2025 CCB Virtual Conference and Convention Program

Virtual Pre-Convention Kicks off on April 21 and concludes April 30.

Zoom information for joining the Pre-Convention events have been sent to the various CCB email lists. For further information about Pre-Convention activities Email: convention.ccb@gmail.com

Note: The times listed in the following schedule represent Pacific Daylight Saving time.

Saturday, April 19 2025

12:00 p.m. – Resolutions Committee

CCB’s advocacy efforts are shaped by resolutions which come before the annual convention. Join this open meeting, where proposed resolutions will be crafted by the committee, before being voted on by the full convention.

Monday, April 21 2025

7:00 p.m. – Convention Kickoff

Come and kick off the 2025 Convention with a double helping of fun with your CCB Membership and Games Committees. Play trivia with us, 2 truths and a lie and Chat with Your membership committee Co-Chairs Joe Green and Dharini Dobbins, who will share their vision for CCB’s member retention and growth.

Tuesday, April 22 2025

6:00-7:15 p.m. – Surviving and Thriving after Abuse

Shari Roesler, Executive Director, Sacramento Society for the Blind, Sacramento

7:30-8:45 p.m. – Credentials

Wednesday, April 23 2025

6:00-7:15 p.m. – Debee Armstrong Presents All About Groups.io

Come and learn about all the features of this list-hosting platform, with Debee as your experienced guide.

7:30-8:45 p.m. – Hull Foundation Presentation

Come and learn about all the great programs available from the Oral Hull Foundation. You may think right away of the lovely camp in Oregon, but did you know they have all kinds of other programs and services available, including several ACB community calls each week?

Thursday, April 24 2025

6:00-7:15 p.m. – California Diabetics in Action Program

California Diabetics In Action is proud to announce our annual spring program, “Breaking Out For Breaking In,” where we will have the choice of breaking into small groups to talk about Exercise/Movement, Nutrition/Hydration or Sleep/Wake Hygiene, and we will gather together to discuss our valuable finds and ask questions that will drive our affiliate’s future programs. Larry Gassman will regale us with his experience as president of American Council of the Blind Diabetics in Action. There will be door prizes, so come and join us.

7:30-8:45 p.m. – Nominating Committee (restricted participation, Nominating Representatives only)

Friday, April 25 2025

7:00 p.m. – Game Night

Come and party with your Games committee members, there are sure to be surprises in store for you.

Saturday, April 26 2025

1:30–2:45 p.m. – Resolutions Committee

CCB’s advocacy efforts are shaped by resolutions which come before the annual convention. Join this open meeting, where proposed resolutions will be crafted by the committee, before being voted on by the full convention.

3:00-4:15 p.m. – California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss

“Working with Your Area Agency on Aging and your Local Senior Center”

Learn all about the programs that area agencies on aging have to offer and ways in which you can approach and engage your local AAA. Also, find out how Sacramento’s blind community and a local senior center, A Community of Care, have forged an incredible relationship to the advantage of everyone.

Speakers: Larry Johnson, Board member, Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, San Antonio Tx, and Danyl Lee, A Community of Care.

4:30-5:45 p.m. – California Council of citizens with Low Vision

Our special Guest Speaker will be Kathy Laird Valley Center for the Blind Low Vision Clinic Coordinator

Kathy has worked for 25 years in ophthalmology as a certified Ophthalmic Technician. She has been working with patients who are blind or have low vision for almost 6 years.

Kathy has a strong knowledge base of adaptive devices that can assist with Low Vision Patience.

Kathy will share knowledge on different types of lighting that are best for certain low vision eye conditions, as well as different colored lenses that can help reduce glare, enhance indoor and outdoor lenses, a few different portable electronic devices to meet personal needs and or benefits of the new Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

6:00-7:15 p.m. – Golden State Guide Dog Handlers INC.

Join the Golden State Guide Dog Handlers on Saturday, April 26 at 6:00 PM PDT, for an important presentation about emergency preparedness with your guide dog or pet.

Melissa Smith, Guiding Eyes west coast field representative, will speak to us about preparing for an evacuation, what to include in your to-go bag for your dog, and food storage. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions about the care of your dog in an emergency.

Sunday April 27 2025

1:30-2:45 p.m. – Shaun Welker, Visual Eyes.

Come and learn about an exciting new option for visual interpreting services.

3:00-4:15 p.m. – California Library Users of America

Our special guest will be author Christine Kersey

Christine Kersey is an independent author known for writing in multiple genres, including dystopian fiction, romantic suspense, and contemporary romance.

4:30-5:45 p.m. – California Diabetics in Action Business Meeting

CDA’s annual business meeting will continue with a summary of our activities and findings. Come shape the future of California Diabetics in Action by attending our sessions. There will be one door prize. For more information contact cda.ccb22@gmail.com

6:00-7:15 p.m. – Inclusive Diversity of California

Self-Care during turbulent times

These days, for a variety of reasons, we can all agree that life is extremely stressful. IDC welcomes Sabria Charles, a mental health professional, to lead us through self-care so that we can be stronger advocates.

Monday April 28 2025

7:30-8:45 P.M. – CCB Bylaws committee

Join this meeting, open to all CCB members, where proposed amendments to our bylaws will be consider by the committee before they are voted on by the full convention.

Wednesday, April 30 2025

7:30-8:45 p.m. – CCB Housing Committee

CCB Housing Committee Workshop
Chair: Frank Welte

Many Californians are unhoused or in need of better housing. Blind and low vision Californians also experience housing challenges. Find out about housing rights and available housing resources, and learn how your chapter can work with the CCB Housing Committee to improve housing opportunities for members of your local blind community.