From kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com  Wed May  1 18:49:00 2019
From: kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com (Kevin Andrews)
Date: Wed, 1 May 2019 11:49:00 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] contacts in the D.C. area?
Message-ID: <CACb-+vF5vyQEQHBnwfk3xmbY7bf1Zikv=Evont485Jvkd_pevw@mail.gmail.com>

Hey SF peeps, if anyone has any blind contacts in the Washington,
D.C./Baltimore area with whom they could connect me, please get in touch
off-list, kevin.andrews94 at Gmail.com. I'm starting a new job there in a
couple of months and would like to get plugged in with some blind people
with similiar philosophical viewpoints and positive viewpoints around
blindness. Thanks ya'll.

-- 
Best,
Kevin Andrews
Email: kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com
Mobile Telephone: (248) 508-8569


From jordyn2493 at gmail.com  Wed May  1 21:05:14 2019
From: jordyn2493 at gmail.com (Jordyn Castor)
Date: Wed, 1 May 2019 14:05:14 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] contacts in the D.C. area?
In-Reply-To: <CACb-+vF5vyQEQHBnwfk3xmbY7bf1Zikv=Evont485Jvkd_pevw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACb-+vF5vyQEQHBnwfk3xmbY7bf1Zikv=Evont485Jvkd_pevw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <249E8791-7CD0-41C3-B75E-BBAD8A8D5D54@gmail.com>

Hey Kevin,

The whole NFB national headquarters is in Baltimore. Plenty of contacts I can give you in that area :)

Jordyn
> On May 1, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Kevin Andrews via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey SF peeps, if anyone has any blind contacts in the Washington,
> D.C./Baltimore area with whom they could connect me, please get in touch
> off-list, kevin.andrews94 at Gmail.com. I'm starting a new job there in a
> couple of months and would like to get plugged in with some blind people
> with similiar philosophical viewpoints and positive viewpoints around
> blindness. Thanks ya'll.
> 
> -- 
> Best,
> Kevin Andrews
> Email: kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com
> Mobile Telephone: (248) 508-8569
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From bernieslife at icloud.com  Fri May  3 00:17:28 2019
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving-Pardini)
Date: Thu, 2 May 2019 17:17:28 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions
Message-ID: <011e01d50145$98012240$c80366c0$@icloud.com>

Hello Friends, 

 

I am using an IPhone 8s and the latest update. I also use Lyft and uber.
Over the past month Uber appears to have combined the selection for Uber
Pool and Uber Express Pool; there's no longer separate options. However,
according to a sighted passenger, there is a secondary layer which allows
the Uber passenger the option to change to Uber Pool. I haven't come across
this option, have you? 

 

Also, voiceover reads off the address that I type in while the actual screen
has a box that reads, "meet driver here" and there's a map behind the text.
Has anyone else encountered these changes, and how have you handled these
changes? 

 

I'm willing to adapt and of course, save money and use Uber Express Pool.
What I'm not sure how to do is to find out exactly where my driver is once I
walk to the location. I understand that sighted passengers can see a map and
the actual location of exactly where their driver is located. I also learned
that drivers can see exactly where passengers are located if passengers have
enabled the share location feature. I know the obvious is to contact the
driver. The pesky matter is the language barrier and the driver may not
respond to his/her phone for obvious reasons. Ideas please? 

 

Thanks! 

Lisa 



From rosekm at earthlink.net  Fri May  3 05:08:40 2019
From: rosekm at earthlink.net (Karen Rose)
Date: Thu, 2 May 2019 22:08:40 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions
In-Reply-To: <011e01d50145$98012240$c80366c0$@icloud.com>
References: <011e01d50145$98012240$c80366c0$@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <7B82711D-CDAE-40D2-8DC5-971482CB7E5E@earthlink.net>

Hi. I texted back-and-forth with Uber for a long time to figure it out. Once you confirm pool and confirm your pick up address there is another field where you can disable walking. It will say walking will save you X amount of money. Enable or disable walking. It?s default is enabling walking. Double tap to disable it. Karen

> On May 2, 2019, at 5:17 PM, Lisa Irving-Pardini via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Friends, 
> 
> 
> 
> I am using an IPhone 8s and the latest update. I also use Lyft and uber.
> Over the past month Uber appears to have combined the selection for Uber
> Pool and Uber Express Pool; there's no longer separate options. However,
> according to a sighted passenger, there is a secondary layer which allows
> the Uber passenger the option to change to Uber Pool. I haven't come across
> this option, have you? 
> 
> 
> 
> Also, voiceover reads off the address that I type in while the actual screen
> has a box that reads, "meet driver here" and there's a map behind the text.
> Has anyone else encountered these changes, and how have you handled these
> changes? 
> 
> 
> 
> I'm willing to adapt and of course, save money and use Uber Express Pool.
> What I'm not sure how to do is to find out exactly where my driver is once I
> walk to the location. I understand that sighted passengers can see a map and
> the actual location of exactly where their driver is located. I also learned
> that drivers can see exactly where passengers are located if passengers have
> enabled the share location feature. I know the obvious is to contact the
> driver. The pesky matter is the language barrier and the driver may not
> respond to his/her phone for obvious reasons. Ideas please? 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks! 
> 
> Lisa 
> 
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From jbar at barcore.com  Tue May  7 16:00:00 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Tue, 7 May 2019 09:00:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is
 scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 AT 6:00PM
Message-ID: <201905071600.x47G00Xs001594@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 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 cjmd52 at yahoo.com  Tue May  7 16:51:04 2019
From: cjmd52 at yahoo.com (Carlos)
Date: Tue, 7 May 2019 12:51:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is
 scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 AT 6:00PM
In-Reply-To: <201905071600.x47G00Xs001594@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
References: <201905071600.x47G00Xs001594@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <E0548E18-9AD5-40A5-917D-3673BCAD491B@yahoo.com>

Sorry!
I?m visiting family in hot miami. Will not be back to attend May?s meeting.
Peace and love to you!
Carlos Miyares
 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 7, 2019, at 12:00 PM, Jim Barbour via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,
> 
> This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 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
> 
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From j at novaelis.com  Wed May  8 00:15:50 2019
From: j at novaelis.com (Joel Isaac)
Date: Tue, 7 May 2019 17:15:50 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] FW: California Department of Rehabilitation -
 Administrative Services Division Deputy Director Opening
In-Reply-To: <DM5PR09MB3669DED84A1D561923497CB4C3310@DM5PR09MB3669.namprd09.prod.outlook.com>
References: <DM5PR09MB3669DED84A1D561923497CB4C3310@DM5PR09MB3669.namprd09.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <005501d50533$31972e40$94c58ac0$@novaelis.com>

Job opportunity at Department of Rehab.  See below for more details.

 

== J

 

From: Dennis, Ceasor at DOR <Ceasor.Dennis at dor.ca.gov> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 10:31 AM
Subject: California Department of Rehabilitation - Administrative Services
Division Deputy Director Opening

 

Greetings!

 

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is looking to fill its
Administrative Services Division (ASD) Deputy Director vacancy and I think
your organization or professional network may have great candidates who
could be a good fit for our department. 

 

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to join the executive team of the
largest vocational rehabilitation provider in the United States! The DOR
works in partnership with consumers and stakeholders to provide services and
advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for
individuals with disabilities. The ASD Deputy Director provides leadership
direction to the Financial Management Branch (Accounting, Budgets, Fiscal
Forecasting and Research, Business Services, and Contracts and Procurement)
and the Human Resources Branch (Labor Relations, Personnel Services, and
Staff Development). The ASD Deputy Director leads the teams that are
responsible for the development, implementation, administration, and
assessment of the DOR's policies, programs, and procedures related to the
Administrative Services Division.

 

At the DOR, we recognize the value of having representation from the
communities we serve, particularly in our executive leadership, so
individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply! For more
information about the position and to apply, please click the following link
and follow the application instructions:
<https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=154981>
DOR ASD Deputy Director 

 

The deadline to receive applications is Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  

 

Please feel free to share this announcement widely to your network! And if
this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in and you have any
questions or can otherwise refer us quality colleagues, please contact me at
<file://dorgroup/group/Public%20Folder/Diversity%20Officer/ASD%20Deputy%20-%
20WSPDO%20Updates/VRED%20Recruitment/Recruitment.ResourceMailbox at dor.ca.gov>
Recruitment.ResourceMailbox at dor.ca.gov.

 



From tim at timeldermusic.com  Wed May  8 15:12:05 2019
From: tim at timeldermusic.com (tim at timeldermusic.com)
Date: Wed, 8 May 2019 08:12:05 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions
In-Reply-To: <011e01d50145$98012240$c80366c0$@icloud.com>
References: <011e01d50145$98012240$c80366c0$@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <00ca01d505b0$66087170$32195450$@timeldermusic.com>

Lisa,

NFB is engaging with Uber and Lyft on ways to make the routing to walk to an
alternative pick-up location accessible.  Currently, walking directions and
possible pick-up locations are graphically displayed on a map to a sighted
user.  No equivalent is provided to blind users.  One option under
consideration by Lyft appears to be the use of a link to open up a maps app
like Google Maps or Apple Maps to obtain Realtime turn-by-turn directions to
the pick-up spot.  Questions remain on whether that would be equal.

Pool and Express are now combined.  There is an accessible switch in the
ride selection process where you can turn walk to location on or off.  It
shows price savings when it is turned on.

Maybe a discussion of this topic could occur at the chapter meeting to
collect feedback.

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa Irving-Pardini via
NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:17 PM
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lisa Irving-Pardini <bernieslife at icloud.com>
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions

Hello Friends, 

 

I am using an IPhone 8s and the latest update. I also use Lyft and uber.
Over the past month Uber appears to have combined the selection for Uber
Pool and Uber Express Pool; there's no longer separate options. However,
according to a sighted passenger, there is a secondary layer which allows
the Uber passenger the option to change to Uber Pool. I haven't come across
this option, have you? 

 

Also, voiceover reads off the address that I type in while the actual screen
has a box that reads, "meet driver here" and there's a map behind the text.
Has anyone else encountered these changes, and how have you handled these
changes? 

 

I'm willing to adapt and of course, save money and use Uber Express Pool.
What I'm not sure how to do is to find out exactly where my driver is once I
walk to the location. I understand that sighted passengers can see a map and
the actual location of exactly where their driver is located. I also learned
that drivers can see exactly where passengers are located if passengers have
enabled the share location feature. I know the obvious is to contact the
driver. The pesky matter is the language barrier and the driver may not
respond to his/her phone for obvious reasons. Ideas please? 

 

Thanks! 

Lisa 

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From daveedmandell at gmail.com  Wed May  8 17:10:22 2019
From: daveedmandell at gmail.com (=?utf-8?B?RGF2ZWVkIE1hbmRlbGw=?=)
Date: Wed, 08 May 2019 10:10:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions
Message-ID: <000f4242.2e829a924504531f@infraware.co.kr>

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From tim at timeldermusic.com  Wed May  8 18:00:14 2019
From: tim at timeldermusic.com (tim at timeldermusic.com)
Date: Wed, 8 May 2019 11:00:14 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions
In-Reply-To: <000f4242.2e829a924504531f@infraware.co.kr>
References: <000f4242.2e829a924504531f@infraware.co.kr>
Message-ID: <01ae01d505c7$e3aaccb0$ab006610$@timeldermusic.com>

Sounds like a good discussion for the chapter.

 

 

From: Daveed Mandell <daveedmandell at gmail.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:10 AM
To: Tim Elder via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>; 'NFB of San Francisco; California List' <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: tim at timeldermusic.com
Subject: Re: Re: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions

 

?Hello, folks:

This is controversial, but I think blind people should be able to pay Express Pool prices for Pool rides until such time as Uber is able to provide exact walking directions. 

Best,

Daveed

----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Elder via NFBSF 
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' 
Date: 05/08/2019 08:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions

Lisa,

NFB is engaging with Uber and Lyft on ways to make the routing to walk to an
alternative pick-up location accessible. Currently, walking directions and
possible pick-up locations are graphically displayed on a map to a sighted
user. No equivalent is provided to blind users. One option under
consideration by Lyft appears to be the use of a link to open up a maps app
like Google Maps or Apple Maps to obtain Realtime turn-by-turn direct ions to
the pick-up spot. Questions remain on whether that would be equal.

Pool and Express are now combined. There is an accessible switch in the
ride selection process where you can turn walk to location on or off. It
shows price savings when it is turned on.

Maybe a discussion of this topic could occur at the chapter meeting to
collect feedback.

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF On Behalf Of Lisa Irving-Pardini via
NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:17 PM
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' 
Cc: Lisa Irving-Pardini 
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions

Hello Friends, 



I am using an IPhone 8s and the latest update. I also use Lyft and uber.
Over the past month Uber appears to have combined the selection for Uber
Pool and Uber Express Pool; there's no longer separate options. However,
according to a sighted passenger, there is a secondary layer which allows
the Uber passenger the option to change to Uber Pool. I haven't come across
this option, have you? 



Also, voiceover reads off the address that I type in while the actual screen
has a box that reads, "meet driver here" and there's a map behind the text.
Has anyone else encountered these changes, and how have you handled these
changes? 



I'm willing to adapt and of course, save money and use Uber Express Pool.
What I'm not sure how to do is to find out exactly where my driver is once I
walk to the location. I understand that sighted passengers can see a map and
the actual location of exactly where their driver is located. I also learned
that drivers can see exactly where passengers are located if passengers have
enabled the share location feature. I know the obvious is to contact the
driver. The pesky matter is the language barrier and the driver may not
respond to his/her phone for obvious reasons. Ideas please? 



Thanks! 

Lisa 

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From bernieslife at icloud.com  Wed May  8 18:09:55 2019
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving)
Date: Wed, 8 May 2019 11:09:55 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions
In-Reply-To: <000f4242.2e829a924504531f@infraware.co.kr>
References: <000f4242.2e829a924504531f@infraware.co.kr>
Message-ID: <9AACC9B1-2DD0-4077-8F68-B89FE6EE378A@icloud.com>

Very interesting point. I?d really like to know how viable this would be. I?d like to know if legally this is actually likely to happen

Voice over was used to compile this message please contact me if you need clarification Sent from my iPhone

On May 8, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Daveed Mandell via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:

?Hello, folks:

This is controversial, but I think blind people should be able to pay Express Pool prices for Pool rides until such time as Uber is able to provide exact walking directions. 

Best,

Daveed

----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Elder via NFBSF 
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' 
Date: 05/08/2019 08:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions

Lisa,

NFB is engaging with Uber and Lyft on ways to make the routing to walk to an
alternative pick-up location accessible. Currently, walking directions and
possible pick-up locations are graphically displayed on a map to a sighted
user. No equivalent is provided to blind users. One option under
consideration by Lyft appears to be the use of a link to open up a maps app
like Google Maps or Apple Maps to obtain Realtime turn-by-turn directions to
the pick-up spot. Questions remain on whether that would be equal.

Pool and Express are now combined. There is an accessible switch in the
ride selection process where you can turn walk to location on or off. It
shows price savings when it is turned on.

Maybe a discussion of this topic could occur at the chapter meeting to
collect feedback.

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF On Behalf Of Lisa Irving-Pardini via
NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:17 PM
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' 
Cc: Lisa Irving-Pardini 
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions

Hello Friends, 



I am using an IPhone 8s and the latest update. I also use Lyft and uber.
Over the past month Uber appears to have combined the selection for Uber
Pool and Uber Express Pool; there's no longer separate options. However,
according to a sighted passenger, there is a secondary layer which allows
the Uber passenger the option to change to Uber Pool. I haven't come across
this option, have you? 



Also, voiceover reads off the address that I type in while the actual screen
has a box that reads, "meet driver here" and there's a map behind the text.
Has anyone else encountered these changes, and how have you handled these
changes? 



I'm willing to adapt and of course, save money and use Uber Express Pool.
What I'm not sure how to do is to find out exactly where my driver is once I
walk to the location. I understand that sighted passengers can see a map and
the actual location of exactly where their driver is located. I also learned
that drivers can see exactly where passengers are located if passengers have
enabled the share location feature. I know the obvious is to contact the
driver. The pesky matter is the language barrier and the driver may not
respond to his/her phone for obvious reasons. Ideas please? 



Thanks! 

Lisa 

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From daveedmandell at gmail.com  Thu May  9 14:58:31 2019
From: daveedmandell at gmail.com (=?utf-8?B?RGF2ZWVkIE1hbmRlbGw=?=)
Date: Thu, 09 May 2019 07:58:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Nfbsf] voiceover and Uber Pool/Uber Express Pool questions
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From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Thu May  9 16:43:26 2019
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (Christina Daniels)
Date: Thu, 9 May 2019 09:43:26 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Needed: Food For Next Meeting
Message-ID: <5cd45893.1c69fb81.3aea4.7f24@mx.google.com>

Hello All,

The person who was going to bring food for our next meeting will be unable to attend. I am seeking someone to bring food for the meeting on May 14. You will receive $50 to supplement whatever you chose to put in for food. 

On an additional note, unfortunately the list I had running through the end of the year of who was bringing food has disappeared from my iPad, and I cannot find it backed up in iCloud. I already have a volunteer for June, but I would like to decide who will bringing food through the end of the year, if possible. 

Please drop me a note or call me at 925-768-0061 if you can bring the food to our May meeting. 

Christina 

Sent from Mail for Windows 10



From bernieslife at icloud.com  Thu May  9 17:56:39 2019
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving)
Date: Thu, 9 May 2019 10:56:39 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Needed: Food For Next Meeting
In-Reply-To: <5cd45893.1c69fb81.3aea4.7f24@mx.google.com>
References: <5cd45893.1c69fb81.3aea4.7f24@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <0371490F-5482-498C-A3BB-361C51A87340@icloud.com>

I believe we go dark in July. I, Lisa Irving, signed up for August.

Voice over was used to compile this message please contact me if you need clarification Sent from my iPhone

On May 9, 2019, at 9:43 AM, Christina Daniels via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hello All,

The person who was going to bring food for our next meeting will be unable to attend. I am seeking someone to bring food for the meeting on May 14. You will receive $50 to supplement whatever you chose to put in for food. 

On an additional note, unfortunately the list I had running through the end of the year of who was bringing food has disappeared from my iPad, and I cannot find it backed up in iCloud. I already have a volunteer for June, but I would like to decide who will bringing food through the end of the year, if possible. 

Please drop me a note or call me at 925-768-0061 if you can bring the food to our May meeting. 

Christina 

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From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Thu May  9 18:14:42 2019
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (Christina Daniels)
Date: Thu, 9 May 2019 11:14:42 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Needed: Food For Next Meeting
In-Reply-To: <0371490F-5482-498C-A3BB-361C51A87340@icloud.com>
References: <5cd45893.1c69fb81.3aea4.7f24@mx.google.com>
	<0371490F-5482-498C-A3BB-361C51A87340@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <02819FC3-02B8-4474-B0EE-62E7BF19E97D@gmail.com>

Hi Lisa,

Yes there will be no meeting in July. We take month of national convention off. 

Christina 

> On May 9, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Lisa Irving via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I believe we go dark in July. I, Lisa Irving, signed up for August.
> 
> Voice over was used to compile this message please contact me if you need clarification Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 9, 2019, at 9:43 AM, Christina Daniels via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> The person who was going to bring food for our next meeting will be unable to attend. I am seeking someone to bring food for the meeting on May 14. You will receive $50 to supplement whatever you chose to put in for food. 
> 
> On an additional note, unfortunately the list I had running through the end of the year of who was bringing food has disappeared from my iPad, and I cannot find it backed up in iCloud. I already have a volunteer for June, but I would like to decide who will bringing food through the end of the year, if possible. 
> 
> Please drop me a note or call me at 925-768-0061 if you can bring the food to our May meeting. 
> 
> Christina 
> 
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> 
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From jbar at barcore.com  Mon May 13 16:00:00 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 09:00:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is
 scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 AT 6:00PM
Message-ID: <201905131600.x4DG00Ah006056@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 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 cfassler at pcplacements.com  Mon May 13 16:07:51 2019
From: cfassler at pcplacements.com (Cindy Fassler)
Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 16:07:51 +0000
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is
 scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 AT 6:00PM
In-Reply-To: <201905131600.x4DG00Ah006056@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
References: <201905131600.x4DG00Ah006056@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <0cdd8fdcbe3c457e9adff38671a02342@pcplacements.com>

See you tomorrow.

Cindy Fassler
Chief Talent Officer & Employment Coach


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 9:00 AM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 AT 6:00PM

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 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

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From bernieslife at icloud.com  Mon May 13 18:19:13 2019
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving-Pardini)
Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 11:19:13 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is
 scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 AT 6:00PM
In-Reply-To: <201905131600.x4DG00Ah006056@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
References: <201905131600.x4DG00Ah006056@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <000c01d509b8$5e3212b0$1a963810$@icloud.com>

Did I miss an attachment of the meeting minutes? 

Also, I'm scheduled to provide a meal for the August meeting. I know it's a
ways off, however, there's a decent chance I'll be out-of-state the second
week of August. I'm seeking a back-up person. Please see me at tomorrow's
meeting. 

Thank you. 

From,
Lisa Irving 

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jim Barbour via NFBSF
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 9:00 AM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
Subject: [Nfbsf] REMINDER: our next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 AT 6:00PM

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 14, 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

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From jbar at barcore.com  Tue May 14 03:53:50 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 20:53:50 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] April Meeting Minutes
Message-ID: <20190514035348.GA30201@barcore.com>

Role - Favorite Easter Candy

Christina Daniels	Cadbury eggs
kayla Kidwell		Robin's Eggs
Adam Rodenbeck		Reese's eggs
Ginny Prince		Cadbury eggs
Serena Olsen		Cadbury eggs
Bobbi Pompey		Jelly Beans
Richie Flores		Jelly Beans
Tim Elder		Shannon's mom's sugar icing
Bryan Bashin		Sweet red wine
Jordyn Castor		Solid chocolate bunny
Cindy Fassler		Peeps
Kate Williams		Solid chocolate bunny
Sara Hadsell		Jelly Beans
Ed Vaughan		Forgotten what he likes
Lisa Irving Pardini	Lutheran mimosa
Larissa Dupree 		Reese's Eggs
David Chan		Kinder Eggs
Amy Mason		Solid chocolate bunny

1.  We listened to the presidential release.

2.  Tim talked about the membership coin.  Before the coin goes out, California has to turn in membership lists for all chapters.

3.  Tim talked about the NFBCA grants to national convention.

4.  March minutes were passed, Jenny correct to Ginny.

5.  We talked about funding options for convention.  Lisa suggested purchasing food or banquet tickets.

6.  Richie suggested a cook off to raise money for San Francisco fund raiser.

      Scheduled for Saturday, June 15th.  Serena, Richie, and Bobbi have volunteered to be cooks.  Maybe Bryan, needs to check calendar.

      might be at the Lighthouse or on Jordyn's rooftop.

7.  Amy kicked off a philosophy discussion.

    How do you label yourself around your blindness?

    Cindy says Visually impaired because that's the clearest way to express that you can't see like other people see.

    Ed pointed out that Dr Jernigan used to say "you'll be categorized as blind, so why not own it."

    Bryan Bashin says let's avoid ableist terms like partially sighted, partially blind, vision loss, etc.  These all start with the idea that being fully sighted is the norm, and that being blind marks you as "less than" the norm.

    Tim asks how we can accommodate Cindy's desire to quickly communicate that "I don't want all the help"

    Jordyn says that she's been surrounded by people who uses labels to indicate that someone is legally (partially) blind, vs. totally blind.  Jordyn like to claim the blind label with pride.

    Bobbi says that she liked using legally blind to describe her blindness when she had some vision.

    Serena uses the word blind.  Competent blind person vs incompetent sighted person.

    Lisa tried to hide her blindness.  Remembers losing vision and family members wanted her to hide her cane.  She discovered the philosophy the it is respectable to be blind.  Often inclusion groups will use people first language.  I am a person who is blind, vs I am a blind person. She prefers disability first language as it avoids the negative connotation of blindness or disability.  

    Cindy says that she wasn't sure what to call herself.  She was uncomfortable with "low vision" and happier with "visually impaired."

    Amy recommends "The Definition of Blindness" which is an article by Doctor Jernigan.  This is a good article.

    Adam pointed out that person first language is usually pushed by people who are uncomfortable with the disability.

8.  Tim says that Marco is setting up a group to go to the Cafe X robotic coffee stand.  The stand is largely inaccessible because the app to control the robot is not accessible.  They are claiming that they have one human on site that can make coffee and that this gets around accessibility needs.  Marco wants to overwhelm the human to make the point that this is not a very scalable accessibility solution.

9.  Kate is seeking volunteers for the NFB national convention career fair.

10. Next meeting is May 14th.



From amason80 at gmail.com  Tue May 14 04:27:29 2019
From: amason80 at gmail.com (Amy Mason)
Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 21:27:29 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] A Definition of Blindness
Message-ID: <CACsix_rnJD-Dam-F6OQiLq31ijHHS_d_EyK1M-1eiR-cy+p9FQ@mail.gmail.com>

Better Kate than never? This is the article last month's philosophy
discussion was based on.

https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr19/fr05si03.htm


From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Tue May 14 04:35:48 2019
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (Christina Daniels)
Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 21:35:48 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Tomorrow's Meeting (Note: Room Change)
Message-ID: <CAOzJcgpjrC41akuj-kE=4MKaJ79XnjeQfZdH7FwcqgKS-N1ZKg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Everyone,

At tomorrow's meeting, Jim Barbour will lead a discussion we've started on
this mailing list about Uber and the access issues people have with it. I'd
also like to thank Jim for volunteering to bring food for May.

Lisa Irvring-Pardini has an idea for a summer chapter activity that she'd
like to share with us.

Because of a LighHouse event on the 10th floor tomorrow, we will meet in
the board room on the 9th floor for this month only. You will either need
to enter on the 10th floor and come down the stairs, or call me at
925-768-0061 so I can let you in on the 9th floor.

As a reminder, if you wish, please bring a few bucks to put into the
shoebox to contribute to food for June's meeting.

Best, and see you all tomorrow.

Christina


From j at novaelis.com  Tue May 14 10:19:30 2019
From: j at novaelis.com (Joel Isaac)
Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 03:19:30 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] FW: The Seeing Eye: FW: Move over Ina Garten. There's a new
 cookbook in town.
In-Reply-To: <00dd01d50a0b$269a92c0$73cfb840$@charter.net>
References: <00dd01d50a0b$269a92c0$73cfb840$@charter.net>
Message-ID: <002101d50a3e$84c63510$8e529f30$@novaelis.com>

  

The Seeing Eye cooks up book of ?Pawsitively Delicious Recipes?

Morristown Green

-May 13, 2019

By Marion Filler

 

Move over Ina Garten. There?s a new cookbook in town.

 

In celebration of the 90th anniversary of 

The Seeing Eye,

27 of its graduates have produced Pawsitively Delicious Recipes, a compendium of approximately 100 time-tested recipes for everything from soups and desserts

to main dishes and even a few canine treats.

 

The book was introduced, fittingly, at a luncheon, in the dining room of The Seeing Eye?s Morris Township headquarters on Friday.

 

Committee co-chairs Christina Brino and Ginger Kutsch relied upon the food service team at The Seeing Eye, as well as members of the staff and graduates

from around the country, for their input.

 

As explained in the preface, it was a labor of love:

?Inspired by a deep sense of gratitude for our extraordinary dogs, and a steadfast desire to give back to The Seeing Eye, we worked together for almost

a year to complete this book.?

 

Daily emails among graduates linked everyone, ?kitchen to kitchen, heart to heart,? the preface adds.

 

Everyone has his or her favorites, and desserts account for almost half of the recipes in the book. Who won?t try Walnut Bourbon Pie? Or follow the advice

of Seeing Eye testers who vouch for the Chocolate Mousse Pie finished off with raspberries?

 

What about the recommendation of annual fund officer Nancy Fondaco, who won first prize for her Banana Split Trifle at the staff Halloween party, or P.R.

specialist Michelle Barlak, who relishes the French Toast with Banana and Streusel Topping?

 

Recipes from the food service team were a special challenge because they had to be pared down from a commercial scale. But Spinach Salad and Grilled Chicken

and Fruit, a favorite of cook Jorge Henao, made the transition easily. So did the White Chicken Chili.

 

Residents at The Seeing Eye stay for about one month, explained President & C.E.O. Jim Kutsch. ?We want to keep them as comfortable as possible. They are

away from home and living with a brand new dog,? he said, so good food is essential.

 

He noted that food preparation for the sight-impaired cannot depend upon recognizing when food is ready to serve. Timing, therefore, must be exact.

 

To facilitate cooking in their own kitchen, Jim and Ginger Kutsch, both legally blind, have a talking meat thermometer and talking scale. They also use

Amazon?s Alexa for timing, and for instructing Pea Pod what to include in the next delivery.

 

The visual appeal of food is important, ?but it can be negative as well,? said Jim Kutsch.

 

?A lot of people think if you lose the sense of sight that the rest of your senses get better and better, but that?s not exactly true. I would not say

that blind people have a better sense of taste than anyone else. They are just not distracted by appearance.?

 

Pawsitively Delicious Recipes from The Seeing Eye is available in print and has also been transcribed into Braille by Judy Dixon. Authored by Ginger Kutsch,

introduction by Debbie Grubb, art work by Hava Hegenbarth,designed by Karen Viray, and edited by Catherine Kiernan, Rev. Paul Holmes, and Scott Miller,

it is available at www.seeingeye.org/store for $15 <http://www.seeingeye.org/store%20for%20$15> . 

[Microsoft  Word and .brf files can be downloaded from the site for $8. Braille books should be available by mid June.] 

Source: https://morristowngreen.com/2019/05/13/the-seeing-eye-cooks-up-book-of-pawsitively-delicious-recipes/

 

 



From lisamaria0217 at gmail.com  Tue May 14 22:55:44 2019
From: lisamaria0217 at gmail.com (Lisamaria)
Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 15:55:44 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] April Meeting Minutes
In-Reply-To: <20190514035348.GA30201@barcore.com>
References: <20190514035348.GA30201@barcore.com>
Message-ID: <6B8F1E3B-9578-4FA8-918A-9BE942ECCD5C@gmail.com>

Really enjoying reading the minutes and I?m excited to finally be able to come back to meetings in June. One thing I would point out about these minutes is that the secretary is not included. Was he present?

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 13, 2019, at 20:53, Jim Barbour via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Role - Favorite Easter Candy
> 
> Christina Daniels    Cadbury eggs
> kayla Kidwell        Robin's Eggs
> Adam Rodenbeck        Reese's eggs
> Ginny Prince        Cadbury eggs
> Serena Olsen        Cadbury eggs
> Bobbi Pompey        Jelly Beans
> Richie Flores        Jelly Beans
> Tim Elder        Shannon's mom's sugar icing
> Bryan Bashin        Sweet red wine
> Jordyn Castor        Solid chocolate bunny
> Cindy Fassler        Peeps
> Kate Williams        Solid chocolate bunny
> Sara Hadsell        Jelly Beans
> Ed Vaughan        Forgotten what he likes
> Lisa Irving Pardini    Lutheran mimosa
> Larissa Dupree        Reese's Eggs
> David Chan        Kinder Eggs
> Amy Mason        Solid chocolate bunny
> 
> 1.  We listened to the presidential release.
> 
> 2.  Tim talked about the membership coin.  Before the coin goes out, California has to turn in membership lists for all chapters.
> 
> 3.  Tim talked about the NFBCA grants to national convention.
> 
> 4.  March minutes were passed, Jenny correct to Ginny.
> 
> 5.  We talked about funding options for convention.  Lisa suggested purchasing food or banquet tickets.
> 
> 6.  Richie suggested a cook off to raise money for San Francisco fund raiser.
> 
>     Scheduled for Saturday, June 15th.  Serena, Richie, and Bobbi have volunteered to be cooks.  Maybe Bryan, needs to check calendar.
> 
>     might be at the Lighthouse or on Jordyn's rooftop.
> 
> 7.  Amy kicked off a philosophy discussion.
> 
>   How do you label yourself around your blindness?
> 
>   Cindy says Visually impaired because that's the clearest way to express that you can't see like other people see.
> 
>   Ed pointed out that Dr Jernigan used to say "you'll be categorized as blind, so why not own it."
> 
>   Bryan Bashin says let's avoid ableist terms like partially sighted, partially blind, vision loss, etc.  These all start with the idea that being fully sighted is the norm, and that being blind marks you as "less than" the norm.
> 
>   Tim asks how we can accommodate Cindy's desire to quickly communicate that "I don't want all the help"
> 
>   Jordyn says that she's been surrounded by people who uses labels to indicate that someone is legally (partially) blind, vs. totally blind.  Jordyn like to claim the blind label with pride.
> 
>   Bobbi says that she liked using legally blind to describe her blindness when she had some vision.
> 
>   Serena uses the word blind.  Competent blind person vs incompetent sighted person.
> 
>   Lisa tried to hide her blindness.  Remembers losing vision and family members wanted her to hide her cane.  She discovered the philosophy the it is respectable to be blind.  Often inclusion groups will use people first language.  I am a person who is blind, vs I am a blind person. She prefers disability first language as it avoids the negative connotation of blindness or disability.  
> 
>   Cindy says that she wasn't sure what to call herself.  She was uncomfortable with "low vision" and happier with "visually impaired."
> 
>   Amy recommends "The Definition of Blindness" which is an article by Doctor Jernigan.  This is a good article.
> 
>   Adam pointed out that person first language is usually pushed by people who are uncomfortable with the disability.
> 
> 8.  Tim says that Marco is setting up a group to go to the Cafe X robotic coffee stand.  The stand is largely inaccessible because the app to control the robot is not accessible.  They are claiming that they have one human on site that can make coffee and that this gets around accessibility needs.  Marco wants to overwhelm the human to make the point that this is not a very scalable accessibility solution.
> 
> 9.  Kate is seeking volunteers for the NFB national convention career fair.
> 
> 10. Next meeting is May 14th.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> NFBSF mailing list
> NFBSF at nfbnet.org
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From jbar at barcore.com  Tue May 14 23:00:12 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 16:00:12 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] April Meeting Minutes
In-Reply-To: <6B8F1E3B-9578-4FA8-918A-9BE942ECCD5C@gmail.com>
References: <20190514035348.GA30201@barcore.com>
	<6B8F1E3B-9578-4FA8-918A-9BE942ECCD5C@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <252BF246-67C9-4499-A36F-A3B9DE4A22D6@barcore.com>

He was not. He was at a class. Someone else took a recording for me, and I made the minutes.

Looking forward to seeing you back!

Jim

Written while on the move,, 

> On May 14, 2019, at 3:55 PM, Lisamaria <lisamaria0217 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Really enjoying reading the minutes and I?m excited to finally be able to come back to meetings in June. One thing I would point out about these minutes is that the secretary is not included. Was he present?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 13, 2019, at 20:53, Jim Barbour via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Role - Favorite Easter Candy
>> 
>> Christina Daniels    Cadbury eggs
>> kayla Kidwell        Robin's Eggs
>> Adam Rodenbeck        Reese's eggs
>> Ginny Prince        Cadbury eggs
>> Serena Olsen        Cadbury eggs
>> Bobbi Pompey        Jelly Beans
>> Richie Flores        Jelly Beans
>> Tim Elder        Shannon's mom's sugar icing
>> Bryan Bashin        Sweet red wine
>> Jordyn Castor        Solid chocolate bunny
>> Cindy Fassler        Peeps
>> Kate Williams        Solid chocolate bunny
>> Sara Hadsell        Jelly Beans
>> Ed Vaughan        Forgotten what he likes
>> Lisa Irving Pardini    Lutheran mimosa
>> Larissa Dupree        Reese's Eggs
>> David Chan        Kinder Eggs
>> Amy Mason        Solid chocolate bunny
>> 
>> 1.  We listened to the presidential release.
>> 
>> 2.  Tim talked about the membership coin.  Before the coin goes out, California has to turn in membership lists for all chapters.
>> 
>> 3.  Tim talked about the NFBCA grants to national convention.
>> 
>> 4.  March minutes were passed, Jenny correct to Ginny.
>> 
>> 5.  We talked about funding options for convention.  Lisa suggested purchasing food or banquet tickets.
>> 
>> 6.  Richie suggested a cook off to raise money for San Francisco fund raiser.
>> 
>>    Scheduled for Saturday, June 15th.  Serena, Richie, and Bobbi have volunteered to be cooks.  Maybe Bryan, needs to check calendar.
>> 
>>    might be at the Lighthouse or on Jordyn's rooftop.
>> 
>> 7.  Amy kicked off a philosophy discussion.
>> 
>>  How do you label yourself around your blindness?
>> 
>>  Cindy says Visually impaired because that's the clearest way to express that you can't see like other people see.
>> 
>>  Ed pointed out that Dr Jernigan used to say "you'll be categorized as blind, so why not own it."
>> 
>>  Bryan Bashin says let's avoid ableist terms like partially sighted, partially blind, vision loss, etc.  These all start with the idea that being fully sighted is the norm, and that being blind marks you as "less than" the norm.
>> 
>>  Tim asks how we can accommodate Cindy's desire to quickly communicate that "I don't want all the help"
>> 
>>  Jordyn says that she's been surrounded by people who uses labels to indicate that someone is legally (partially) blind, vs. totally blind.  Jordyn like to claim the blind label with pride.
>> 
>>  Bobbi says that she liked using legally blind to describe her blindness when she had some vision.
>> 
>>  Serena uses the word blind.  Competent blind person vs incompetent sighted person.
>> 
>>  Lisa tried to hide her blindness.  Remembers losing vision and family members wanted her to hide her cane.  She discovered the philosophy the it is respectable to be blind.  Often inclusion groups will use people first language.  I am a person who is blind, vs I am a blind person. She prefers disability first language as it avoids the negative connotation of blindness or disability.  
>> 
>>  Cindy says that she wasn't sure what to call herself.  She was uncomfortable with "low vision" and happier with "visually impaired."
>> 
>>  Amy recommends "The Definition of Blindness" which is an article by Doctor Jernigan.  This is a good article.
>> 
>>  Adam pointed out that person first language is usually pushed by people who are uncomfortable with the disability.
>> 
>> 8.  Tim says that Marco is setting up a group to go to the Cafe X robotic coffee stand.  The stand is largely inaccessible because the app to control the robot is not accessible.  They are claiming that they have one human on site that can make coffee and that this gets around accessibility needs.  Marco wants to overwhelm the human to make the point that this is not a very scalable accessibility solution.
>> 
>> 9.  Kate is seeking volunteers for the NFB national convention career fair.
>> 
>> 10. Next meeting is May 14th.
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> NFBSF mailing list
>> NFBSF at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbsf_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBSF:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbsf_nfbnet.org/lisamaria0217%40gmail.com
> 


From lhnews at lighthouse-sf.org  Fri May 17 22:29:22 2019
From: lhnews at lighthouse-sf.org (LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired)
Date: Fri, 17 May 2019 22:29:22 +0000
Subject: [Nfbsf] Job Posting from LightHouse of the Blind and Visually
 Impaired
Message-ID: <18a09f6575f84ca086d9ba286b11eaaa@1155-009.core.lighthouse-sf.org>

Hello from LightHouse of the Blind and Visually Impaired,


We have an opening Full Time position of Director of Communications.


Please Email your resume and cover letter to hr at lighthouse-sf


All the best.


Are you new to blindness or having low vision? Are you ready to actively participate in a week-long immersive training to learn essential life skills? Our Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion might be just the thing for you. Learn more about CVCL and join us<http://lighthouse-sf.org/mc-events/changing-vision-changing-life-cvcl> from June 2 through 7 at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, CA.
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From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Sat May 18 05:58:58 2019
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (Christina Daniels)
Date: Fri, 17 May 2019 22:58:58 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] National Convention Grant Opportunity
Message-ID: <CAOzJcgoKU47GB42knJBD+fTb3zdGjf1WhXJ5WyecLc7p2MMfXg@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you Sara for drafting this letter.

Hello NFB San Francisco!

Our chapter voted to award a grant for up to $500 to attend the National
Convention in July in Las Vegas!  If you are interested in applying, please
send an email to our chapter president, Christina Daniels.  Please include
your name, phone number, address, and the reason you would like to go to
convention. Our chapter would like to award this to an active member of the
chapter who would otherwise not be able to go to convention without
financial help.  So please also include a little bit about how this applies
to you.  Your email will be shared with the seven board member who will
make the final decision.  We promise to keep anything you share with us
confidential.  Checks will be given to the awardee(s) at the end of the
convention provided that the winner has attended all of the required
meetings.

Convention is only 2 months away so please apply privately to Christina
Daniels at ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com no later than Friday, May 24 at
11:59 p.m.  Pacific. Feel free to reach out to Christina or another board
member if you have any questions.


From j at novaelis.com  Sat May 18 15:39:15 2019
From: j at novaelis.com (Joel Isaac)
Date: Sat, 18 May 2019 08:39:15 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] National Convention
Message-ID: <003201d50d8f$d98871e0$8c9955a0$@novaelis.com>

Hi all,

I'm looking at the proposed agenda, and have questions.

How would you characterize what happens on each day?
. Sunday, July 7-Seminar Day
. Monday, July 8-Registration and Resolutions Day
. Tuesday, July 9-Board Meeting and Division Day
. Wednesday, July 10-Opening Session
. Thursday, July 11-Business Session
. Friday, July 12-Banquet Day and Adjournment

Thanks,
== J





From matthewhgip at gmail.com  Tue May 28 19:23:29 2019
From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip)
Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 14:23:29 -0500
Subject: [Nfbsf] 2019 Pacific Regional Student Seminar
Message-ID: <757499CA-94C2-4D1B-BA30-4820BFF13BD4@gmail.com>

Hello All, 

We are so excited to announce that registration for Pacific Seminar is open!

This will be a weekend filled with education, networking, and fun for all students. We can?t wait to see you all in California this August!

What: Pacific Regional Seminar

Where: Enchanted Hills Camp Napa Valley, California 

When: August 9-11, 2019

Registration is $100 per student and this will cover lodging and food expenses. 

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdOdTKMsn_sQNSa7JYLUOLrWVPkRDxtVpXJCMfGB__f5Si0g/viewform

Feel free to email Kathryn Webster nabs.president at gmail.com with any questions you may have. 

Best Regards, 
Matthew Gip
President | California Association of Blind Students 
Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of California 
Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee 
Phone: (559) 375-2068
Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. 





From JStewart at lighthouse-sf.org  Tue May 28 21:07:04 2019
From: JStewart at lighthouse-sf.org (Juliet Stewart)
Date: Tue, 28 May 2019 21:07:04 +0000
Subject: [Nfbsf] Director or Communications at the LightHouse for the
 Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco
Message-ID: <3feccceda54e4a5082decdb11c3866e5@1155-009.core.lighthouse-sf.org>

Greetings!

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently seeking a Director of Communications in beautiful San Francisco California!!
LIGHTHOUSE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                              Director of Communications

Application Deadline:           Open Until Filled

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in downtown San Francisco, is looking for a full-time Director of Communications person to fill a valued role in our growing organization.

Enclosed and attached is a copy of the Director of Communications Job Announcement for your careful review.

Role Overview:

The Director of Communications is responsible for leading the LightHouse's promotional efforts so that the maximum number of people can benefit from the agency's stellar programs. The Director of Communications will lead a team of motivated professionals as they assist LightHouse departments to meet program goals, heighten agency visibility and to promote important blind-positive stories. The Director of Communications will provide strategy and leadership for advertising, email marketing, web sites, social media, public relations, and content to benefit, reflect and support the mission of LightHouse. The Communications department also provides marketing and promotion for LightHouse's business and consulting services and Enchanted Hills Retreat.

The Director of Communications will supervise LightHouse's communications team to generate fresh content and expand market penetration. A key departmental goal is to strengthen active participation of students, their families and referral sources. At the direction of the CEO, this position may develop other special projects to heighten the profile of the agency both locally and worldwide.

Desirable Qualifications:

*     Bachelor's degree or higher

*     Minimum 5 years in marketing, communications, journalism or related field

*     Management experience

*     Familiarity with blindness and web accessibility

*     Experience maintaining and managing websites on WordPress.org

*     Track record of running effective social media campaigns

*     Demonstrated ability to "get press," whether as an author, editor or publicist

*     Wide network of contacts in the rehabilitation/training, accessibility, media and technology industries a plus.

*     Ability to speak and write powerful stories about blindness and the rehabilitative journey

*     Experience producing and promoting original content for a variety of channels and media formats.

*     Strong penchant for problem-solving and anticipating public relations challenges or opportunities

Who We Are:

The LightHouse has an audacious mission - to transform the lives of the 40,000 blind people in the greater bay area and beyond.  We do this through tech design, disability advocacy, consultation, classes and community formation in San Francisco, our five satellite offices and Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. We are a fun, fascinating, widely diverse, warm and friendly community. We work in downtown San Francisco in a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art workspace renowned for its universal design, steps from Civic Center Bart.  LightHouse is working for nothing less than to change the future for blind people and the wider community.

Within a five-minute walk are the world headquarters for Twitter, Uber, Dolby, ZenDesk and many other tech giants.  Within three blocks are all of the principal building for northern California's federal, state and local government.  Also in our neighborhood are many theaters, San Francisco Symphony and opera, the Asian Art museum and dozens of other key cultural anchors of the entire bay area.

The successful candidate will join a unique organization in which blind and sighted professionals work together at every level. Our governing Board of Directors, management and staff are all composed of roughly equal numbers of blind and sighted people, a parity unprecedented in our field.

Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides skills, resources and community for the advancement of all individuals who are blind or have low vision. Our innovative programs have been featured in 60 Minutes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal and beyond. The blind community comes to LightHouse to learn how to travel independently with a white cane, to rejoin the workforce, use technology accessibly, and meet a community of mentors and peers. From unique tactile maps, to an unparalleled camp for blind campers, to a world prize for blind ambition, LightHouse offers programs unavailable elsewhere.
Working Conditions:

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer.  LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.  Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

Employee Benefits:

The LightHouse offers a rich package of benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance.  Employees are eligible for an employer-matched 401(k) plan, subsidized health club membership among many other perks.

Learn About Us:

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

1155 market Street, 10th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94103

www.lighthouse-sf.org<http://www.lighthouse-sf.org>

Compensation: "Depending on experience; industry competitive"
How To Apply:

After reviewing the complete Job Description please submit a cover letter and r?sum? in Microsoft Word attachments (no PDFs please), to hr at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:hr at lighthouse-sf.org>, including the job title in the subject line. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints we will only respond to complete submissions. Thanks for your understanding.


To access the full Job Description for this position, please go to: www.lighthouse-sf.org/director of communications


Best Regards,

Juliet Cato Stewart

HR Manager
1155 Market Street, 10th Fl
San Francisco,  CA  94103
Pronuouns:  she, her, hers
415.694.7332
jstewart at lighthouse-sf.org


Are you new to blindness or having low vision? Are you ready to actively participate in a week-long immersive training to learn essential life skills? Our Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion might be just the thing for you. Learn more about CVCL and join us<http://lighthouse-sf.org/mc-events/changing-vision-changing-life-cvcl> from June 2 through 7 at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, CA.
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From tim at timeldermusic.com  Thu May 30 15:28:35 2019
From: tim at timeldermusic.com (tim at timeldermusic.com)
Date: Thu, 30 May 2019 08:28:35 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Director or Communications at the LightHouse for the
 Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco
In-Reply-To: <3feccceda54e4a5082decdb11c3866e5@1155-009.core.lighthouse-sf.org>
References: <3feccceda54e4a5082decdb11c3866e5@1155-009.core.lighthouse-sf.org>
Message-ID: <036f01d516fc$592738d0$0b75aa70$@timeldermusic.com>

Hi Juliet 

It was good to see you the other day.  Here is the coffee vendor that I
mentioned.
https://www.devoutcoffee.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Juliet Stewart via NFBSF
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 2:07 PM
To: Juliet Stewart <JStewart at lighthouse-sf.org>
Cc: Juliet Stewart <JStewart at lighthouse-sf.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbsf] Director or Communications at the LightHouse for the
Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco
Importance: High

Greetings!

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently seeking a
Director of Communications in beautiful San Francisco California!!
LIGHTHOUSE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                              Director of Communications

Application Deadline:           Open Until Filled

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in
downtown San Francisco, is looking for a full-time Director of
Communications person to fill a valued role in our growing organization.

Enclosed and attached is a copy of the Director of Communications Job
Announcement for your careful review.

Role Overview:

The Director of Communications is responsible for leading the LightHouse's
promotional efforts so that the maximum number of people can benefit from
the agency's stellar programs. The Director of Communications will lead a
team of motivated professionals as they assist LightHouse departments to
meet program goals, heighten agency visibility and to promote important
blind-positive stories. The Director of Communications will provide strategy
and leadership for advertising, email marketing, web sites, social media,
public relations, and content to benefit, reflect and support the mission of
LightHouse. The Communications department also provides marketing and
promotion for LightHouse's business and consulting services and Enchanted
Hills Retreat.

The Director of Communications will supervise LightHouse's communications
team to generate fresh content and expand market penetration. A key
departmental goal is to strengthen active participation of students, their
families and referral sources. At the direction of the CEO, this position
may develop other special projects to heighten the profile of the agency
both locally and worldwide.

Desirable Qualifications:

*     Bachelor's degree or higher

*     Minimum 5 years in marketing, communications, journalism or related
field

*     Management experience

*     Familiarity with blindness and web accessibility

*     Experience maintaining and managing websites on WordPress.org

*     Track record of running effective social media campaigns

*     Demonstrated ability to "get press," whether as an author, editor or
publicist

*     Wide network of contacts in the rehabilitation/training,
accessibility, media and technology industries a plus.

*     Ability to speak and write powerful stories about blindness and the
rehabilitative journey

*     Experience producing and promoting original content for a variety of
channels and media formats.

*     Strong penchant for problem-solving and anticipating public relations
challenges or opportunities

Who We Are:

The LightHouse has an audacious mission - to transform the lives of the
40,000 blind people in the greater bay area and beyond.  We do this through
tech design, disability advocacy, consultation, classes and community
formation in San Francisco, our five satellite offices and Enchanted Hills
Camp in Napa. We are a fun, fascinating, widely diverse, warm and friendly
community. We work in downtown San Francisco in a 40,000 square foot
state-of-the-art workspace renowned for its universal design, steps from
Civic Center Bart.  LightHouse is working for nothing less than to change
the future for blind people and the wider community.

Within a five-minute walk are the world headquarters for Twitter, Uber,
Dolby, ZenDesk and many other tech giants.  Within three blocks are all of
the principal building for northern California's federal, state and local
government.  Also in our neighborhood are many theaters, San Francisco
Symphony and opera, the Asian Art museum and dozens of other key cultural
anchors of the entire bay area.

The successful candidate will join a unique organization in which blind and
sighted professionals work together at every level. Our governing Board of
Directors, management and staff are all composed of roughly equal numbers of
blind and sighted people, a parity unprecedented in our field.

Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides
skills, resources and community for the advancement of all individuals who
are blind or have low vision. Our innovative programs have been featured in
60 Minutes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal and beyond. The
blind community comes to LightHouse to learn how to travel independently
with a white cane, to rejoin the workforce, use technology accessibly, and
meet a community of mentors and peers. From unique tactile maps, to an
unparalleled camp for blind campers, to a world prize for blind ambition,
LightHouse offers programs unavailable elsewhere.
Working Conditions:

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer.  LightHouse policy and the law
prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race,
ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and
grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national
origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical
condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental
disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy,
childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family
and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification
protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.  Our
policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and
managers from engaging in such conduct.

Employee Benefits:

The LightHouse offers a rich package of benefits, including medical, vision
and dental insurance.  Employees are eligible for an employer-matched 401(k)
plan, subsidized health club membership among many other perks.

Learn About Us:

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

1155 market Street, 10th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94103

www.lighthouse-sf.org<http://www.lighthouse-sf.org>

Compensation: "Depending on experience; industry competitive"
How To Apply:

After reviewing the complete Job Description please submit a cover letter
and r?sum? in Microsoft Word attachments (no PDFs please), to
hr at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:hr at lighthouse-sf.org>, including the job title
in the subject line. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online
profiles. Due to time constraints we will only respond to complete
submissions. Thanks for your understanding.


To access the full Job Description for this position, please go to:
www.lighthouse-sf.org/director of communications


Best Regards,

Juliet Cato Stewart

HR Manager
1155 Market Street, 10th Fl
San Francisco,  CA  94103
Pronuouns:  she, her, hers
415.694.7332
jstewart at lighthouse-sf.org


Are you new to blindness or having low vision? Are you ready to actively
participate in a week-long immersive training to learn essential life
skills? Our Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion might be just the thing
for you. Learn more about CVCL and join
us<http://lighthouse-sf.org/mc-events/changing-vision-changing-life-cvcl>
from June 2 through 7 at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, CA.




From JStewart at lighthouse-sf.org  Thu May 30 16:12:16 2019
From: JStewart at lighthouse-sf.org (Juliet Stewart)
Date: Thu, 30 May 2019 16:12:16 +0000
Subject: [Nfbsf] Director of Communications at the LightHouse for the
 Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco
Message-ID: <f00360e0b02741b8b17b0f7148012883@1155-009.core.lighthouse-sf.org>

Greetings!

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently seeking a Director of Communications in beautiful San Francisco California!!
LIGHTHOUSE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                              Director of Communications

Application Deadline:           Open Until Filled

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in downtown San Francisco, is looking for a full-time Director of Communications person to fill a valued role in our growing organization.

Enclosed and attached is a copy of the Director of Communications Job Announcement for your careful review.

Role Overview:

The Director of Communications is responsible for leading the LightHouse's promotional efforts so that the maximum number of people can benefit from the agency's stellar programs. The Director of Communications will lead a team of motivated professionals as they assist LightHouse departments to meet program goals, heighten agency visibility and to promote important blind-positive stories. The Director of Communications will provide strategy and leadership for advertising, email marketing, web sites, social media, public relations, and content to benefit, reflect and support the mission of LightHouse. The Communications department also provides marketing and promotion for LightHouse's business and consulting services and Enchanted Hills Retreat.

The Director of Communications will supervise LightHouse's communications team to generate fresh content and expand market penetration. A key departmental goal is to strengthen active participation of students, their families and referral sources. At the direction of the CEO, this position may develop other special projects to heighten the profile of the agency both locally and worldwide.

Desirable Qualifications:

*     Bachelor's degree or higher

*     Minimum 5 years in marketing, communications, journalism or related field

*     Management experience

*     Familiarity with blindness and web accessibility

*     Experience maintaining and managing websites on WordPress.org

*     Track record of running effective social media campaigns

*     Demonstrated ability to "get press," whether as an author, editor or publicist

*     Wide network of contacts in the rehabilitation/training, accessibility, media and technology industries a plus.

*     Ability to speak and write powerful stories about blindness and the rehabilitative journey

*     Experience producing and promoting original content for a variety of channels and media formats.

*     Strong penchant for problem-solving and anticipating public relations challenges or opportunities

Who We Are:

The LightHouse has an audacious mission - to transform the lives of the 40,000 blind people in the greater bay area and beyond.  We do this through tech design, disability advocacy, consultation, classes and community formation in San Francisco, our five satellite offices and Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. We are a fun, fascinating, widely diverse, warm and friendly community. We work in downtown San Francisco in a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art workspace renowned for its universal design, steps from Civic Center Bart.  LightHouse is working for nothing less than to change the future for blind people and the wider community.

Within a five-minute walk are the world headquarters for Twitter, Uber, Dolby, ZenDesk and many other tech giants.  Within three blocks are all of the principal building for northern California's federal, state and local government.  Also in our neighborhood are many theaters, San Francisco Symphony and opera, the Asian Art museum and dozens of other key cultural anchors of the entire bay area.

The successful candidate will join a unique organization in which blind and sighted professionals work together at every level. Our governing Board of Directors, management and staff are all composed of roughly equal numbers of blind and sighted people, a parity unprecedented in our field.

Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides skills, resources and community for the advancement of all individuals who are blind or have low vision. Our innovative programs have been featured in 60 Minutes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal and beyond. The blind community comes to LightHouse to learn how to travel independently with a white cane, to rejoin the workforce, use technology accessibly, and meet a community of mentors and peers. From unique tactile maps, to an unparalleled camp for blind campers, to a world prize for blind ambition, LightHouse offers programs unavailable elsewhere.
Working Conditions:

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer.  LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.  Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

Employee Benefits:

The LightHouse offers a rich package of benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance.  Employees are eligible for an employer-matched 401(k) plan, subsidized health club membership among many other perks.

Learn About Us:

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

1155 market Street, 10th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94103

www.lighthouse-sf.org<http://www.lighthouse-sf.org>

Compensation: "Depending on experience; industry competitive"
How To Apply:

After reviewing the complete Job Description please submit a cover letter and r?sum? in Microsoft Word attachments (no PDFs please), to hr at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:hr at lighthouse-sf.org>, including the job title in the subject line. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints we will only respond to complete submissions. Thanks for your understanding.


To access the full Job Description for this position, please go to: www.lighthouse-sf.org/director<http://www.lighthouse-sf.org/director> of communications


Best Regards,


Juliet Cato Stewart

HR Manager
1155 Market Street, 10th Fl
San Francisco,  CA  94103
Pronuouns:  she, her, hers
415.694.7332
jstewart at lighthouse-sf.org

From: Juliet Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 2:07 PM
To: Juliet Stewart <JStewart at lighthouse-sf.org>
Subject: RE: Director or Communications at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco
Importance: High


Greetings!

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently seeking a Director of Communications in beautiful San Francisco California!!
LIGHTHOUSE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                              Director of Communications

Application Deadline:           Open Until Filled

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in downtown San Francisco, is looking for a full-time Director of Communications person to fill a valued role in our growing organization.

Enclosed and attached is a copy of the Director of Communications Job Announcement for your careful review.

Role Overview:

The Director of Communications is responsible for leading the LightHouse's promotional efforts so that the maximum number of people can benefit from the agency's stellar programs. The Director of Communications will lead a team of motivated professionals as they assist LightHouse departments to meet program goals, heighten agency visibility and to promote important blind-positive stories. The Director of Communications will provide strategy and leadership for advertising, email marketing, web sites, social media, public relations, and content to benefit, reflect and support the mission of LightHouse. The Communications department also provides marketing and promotion for LightHouse's business and consulting services and Enchanted Hills Retreat.

The Director of Communications will supervise LightHouse's communications team to generate fresh content and expand market penetration. A key departmental goal is to strengthen active participation of students, their families and referral sources. At the direction of the CEO, this position may develop other special projects to heighten the profile of the agency both locally and worldwide.

Desirable Qualifications:

*     Bachelor's degree or higher

*     Minimum 5 years in marketing, communications, journalism or related field

*     Management experience

*     Familiarity with blindness and web accessibility

*     Experience maintaining and managing websites on WordPress.org

*     Track record of running effective social media campaigns

*     Demonstrated ability to "get press," whether as an author, editor or publicist

*     Wide network of contacts in the rehabilitation/training, accessibility, media and technology industries a plus.

*     Ability to speak and write powerful stories about blindness and the rehabilitative journey

*     Experience producing and promoting original content for a variety of channels and media formats.

*     Strong penchant for problem-solving and anticipating public relations challenges or opportunities

Who We Are:

The LightHouse has an audacious mission - to transform the lives of the 40,000 blind people in the greater bay area and beyond.  We do this through tech design, disability advocacy, consultation, classes and community formation in San Francisco, our five satellite offices and Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. We are a fun, fascinating, widely diverse, warm and friendly community. We work in downtown San Francisco in a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art workspace renowned for its universal design, steps from Civic Center Bart.  LightHouse is working for nothing less than to change the future for blind people and the wider community.

Within a five-minute walk are the world headquarters for Twitter, Uber, Dolby, ZenDesk and many other tech giants.  Within three blocks are all of the principal building for northern California's federal, state and local government.  Also in our neighborhood are many theaters, San Francisco Symphony and opera, the Asian Art museum and dozens of other key cultural anchors of the entire bay area.

The successful candidate will join a unique organization in which blind and sighted professionals work together at every level. Our governing Board of Directors, management and staff are all composed of roughly equal numbers of blind and sighted people, a parity unprecedented in our field.

Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides skills, resources and community for the advancement of all individuals who are blind or have low vision. Our innovative programs have been featured in 60 Minutes, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal and beyond. The blind community comes to LightHouse to learn how to travel independently with a white cane, to rejoin the workforce, use technology accessibly, and meet a community of mentors and peers. From unique tactile maps, to an unparalleled camp for blind campers, to a world prize for blind ambition, LightHouse offers programs unavailable elsewhere.
Working Conditions:

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer.  LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.  Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

Employee Benefits:

The LightHouse offers a rich package of benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance.  Employees are eligible for an employer-matched 401(k) plan, subsidized health club membership among many other perks.

Learn About Us:

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

1155 market Street, 10th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94103

www.lighthouse-sf.org<http://www.lighthouse-sf.org>

Compensation: "Depending on experience; industry competitive"
How To Apply:

After reviewing the complete Job Description please submit a cover letter and r?sum? in Microsoft Word attachments (no PDFs please), to hr at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:hr at lighthouse-sf.org>, including the job title in the subject line. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints we will only respond to complete submissions. Thanks for your understanding.


To access the full Job Description for this position, please go to: www.lighthouse-sf.org/director<http://www.lighthouse-sf.org/director> of communications


Best Regards,

Juliet Cato Stewart

HR Manager
1155 Market Street, 10th Fl
San Francisco,  CA  94103
Pronuouns:  she, her, hers
415.694.7332
jstewart at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:jstewart at lighthouse-sf.org>


Are you new to blindness or having low vision? Are you ready to actively participate in a week-long immersive training to learn essential life skills? Our Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion might be just the thing for you. Learn more about CVCL and join us<http://lighthouse-sf.org/mc-events/changing-vision-changing-life-cvcl> from June 2 through 7 at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, CA.
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From jbar at barcore.com  Fri May 31 04:05:42 2019
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Thu, 30 May 2019 21:05:42 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] NFB of California at risk of loosing funding from Uber and
 Lyft
Message-ID: <20190531040541.GA15171@barcore.com>

Hello All,

Our chapter president, Christina Daniels, has asked me to kick this off.

As most of you know, the NFB entered into settlement agreements with Uber and Lyft as a resolution to blind people with service animals being denied rides.

The NFB is responsible for ongoing testing of this settlement by filing reports of successful and unsuccessful rides by blind people with service animals.

We are aware that this settlement is not completely successful. Blind people are still being denied rides.

One part of the settlement that has been working well is that the NFB of California receives funding from Uber and Lyft to support our work, including testing of the success of the settlement.

The national office has not received enough reports from us here in the San Francisco Bay Area. If this continues, then Lyft and Uber will be let off the hook for giving us the funding they agreed to during the settlement.

Therefore, we are looking for a few NFB San Francisco members who are dog handlers and use ride sharing services enough to commit to filing 3 reports a month to the national office.

We will help each other out, hold each other accountable, and do our part to make sure that the NFB of California receives the funding agreed to.

If you are able to volunteer to help out, please reply to this email (which everyone will see) or email jbar at barcore.com <mailto:jbar at barcore.com> privately to let me know.

I'll make sure each of you are able to submit reports either by email, phone, or the web.  I'll expect you to join a 15-minute conference call each month where we'll talk about how many reports we've filed and any challenges you've run into with the reporting process.

It's important that we get going on reporting in the bay area.  Your help could really make a difference.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Jim Barbour - Secretary



From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Fri May 31 18:16:23 2019
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (Christina Daniels)
Date: Fri, 31 May 2019 11:16:23 -0700
Subject: [Nfbsf] Last Day to Pre-Register for Convention
Message-ID: <5cf16f4f.1c69fb81.dce85.41b0@mx.google.com>

Hi All,

Today is the last day to pre-register for the 2019 National Convention. Registration is $25 and the banquet ticket is $70. You do not have to buy a banquet ticket when you register, but you will get a discount if you do. 

You can also register at the convection. At convention the costs will be $30 for registration and $75 for a banquet ticket. 

https://convention.nfb.org/

Christian


