Empowerment Through Advocacy
Our Mission
As a statewide membership organization, CCB’s mission is to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all Californians who are blind and visually impaired. Through CCB’s office in Sacramento and its 40 local chapters and statewide special interest associations, the Council provides information and referral, technical assistance, advocacy, leadership development, publications, emergency funds, accessible technology loans, and scholarships.
CCB Statement of Solidarity
The California Council of the Blind (CCB) provides a safe place for members to express and be heard to pursue equity in our nation as a whole and specifically in our state. This organization is committed to diversity at every level.
CCB promotes:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Respect
- Understanding
- Diversity
- Advocacy
in all walks of life.
We condemn hate crimes, systemic racism, the misuse of police force, judicial inequity, and the disparate treatment of black, indigenous, other people of color, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. We also strive to eliminate implicit and explicit bias in the medical and educational fields.
In solidarity,
The California Council of the Blind
California Council of the Blind Email List Subscriptions
CCB Courier Weekly Newsletter
You can receive an email version of the CCB Courier weekly news letter by subscribing to the CCB Courier email list. Choose this link to the CCB Courier email group and navigate to the Group Email Addresses heading where you will find the subscription email address.
CCBL Email List
The CCBL list is a public list maintained and moderated by the California Council of the Blind. Its purpose is the dissemination of information related to the council, as well as the sharing and discussion of issues related to visual impairment and blindness. Choose this link to the new CCB list and navigate to the Group Email Addresses heading where you will find the subscription email address.
Vision loss in later life can be an unwelcome journey to the scary unknown. CcB offers help, with its illustrated book, “Have a Happy Life: as a Senior Losing or without Vision.” Family and friends will also find insight and some solutions. To read more or to purchase this book, select the Buy Now link below. Available for $2.99.