20220513-3 California Council of the Blind 20220513- 3rd General Session Day 2

2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together

• Lisa Presley-Thomas, Treasurer, Fresno, Ca Presiding
• Welcome Back

• Remembrances At this time, we recognized CCB Members who had passed during this last year.

• Elections At this time, the CCB membership elected new officers and board members.

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20220513-2 2nd General Session Day 2

2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together

• 2nd General Session - Sarah Harris, First Vice-President, Fresno, Ca Presiding
• Welcome

• Dreaming Big, A new World for People with Disabilities o Andy, Imparato, Executive Director, Disability Rights California, Sacramento, Ca Participants discussed vision for the disability community in California and specifically for Disability Rights California, with an emphasis on concerns impacting people with vision loss.

• A Blind Man’s Perspective on the Future of Life with Vision Loss o Joe Xavier, Director, Department of Rehabilitation, Sacramento, Ca The “new normal” is upon us. How can people with vision loss leverage their adaptability skills in it? Participants heard Mr. Xavier’s perspective on this and so much more.

• Target Practice: Determining Which Transportation Issues are Local, which are Federal, and How to Hit Where You’re Aiming o Ron Brooks, CEO and Founder of Accessible Avenue, Phoenix, AZ Participants joined Ron Brooks on a ride that is sure to be within your pick-up window and won’t keep you on longer than 90 minutes. By the time attendees reached their destination, attendees were informed, entertained, and inspired.

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20220513-1 California Council of the Blind 20220513-1 Morning Session Day 2

2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together

• Healthcare Advocacy: Navigating Healthcare in the Dark o Steven Mendelson, San Leandro, Ca o Pam Metz, Chatsworth, Ca Navigating the Healthcare System is an adventure. Navigating the Healthcare System as a person who is blind or has low vision can be an episode of the reality game show Survivor. Participants learned how they can be their own advocate in their journey to manage their health.

• Kiosk Access: Past, Present, and Future o Stuart Seaborne, Managing Director-Litigation, Disability Rights Advocates, Berkley, Ca What is going on with those kiosks on restaurant tables, fast food lobbies, and medical facilities? Are they accessible yet? Participants heard about the history of kiosk access, the current landscape of what is happening and where things are headed in the future.

• I have left, now what? Life after Domestic Violence o Shari Roeseler, Executive Director, Society for the Blind, Sacramento, Ca o Beth Hassett, CEO WEAVE, Sacramento, Ca You or someone you care about has taken the step to leave an unhealthy or abusive relationship. What might the rest of that journey look like? Participants joined a discussion about what to expect during the calm after the storm of domestic violence and how to support someone who is living this experience. This was a small, intimate discussion.

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20220512-1 California Council of the Blind 20220512-1 1st General Session

2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together

• Welcome - Gabe Griffith, President, Concord, Ca Presiding

• Pledge of Allegiance o Jeff Thom, Board Member, Sacramento, Ca o Frank Welte, Board Member, San Leandro, Ca

• National Anthem - Angel City Chorale, Los Angeles, Ca

• Chapter and Affiliate Roll Call
• Convention Rules

• Navigating the Future Together ACB: Present and Future o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Winter Park, Fl

• CCB President’s Report o Gabe Griffith, CCB President

• Governmental Affairs Report o Jeff Thom, Director of Governmental Affairs o Ardis Bazyn, Governmental Affairs Co-Chair, Burbank, Ca o Alice Turner, Governmental Affairs Co-Chair, Sunnyvale, Ca o Regina Brink, Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs, Sacramento, Ca

• Credentials Committee Report o Frank Welte, Chair

• Nominating Committee Report o Frank Welte, Chair

• Bylaws Committee Report o Steve Bauer, Chair, Culver City, Ca

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20220501 Bay State Council of the Blind 20220501 Morning Session

• Overview of Recent Perkins Library Activities - Kim Charlson

• Exercise: You Thought it Was Boring? Look Again! o Leslie Spoon o Jeanette Kutash

• Chapter Reports o Boston, Frank Ventura o Central Mass, Sharon Strzalkowski o Charles River, David Morrison o South Shore, Chris Devin o GDUM, Carl Richardson o Students, Nick Claudio

• Committee Reports o Advocacy, Jennifer Harnish o Membership, Cheryl Cumings o Publications, Sharon Strzalkowski o Social, Rosemary Miller o Fundraising, Brian Charlson o Transportation, David Kingsbury

• Closing Remarks - BSCB President elected on Saturday.

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20220501-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20220502-1 Business Meeting Day 3

• ICB Business o Elections o Treasurer’s Update o Resolutions o Affiliate Reports o Reading and Vote on Convention Bids o Old Business & New Business

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20220501-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20220501-1 Business Meeting Day 3

• ICB Business o Elections o Treasurer’s Update o Resolutions o Affiliate Reports o Reading and Vote on Convention Bids o Old Business & New Business

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20220430 Evening Auction Annual Auction

• Brian Charlson
• Tim Cumings
• Jeanette Kutash

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20220430 Afternoon Session

• Announcement of Election Results - David Kingsbury
• Short comments by newly elected officers
• Debate and Adoption of Proposed Constitutional Amendments - Chris Devin
• Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions - Brian Charlson
• Announcement of BSCB Awards - Kim Charlson

• Accessible Voting with Democracy Live o Brian Finney, CEO/ Founder o Charlie Kinnune, Director of Education and Outreach o Melissa Carney, Educational Outreach Consultant,

• Convention Speaker - Deb Cooke Lewis, ACB First Vice President

• Always keep Your Proof of Vaccination Status Easily Accessible o Jeanette Kutash o John Smith

• Fun with Word Games - Mary Haroyan

• First Day Wrap Up - David Kingsbury

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20220430 Bay State Council of the Blind 20220430 Morning Session

• Welcome and Conference Logistics - David Kingsbury
• BSCB President’s Update - David Kingsbury
• Participant Introductions
• Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Activities - David D’Arcangelo, MCB Commissioner

• BSCB Participation in Rehabilitation Council and Statutory Advisory Board o Jennifer Harnish o DeAnn Elliott, Rehabilitation Council chairperson o Kim Charlson, Statutory Advisory Board member o David Kingsbury

• First Reading of Proposed BSCB Constitutional Amendments - Chris Devin

• First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions - Brian Charlson
• Election of BSCB Officers o Nona Haroyan (to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee) o Frank Ventura (to chair election of President) o David Kingsbury (to chair election of other officers)

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