20250503-3 CCB Convention - Saturday - Banquet Session 6. – Evening

Originally broadcasted on May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 9

5 PM Banquet

MC: Steve Bauer, CCB Secretary, Culver City CA

We invited everyone to join us for our 2025 virtual banquet, celebrating CCB and its members. In addition to our traditional publications and community awards, the winner of the newly revamped Chapter of the Year award was chosen, decided by the CCB members in attendance at the banquet.

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20250503-2 CCB Convention - Saturday - General Session 5. – Afternoon

Originally broadcasted on May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 9

1 PM to 3:30 PM Session 5

Presiding Officer: Steve Bauer, Secretary, Culver City CA

1 PM Uber Guide Dog Handler Self-identification Program, Speaker TBA

1:45 PM, Panel on the Future of Advocacy,

Moderator: Guillermo Robles, CCB First Vice President, Culver City CA

Presenters: Tim Elder, President, National Federation of the Blind of California, San Francisco CA

Sarah Harris, President, CCB Fresno CA

2:30 PM Touching the Court, A Haptic Experience,

Presenters: Bree Fraser, Seattle, WA

Jerred Mace, Seattle, WA

Leslie Thom, Sacramento, CA

3:00 PM Could AI be your Sidekick To Daily Independence?

Presenters:

Gabe Griffith, Assistive Technology Instructor, Lighthouse for the Blind, San Francisco CA

Eliezer Andres, Assistive Technology Coordinator, Resources For Independence, Central Valley, Fresno, CA

Joe Xavier, Former Director of Rehabilitation, Sacramento CA

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20250503-1 CCB Convention - Saturday - General Session 4. – Morning

Originally broadcasted on May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 9

Saturday, May 3, 9 AM to 12 noon, General Session 4

Presiding Officer: Guillermo Robles, CCB Vice President, Culver City CA

9:00 AM Announcements

9:10 AM In Memoriam

We remembered CCB members who had left us during the past year.

9:30 AM ACB Update, Scott Thornhill, Executive Director, American Council of the Blind, Alexandria, VA.

10:15 AM, Governmental Affairs Report

Presenters:

Ardis Bazyn, CCB Governmental Affairs Committee Co-Chair Thornton CO

Joshua Saunders, Governmental Affairs Committee Co-Chair, El Cerrito CA

Regina Brink, Director of Governmental Affairs Sacramento CA

11:15 AM Financial planning

Presenter: Chris Peterson, CEO, Penny Forward, Minneapolis, MN

Penny Forward was a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people. Through education, mentoring, and mutual support, we helped each other learn to confidently navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance.

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20250502-2 CCB Convention - Friday - General Session 3. Elections – Evening

Originally broadcasted on May 2, 2025, on ACB Media 9

General Session 3, 6 PM to 9 PM

Presiding Officer: Lisa Thomas, CCB Treasurer, Fresno CA

6 PM Announcements

6:10 PM, President’s message; Sarah Harris, CCB President Fresno CA

7 PM Elections

Other business

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20250502-1 CCB Convention - Friday - General Session 2. – Afternoon

Originally broadcasted on May 2, 2025, on ACB Media 9

Friday, May 2, 1 PM to 4 PM, General Session 2

Presiding Officer: Sarah Harris, CCB President, Fresno CA

1 PM, President’s Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance and Announcements

National anthem

1:15 PM, Update from the Department of Rehabilitation, Presenters:

Kim Rutledge, Director Department of Rehabilitation, Sacramento CA

Sue Pelbath, Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division

Sacramento, CA

Plus other Department of Rehabilitation staff members

2:15 PM The Road Toward Statewide Paratransit Eligibility

Presenter: Gillian Gillett, Division Chief Caltrans and Program Manager, BA, Policy Analysis,

San Francisco CA

2:45 PM, Emergency Preparedness Panel

Moderator: Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA

Presenters: Georgianna Armstrong, Kern County Emergency Services Manager, Bakersfield, CA, Vance Taylor, Chief, Office of Access and Functional Needs, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Sacramento, CA

Jackie Koci Tamayo, CEM, MSLM, CA-PEM

Sr. Emergency Planning Coordinator, County of Santa Clara, Office of Emergency Management, San Jose CA

Jennifer Maradiaga, Emergency Planning Coordinator, County of Santa Clara, Office of Emergency Management, San Jose CA

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20250501 CCB Convention - Thursday - General Session 1. – Evening

Originally broadcasted on May 1, 2025, on ACB Media 9

Thursday, May 1, Opening Session, 6 PM to 7:45 PM

Presiding Officer: Rob Turner, CCB Second Vice President, Sunnyvale, CA

6 PM Conference & Convention Report

Presenters: Guillermo Robles, CCB First Vice President and Convention Co-Chair, Culver City CA

Andrea DeKlotz; Convention Committee Co-Chair Orange CA

6:20 PM Credentials Committee Report;

Presenter: Frank Welte, Credentials Committee Chair San Leandro CA

6:35 PM Nominating Committee Report; Frank Welte, Nominating Committee Chair.

6:50 PM First Reading of Bylaw Amendments;

Presenter: Steve Bauer, Bylaw Committee Chair, Culver City CA

7:05 PM, Other business including the approval of Convention Standing Rules

7:50 PM CCB Board Meeting, Sarah Harris, CCB President.

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20250517-4 FCB convention Saturday night banquet

Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8

Annual Banquet Attendees attended FCB'S Annual Banquet: hosted by FCB President, Mikey Wiseman. FCB’s Banquet speaker was Jeff Bishop who was a prominent figure in the field of accessibility and assistive technology, dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for individuals with visual impairments. Jeff was President of Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS), served on the Board of Publications and was influential in the ongoing efforts of ACB’s overall information technology (IT) infrastructure and outlook. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona and told his life story, providing entertainment for attendees.

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20250517-3 FCB convention Saturday afternoon

Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8

FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting Attendees planned to attend this exciting and informative meeting moderated by President Mikey Wiseman. They heard from the Director of the Division of Blind Services, (DBS) Robert Doyle, regarding the current status of the goals and mission of the agency including specific news that he wished to bring to attendees. After his presentation, he answered questions from the audience. Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision (FCCLV)FCCLV conducted its annual meeting and program. FCCLV 2025 program presenters were Cachet Wells and Greg Lindberg, co-chairs of the FCB’s Activities Committee. As a special interest affiliate, FCCLV members resided in many communities throughout the state. The Activities Committee planned, organized, and announced events and happenings all over the state. Attendees got together with fellow visually impaired FCCLV members in their community and met new/other individuals of the low vision community. To the surprise of many, with little preparation to any activity, game or skill, attendees could rework their favorite to be accessible and inclusive to those who were Blind and Low Vision. FCCLV and the Activities Committee helped attendees navigate and explore new ways to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities.

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