CCB Happenings 2023

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for December 22, 2023. Editor’s Note: Due to the holiday, there will be no Happenings edition next week. Happy holidays to all! From Inclusive Diversity of California: Greetings IDC members and friends, The Program Committee is pleased to...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for December 15, 2023. For Sale: I have a Perkins Braille Writer in supermint condition with dust cover. I am asking for $400. Also, I have a Pearl Camera from Freedom Scientific in excellent condition with case. I am asking for $400. If...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for December 1, 2023. From the Orange County Chapter: We will be holding our holiday party on Saturday December 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keno Sports Bar, 2661 West La Palma in Anaheim. All are welcome to join us to celebrate the...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for November 17, 2023. From the ACB Capitol Chapter: Along with the holiday cheer come scams trying to separate you from your money, steal your identity, or much worse. Join the ACB Capital Chapter November 18 at 10AM for an approximately...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for November 3, 2023. From Inclusive Diversity of California: Greetings all, The Inclusive Diversity of California (IDC) Program Committee will host its Fall program on Sunday, November 5 on Zoom at 4:00 PM Pacific time, 7:00 PM Eastern...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for October 27, 2023. From the Convention Committee: We invite CCB members to provide theme suggestions for our 2024 CCB virtual Conference and Convention. If your theme is selected, your idea will set the tone for our next convention and...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for October 20, 2023. From the Convention Committee: We invite CCB members to provide theme suggestions for our 2024 CCB virtual Conference and Convention. If your theme is selected, your idea will set the tone for our next convention and...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for October 13, 2023. From the Convention Committee: We invite CCB members to provide theme suggestions for our 2024 CCB virtual Conference and Convention. If your theme is selected, your idea will set the tone for our next convention and...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for October 6, 2023. From the Convention Committee: We invite CCB members to provide theme suggestions for our 2024 CCB virtual Conference and Convention. If your theme is selected, your idea will set the tone for our next convention and...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for September 29, 2023. Announcing the CCB Housing Committee The CCB Housing Committee has been formed to address the housing concerns of blind and visually impaired Californians. We held our first meeting on Tuesday, September 12, and we...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for September 22, 2023. SF virtual tailgate party!!! The San Francisco Chapter invites you to join us at a virtual baseball tailgate party during the SF Giants vs L.A. Dodgers game on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Meet us on...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for September 15, 2023. From the CCB Membership Committee: we invite you to begin consideration of application for the Chapter of the Year and Affiliate of the Year incentive awards. No matter how large or small your effort, if your...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for September 8, 2023. From the CCB Membership Committee: we invite you to begin consideration of application for the Chapter of the Year and Affiliate of the Year incentive awards. No matter how large or small your effort, if your...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for September 1, 2023. Announcing The E-Reader Discussion Group Hello, The California Library Users of America (CLUA) and the Braille Revival League of California (BRLC) are working on an upcoming Braille E-Reader discussion Group to be...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for August 25, 2023. From the CCB Membership Committee: we invite you to begin consideration of application for the Chapter of the Year and Affiliate of the Year incentive awards. No matter how large or small your effort, if your chapter...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for August 18, 2023. From the CCB Membership Committee: we invite you to begin consideration of application for the Chapter of the Year and Affiliate of the Year incentive awards. No matter how large or small your effort, if your chapter...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for August 11, 2023. California Library Users of America (CLUA) invites YOU! If you love books and libraries, we invite you to join CLUA! And if you join or renew by September 8th, you can become one of two lucky winners of a free...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for August 4, 2023. From the TOG: Join us on Sunday, August 6 from 5:00-6:00 PM pacific time for a TOG townhall meeting to learn about our current email list changes. We’ll provide you with a few announcements and then leave most of the...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for July 28, 2023. From the CCB Membership Committee: Have you been wanting to step into a leadership role in CCB but been daunted by the prospect? Do all the rules involved in running a meeting intimidate you? Have your questions...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for July 21, 2023. Have you been wanting to step into a leadership role in CCB but been daunted by the prospect? Do all the rules involved in running a meeting intimidate you? Have your questions answered and your concerns laid to rest at...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for July 7, 2023. New USPS policies for package pickup The United States Postal Service (USPS) has instituted new policies for pickup of packages such as braille and digital books due to staff shortages, turnover, and seasonal workers....

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for June 23, 2023. Greetings Members of CCB Greetings Members of CCB, We heard you loud and clear. We invite you all to a 2023 Hybrid Conference and Convention feedback session, also commonly called a debrief, on June 26 from 7:00-8:30...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for June 16, 2023. Greater LA Chapter Meeting You are invited to join us this Saturday, June 17 at noon. Our guest speakers are from the Hearts for Sight Foundation. Joseph Burton, president and Racquel Decipeda, secretary will join us to...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for June 9, 2023. California Diabetics In Action California Diabetics In Action is inviting you to check out the ACB Media email for the next scheduled CDA Peer Support call at 3:00 Pacific on Tuesday, June 13. Christy Crespin and Nelly...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for June 2, 2023. From the San Francisco Chapter You are invited to the Next meeting of the CCB’s San Francisco Chapter on Saturday, June 17 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Our speaker will be Sharon Giovinazzo, CEO of the LightHouse for the...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for May 26, 2023. From the Technical Operations Group Updating Forwarders The TOG is in the process of updating the CCBNet email forwarders. If you are an owner of a CCB list, please send a message to webmaster@ccbnet.org with your name...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for May 19, 2023. From the Technical Operations Group: Updating Forwarders The TOG is in the process of updating the CCBNet email forwarders. If you are an owner of a CCB list, please send a message to webmaster@ccbnet.org with your name...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for May 12, 2023. From the Technical Operations Group: Updating Forwarders The TOG is in the process of updating the CCBNet email forwarders. If you are an owner of a CCB list, please send a message to webmaster@ccbnet.org with your name...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for May 5, 2023. From the IDC membership Committee: Attention CCB Members! According to CA State attorney general Rob Banta, hate crimes are on the rise throughout the state against people of diverse backgrounds, gender identities, and...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for April 28, 2023. From the IDC membership Committee: Attention CCB Members! According to CA State attorney general Rob Banta, hate crimes are on the rise throughout the state against people of diverse backgrounds, gender identities, and...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for April 21, 2023. Note that the CCB Office has moved! The new address is 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 102 Sacramento, 95825 From the IDC membership Committee: From the IDC membership Committee: Attention CCB Members! According to CA State...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for April 7, 2023. Note That The CCB Office Has Moved! The new address is 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 102 Sacramento, 95825 Greater LA CCB Cordially Invites You To Its Next In Person Gathering. This month we are proud to have Jorge Marquez of...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for March24, 2023. Editors Note: Due to the CCB conference and convention, there will be no edition of the Happenings for March 31. Please note that the CCB Office has moved! The new address is 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 102 Sacramento, 95825...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for March 17, 2023. Please note that the CCB Office has moved! The new address is 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 102 Sacramento, 95825 The Shimojo Psychophysics Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology is recruiting participants for a...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for March 10, 2023. The Shimojo Psychophysics Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology is recruiting participants for a neuroscience study on multisensory interaction. We are looking for people from the low vision population,...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for March 3, 2023. Announcing The 2023 CCB Hybrid Conference & Convention When: March 31-April 2, 2023 Where: Hilton Sacramento Arden West And on the Zoom Webinar platform To secure your room registration you can call (916) 922-4700...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for February24, 2023. 2023 CCB Call For Candidates: From Gabe Griffith, CCB President This year at our convention we will be having elections for 1st Vice President, Secretary, and 5 director positions. If you are interested in one of...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for February 17, 2023. 2023 CCB Call For Candidates: From Gabe Griffith, CCB President This year at our convention we will be having elections for 1st Vice President, Secretary, and 5 director positions. If you are interested in one of...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for February 10,2023. From the California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss: Please calendar Saturday February 11, 2023, at 4 pm to 5:30 pm. The California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss will be discussing Emergency Preparedness with...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for February 3, 2023 2023 CCB Call For Candidates: From Gabe Griffith, CCB President This year at our convention we will be having elections for 1st Vice President, Secretary, and 5 director positions. If you are interested in one of...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for January 27, 2023. Announcing The 2023 CCB Hybrid Conference & Convention When: March 31-April 2, 2023 Where: Hilton Sacramento Arden West And on the Zoom Webinar platform To secure your room registration you can call (916)...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for January13, 2023. Announcing The 2023 CCB Hybrid Conference & Convention When: March 31-April 2, 2023 Where: Hilton Sacramento Arden West And on the Zoom Webinar platform To secure your room registration you can call (916) 922-4700...

Welcome to the CCB Happenings for January 6, 2023. From the Convention Committee: Hi everyone! We have narrowed our possible convention themes down to three choices. We are coming back strong with our first hybrid convention, and we want to strike just the right note....