CCB Courier 2025

Welcome to the CCB Courier for December 19, 2025 Note from Editor: There will not be an edition of the courier for December 26, the next issue will drop on January 2, 2026. Happy Holidays! Accessible Art Opportunities for November and December in the Bay Area: Please...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for December 12, 2025 Announcing Friday Night Live Join us for Friday Night Live with the CCB Membership Committee!Friday, Dec. 12, 5:30PM PTRelax and connect with CCB friends on the second Friday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM PT. Enjoy...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for December 5, 2025 Announcing Friday Night Live Join us for Friday Night Live with the CCB Membership Committee!Friday, Dec. 12, 5:30PM PTRelax and connect with CCB friends on the second Friday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM PT. Enjoy...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for November 28, 2025 Hello CCB family! The CCB Courier is an important aspect of CCB, as it is part of our public face. That said, we'd like to showcase the positive things taking place within the organization. We are asking chapters to...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for November 21, 2025 From the Editor: There will be a Courier edition for November 28. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Hello CCB family! The CCB Courier is an important aspect of CCB, as it is part of our public face. That said, we'd like to...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for November 14, 2025 Hello CCB family! The CCB Courier is an important aspect of CCB, as it is part of our public face. That said, we'd like to showcase the positive things taking place within the organization. We are asking chapters to...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for November 7, 2025 Hello CCB family! The CCB Courier is an important aspect of CCB, as it is part of our public face. That said, we'd like to showcase the positive things taking place within the organization. We are asking chapters to...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for October 31, 2025 CCB Courier: Hello CCB family! The CCB Courier is an important aspect of CCB, as it is part of our public face. That said, we'd like to showcase the positive things taking place within the organization. We are asking...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for October 24, 2025 CCB Courier: Hello CCB family! The CCB Courier is an important aspect of CCB, as it is part of our public face. That said, we'd like to showcase the positive things taking place within the organization. We are asking...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for October 17, 2025 From the CCB Convention Committee: What will be the theme for the 2026 virtual conference and convention? It’s your convention, you pick the theme!!! The winner will be chosen by the convention committee. There will be a...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for October 10, 2025 From the CCB Convention Committee: What will be the theme for the 2026 virtual conference and convention?It’s your convention, you pick the theme!!!The winner will be chosen by the convention committee. There will be a...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for October 3, 2025 From California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss: It is with great excitement that we announce free 2026 membership for all who join or renew memberships in CAAVL for 2026 if you join between October 1, 2025 and February...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for September 26, 2025 From the San Gabriel Valley Chapter CCB Dear CCB family, Save the date: Our San Gabriel Valley Chapter Christmas party will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Location: Marie Callenders...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for September 19, 2025 From the San Gabriel Valley Chapter CCB Dear CCB family, Save the date: Our San Gabriel Valley Chapter Christmas party will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Location: Marie Callenders...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for September 12, 2025 from the CCB Membership Committee: Join us for Friday Night Live with the CCB Membership Committee! Friday, September 12th, 5:30PM PT Relax and connect with CCB friends on the second Friday of each month from 5:30–7:30...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for September 5, 2025 From ACB Next Generation: “Come one, come all, to the “Fired Up for ACB Next Generation Auction” on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 7 PM Eastern. We invite all to attend, but make sure you fill out the registration form...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 29, 2025 Join us, The Glendale/Burbank Chapter CCB special gathering at the Coral Cafe. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share stories, and enjoy great company and delicious food. Date: Saturday, September 06, 2025...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 22, 2025 Join us, The Glendale/Burbank Chapter CCB special gathering at the Coral Cafe. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share stories, and enjoy great company and delicious food. Date: Saturday, September 06, 2025...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 15, 2025 Greetings CCB: During our board meeting this month, we will have as our guest Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) attorneys Mike Nunez (he/him) and Desiree Robedeaux (she/her). Mike and Desiree are attorneys who represent...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 8, 2025 Greetings CCB: During our board meeting this month, we will have as our guest Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) attorneys Mike Nunez (he/him) and Desiree Robedeaux (she/her). Mike and Desiree are attorneys who represent...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 1, 2025 Remembering Denise Colley: Saturday, August 2, 2:00 pm eastern time: Celebration of Life for Denise Colley Celebrating and remembering the life and faith of Denise Colley, her service to ACB and her friendship! Listen on...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 25, 2025. From Active Blind Inland Valleys: Disability Independence Day ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, July 26, 2025, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California (CRIISC 3933 Mission In Ave.,...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 18, 2025. From Active Blind Inland Valleys: Disability Independence Day ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, July 26, 2025, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California (CRIISC 3933 Mission In Ave.,...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 11, 2025. New Website of Interest There is a new website, theblindvine.org, which houses all the resources for blind people in California in one place. This means having up to date news, grants, conferences, and all the events and...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 4, 2025. New Website of Interest There is a new website, theblindvine.org, which houses all the resources for blind people in California in one place. This means having up to date news, grants, conferences, and all the events and...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for June 27, 2025. New Website of Interest There is a new website, theblindvine.org, which houses all the resources for blind people in California in one place. This means having up to date news, grants,...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for June 20, 2025. New Website of Interest There is a new website, theblindvine.org, which houses all the resources for blind people in California in one place. This means having up to date news, grants, conferences, and all the events and...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for June 13, 2025. From President Guillermo Robles: the ACB convention June 23 to July 11th is upon us. There’s a lot happening this year and great activities both virtually and in person, including elections. We are planning a California...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for June 6, 2025. From President Guillermo Robles: the ACB convention June 23 to July 11th is upon us. There’s a lot happening this year and great activities both virtually and in person, including elections. We are planning a California...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 30, 2025. From the Convention Committee: We will be holding a convention feedback session on Monday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a survey opportunity for those wishing to submit feedback in writing. For any questions,...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 23, 2025. From the Convention Committee: We will be holding a convention feedback session on Monday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. Please watch your email for further details. There will also be a survey opportunity for those wishing to submit...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 16, 2025. From the Silicon Valley Council of the Blind: Mike Marlin will be joining our Chapter meeting virtually on Saturday May 17. The meeting begins at 10am with participant introductions and then right into the program. All are...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 9, 2025. From the CCB Membership Committee: Join us for Friday Night Live with the CCB Membership Committee! Friday, May 9th, 5:30PM PT Relax and connect with CCB friends on the second Friday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM PT. Enjoy...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for May 2, 2025. From CCB Leadership: the CCB board met Thursday night in an open board meeting. Given the resignation of President Sarah Harris, in accordance with the requirements for her new position with the Department of Rehabilitation,...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for April 25, 2025. 2025 Nominating Committee Report The Nominating committee chose the following list of nominees for CCB offices. 1st Vice President: no nominee (tie between Regina Brink and Chris Gray) Secretary: (Steve Bauer) Director 1:...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for April 18, 2025. From CCB Leadership the CCB board met Thursday night in a closed session and received the news that President Sarah Harris has accepted a job with the California Department of Rehabilitation and will be required to step...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for April 11, 2025. From the Convention Committee: We are happy to share the convention registration is now live. Revitalize: Aspire to Inspire The California Council of the Blind is excited to welcome its members, partners, and community...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for April 4, 2025. From the Convention Committee: We are happy to share the convention registration is now live. Revitalize: Aspire to Inspire The California Council of the Blind is excited to welcome its members, partners, and community...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for March 21, 2025. From: Resolutions co-chairs Jeff thom and Gabe Griffith Pursuant to the CCB Bylaws, resolutions must be turned into the committee 30 days prior to convention. Thus, to be considered at the 2025 Convention we must receive...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for March 14, 2025. From the Greater LA Chapter CCB: The Greater LA Chapter invites you to our monthly virtual meeting taking place Saturday, March 15 from 10:00 to 12:00. This month, we welcome Jay Harris from the Department of Rehab to...

  Welcome to the CCB Courier for March 7, 2025. From the Greater LA Chapter CCB: The Greater LA Chapter invites you to our monthly virtual meeting taking place Saturday, March 15 from 10:00 to 12:00.  This month, we welcome Jay Harris from the Department of Rehab to...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for February 28, 2025. From: Resolutions co-chairs Jeff Thom and Gabe Griffith Pursuant to the CCB Bylaws, resolutions must be turned into the committee 30 days prior to convention. Thus, to be considered at the 2025 Convention we must...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for February 21, 2025. IDC members and friends: Music is our universal language. You may have heard the song by Donald Lawrence where he says: “Sometimes, you have to encourage yourself …” IDC would like to encourage ourselves with a game of...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for February 14, 2025. From CCB Governmental Affairs: The Governmental Affairs Committee would like to let you know about an advocacy opportunity where we need all hands on deck. Perhaps you have heard how hard it is to get appointments with...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for February 7, 2025. From CCB Governmental Affairs: The Governmental Affairs Committee would like to let you know about an advocacy opportunity where we need all hands on deck. Perhaps you have heard how hard it is to get appointments with...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for January 31, 2025. From CCB Governmental Affairs: The Governmental Affairs Committee would like to let you know about an advocacy opportunity where we need all hands on deck. Perhaps you have heard how hard it is to get appointments with...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for January 24, 2025 From CCB Governmental Affairs: The Governmental Affairs Committee would like to let you know about an advocacy opportunity where we need all hands on deck. Perhaps you have heard how hard it is to get appointments with...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for January 17, 2025 From CCB Governmental Affairs: The 2025 American Council of the Blind (ACB) Leadership Conference will be a hybrid event. ACB’s Board Meeting, Presidents’ Meeting, Legislative Seminar, and Capitol Hill visits will take...

Attention CCB Special Interest Affiliates: Our pre-convention activities will take place virtually from April 21 through the 28th. We are asking for programming information to be submitted no laterthan February 15, which will allow us to generate and disseminate the...

Welcome to the CCB Courier for January 03, 2025 From the Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles. Julian Vargas submitted his last Breaking Blindness Barriers for 2024, also known as the Holiday Hangout. He covers a legal case and then rolls into Ray-ban Meta!...