting, except that the President may appoint someone to fill the vacancy if deemed necessary. ARTICLE VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of this organization shall consist of the four Constitutional Officers and one Board Member-at-Large. The Board Member-at-Large shall be elected at the same time as the Constitutional Officers. At least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors must be blind. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or at the request of two other members of the Board. All members must be notified of the meetings. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors must be present to constitute a quorum to conduct the business of this Board. The President may poll the Board by mail, by email or by telephone.' The Board of Directors shall carry on the business of the organization between meetings of the membership. All decisions must be ratified by the membership at the next regular meeting. ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES The President shall appoint all committees. Each committee shall meet at the call of its chairperson. One-half of the membership of each committee shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE VIII. AFFILIATION The California Association of Guide Dog Users shall be affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind of California and the National Federation of the Blind. This Division must be in conformity with the standards of affiliation of the National Federation of the Blind of California and the National Federation of the Blind. ARTICLE IX. DUES The annual dues of this organization shall be $5.00 per year payable in advance on or before the close of registration (prior to elections) at the annual meeting of the division held at Convention. In accordance with Articles IV and V of the Constitution of the National Federation of the Blind of California, this Division shall forward a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the members and elected officers, to the NFB of California office on or before January 1 of each year. As new members join this Division their names, addresses, and telephone numbers shall be sent to the NFB of California Office. No person may vote who is delinquent in the payment of his or her dues. ARTICLE X. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS The funds of this Division shall be deposited in a bank or banks to be chosen by the Treasurer and the President. All financial obligations of the California Association of Guide Dog Users Division of the National Federation of the Blind of California shall be discharged by check issued on written order of the President and signed by the Treasurer. ARTICLE XI. Dissolution Upon dissolution, abandonment, or disaffiliation of this Division, and after payment of all legal and proper debts and obligations, the- r-remaining assets small go to the National Federation of the Blind of California, a nonprofit corporation, having tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. In the event that the National Federation of the Blind of California is not in existence at that time, the remaining assets shall go to the National Federation of the Blind. In the event that the National Federation of the Blind is not in existence at such time, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation having 501(c)(3) tax exemption and which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes for the benefit of the blind. In no event shall the assets inure to the benefit of any individual. ARTICLE XII. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES No member shall expend Division funds for any purpose inconsistent with the provisions of the California Charitable Trusts Statute or of the Internal Revenue Service under which those funds were collected. ARTICLE XIII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY Any situation not provided for in this instrument shall be resolved in accordance with the latest edition of Roberts' Rules of Order, except that at no time shall Roberts' Rules be used to thwart the will of the majority. ARTICLE XIV. AMENDMENTS A proposed amendment to this Constitution must be read and voted upon at a regular meeting. A two-thirds majority vote of the active members present and voting is necessary to amend this Constitution. A vote by proxy shall at no time be permitted. Adopted 10/03/03 From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org On Behalf Of Rachel Grider Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 7:45 AM To: cagdu at nfbcal.org Subject: [Cagdu] Open Board Meeting Good morning, everyone: CAGDU will be holding an open board meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at 7:30 PM to discuss recent events and moving forward in CAGDU. All CAGDU members are welcome and encouraged to come and ask any questions you may have. The Zoom link is below my signature, and if you have any questions before the meeting, please reach out to me at 209-602-1258 or rachel.grider at gmail.com . Thank you all for your support, Rachel Rachel Grider Acting President, California Association of Guide Dog Users National Federation of the Blind of California The National Federation of the Blind of California is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Open Board Meeting Date: Tuesday August 24th, 2021 Time: 7:30 PM PST Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99232903318?pwd=VVFkNGhOaDRQK1hTTUNBS1ZhTVFXUT09 Meeting ID: 992 3290 3318 Passcode: 038600 One tap mobile +14086380968,,99232903318# US (San Jose) +16699006833,,99232903318# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210818/14830557/attachment.html From rachel.grider at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 10:42:59 2021 From: rachel.grider at gmail.com (Rachel Grider) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:42:59 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Reminder of Open Board Meeting Tonight Message-ID: Hello, CAGDU Members: This is just a reminder that tonight is our open board meeting at 7:30 PM. All CAGDU members are invited to come. The Zoom link is below my signature. Also, thank you to everyone who has presented ideas for convention. I will be taking convention ideas through tonight, so if you have an idea you want to explore, please send them to me at rachel.grider at gmail.com by tonight. Thank you , and all best, Rachel The National Federation of the Blind of California is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Open Board Meeting Date: Tuesday August 24th, 2021 Time: 7:30 PM PST Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99232903318?pwd=VVFkNGhOaDRQK1hTTUNBS1ZhTVFXUT09 Meeting ID: 992 3290 3318 Passcode: 038600 One tap mobile +14086380968,,99232903318# US (San Jose) +16699006833,,99232903318# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210824/269088bd/attachment.html From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 21:46:49 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:46:49 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Reminder of Open Board Meeting Tonight In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <10af01d7996c$384eb940$a8ec2bc0$@gmail.com> I hope the CAGDU Board had a productive meeting. I know you all will do a Biden job, especially being that you all are under the boots of your Hitlerfarian German leader. You all surrendered just like the man you voted for (Joe Biden). And we warned you all about that too. Now look at us. Like I said, treasonous traders. Send this where ever you like. I don't care. You all are a disgrace. From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org On Behalf Of Rachel Grider Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:43 AM To: cagdu at nfbcal.org Subject: [Cagdu] Reminder of Open Board Meeting Tonight Hello, CAGDU Members: This is just a reminder that tonight is our open board meeting at 7:30 PM. All CAGDU members are invited to come. The Zoom link is below my signature. Also, thank you to everyone who has presented ideas for convention. I will be taking convention ideas through tonight, so if you have an idea you want to explore, please send them to me at rachel.grider at gmail.com by tonight. Thank you , and all best, Rachel The National Federation of the Blind of California is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Open Board Meeting Date: Tuesday August 24th, 2021 Time: 7:30 PM PST Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99232903318?pwd=VVFkNGhOaDRQK1hTTUNBS1ZhTVFXUT09 Meeting ID: 992 3290 3318 Passcode: 038600 One tap mobile +14086380968,,99232903318# US (San Jose) +16699006833,,99232903318# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210824/62353796/attachment.html From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 22:55:20 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:55:20 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Reminder of Open Board Meeting Tonight In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <10b401d79975$cad885d0$60899170$@gmail.com> Unsubscribe me from this list. I don't feel the need to fraternize with treasonous traders. From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org On Behalf Of Rachel Grider Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:43 AM To: cagdu at nfbcal.org Subject: [Cagdu] Reminder of Open Board Meeting Tonight Hello, CAGDU Members: This is just a reminder that tonight is our open board meeting at 7:30 PM. All CAGDU members are invited to come. The Zoom link is below my signature. Also, thank you to everyone who has presented ideas for convention. I will be taking convention ideas through tonight, so if you have an idea you want to explore, please send them to me at rachel.grider at gmail.com by tonight. Thank you , and all best, Rachel The National Federation of the Blind of California is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Open Board Meeting Date: Tuesday August 24th, 2021 Time: 7:30 PM PST Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99232903318?pwd=VVFkNGhOaDRQK1hTTUNBS1ZhTVFXUT09 Meeting ID: 992 3290 3318 Passcode: 038600 One tap mobile +14086380968,,99232903318# US (San Jose) +16699006833,,99232903318# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210824/9e82d828/attachment.html From tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 23:49:06 2021 From: tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com (tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:49:06 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Reminder of Open Board Meeting Tonight In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <10b901d7997d$4d0b8000$e7228000$@gmail.com> Also, remove my contact information from your roster. I'm sure that my contact information has been removed from the NFBCA website. I will not be renewing my membership to this division. From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org On Behalf Of Rachel Grider Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:43 AM To: cagdu at nfbcal.org Subject: [Cagdu] Reminder of Open Board Meeting Tonight Hello, CAGDU Members: This is just a reminder that tonight is our open board meeting at 7:30 PM. All CAGDU members are invited to come. The Zoom link is below my signature. Also, thank you to everyone who has presented ideas for convention. I will be taking convention ideas through tonight, so if you have an idea you want to explore, please send them to me at rachel.grider at gmail.com by tonight. Thank you , and all best, Rachel The National Federation of the Blind of California is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CAGDU Open Board Meeting Date: Tuesday August 24th, 2021 Time: 7:30 PM PST Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99232903318?pwd=VVFkNGhOaDRQK1hTTUNBS1ZhTVFXUT09 Meeting ID: 992 3290 3318 Passcode: 038600 One tap mobile +14086380968,,99232903318# US (San Jose) +16699006833,,99232903318# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210824/eb661d1d/attachment.html From rachel.grider at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 11:02:13 2021 From: rachel.grider at gmail.com (Rachel Grider) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:02:13 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Recent Messages On Listserv Message-ID: <58D6FB2C-859C-40F3-889A-E1BC056C9922@gmail.com> ? Dear CAGDU Members: I am writing to apologize for the messages that went out on the CAGDU Listserv last night. The CAGDU Board does not tolerate such messages, and we are taking steps to help prevent this from happening again. Thank you for a great meeting last night. I really appreciated the discussion and ideas which were presented. I will follow up with more information soon. Thank you, and all best, Rachel Rachel Grider Acting President, California Association of Guide Dog Users From rstigile at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 10:07:38 2021 From: rstigile at gmail.com (robert stigile) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:07:38 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_Caltrans_ADA_Draft_Transition_Plan_?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=93_Comments_Needed!?= References: <5A444938-38E9-4559-B69D-57E7C8A2DFEC@gmail.com> Message-ID: <82C04FFF-801A-4869-A5C0-99255C0F3E21@gmail.com> Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando Valley Chapter 818-381-9568 Begin forwarded message: > From: robert stigile > Date: August 26, 2021 at 9:50:30 AM PDT > To: Shannon Dillon > Cc: Rachel Grider > Subject: Fwd: Caltrans ADA Draft Transition Plan ? Comments Needed! > > ? > > Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President > National Federation of the Blind of California > President San Fernando Valley Chapter > 818-381-9568 > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Veronica Martinez >> Date: August 25, 2021 at 6:27:42 PM PDT >> To: Robert Stigile >> Subject: Fwd: FW: Caltrans ADA Draft Transition Plan ? Comments Needed! >> >> ? >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: Kern Disability Collaborative >> Date: Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:38 PM >> Subject: Fwd: FW: Caltrans ADA Draft Transition Plan ? Comments Needed! >> To: >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: Brianna Carrier >> Date: Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 4:06 PM >> Subject: FW: Caltrans ADA Draft Transition Plan ? Comments Needed! >> To: Brianna Carrier >> >> >> Good afternoon, >> >> >> >> Caltrans is currently asking for public comment on their ADA draft transition plan. They have a survey at the link below or an e-mail where comments can also be submitted. I took a quick look at the survey and it is more geared to community members and their use of paths of travels and barriers they experience so I wanted to reach out to you to see if you can help spread it through your networks or clientele to have any persons with disabilities share their experiences with Caltrans. It looks like a pretty quick survey, about 10 minutes maybe at most. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> REVIEW AND COMMENT >> >> >> >> ADA Draft Transition Plan >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Caltrans needs your input on the development for our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This Transition Plan will be used to guide the planning, programming and implementation needed to make over 56,000 curb ramps and 4,000 miles of sidewalk accessible for persons with disabilities. >> >> >> >> The draft Caltrans ADA Transition Plan is now available for public comments and can be accessed through the link below: >> >> Draft ADA Transition Plan >> >> >> >> Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods through September 10, 2021: >> >> 1. Online Survey >> >> 2. Email comments and any questions to: ADA_TP_Comments at dot.ca.gov >> >> >> >> The draft plan and links may also be found at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/ada-transition-plan >> >> >> >> Comments will be considered to finalize the Caltrans ADA Transition Plan. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> It's Easy to Stay Informed >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Subscribe to the Active Transportation Resource Center email list. >> >> ? >> >> >> >> ? >> >> >> >> Caltrans Division of Local Assistance | 1120 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 >> >> Unsubscribe aeverett at cityofpasadena.net >> >> Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice >> >> Sent by caltrans.dla at dot.ca.gov powered by >> >> >> >> Try email marketing for free today! >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Terri Goldstein >> Facilitator, Kern Disability Collaborative >> Board of Directors, ASK Kern >> Director, Success Prep Transition Program of ASK Kern >> >> 661-237-3686 (Voice) >> 818-645-2277 (Text) >> -- >> NFBCA Bakersfield Chapter President >> National Federation of the blind of California Board member -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://nfbcal.org/pipermail/cagdu/attachments/20210826/342c2c78/attachment.html From rstigile at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 10:15:15 2021 From: rstigile at gmail.com (robert stigile) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:15:15 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] Whats app Message-ID: Hello, Per our meeting Tuesday evening I am writing to ask if there is anyone on this current membership list who is not also signed up to our WhatsApp group. If you are not and you would like to be signed up to the WhatsApp group pleasesend me an email directly with your cell phone number and I will make sure you are added. Thank you, Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando Valley Chapter 818-381-9568 From shannonldillon at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 16:17:11 2021 From: shannonldillon at gmail.com (Shannon Dillon) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:17:11 -0700 Subject: [Cagdu] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_Caltrans_ADA_Draft_Transition_Plan_?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=93_Comments_Needed!?= In-Reply-To: <82C04FFF-801A-4869-A5C0-99255C0F3E21@gmail.com> References: <5A444938-38E9-4559-B69D-57E7C8A2DFEC@gmail.com> <82C04FFF-801A-4869-A5C0-99255C0F3E21@gmail.com> Message-ID: Thanks for forwarding this to me, Robert. On 8/26/21, robert stigile wrote: > > > Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President > National Federation of the Blind of California > President San Fernando Valley Chapter > 818-381-9568 > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: robert stigile >> Date: August 26, 2021 at 9:50:30 AM PDT >> To: Shannon Dillon >> Cc: Rachel Grider >> Subject: Fwd: Caltrans ADA Draft Transition Plan ? Comments Needed! >> >> ? >> >> Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President >> National Federation of the Blind of California >> President San Fernando Valley Chapter >> 818-381-9568 >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Veronica Martinez >>> Date: August 25, 2021 at 6:27:42 PM PDT >>> To: Robert Stigile >>> Subject: Fwd: FW: Caltrans ADA Draft Transition Plan ? Comments Needed! >>> >>> ? >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>> From: Kern Disability Collaborative >>> Date: Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:38 PM >>> Subject: Fwd: FW: Caltrans ADA Draft Transition Plan ? Comments Needed! >>> To: >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>> From: Brianna Carrier >>> Date: Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 4:06 PM >>> Subject: FW: Caltrans ADA Draft Transition Plan ? Comments Needed! >>> To: Brianna Carrier >>> >>> >>> Good afternoon, >>> >>> >>> >>> Caltrans is currently asking for public comment on their ADA draft >>> transition plan. They have a survey at the link below or an e-mail where >>> comments can also be submitted. I took a quick look at the survey and it >>> is more geared to community members and their use of paths of travels and >>> barriers they experience so I wanted to reach out to you to see if you >>> can help spread it through your networks or clientele to have any persons >>> with disabilities share their experiences with Caltrans. It looks like a >>> pretty quick survey, about 10 minutes maybe at most. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> REVIEW AND COMMENT >>> >>> >>> >>> ADA Draft Transition Plan >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Caltrans needs your input on the development for our Americans with >>> Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This Transition Plan will be used >>> to guide the planning, programming and implementation needed to make over >>> 56,000 curb ramps and 4,000 miles of sidewalk accessible for persons with >>> disabilities. >>> >>> >>> >>> The draft Caltrans ADA Transition Plan is now available for public >>> comments and can be accessed through the link below: >>> >>> Draft ADA Transition Plan >>> >>> >>> >>> Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods through >>> September 10, 2021: >>> >>> 1. Online Survey >>> >>> 2. Email comments and any questions to: ADA_TP_Comments at dot.ca.gov >>> >>> >>> >>> The draft plan and links may also be found at >>> https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/ada-transition-plan >>> >>> >>> >>> Comments will be considered to finalize the Caltrans ADA Transition >>> Plan. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> It's Easy to Stay Informed >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Subscribe to the Active Transportation Resource Center email list. >>> >>> ? >>> >>> >>> >>> ? >>> >>> >>> >>> Caltrans Division of Local Assistance | 1120 N Street, Sacramento, CA >>> 95814 >>> >>> Unsubscribe aeverett at cityofpasadena.net >>> >>> Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice >>> >>> Sent by caltrans.dla at dot.ca.gov powered by >>> >>> >>> >>> Try email marketing for free today! >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Dr. Terri Goldstein >>> Facilitator, Kern Disability Collaborative >>> Board of Directors, ASK Kern >>> Director, Success Prep Transition Program of ASK Kern >>> >>> 661-237-3686 (Voice) >>> 818-645-2277 (Text) >>> -- >>> NFBCA Bakersfield Chapter President >>> National Federation of the blind of California Board member > -- SHANNON L. DILLON Secretary and Legislative Coordinator National Federation of the Blind of California www.nfbcal.org