Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 28, 2026 CCB Members & friends! Join us for Friday Night Live! Friday, September 11th, 7PM PT Relax and connect with CCB friends on the second Friday of each month at 7PM PT. Enjoy casual conversations, current events, share...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 21, 2026 Governmental Affairs Updates for August 2026: AB 2135, Nursing Homes Accessible Discharge Notices has encountered a snag concerning amendments. It is currently on hold till next year, but we are working to implement the...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 7, 2026 From ACB: In July, we announced that the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act had passed the Senate and is headed to the House of Representatives. Due to this exciting development, we have updated our Speak4 campaign...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 24, 2026 From the director of Governmental Affairs: California Council of the Blind members and our coalition Partners across the state, this is what we got done! AB 2135 concerning Nursing home accessible eviction notices was voted...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 17, 2026 From the director of Governmental Affairs: California Council of the Blind members and our coalition Partners across the state, this is what we got done! AB 2135 concerning Nursing home accessible eviction notices was voted...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 10, 2026 California's First Urgent Speak4 Campaign, Funding for Older Adults Along with the California Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) and the National Federation of the Blind (NFBC), we are urgently asking the...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 3, 2026 California's First Urgent Speak4 Campaign, Funding for Older Adults Along with the California Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) and the National Federation of the Blind (NFBC), we are urgently asking the...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for June 26, 2026 California's First Urgent Speak4 Campaign, Funding for Older Adults Along with the California Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) and the National Federation of the Blind (NFBC), we are urgently asking the...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for June 19, 2026 From Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) Item 1: Joint Capital Day of Action CCB Members Debrief Thank you to each and every one of you who contributed in some way to Capital Day...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for June 12, 2026 Governmental Affairs Report June 2026 Joint Capital Day of Action Thank you to each and every one of you who contributed in some way to Capital Day on May 26th. Whether you donated money, made the trip, made phone calls...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for June 5, 2026 For sale, BlindShell 3 phone, barely used. Asking $250 or best offer. Contact Abby Vincent at (310) 559-4989 or aevincent.ca.rr.com. CCCLV would like to invite those participants in the recent Day of Action to join us...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 29, 2026 For sale: BlindShell 3 phone, barely used. Asking $250 or best offer. Contact Abby Vincent at (310) 559-4989 or aevincent.ca.rr.com. Lighthouse board meeting There will be a Lighthouse board meeting on Thursday June 4. The...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 22, 2026 Dear CCB Family: A listening session will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. to give CCB members the opportunity to provide constructive and balanced feedback regarding the recently concluded 2026 Conference and...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 15, 2026 Dear CCB Family: A listening session will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. to give CCB members the opportunity to provide constructive and balanced feedback regarding the recently concluded 2026 Conference and...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 8, 2026 Dear CCB Family: A listening session will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. to give CCB members the opportunity to provide constructive and balanced feedback regarding the recently concluded 2026 Conference and...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 1, 2026 Name that Team! Let’s come up with a great name for our California Council of the Blind Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk team. Entries must be received by May 8. The winner will receive a prize. Please submit entries to...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for April 24, 2026 Nominating Committee Report The Nominating committee has chosen the following list of nominees for CCB offices. President: Guillermo Robles 2nd Vice President: Alice Turner Treasurer: Lisa Presley-Thomas Director 1: Mitch...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for April 17, 2026 Pre-convention Housing Workshop The CCB Housing Committee will host a pre-convention workshop on housing rights.Date: Sunday, April 19Time: 3:00 PMSpeakers: Warren Cushman, System Change Advocate, Community Resources for...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for April 10, 2026 Keys to the convention Want to know what all of the interesting terms mean that are used at conventions? What is parliamentary authority, Robert's Rules of Order, standing rules, motions and amendments, point of inquiry,...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for March 27, 2026 From the Silicon Valley Council of the blind: The Silicon Valley Council of the Blind is seeking applicants for our annual Barbara Rhodes access technology grant. The purpose of this grant is to ensure greater economic...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for March 20, 2026 From the California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss: Please join us for a call on the ACB community, Wednesday, March 25 at 4:00 p.m., PST.Our speaker will be Mayra Williams, who works in the insurance industry and...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for March 13, 2026 Call for nominations: Call for nominations, California Council of the Blind Convention Awards The California Council of the Blind (CCB) invites nominations for its annual Convention Awards. These awards recognize...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for March 6, 2026 Call for nominations: Call for nominations, California Council of the Blind Convention Awards The California Council of the Blind (CCB) invites nominations for its annual Convention Awards. These awards recognize...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for February 27, 2026 Proposed CCB Bylaw Amendments Due Sunday As was stated in the CCB Convention Connection, Proposed amendments for 2026 to the CCB bylaws are due this Sunday, March 1. Members have the opportunity to submit amendments to...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for February 20, 2026 From the CCB Bylaws Committee: This is Steve Bauer, chair of the CCB bylaws committee. The committee will hold an open meeting to discuss changes to the CCB bylaws on Wednesday, February 25 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM. At...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for February 13, 2026 From the Governmental Affairs Committee It’s Not Too Late: An Opportunity To Make Our Voices Heard Nationally Good News! There are still ways for those of us who can to go to DC and represent California at the DC...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for January 23, 2026 Northern California Regional Braille Challenge Saturday, March 7, 2026 Northern California Regional Braille Challenge Celebrating braille literacy, confidence, and community Each year, blind and low-vision students,...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for January 16, 2026 Northern California Regional Braille Challenge Saturday, March 7, 2026 Northern California Regional Braille Challenge Celebrating braille literacy, confidence, and community Each year, blind and low-vision students,...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for January 09, 2026 From Active Blind Inland Valleys: Hello everyone On January 17, Active Blind Inland Valleys Chapter (ABIV) will hold our social at the Thai Spoon 2 restaurant, in Loma Linda. the address is: 25596 Barton Rd., and we will...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for January 02, 2026 From Active Blind Inland Valleys: Hello everyone On January 17, Active Blind Inland Valleys Chapter (ABIV) will hold our social at the Thai Spoon 2 restaurant, in Loma Linda. the address is: 25596 Barton Rd., and we will...