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CCB Courier May 29, 2026
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...
CCB Courier May 22, 2026
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...
CCB Courier May 15, 2026
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...
CCB Courier May 8, 2026
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...
CCB Courier May 01, 2026
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...
CCB Courier April 24, 2026
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...
CCB Courier April 17, 2026
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...
CCB Courier April 10, 2026
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,...
CCB Courier March 27, 2026
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...
CCB Courier March 20, 2026
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...
CCB Courier March 13, 2026
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...
CCB Courier March 06, 2026
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...
CCB Courier February 27, 2026
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...
CCB Courier February 20, 2026
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...
CCB Courier February 13, 2026
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...
CCB Courier January 23, 2026
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,...
CCB Courier January 16, 2026
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,...
CCB Courier January 09, 2026
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...
CCB Courier January 02, 2026
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...
