From jbar at barcore.com  Sat Mar  2 02:26:38 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2019 18:26:38 -0800
Subject: [Nfbsf] San Jose Meeting featuring Autonomous Vehicles
Message-ID: <20190302022637.GA29346@barcore.com>

Hey Folks,

The San Jose NFB chapter will hold their March meeting On Saturday, March 16 at 3PM at the SJ MLK Library 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112. This is a 3 block walk from the light rail, which connects to the caltrain.

At their March meeting, representatives from the city of San Jose will be there to talk about work they're doing on autonomous vehicle research and how the NFB may be able to participate.  It would be fantastic if some of our members could go down for this meeting.

If you're interested in going, please reply here and let us know. Maybe we can get a group together to go.

Here's an email from Kevin that explains a bit more.

Take Care,

Jim Barbour - Secretary

On 2/25/19, Kevin Andrews <kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com> wrote:
All,

I just spoke with Jill North with the city of San Jose. For some back story, the city has partnered with Mercedes-Benz on autonomous vehicles. They are going to start a very specific pilot that will incorporate a particular route and go to Diridon Station from August through December of this year to help facilitate the connection to different transit systems at this station.

I told her we are ready, willing, excited about and able to test this technology. No PR pitches. I said we don't want that, but want to get our hands dirty, hear, see and feel the technology to figure out where the barriers are. I have invited her to our chapter meeting for March, and she excitedly accepted.

We look forward to seeing you all there. Tell your friends!

Saturday, March 16 at 3PM at the MLK Library on the SJSU campus.



From bernieslife at icloud.com  Sat Mar  2 04:10:19 2019
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving-Pardini)
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2019 20:10:19 -0800
Subject: [Nfbsf] San Jose Meeting featuring Autonomous Vehicles
In-Reply-To: <20190302022637.GA29346@barcore.com>
References: <20190302022637.GA29346@barcore.com>
Message-ID: <002201d4d0ad$d954a5f0$8bfdf1d0$@icloud.com>

I am unable to attend this event. 

Lisa Irving-Pardini, Board Member

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jim Barbour via NFBSF
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2019 6:27 PM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
Subject: [Nfbsf] San Jose Meeting featuring Autonomous Vehicles

Hey Folks,

The San Jose NFB chapter will hold their March meeting On Saturday, March 16
at 3PM at the SJ MLK Library 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112. This
is a 3 block walk from the light rail, which connects to the caltrain.

At their March meeting, representatives from the city of San Jose will be
there to talk about work they're doing on autonomous vehicle research and
how the NFB may be able to participate.  It would be fantastic if some of
our members could go down for this meeting.

If you're interested in going, please reply here and let us know. Maybe we
can get a group together to go.

Here's an email from Kevin that explains a bit more.

Take Care,

Jim Barbour - Secretary

On 2/25/19, Kevin Andrews <kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com> wrote:
All,

I just spoke with Jill North with the city of San Jose. For some back story,
the city has partnered with Mercedes-Benz on autonomous vehicles. They are
going to start a very specific pilot that will incorporate a particular
route and go to Diridon Station from August through December of this year to
help facilitate the connection to different transit systems at this station.

I told her we are ready, willing, excited about and able to test this
technology. No PR pitches. I said we don't want that, but want to get our
hands dirty, hear, see and feel the technology to figure out where the
barriers are. I have invited her to our chapter meeting for March, and she
excitedly accepted.

We look forward to seeing you all there. Tell your friends!

Saturday, March 16 at 3PM at the MLK Library on the SJSU campus.

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From k.enos at me.com  Sat Mar  2 04:15:44 2019
From: k.enos at me.com (Kevin Enos)
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2019 20:15:44 -0800
Subject: [Nfbsf] San Jose Meeting featuring Autonomous Vehicles
In-Reply-To: <002201d4d0ad$d954a5f0$8bfdf1d0$@icloud.com>
References: <20190302022637.GA29346@barcore.com>
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Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 1, 2019, at 8:10 PM, Lisa Irving-Pardini via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am unable to attend this event. 
> 
> Lisa Irving-Pardini, Board Member
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jim Barbour via NFBSF
> Sent: Friday, March 1, 2019 6:27 PM
> To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
> Subject: [Nfbsf] San Jose Meeting featuring Autonomous Vehicles
> 
> Hey Folks,
> 
> The San Jose NFB chapter will hold their March meeting On Saturday, March 16
> at 3PM at the SJ MLK Library 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112. This
> is a 3 block walk from the light rail, which connects to the caltrain.
> 
> At their March meeting, representatives from the city of San Jose will be
> there to talk about work they're doing on autonomous vehicle research and
> how the NFB may be able to participate.  It would be fantastic if some of
> our members could go down for this meeting.
> 
> If you're interested in going, please reply here and let us know. Maybe we
> can get a group together to go.
> 
> Here's an email from Kevin that explains a bit more.
> 
> Take Care,
> 
> Jim Barbour - Secretary
> 
> On 2/25/19, Kevin Andrews <kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com> wrote:
> All,
> 
> I just spoke with Jill North with the city of San Jose. For some back story,
> the city has partnered with Mercedes-Benz on autonomous vehicles. They are
> going to start a very specific pilot that will incorporate a particular
> route and go to Diridon Station from August through December of this year to
> help facilitate the connection to different transit systems at this station.
> 
> I told her we are ready, willing, excited about and able to test this
> technology. No PR pitches. I said we don't want that, but want to get our
> hands dirty, hear, see and feel the technology to figure out where the
> barriers are. I have invited her to our chapter meeting for March, and she
> excitedly accepted.
> 
> We look forward to seeing you all there. Tell your friends!
> 
> Saturday, March 16 at 3PM at the MLK Library on the SJSU campus.
> 
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> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbsf_nfbnet.org/k.enos%40me.com hi Jim this is Kevin Enos I was trying to find out when?s the next I might be interested in that meeting coming up but I was trying to find if there is when?s the next so NFB a San Francisco meeting in March can you let me know proper thank you




From jbar at barcore.com  Tue Mar  5 17:00:01 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2019 09:00:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is
 scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 AT 6:00PM
Message-ID: <201903051700.x25H018S014503@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM

The meeting will be held at the San Francisco Lighthouse on the 10th floor of 1155 Market Street.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Jim Barbour



From jbar at barcore.com  Mon Mar 11 16:00:00 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is
 scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 AT 6:00PM
Message-ID: <201903111600.x2BG00a1012343@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM

The meeting will be held at the San Francisco Lighthouse on the 10th floor of 1155 Market Street.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Jim Barbour



From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Tue Mar 12 16:52:54 2019
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (Christina Daniels)
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:52:54 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Tonight's Meeting
Message-ID: <5c87e3a6.1c69fb81.3b8f1.1496@mx.google.com>

Hi Folks,

With several fellow chapter members at conferences and classes, we?ll take the opportunity to take a deep drive into transit options for those who are considering going to National Convention in Las Vegas this year including bus and plane options. I?d like to see as many San Francisco chapter members go as possible. We?ll also talk booking a hotel room, registering and looking for roommates. 

We?ll also discuss an opportunity for accessibility testing. More info at the meeting tonight. 

Take care and hope to see you there,

Christina 


From auntybeth0904 at gmail.com  Tue Mar 12 16:59:52 2019
From: auntybeth0904 at gmail.com (Beth GMail)
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:59:52 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Tonight's Meeting
In-Reply-To: <5c87e3a6.1c69fb81.3b8f1.1496@mx.google.com>
References: <5c87e3a6.1c69fb81.3b8f1.1496@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <F8B01747-5891-4FEE-A18E-42F0B175EBBA@gmail.com>

I am going and rooming with Laura.  Taking a plane ?? from SD.  If registration is open I will register soon.  Laura has the room booked. 

> On Mar 12, 2019, at 9:52 AM, Christina Daniels via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks,
> 
> With several fellow chapter members at conferences and classes, we?ll take the opportunity to take a deep drive into transit options for those who are considering going to National Convention in Las Vegas this year including bus and plane options. I?d like to see as many San Francisco chapter members go as possible. We?ll also talk booking a hotel room, registering and looking for roommates. 
> 
> We?ll also discuss an opportunity for accessibility testing. More info at the meeting tonight. 
> 
> Take care and hope to see you there,
> 
> Christina 
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From jbar at barcore.com  Tue Mar 12 18:04:43 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:04:43 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] February Minutes
Message-ID: <20190312180441.GB24828@barcore.com>

1.  Ice Breaker - Coldest climate you've been in.
Christina Daniels: 14 dg F
Ashley Butella: -15
Kayla Kidwell: 30
Kate Williams: -10
Beth Barrenson: below 0
Bryan Bashin: 5
Jeff Buckwalter: -15
Bobbi Pompey: -13
Susan Kitizawa: below 0
Laura Millar:   seen snow 3 times, below 65 is uncomfortable :)
Jim Barbour:    -10
Amy Mason:      -30
Richie Flores:  Jonas blizzard in DC.
Kay Hatori: 39
John Denton: -33
Lisa Irving Pardini: Syracuse, New York
Adam Rodanbeck: -20

2.  Jim read highlights of January minutes.  Lisa moved we approved the minutes and they were approved.

3.  Sara Hadsell says we have $1,350 in our account. New all time high.  Dues were collected

4.  Presidential release was played

5.  Rachel Olivero was known to many of us. She worked as the director of technology at our National office.  She passed away very unexpectedly shortly after this presidential release was recorded.  Amy Mason give a very emotional, heartfelt tribute.

6.  Review of This year's Washington Seminar

7. Christina gave an overview of how the seminar works, who we see, and what the issues were.

   Issue 1: Technology Affordability Act.  Tax credit to help offset technology costs
   Issue 2: Greater Accessibility and Independence through Non-visual technology Act: Access Board to help determine guidelines for what accessibility means
   Issue 3: Disability Employment Act:  

There was confusion about the Disability Employment Act, the Transformation to competitive employment act (HR 873 which was talked about in the presidential release), and last year's time act.  More research will be done and discussion will happen in March.

We talked a lot about how we can support Washington Seminar activities
at the local level

Christina Will send out text of HR 873.

Jim Barbour will send out an email looking for participants who wish to visit federal legislators local offices.

8. Elections

Amy Mason was elected as First Vice President
Jim Barbour was elected as Secretary
Sara Hadsell was elected Treasurer
Lisa Irving Pardini was elected to our first board position
Bobbi Pompey was elected to our second board position.

Congratulations!

Whole Slate:
President: Christina Daniels (up in 2020)
First VP:  Amy Mason (up in 2020)
Second VP: Kate Williams (up in 2020)
Secretary: Jim Barbour (up in 2021)
Treasurer: Sara Hadsell (Up in 2021)
Board 1:   Lisa Irving Pardini (up in 2021)
Board 2:   Bobbi Pompey (up in 2021)

9. Announcements

Lisa Irving will be giving public comment to the blind advisory rehab committee.  She feels that the services she is receiving up here are not correctly aligned with her needs.  We wish Lisa luck!

Laura Millar says that the lighthouse has partnered with the LGBT center to go to the monthly Queer Poetry Slams.  Contact Laura for more info.

Bryan Bashin says that every quarter the Blind Advisory Committee meets.  The lighthouse has a room which is an official public location for those meetings.  If you are interested from policy, you are encouraged to attend.  Please contact the lighthouse for details

Amy Mason says that Tech Together is being held monthly. Bring your tech and learn with your community.

Beth Barrenson says "goodbye for now" as she is moving to San Diego to take care of her mother in San Diego.

Bobbi Pompey says there's a program which will provide folks with a video magnifier if needed.  If interested, please contact Bobbi at the lighthouse.

Kate Williams says the lighthouse is hosting a workshop on how to make the most of your LInked In profile.  Will be held on March 20 and 21st.  Please contact the lighthouse if interested.

Next Meeting is March 12th.  See you all then!

Also, please consider joining us on Saturday the 16th at the San Jose chapter meeting.  The city of San Jose will be at the San Jose chapter meeting this Saturday to talk about their participation in an autonomous vehicle research study and how the NFB can participate.  Please let Christina know if you can go. 



From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Tue Mar 12 19:23:10 2019
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (Christina Daniels)
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:23:10 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Food Money Donations
Message-ID: <9F0706C8-2E94-4FAF-866E-AEB45B06F3F8@gmail.com>

Hi Guys,

As a reminder, if you would like to donate funds for food for next month?s meeting, please bring your donation tonight. 

Christina 


From dandrews at visi.com  Tue Mar 12 22:58:32 2019
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:58:32 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] February Minutes
In-Reply-To: <20190312180441.GB24828@barcore.com>
References: <20190312180441.GB24828@barcore.com>
Message-ID: <auto-000120483059@mailfront1.g2host.com>

This made me laugh -- is ice-breaker a pun or an accident?!  I think 
I win -- minus 34!

Dave

At 09:04 AM 3/12/2019, Jim Barbour via NFBSF wrote:
>1.  Ice Breaker - Coldest climate you've been in.
>Christina Daniels: 14 dg F
>Ashley Butella: -15
>Kayla Kidwell: 30
>Kate Williams: -10
>Beth Barrenson: below 0
>Bryan Bashin: 5
>Jeff Buckwalter: -15
>Bobbi Pompey: -13
>Susan Kitizawa: below 0
>Laura Millar:   seen snow 3 times, below 65 is uncomfortable :)
>Jim Barbour:    -10
>Amy Mason:      -30
>Richie Flores:  Jonas blizzard in DC.
>Kay Hatori: 39
>John Denton: -33
>Lisa Irving Pardini: Syracuse, New York
>Adam Rodanbeck: -20
>
>2.  Jim read highlights of January minutes.  Lisa moved we approved 
>the minutes and they were approved.
>
>3.  Sara Hadsell says we have $1,350 in our account. New all time 
>high.  Dues were collected
>
>4.  Presidential release was played
>
>5.  Rachel Olivero was known to many of us. She worked as the 
>director of technology at our National office.  She passed away very 
>unexpectedly shortly after this presidential release was 
>recorded.  Amy Mason give a very emotional, heartfelt tribute.
>
>6.  Review of This year's Washington Seminar
>
>7. Christina gave an overview of how the seminar works, who we see, 
>and what the issues were.
>
>    Issue 1: Technology Affordability Act.  Tax credit to help 
> offset technology costs
>    Issue 2: Greater Accessibility and Independence through 
> Non-visual technology Act: Access Board to help determine 
> guidelines for what accessibility means
>    Issue 3: Disability Employment Act:
>
>There was confusion about the Disability Employment Act, the 
>Transformation to competitive employment act (HR 873 which was 
>talked about in the presidential release), and last year's time 
>act.  More research will be done and discussion will happen in March.
>
>We talked a lot about how we can support Washington Seminar activities
>at the local level
>
>Christina Will send out text of HR 873.
>
>Jim Barbour will send out an email looking for participants who wish 
>to visit federal legislators local offices.
>
>8. Elections
>
>Amy Mason was elected as First Vice President
>Jim Barbour was elected as Secretary
>Sara Hadsell was elected Treasurer
>Lisa Irving Pardini was elected to our first board position
>Bobbi Pompey was elected to our second board position.
>
>Congratulations!
>
>Whole Slate:
>President: Christina Daniels (up in 2020)
>First VP:  Amy Mason (up in 2020)
>Second VP: Kate Williams (up in 2020)
>Secretary: Jim Barbour (up in 2021)
>Treasurer: Sara Hadsell (Up in 2021)
>Board 1:   Lisa Irving Pardini (up in 2021)
>Board 2:   Bobbi Pompey (up in 2021)
>
>9. Announcements
>
>Lisa Irving will be giving public comment to the blind advisory 
>rehab committee.  She feels that the services she is receiving up 
>here are not correctly aligned with her needs.  We wish Lisa luck!
>
>Laura Millar says that the lighthouse has partnered with the LGBT 
>center to go to the monthly Queer Poetry Slams.  Contact Laura for more info.
>
>Bryan Bashin says that every quarter the Blind Advisory Committee 
>meets.  The lighthouse has a room which is an official public 
>location for those meetings.  If you are interested from policy, you 
>are encouraged to attend.  Please contact the lighthouse for details
>
>Amy Mason says that Tech Together is being held monthly. Bring your 
>tech and learn with your community.
>
>Beth Barrenson says "goodbye for now" as she is moving to San Diego 
>to take care of her mother in San Diego.
>
>Bobbi Pompey says there's a program which will provide folks with a 
>video magnifier if needed.  If interested, please contact Bobbi at 
>the lighthouse.
>
>Kate Williams says the lighthouse is hosting a workshop on how to 
>make the most of your LInked In profile.  Will be held on March 20 
>and 21st.  Please contact the lighthouse if interested.
>
>Next Meeting is March 12th.  See you all then!
>
>Also, please consider joining us on Saturday the 16th at the San 
>Jose chapter meeting.  The city of San Jose will be at the San Jose 
>chapter meeting this Saturday to talk about their participation in 
>an autonomous vehicle research study and how the NFB can 
>participate.  Please let Christina know if you can go.


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From cedwinvaughan at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 13 00:50:44 2019
From: cedwinvaughan at yahoo.com (Charles Vaughan)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:50:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbsf] Food Money Donations
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References: <9F0706C8-2E94-4FAF-866E-AEB45B06F3F8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1975938273.3561566.1552438244502@mail.yahoo.com>

After waiting in the wind for 40 minutes I lean d that paratransit had mistakenly scheduled me for tomorrow. Not my fault but they would not reschedule for today. Sorry. See you next month?Ed


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone


On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 12:23 PM, Christina Daniels via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hi Guys,

As a reminder, if you would like to donate funds for food for next month?s meeting, please bring your donation tonight. 

Christina 
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