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From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2021 16:34:59 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] LightHouse for the Blind Headquarters open to Community for
 Vaccinations on Friday April 2nd
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From bernieslife at icloud.com  Fri Apr  2 03:44:21 2021
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving)
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2021 20:44:21 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Chapter member prevails in arbitration case against Uber
Message-ID: <009501d72772$77c01130$67403390$@icloud.com>

Hello, 

 

I hope this story encourages you to stand up against share-ride
discrimination against blind riders and their guide dogs. 

 

	
		
	
	
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Uber drivers refused rides to this blind woman and her guide dog. Now the
company must pay up


 
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Bernie, a Labrador retriever, trained for two years at Guiding Eyes for the
Blind to be a service animal. "He was clean, well behaved, very quiet and
always under my control," said his owner, Lisa Irving of Mill Valley, who is
legally blind.

Yet when Irving would summon an Uber, she said drivers frequently balked at
letting Bernie in their cars, even as she explained that the Americans with
Disabilities Act entitled her service animal to accompany her. Often the
drivers would leave her stranded, needing to find another ride. Sometimes
she ended up late to doctors' appointments or to her work as a liaison to
people with mental health challenges. She had a birthday celebration ruined
and missed a Christmas Eve church service.

Irving took legal action against Uber, resulting in an arbitrator this month
awarding her $324,000 in damages plus legal expenses of $805,313, along with
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Uber had failed in its duty to comply with the ADA.

The arbitrator rejected Uber's defense that it was not responsible for
drivers' discriminatory conduct because it considered them to be gig
workers, not employees. This stance is central to the company's business
model and it battles ferociously to maintain it.

"The arbitrator said it's irrelevant whether they are independent
contractors or employees - Uber is on the hook under the ADA," said Irving's
counsel, Cat Cabalo, a San Francisco lawyer with the firm of Peiffer Wolf
Carr Kane and Conway. "They are providing a transportation service to the
public. The ADA has very strict requirements on allowing service dogs to
travel with people they assist."

Uber said it thought the arbitrator's decision was wrong about the law,
reiterating that its drivers are not its employees or agents.

"We are proud Uber's technology has helped people who are blind locate and
obtain rides," the San Francisco ride-hailing company said in a statement.
"Drivers using the Uber app are expected to serve riders with service
animals and comply with accessibility and other laws, and we regularly
provide education to drivers on that responsibility."

Irving, like most riders and drivers, agreed to mandatory arbitration when
she signed up to use Uber. Arbitration agreements don't carry the same
weight of precedent as court decisions. But unlike many settlements, this
one is not sealed, so that it can have ramifications beyond this case.

"Even though it does have precedential value as an arbitration award, we
hope it is shared widely and the reasoning is adopted by other arbitrators
and courts," said Jana Eisinger, a Denver lawyer who was co-counsel on the
case. "Because we're able to publicize the non-confidential aspects, it
should be beneficial to others who are looking to courts and arbitrators."

Uber has faced a variety of legal actions over access for disabled people.
Berkeley's
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Advocates sued both Uber and rival
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their lack of wheelchair accessible vehicles. The cases are ongoing.

 
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early 2017, Uber agreed to ensure that drivers knew they were required to
provide equal service to people with disabilities who travel with service
dogs.

But the problems Irving cited in her case took place in both 2016 and 2017 -
including some after the settlement was in place. (She said she also
experienced Uber issues in 2018 but they were not part of the case.)

"Despite the fact that drivers were supposed to have received training,
emails and (


From EGarcia at lighthouse-sf.org  Sat Apr  3 01:15:42 2021
From: EGarcia at lighthouse-sf.org (Edward Garcia)
Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2021 01:15:42 +0000
Subject: [NFBSF] Access Technology Specialist at the LightHouse for the
 Blind in San Francisco
Message-ID: <fe0d49e6feaf4b568bb86ae3384f5d35@1155-009.core.lighthouse-sf.org>

Subject: Access Technology Specialist  at the LightHouse for the Blind in San Francisco

Hello to all of you friends of LightHouse.  I am reaching out to you regarding a key opportunity that is open at our facility in San Francisco. This position is critical to the Access Technology Team . The Access Technology Specialist is responsible for providing technology assessments and training to blind and visually impaired students both one on one and in group workshops. During this Shelter in Place time, we are conducting teaching virtually. When it is safe to do so, we will conduct instruction at our facility or at our client's homes.

If classroom instruction is your strength, teaching Assistive Technology tools is a big part of this role. We provide instruction on using Screen Readers, Magnifiers, using Jaws, JawsFusion, ZoomText, and instruction on how to use your Smartphone to take advantage of accessibility tools within the phone such as the ability to use the Zoom function.

These Specialists work with each student to define learning goals, present material in a clear and comprehensive manner, and document instruction in the Lighthouse database. Specialists stay current on the latest access technology, and the accessibility of mainstream apps, to provide high quality assessments to students. Specialists can also work on Lighthouse consulting projects in the areas of accessible design and user research.

If you or someone you know would be interested in this position, please direct them to our website where they can apply and provide great opportunities for our blind community with outstanding programs.

Please review and share with candidates you feel would be great candidates for these roles.


I am attaching here a copy of our job announcement for this position. I am also attaching for those who prefer content in that manner.

LIGHTHOUSE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT


POSITION:      Access Technology Specialist
REPORTS TO:            Director, Access Technology

APPLICATION DEADLINE:       Open Until Filled

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in downtown San Francisco, is looking for an Access Technology Specialist (ATS), to work in our Access Technology Department.

Do you enjoy behind-the-scenes work that helps visionary executives at a remarkable organization invent its future? Are you attracted to work which helps thousands of people with disabilities in the bay area and beyond? The LightHouse for the Blind in San Francisco is looking for an Access Technology Specialist to support the Access Technology Team as our 117-year-old nonprofit grows.
The Access Technology Specialist is responsible for providing technology assessments and training to blind and visually impaired students both one on one and in group workshops. Specialists work with each student to define learning goals, present material in a clear and comprehensive manner, and document instruction in the Lighthouse database. Specialists stay current on the latest access technology, and the accessibility of mainstream apps, to provide high quality assessments to students. Specialists work on Lighthouse consulting projects in the areas of accessible design and user research.

This position may be for you if:
You keep pace with the latest in mainstream and access technology.
You are interested in the interactions between people and the technologies they use.
You enjoy spending significant parts of your workday interacting with students.
You enjoy explaining technical concepts to others.


Role Overview

The Access Technology department trains 300 students each year on the use of screen readers and magnification software, and partners with dozens of companies to ensure apps, websites, and products are accessible to blind and visually impaired users.

This role will conduct comprehensive assistive technology assessments. In addition, they will work with students to define schedules, goals, and objectives for technology training.
This position will deliver one on one technology training to blind and visually impaired students on a variety of technologies. At present, all instruction is provided remotely. Once health and safety allow, training will primarily be conducted at Lighthouse, and occasionally at work sites or in students' homes.  This individual will also design and deliver group workshops on current technology topics, design and deliver corporate trainings related to accessibility. The Access Technology Specialist will also provide accessibility feedback on products and websites as part of Lighthouse access technology consulting projects.

The ATS will keep accurate and timely records of student progress in the LightHouse database.


Qualifications:
Education or equivalent:

Bachelor's degree in education, Rehabilitation Teaching, Computer Science, or comparable degree/experience.


Experience:

The LightHouse welcomes nontraditional applicants and applicants with diverse backgrounds and experience.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications:

  *   In depth knowledge of the following operating systems:
     *   Windows
     *   Mac OS
     *   iOS
     *   Android
  *   Advanced user of screen reading and magnification software for desktop and mobile operating systems
  *   In depth knowledge of non-visual techniques for information access including:
  *   Efficiency navigating websites
  *   Using apps and software to access printed material
  *   Using GPS apps for navigation
  *   Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans
  *   Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive technology assessments
  *   High level of emotional intelligence to relate to students at all levels of adjustment to blindness
  *   Demonstrated ability to convey technical knowledge in a clear and approachable manner
  *   Ability to learn new technologies from documentation and tutorials


Preferred Qualifications:


  *   Knowledge of web accessibility standards
  *   Proficiency in the UEB Braille code
  *   Fluency in a second language in addition to English

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



WHO WE ARE:
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 four 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 the principal buildings 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 accessible technology, 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
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>
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 and subsidized health club membership, among many other perks.
Compensation:
Depending on Experience; "industry competitive"
How to Apply:
How to Apply:
After reviewing the complete Job Description located at our website at: https://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/<https://lighthouse-sf.org/about/careers/senior-executive-assistant/>, please complete an application as well as a cover letter and r?sum? as word processing attachments, (no PDFs please).

Please submit those word documents to hr at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:hr at lighthouse-sf.org>. Please include 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.

 Regards and best wishes that you all remain well.


Ed Garcia
Human Resources Generalist
Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired

egarcia at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:egarcia at lighthouse-sf.org>
650-759-0470


Are you someone who is blind or has low vision and have a fantastic idea you can't wait to bring to the world? Don't miss this chance and apply now for the Holman Prize for Blind Ambition: http://holmanprize.org/apply
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From jbar at barcore.com  Tue Apr  6 01:23:41 2021
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2021 18:23:41 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] LightHouse for the Blind Headquarters Open to Community for
 Vaccinations Every Friday + Lyft Vouchers Available
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From president at nfbcal.org  Mon Apr  5 15:56:08 2021
From: president at nfbcal.org (president at nfbcal.org)
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2021 08:56:08 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Accessibility of Covid-19 Testing and Vaccine Appointments
Message-ID: <00d401d72a34$351566e0$9f4034a0$@nfbcal.org>

All,

 

Our legal program is investigating the accessibility of websites involving
Covid-19 testing and vaccine appointments.  I am specifically looking for
blind NFB members who have a need to obtain Covid-19 testing in the greater
San Francisco Bay Area  or will likely have a need in the coming year.  I am
also specifically looking for blind members who want to book vaccine
appointments within the greater San Francisco Bay Area.  Please email
telder at trelegal.com <mailto:telder at trelegal.com>  privately or call
415.873.9199 if this applies to you.  

 

In addition, if you have encountered specific problems with a Covid-19
testing or vaccine website anywhere in California, please share those
experiences as well with the above email or phone number and complete the
following survey. 

https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and-
testing-survey

  

We want to make sure we are investigating the most relevant issues.  Thanks
in advance for your advocacy.

 

Regards,

 

Tim Elder

President

National Federation of the Blind of California 

 <mailto:president at nfbcal.org> president at nfbcal.org 

(916) 382-0372 

 <http://www.nfbcal.org/> http://www.nfbcal.org/

 

Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your
region over Zoom and telephone?  Check out our virtual local chapter and
division meetings.  All are welcome to attend.

 <http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/>
http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/

 


From jbar at barcore.com  Tue Apr  6 04:20:56 2021
From: jbar at barcore.com (jbar at barcore.com)
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2021 21:20:56 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] LightHouse for the Blind Headquarters Open to Community for
 Vaccinations Every Friday + Lyft Vouchers Available
Message-ID: <YGvhqAtnvYE4VSU4@barcore.com>

View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/lighthouse-sf/40919-895974?e=250b371a82)


** LightHouse Staffer Jaclyne Atoigue on a Year of Change
------------------------------------------------------------
Photo Caption: Sealed bottles of vaccine lined up in a row.
March 16 marked the one-year anniversary of most LightHouse staff working from home due to the pandemic. For many it has been the most challenging year of their lives, in many ways.

We share thoughts from LightHouse Administrative Assistant Jaclyne Atoigue who has low vision:

"I have been working from home most of the year, thankfully, especially since my four children have been distance learning. My children are aged 13, 12, 10 and 6. I am so happy to see progress towards reopening the LightHouse, the creation of the BIDE (Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) task force and the general efforts by management to keep staff safe, equipped, and supported. However, this last year while professionally wonderful, has been personally difficult. So I offer this poem that I wrote to express the grief I have felt from the loss of my grandfather and my brother, but also the loss of innocence that my children have experienced as they witnessed the world change over the past year."

In future issues, we will share thoughts from other staff members and students on living through the pandemic.

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From bernieslife at icloud.com  Tue Apr  6 15:57:17 2021
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving)
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2021 08:57:17 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Accessibility of Covid-19 Testing and Vaccine
 Appointments
In-Reply-To: <00d401d72a34$351566e0$9f4034a0$@nfbcal.org>
References: <00d401d72a34$351566e0$9f4034a0$@nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <7DAC517C-3B27-4EE0-86A5-4DB504B346C3@icloud.com>

 I was only able to receive my first vaccine because I was given a phone number not widely publicized you?re in Marin County. I made attempts to use the my turn website. Aspects of the website were not accessible. I attempted to book my appointment through the my an 800 number. Because I had been on the website I was very aware that that all of the questions were being read accurately. Happy to help.

On Apr 6, 2021, at 4:23 AM, president--- via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:

?All,



Our legal program is investigating the accessibility of websites involving
Covid-19 testing and vaccine appointments.  I am specifically looking for
blind NFB members who have a need to obtain Covid-19 testing in the greater
San Francisco Bay Area  or will likely have a need in the coming year.  I am
also specifically looking for blind members who want to book vaccine
appointments within the greater San Francisco Bay Area.  Please email
telder at trelegal.com <mailto:telder at trelegal.com>  privately or call
415.873.9199 if this applies to you.  



In addition, if you have encountered specific problems with a Covid-19
testing or vaccine website anywhere in California, please share those
experiences as well with the above email or phone number and complete the
following survey. 

https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and-
testing-survey



We want to make sure we are investigating the most relevant issues.  Thanks
in advance for your advocacy.



Regards,



Tim Elder

President

National Federation of the Blind of California 

<mailto:president at nfbcal.org> president at nfbcal.org 

(916) 382-0372 

<http://www.nfbcal.org/> http://www.nfbcal.org/



Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your
region over Zoom and telephone?  Check out our virtual local chapter and
division meetings.  All are welcome to attend.

<http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/>
http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/



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From jbar at barcore.com  Tue Apr  6 16:00:01 2021
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2021 09:00:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 April 13, 2021 AT 5PM (connections) and 6PM (dinner/meeting)
Message-ID: <202104061600.136G01dc004910@nfbcal.org>

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM for the conneections and community games and 6:00 PM for social time and the business meeting.

The meeting will be held using the zoom teleconfrerincing platform.

Below is information about how to join our virtual NFB San Francisco chapter meeting.

This virtual meeting includes the connections and community meeting at 5, social time at 6, and our business meeting starting at 6:30.

You can join the meeting by using the zoom app on your computer or smartphone, plus you can join by dialing into the meeting from your regular phone.

You can download the zoom app by following this link on your computer or phone.  https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting

Once you've downloaded the app, you can join our meeting by following this link.

https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/462780914?pwd=VzRhaElHYU9MTVVvU2dxcGNxb0x5UT09

If you prefer to dial into the meeting from your standard phone, follow these 2 simple instructions.  NOTE: star 6 will mute you while you're on the call.

1.  Dial this number.  669-900-6833
2.  When asked, enter this meeting ID. 462 78 09 14 followed by the pound sign to the right of the 0 key.

The San Francisco NFB local chapter invites you to join us in creating more connection and community.  For those who can make it, please join us on the call at 5:00 PM for connection and communication games. 

These games are designed to help folks get to know each other, ask questions and share resources and build community. This months games will be facilitated by Laura Millar and Jim Barbour.  If you would like to help lead the connection and communication team, please let either Laura or Jim know!


From bernieslife at icloud.com  Wed Apr  7 20:18:40 2021
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 13:18:40 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Accessibility of Covid-19 Testing and Vaccine
 Appointments
In-Reply-To: <7DAC517C-3B27-4EE0-86A5-4DB504B346C3@icloud.com>
References: <00d401d72a34$351566e0$9f4034a0$@nfbcal.org>
 <7DAC517C-3B27-4EE0-86A5-4DB504B346C3@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <005601d72beb$33a6d740$9af485c0$@icloud.com>

My bad. I thought I was replying to Tim Elder. Lol. 

Have an excellent day folks! 

Lisa

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa Irving via NFBSF
Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:57 AM
To: NFB of San Francisco, California List <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lisa Irving <bernieslife at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [NFBSF] Accessibility of Covid-19 Testing and Vaccine Appointments

 I was only able to receive my first vaccine because I was given a phone number not widely publicized you?re in Marin County. I made attempts to use the my turn website. Aspects of the website were not accessible. I attempted to book my appointment through the my an 800 number. Because I had been on the website I was very aware that that all of the questions were being read accurately. Happy to help.

On Apr 6, 2021, at 4:23 AM, president--- via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:

?All,



Our legal program is investigating the accessibility of websites involving
Covid-19 testing and vaccine appointments.  I am specifically looking for blind NFB members who have a need to obtain Covid-19 testing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area  or will likely have a need in the coming year.  I am also specifically looking for blind members who want to book vaccine appointments within the greater San Francisco Bay Area.  Please email telder at trelegal.com <mailto:telder at trelegal.com>  privately or call
415.873.9199 if this applies to you.  



In addition, if you have encountered specific problems with a Covid-19 testing or vaccine website anywhere in California, please share those experiences as well with the above email or phone number and complete the following survey. 

https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and-
testing-survey



We want to make sure we are investigating the most relevant issues.  Thanks in advance for your advocacy.



Regards,



Tim Elder

President

National Federation of the Blind of California 

<mailto:president at nfbcal.org> president at nfbcal.org 

(916) 382-0372 

<http://www.nfbcal.org/> http://www.nfbcal.org/



Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your region over Zoom and telephone?  Check out our virtual local chapter and division meetings.  All are welcome to attend.

<http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/>
http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/



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From taryn.ann.morris at gmail.com  Fri Apr  9 04:10:27 2021
From: taryn.ann.morris at gmail.com (Taryn Morris)
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2021 21:10:27 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] April Meeting Agenda 2021
Message-ID: <019a01d72cf6$462b0380$d2810a80$@gmail.com>

Dear NFB San Francisco:

 

Hello and hope everyone is doing great.  Below you will find the meeting
agenda for our meeting next week.  Looking forward to seeing everyone next
week.  If anyone has any questions feel free to reach out.

 

April 2021 NFB SF Meeting Agenda

 

1- Short Introductions: (6:30 to 6:45)

 

  Please give any identities you wish to share with the group.  Hoping to
keep it around half a minute per person.

  

- Secretary's report (6:45 to 6:47)

 

- Treasurers report  (6:47 to 6:50)

 

- Presidential release summary (Amy) (6:50 to 6:55)

 

-Legislative Announcements (Christina) (6:55 to 7:00)

 

- Chapter Announcements (Christina)  (7:00 to 7:05)

 

-Member Announcements (7:05 to 7:10)

 

Discussion- (7:10 to 7:40)

*Open discussion regarding the pandemic and the world re opening

 

- Diversity and Inclusion:           (7:40 to 7:45)

 

-Lisa's lawsuit (7:45 to 7:50)

 

-Bobbi's Lawsuit (7:50 to 7:55)

 

-Bell Ringers (7:55 to 8:00)

 

Warmest Regards,

 

Taryn Morris

Taryn Morris

Taryn.Ann.Morris at gmail.com

 


From jbar at barcore.com  Mon Apr 12 16:00:01 2021
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 April 13, 2021 AT 5PM (connections) and 6PM (dinner/meeting)
Message-ID: <202104121600.13CG01el017404@nfbcal.org>

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM for the conneections and community games and 6:00 PM for social time and the business meeting.

The meeting will be held using the zoom teleconfrerincing platform.

Below is information about how to join our virtual NFB San Francisco chapter meeting.

This virtual meeting includes the connections and community meeting at 5, social time at 6, and our business meeting starting at 6:30.

You can join the meeting by using the zoom app on your computer or smartphone, plus you can join by dialing into the meeting from your regular phone.

You can download the zoom app by following this link on your computer or phone.  https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting

Once you've downloaded the app, you can join our meeting by following this link.

https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/462780914?pwd=VzRhaElHYU9MTVVvU2dxcGNxb0x5UT09

If you prefer to dial into the meeting from your standard phone, follow these 2 simple instructions.  NOTE: star 6 will mute you while you're on the call.

1.  Dial this number.  669-900-6833
2.  When asked, enter this meeting ID. 462 78 09 14 followed by the pound sign to the right of the 0 key.

The San Francisco NFB local chapter invites you to join us in creating more connection and community.  For those who can make it, please join us on the call at 5:00 PM for connection and communication games. 

These games are designed to help folks get to know each other, ask questions and share resources and build community. This months games will be facilitated by Laura Millar and Jim Barbour.  If you would like to help lead the connection and communication team, please let either Laura or Jim know!


From amason80 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 14 02:26:41 2021
From: amason80 at gmail.com (amason80 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:26:41 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Action items from Presidential Release April.
Message-ID: <000c01d730d5$9b1a2c30$d14e8490$@gmail.com>


Action items from Presidential Release


Covid Survey


*	- COVID survey link:
https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and-
testing-survey 

 


Policy


*	Access tech affordability act Hr 431 71 cosponsors/s212 15 keep
calling in support
*	For the People Act 

*	We are opposed to the current version of the bill 
*	Want to see accessible electronic ballots, as well as request forms 
*	Needs to ensure access for Blind Americans and others with
disabilities. 

 


Survivor Task Force


*	Code of conduct:  2 calls planned this month. April 15, and 18 8-10
pm est same Safety
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/safety-support/safety-support-upcoming-ev
ents> & Support: Upcoming Events | National Federation of the Blind
(nfb.org)


Blind Muslims


*	Doesn't appear to be on the page yet.


Career Mentoring


*	Seminar Wed 14th  4-5:30 Pm Est e-mail Maurice peret mperet at nfb.org
<mailto:mperet at nfb.org>  with questions.developing mentoring programs. Ext
2350 meeting id: 8451905685

Access Tech

*	Trainings | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/traini
ngs> 
*	Webinar April 14 1 pm est. half day on web access testing. 
*	April 27 Boutique 2 pm Google Workspace


National Convention


*	National Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention> 
*	Maryland is hosting virtual
*	July 6-10
*	Registration open now and free
*	Honor Roll call

*	Prepare to declare. May 1 pledges and contributions will be accepted
rollcall at nfb.org <mailto:rollcall at nfb.org>  Will post if received by July 5

*	Door Prizes. Kenya Flores joined DP team

*	Request for monetary door prize donations. Include door prize if
sending check. Mail t0 200 east wells. 

*	PDF of registration form available to download online for print and
return in addition to online 
*	Resolutions

*	Must be registered for convention by may 31 to vote
*	Can send resolutions  to bring to a vote. Must be turned in by June
7 so we can post the drafts before the resolution committee meeting. 
*	If deadline is missed, must get affirmation from 3 members of
resolution committee to have it considered. Submit at resolutions at nfb.org
<mailto:resolutions at nfb.org>  410 715 9596 (Sharon's phone)


Federation Family Notes


Deaths


*	Adam Parker of Detroit Mi, 
*	Denise Kennedy Wayne County Mi 
*	Carol Gizelle Fl.
*	Doug Johnson WA
*	Katy Perny, ID
*	Daniel Nealy 19, Utah, 
*	Jim Witty IA
*	Michael Barber IA

Joy

*	Rob and Debbie Hobson daughter born, Dorothy Claire Hobson
*	Daryl Rutledge/Grace Dixon daughter born meleah 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Wed Apr 14 03:02:28 2021
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (Christina Daniels)
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:02:28 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Bay Area House of Representatives Members
Message-ID: <008c01d730da$9b779c30$d266d490$@gmail.com>

Hey everyone,

 

Here is the list of Bay Area members of the US House of Representatives.
Please let me know if I've missed any. If you follow the links, they will
take you the Wikipedia page describing the cities/counties included in each
district.

 

Find your rep:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

 

Bay Area House of Representatives Members

District 2: Jared Huffman - Marin and counties up north
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_2nd_congressional_district> 

District 5: Mike Thompson - Napa, Solano, Sonoma Counties
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_5th_congressional_district> 

District 11: Mark DeSauliner - Most of Contra Costa County
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_11th_congressional_district> 

District 12: Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - San Francisco
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_12th_congressional_district> 

District 13: Barbara Lee - Oakland, northwestern Alameda County
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_13th_congressional_district> 

District 14: Jackie Speier - Much of San Mateo County
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_14th_congressional_district> 

District 15: Eric Swalwell - southwestern
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_15th_congressional_district> &
eastern Alameda County 

District 17: Ro Khanna - parts of Alameda
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_17th_congressional_district> &
Santa Clara County

District 18: Anna Eshoo
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_18th_congressional_district> -
parts of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Counties

District 19: Zoe Lofgren
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_19th_congressional_district> -
San Jose, parts of Santa Clara Counties 

District 20: Jimmy Panetta
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_20th_congressional_district> -
parts of Santa Cruz & Central California Counties

 

Christina 

 

 


From bernieslife at icloud.com  Thu Apr 15 21:01:13 2021
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving)
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:01:13 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] ADA and Web Accessibility
Message-ID: <001801d7323a$784b6d20$68e24760$@icloud.com>

 

Hello, 

 

I am sharing this article concerning the disheartening ruling by a Florida
court about a web accessibility ruling that is in contrast to the 2019
ruling. I wonder if our advocacy efforts would be better invested in
bringing national awareness and pressure to get a federal definition and
guidance about web access. Currently, the U.S. Supreme Court leans toward
the conservative side and more of our civil rights may be repressed. 

 

Lisa Irving

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From mike at michaelhingson.com  Thu Apr 15 21:09:38 2021
From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:09:38 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] ADA and Web Accessibility
In-Reply-To: <001801d7323a$784b6d20$68e24760$@icloud.com>
References: <001801d7323a$784b6d20$68e24760$@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <100901d7323b$a5657cf0$f03076d0$@michaelhingson.com>

Lisa,

This court decision indeed is unfortunate. Courts going all the way back to
the Target hearings in the early 2,000s have affirmed that while the ADA was
passed before the real existence of the internet, the act does not specify
physical locations. Even so, it is time for an update by congress to affirm
our rights across the board.


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF On Behalf Of Lisa Irving via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:01 PM
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lisa Irving <bernieslife at icloud.com>
Subject: [NFBSF] ADA and Web Accessibility

 

Hello, 

 

I am sharing this article concerning the disheartening ruling by a Florida
court about a web accessibility ruling that is in contrast to the 2019
ruling. I wonder if our advocacy efforts would be better invested in
bringing national awareness and pressure to get a federal definition and
guidance about web access. Currently, the U.S. Supreme Court leans toward
the conservative side and more of our civil rights may be repressed. 

 

Lisa Irving




From taryn.ann.morris at gmail.com  Wed Apr 21 04:16:36 2021
From: taryn.ann.morris at gmail.com (Taryn Morris)
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:16:36 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] April Meeting Minutes
Message-ID: <004901d73665$1f7e80e0$5e7b82a0$@gmail.com>

Dear NFB:

 

Hope everyone is well.  Below are the April minutes.  Any questions please
reach out to me.

 

April meeting Minutes

 

*         Introductions

*         Secretary Report

*         Treasurer Report

*         Presidential release Recap

*          Legislative Announcements 

*         Member Announcements

 

*         Discussion 

 

*         Lisa's lawsuit

 

*         Bell Ringer

 

*         Closing

 

Members

*         Christina-Pleasant Hill, she/her, cis gender woman, black,
believes in God

*         Amy- Oakland, she/her, cis gender woman, ADHD, autistic but never
diagnosed, atheist

*            Sara-treasurer, married with two dogs

*          Laura-she/her, White, cis gender, multiple disabilities, queer,
pansexual, polyamorous mom, proud to be a blind NFB member               

*         Sheri-Alameda, she/her, cis gender, female, woman, Blind, member
of LGBT Q community 

*         Taryn- Millbrae, she/her, cis gender, woman, White and Chinese

*         Jeff-works at Lighthouse, father of one son who lives in New York

*         Jim- san Francisco, he/him, cis male, white, poly

*         Rochelle-new to group, she/her, single, never married, White,
Caucasian pug mom, rescue pug mom, always had a pug as a companion, looking
to get a guide dog, new to Lighthouse but thrilled about her classes, happy
to be here

*         Lisa- White, cis gender, cis gender, happily married, older,
graduate student, living with mental health challenge and auditory
processing disorder, two cats, granny, Mill valley

*         Peter- Lisa's husband, Mill Valley, two kitties, grandfather, Mill
valley, he/him, Christian

 

Secretary report 

*         March minutes were sent out 

*         Motion was made by Lisa and all approved of secretary report

 

Treasurer Report

As a total we currently have $1400.37

*         Every month ten dollars will be transferred to avoid any service
fees

*         Every month ten dollars goes toward the PAC plan

Motion was made by Amy and all approved of Treasurer report

 

Presidential Release Recap

All members are still encouraged to fill out the covid experience survey
found
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and
->
https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and-

testing-

survey 

*         Lyft is working with NFB to help people with rides for covid shots


*         Access tech affordability act HR 431 currently has 71
cosponsors/s212 15

*         Please call-in support For the People Act, we are opposed to the
current version of the bill 

*         We Want to see accessible electronic ballots and forms to ensure
equal access for Blind Americans and others with disabilities 

*         There is an app called five calls a day with updated information
regarding your local representatives  

*         The Survivor's Task Force Code of conduct:  2 calls planned this
month. April 15, and 18 8-10

pm Est, more information can be found at
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/safety-support/safety-support-upcoming-ev
ents> & Support: Upcoming Events | National Federation of the Blind

(nfb.org)

*         The Survivor Task Force will be having two Code of conduct calls
planned this month on April 15, and 18 at 8-10

pm EST and details can be found at
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/safety-support/safety-support-upcoming-ev
ents> & Support: Upcoming Events | National Federation of the Blind(nfb.org)

*         There is a new Muslim division but it has not been posted to the
NFB website yet

*         A Career Mentoring Seminar will take place on Wednesday April 14th
from 4-5:30 Pm Est and you can e-mail Maurice peret  <mailto:mperet at nfb.org>
mperet at nfb.org< <mailto:mperet at nfb.org> mailto:mperet at nfb.org> with
questions. Developing mentoring programs. Ext

2350 meeting id: 8451905685

There will be Access Tech Trainings with the National Federation of the
Blind, <https://nfb.org/programs-services/center, is an excellence nonvisual
access training 

*         There will be a Webinar April 14 1 pm est. half day on web access
testing, and On April 27 at 2 pm the focus will be on Google Workspace

*         Maryland is hosting our virtual

National convention on July 6-10 and Registration is open now and free

*         On May 1 pledges and contributions will be accepted and they can
be sent to  <mailto:rollcall at nfb.org> rollcall at nfb.org <
<mailto:rollcall at nfb.org> mailto:rollcall at nfb.org> Will post if received by
July 5For monetary door prizes please send any checks to 200 east wells 

*         If interested there is a PDF of registration form available to
download online to print and mail in 

 Or return online 

*         You Must be registered for convention by May 31 to vote

*         Members Can send resolutions to bring to a vote and Must be turned
in by June7 so we can post the drafts before the resolution committee
meeting. 

*         If deadline is missed, must get affirmation from 3 members of
resolution committee to have it considered, Submit at
<mailto:resolutions at nfb.org> resolutions at nfb.org <
<mailto:resolutions at nfb.org> mailto:resolutions at nfb.org> 410 715 9596
(Sharon's phone)

 

Legislative Announcements

*         In March a bill was introduced for the people 

with disabilities act t

Our NFB national president wrote a letter with two points he wanted to see
change including Ballot marking devices accessible, increase voting devices
at polling from 1 to two and all workers know how to use and offer to any
disability and also trained how to use them, and all states must make
absentee 

ballots accessible with electronic return  

*         National guide dog users California assembly bill addresses issue
of faux service animals 

 

Member Announcements

*         Laura and LM will hold a workshop tomorrow and the 28th for Blind
parents to talk to youth about sexuality, if interested find the event on
Facebook or reach out to Laura

*         Sheri will have her thirty percent and growing event to network
with employed or unemployed blind people and will have Storm hold a
meditation and yoga to keep us motivate and grounded, if interested you can
email  <mailto:salbers at lighthouse-sf.org> salbers at lighthouse-sf.org, and it
will take place from 6-8 PM    

 

Discussion

*         Lisa noticing western Michigan University shutting down relating
to covid variant and is very lucky to go out to explore, concern about her
school opening up too soon

*         Jim is about to travel soon and is worried about how he will
navigate since he relies a lot on asking other travelers but will somehow
make a system 

*         Amy is worried about the tactile markings to stan apart from
others in public places 

*         Christina is ready to return to work in person, is hating having
to work from home

 

Lisa's lawsuit

*         Lisa went through a major lawsuit with Auber relating to major
acts of discrimination relating to refusals of rides towards her guide dog
and personal assault

*         She has finally settled and came out with a large settlement

*         She is currently writing and article with Gary Wonder and it will
be posted on the braille Monitor 

 

Bell Ringers

*         Lisa had eye surgery, almost done with her second semester of
distance learning, and is excited to be attending a conference where Laura
will be presenting

*         Jim making changes, end of April moving out of apartment and
traveling, filling out job applications, vaccinations almost done

*         Laura similar to Jim with second vaccination, trip to Lisbon
planned for June, going international excited

*         Rochelle and Archie had their first NFB meeting tonight

*         Taryn made it through her first two days of teaching technology at
OCB Albany on her own

 

Lisa made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Amy seconded, and all approved

   

Warmest Regards,

 

Taryn Morris

 

   

      

 

 

Taryn Morris

Taryn.Ann.Morris at gmail.com

 


From lisamaria0217 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 22 02:17:30 2021
From: lisamaria0217 at gmail.com (Lisamaria)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:17:30 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] April Meeting Minutes
In-Reply-To: <004901d73665$1f7e80e0$5e7b82a0$@gmail.com>
References: <004901d73665$1f7e80e0$5e7b82a0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DEB1C319-0D07-46EA-9B04-307379CCC236@gmail.com>

Beautiful notes! I moved to approve!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 20, 2021, at 21:17, Taryn Morris via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Dear NFB:
> 
> 
> 
> Hope everyone is well.  Below are the April minutes.  Any questions please
> reach out to me.
> 
> 
> 
> April meeting Minutes
> 
> 
> 
> *         Introductions
> 
> *         Secretary Report
> 
> *         Treasurer Report
> 
> *         Presidential release Recap
> 
> *          Legislative Announcements 
> 
> *         Member Announcements
> 
> 
> 
> *         Discussion 
> 
> 
> 
> *         Lisa's lawsuit
> 
> 
> 
> *         Bell Ringer
> 
> 
> 
> *         Closing
> 
> 
> 
> Members
> 
> *         Christina-Pleasant Hill, she/her, cis gender woman, black,
> believes in God
> 
> *         Amy- Oakland, she/her, cis gender woman, ADHD, autistic but never
> diagnosed, atheist
> 
> *            Sara-treasurer, married with two dogs
> 
> *          Laura-she/her, White, cis gender, multiple disabilities, queer,
> pansexual, polyamorous mom, proud to be a blind NFB member               
> 
> *         Sheri-Alameda, she/her, cis gender, female, woman, Blind, member
> of LGBT Q community 
> 
> *         Taryn- Millbrae, she/her, cis gender, woman, White and Chinese
> 
> *         Jeff-works at Lighthouse, father of one son who lives in New York
> 
> *         Jim- san Francisco, he/him, cis male, white, poly
> 
> *         Rochelle-new to group, she/her, single, never married, White,
> Caucasian pug mom, rescue pug mom, always had a pug as a companion, looking
> to get a guide dog, new to Lighthouse but thrilled about her classes, happy
> to be here
> 
> *         Lisa- White, cis gender, cis gender, happily married, older,
> graduate student, living with mental health challenge and auditory
> processing disorder, two cats, granny, Mill valley
> 
> *         Peter- Lisa's husband, Mill Valley, two kitties, grandfather, Mill
> valley, he/him, Christian
> 
> 
> 
> Secretary report 
> 
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> 
> 
> 
> Treasurer Report
> 
> As a total we currently have $1400.37
> 
> *         Every month ten dollars will be transferred to avoid any service
> fees
> 
> *         Every month ten dollars goes toward the PAC plan
> 
> Motion was made by Amy and all approved of Treasurer report
> 
> 
> 
> Presidential Release Recap
> 
> All members are still encouraged to fill out the covid experience survey
> found
> <https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and
> ->
> https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/access-covid-19-vaccine-and-
> 
> testing-
> 
> survey 
> 
> *         Lyft is working with NFB to help people with rides for covid shots
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> *         There is an app called five calls a day with updated information
> regarding your local representatives  
> 
> *         The Survivor's Task Force Code of conduct:  2 calls planned this
> month. April 15, and 18 8-10
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> pm Est, more information can be found at
> <https://nfb.org/programs-services/safety-support/safety-support-upcoming-ev
> ents> & Support: Upcoming Events | National Federation of the Blind
> 
> (nfb.org)
> 
> *         The Survivor Task Force will be having two Code of conduct calls
> planned this month on April 15, and 18 at 8-10
> 
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> 
> *         There is a new Muslim division but it has not been posted to the
> NFB website yet
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> from 4-5:30 Pm Est and you can e-mail Maurice peret  <mailto:mperet at nfb.org>
> mperet at nfb.org< <mailto:mperet at nfb.org> mailto:mperet at nfb.org> with
> questions. Developing mentoring programs. Ext
> 
> 2350 meeting id: 8451905685
> 
> There will be Access Tech Trainings with the National Federation of the
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> access training 
> 
> *         There will be a Webinar April 14 1 pm est. half day on web access
> testing, and On April 27 at 2 pm the focus will be on Google Workspace
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> (Sharon's phone)
> 
> 
> 
> Legislative Announcements
> 
> *         In March a bill was introduced for the people 
> 
> with disabilities act t
> 
> Our NFB national president wrote a letter with two points he wanted to see
> change including Ballot marking devices accessible, increase voting devices
> at polling from 1 to two and all workers know how to use and offer to any
> disability and also trained how to use them, and all states must make
> absentee 
> 
> ballots accessible with electronic return  
> 
> *         National guide dog users California assembly bill addresses issue
> of faux service animals 
> 
> 
> 
> Member Announcements
> 
> *         Laura and LM will hold a workshop tomorrow and the 28th for Blind
> parents to talk to youth about sexuality, if interested find the event on
> Facebook or reach out to Laura
> 
> *         Sheri will have her thirty percent and growing event to network
> with employed or unemployed blind people and will have Storm hold a
> meditation and yoga to keep us motivate and grounded, if interested you can
> email  <mailto:salbers at lighthouse-sf.org> salbers at lighthouse-sf.org, and it
> will take place from 6-8 PM    
> 
> 
> 
> Discussion
> 
> *         Lisa noticing western Michigan University shutting down relating
> to covid variant and is very lucky to go out to explore, concern about her
> school opening up too soon
> 
> *         Jim is about to travel soon and is worried about how he will
> navigate since he relies a lot on asking other travelers but will somehow
> make a system 
> 
> *         Amy is worried about the tactile markings to stan apart from
> others in public places 
> 
> *         Christina is ready to return to work in person, is hating having
> to work from home
> 
> 
> 
> Lisa's lawsuit
> 
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> and personal assault
> 
> *         She has finally settled and came out with a large settlement
> 
> *         She is currently writing and article with Gary Wonder and it will
> be posted on the braille Monitor 
> 
> 
> 
> Bell Ringers
> 
> *         Lisa had eye surgery, almost done with her second semester of
> distance learning, and is excited to be attending a conference where Laura
> will be presenting
> 
> *         Jim making changes, end of April moving out of apartment and
> traveling, filling out job applications, vaccinations almost done
> 
> *         Laura similar to Jim with second vaccination, trip to Lisbon
> planned for June, going international excited
> 
> *         Rochelle and Archie had their first NFB meeting tonight
> 
> *         Taryn made it through her first two days of teaching technology at
> OCB Albany on her own
> 
> 
> 
> Lisa made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Amy seconded, and all approved
> 
> 
> 
> Warmest Regards,
> 
> 
> 
> Taryn Morris
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From jbar at barcore.com  Thu Apr 22 18:00:40 2021
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:00:40 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?
Message-ID: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>

Hey All,

Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of this robotic guide dog from UC Berkeley?  I'd love to know more.

https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/science/robotic-guide-dogs-could-help-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-heres-how.html

I will say that I am quite skeptical about the claims made, but there still might be value.

Jim



From tim at timeldermusic.com  Thu Apr 22 18:49:40 2021
From: tim at timeldermusic.com (tim at timeldermusic.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:49:40 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?
In-Reply-To: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>
References: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>
Message-ID: <01bd01d737a8$408c7820$c1a56860$@timeldermusic.com>

Is this connected to the technology that was on display at our state
convention?


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:01 AM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

Hey All,

Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of this robotic guide dog from UC
Berkeley?  I'd love to know more.

https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/science/robotic-guide-dogs-cou
ld-help-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-heres-how.html

I will say that I am quite skeptical about the claims made, but there still
might be value.

Jim


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From judotina48kg at gmail.com  Thu Apr 22 19:03:06 2021
From: judotina48kg at gmail.com (judotina48kg at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:03:06 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?
In-Reply-To: <01bd01d737a8$408c7820$c1a56860$@timeldermusic.com>
References: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>
 <01bd01d737a8$408c7820$c1a56860$@timeldermusic.com>
Message-ID: <000801d737aa$217bd2d0$64737870$@gmail.com>

Hello everyone: 
This robotic Guide Dog sounds similar to the Coda project we heard from at
our State convention, however; there are some differences. I am going to do
some research and find out more about this, and see if someone from their
team can come and speak with our CA Guide Dog Users division. I'll let you
all know what I find out. 
Tina 
    


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From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tim Elder via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:50 AM
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: tim at timeldermusic.com
Subject: Re: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

Is this connected to the technology that was on display at our state
convention?


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From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jim Barbour via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:01 AM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

Hey All,

Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of this robotic guide dog from UC
Berkeley?  I'd love to know more.

https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/science/robotic-guide-dogs-cou
ld-help-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-heres-how.html

I will say that I am quite skeptical about the claims made, but there still
might be value.

Jim


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From mike at michaelhingson.com  Thu Apr 22 20:27:43 2021
From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:27:43 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?
In-Reply-To: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>
References: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>
Message-ID: <b85d01d737b5$f3258690$d97093b0$@michaelhingson.com>

I have heard rumors. Also, someone in Japan has been working on one. Like
you, I am skeptical. There are several factors such as intelligent
disobedience that AI will at some point fully be able to address, but I
think the technology is still not there.

Also, there is frankly, the human factor, that dogs bring. Dogs have
interactions we can classify as the "human-animal bond" that robots will not
be able to make for a long time. The relationship factor cannot be
underrated.


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF On Behalf Of Jim Barbour via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:01 AM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

Hey All,

Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of this robotic guide dog from UC
Berkeley?  I'd love to know more.

https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/science/robotic-guide-dogs-cou
ld-help-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-heres-how.html

I will say that I am quite skeptical about the claims made, but there still
might be value.

Jim


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From jessie.lorenz at gmail.com  Thu Apr 22 21:06:01 2021
From: jessie.lorenz at gmail.com (Jessie Lorenz)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:06:01 -0600
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?
In-Reply-To: <b85d01d737b5$f3258690$d97093b0$@michaelhingson.com>
References: <b85d01d737b5$f3258690$d97093b0$@michaelhingson.com>
Message-ID: <4B396F75-F0A2-4CBA-AC09-7150746305B2@gmail.com>

Greetings,
I think a robot guide dog,  in tandem with other travel skills could be amazing and revolutionary.
I have had working dogs for over 20 years. The warm  blooded partnership   is magical, reassuring and creates a sense of companionship.  Yet, a   robot could replace a dog in a lot of practical ways. Robots could be distributed to a wider range of people in the community along the visually impaired continuum, no matter their age or other disabilities. Robots could be taught specific routes or how to respond in certain situations, and be helpful by translating information about what?s around you, either using maps or LiDAR.   
From a marketing perspective they should not call it a robot guide dog, that will not fly within the blindness community, Who love our dogs! ?   I?d like a  robot assistant like R2-D2.  
A lot of these projects are sighted people projecting their ideas onto a blind person?s life. i?ve never seen this project, so I have nothing to say on the project or If this     specific robot is helpful.  In short,  think the robot  idea itself is cool. 

Composed  on iPhone using Siri.


On Apr 22, 2021, at 2:29 PM, Mike Hingson via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:

?I have heard rumors. Also, someone in Japan has been working on one. Like
you, I am skeptical. There are several factors such as intelligent
disobedience that AI will at some point fully be able to address, but I
think the technology is still not there.

Also, there is frankly, the human factor, that dogs bring. Dogs have
interactions we can classify as the "human-animal bond" that robots will not
be able to make for a long time. The relationship factor cannot be
underrated.


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

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From: NFBSF On Behalf Of Jim Barbour via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:01 AM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

Hey All,

Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of this robotic guide dog from UC
Berkeley?  I'd love to know more.

https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/science/robotic-guide-dogs-cou
ld-help-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-heres-how.html

I will say that I am quite skeptical about the claims made, but there still
might be value.

Jim


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From bernieslife at icloud.com  Fri Apr 23 00:53:37 2021
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving)
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:53:37 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?
In-Reply-To: <b85d01d737b5$f3258690$d97093b0$@michaelhingson.com>
References: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>
 <b85d01d737b5$f3258690$d97093b0$@michaelhingson.com>
Message-ID: <010b01d737db$18d114c0$4a733e40$@icloud.com>

I have only heard about Japan's experimentation  with a robotic guide dog.
Why? I am also skeptical at many levels. 

Lisa Irving

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mike Hingson via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 1:28 PM
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mike at michaelhingson.com
Subject: Re: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

I have heard rumors. Also, someone in Japan has been working on one. Like
you, I am skeptical. There are several factors such as intelligent
disobedience that AI will at some point fully be able to address, but I
think the technology is still not there.

Also, there is frankly, the human factor, that dogs bring. Dogs have
interactions we can classify as the "human-animal bond" that robots will not
be able to make for a long time. The relationship factor cannot be
underrated.


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF On Behalf Of Jim Barbour via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:01 AM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

Hey All,

Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of this robotic guide dog from UC
Berkeley?  I'd love to know more.

https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/science/robotic-guide-dogs-cou
ld-help-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-heres-how.html

I will say that I am quite skeptical about the claims made, but there still
might be value.

Jim


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From dandrews920 at comcast.net  Fri Apr 23 10:24:05 2021
From: dandrews920 at comcast.net (David Andrews)
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:24:05 -0500
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?
In-Reply-To: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>
References: <YIG5yHdfEFTZOFj6@barcore.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.1.1619173495.6633.nfbsf_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

I have seen postings in various places, but know nothing.  You know, 
eventually this stuff will probably work, and be good, it is just 
getting there that is a problem.

Dave

At 01:00 PM 4/22/2021, you wrote:
>Hey All,
>
>Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of this robotic guide dog 
>from UC Berkeley?  I'd love to know more.
>
>https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/science/robotic-guide-dogs-could-help-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-heres-how.html
>
>I will say that I am quite skeptical about the claims made, but 
>there still might be value.
>
>Jim



From j at novaelis.com  Fri Apr 23 13:41:36 2021
From: j at novaelis.com (Joel Isaac)
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:41:36 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?
In-Reply-To: <4B396F75-F0A2-4CBA-AC09-7150746305B2@gmail.com>
References: <b85d01d737b5$f3258690$d97093b0$@michaelhingson.com>
 <4B396F75-F0A2-4CBA-AC09-7150746305B2@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAFPYGevm4gtDjx6dlaUA8IzCgAAAEAAAAGhxnt9Mf+1JhixE8+irkEIBAAAAAA==@novaelis.com>

Wow...and think of the soap/hand sanitizer and pick up bags saved from the environment (after all it was Earth Day yesterday) <smile>

happy Friday!

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Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 2:06 PM
To: NFB of San Francisco, California List <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jessie Lorenz <jessie.lorenz at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

Greetings,
I think a robot guide dog,  in tandem with other travel skills could be amazing and revolutionary.
I have had working dogs for over 20 years. The warm  blooded partnership   is magical, reassuring and creates a sense of companionship.  Yet, a   robot could replace a dog in a lot of practical ways. Robots could be distributed to a wider range of people in the community along the visually impaired continuum, no matter their age or other disabilities. Robots could be taught specific routes or how to respond in certain situations, and be helpful by translating information about what?s around you, either using maps or LiDAR.   
>From a marketing perspective they should not call it a robot guide dog, that will not fly within the blindness community, Who love our dogs! ?   I?d like a  robot assistant like R2-D2.  
A lot of these projects are sighted people projecting their ideas onto a blind person?s life. i?ve never seen this project, so I have nothing to say on the project or If this     specific robot is helpful.  In short,  think the robot  idea itself is cool. 

Composed  on iPhone using Siri.


On Apr 22, 2021, at 2:29 PM, Mike Hingson via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:

?I have heard rumors. Also, someone in Japan has been working on one. Like you, I am skeptical. There are several factors such as intelligent disobedience that AI will at some point fully be able to address, but I think the technology is still not there.

Also, there is frankly, the human factor, that dogs bring. Dogs have interactions we can classify as the "human-animal bond" that robots will not be able to make for a long time. The relationship factor cannot be underrated.


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF On Behalf Of Jim Barbour via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:01 AM
To: nfbsf at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com>
Subject: [NFBSF] Robotic guide dog prototype?

Hey All,

Just curious if anyone has seen or heard of this robotic guide dog from UC Berkeley?  I'd love to know more.

https://www.republicworld.com/technology-news/science/robotic-guide-dogs-cou
ld-help-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-heres-how.html

I will say that I am quite skeptical about the claims made, but there still might be value.

Jim


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From mike at michaelhingson.com  Mon Apr 26 16:25:29 2021
From: mike at michaelhingson.com (mike at michaelhingson.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:25:29 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] FYI FW: Speaking Out about a robotic guide dog
Message-ID: <0ef901d73ab8$c5f59b00$51e0d100$@michaelhingson.com>

OK sports fans. Since this subject came up last week, see below.

 

 

Best Regards,

 

 

Michael Hingson

 

From: BRIAN MCCALLEN 
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 9:14 AM
Subject: Speaking Out about a robotic guide dog

 

A Robotic Guide Dog- April 30th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Radio Mainstream East) and Pacific (ACB Radio Mainstream West) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) 

  

  

  

UC Berkeley PhD student Zhongyu Li joins us to explain how he and a group of researchers developed a robotic guide dog. 

  

  

  

To listen to this week?s ?Speaking Out for the Blind,? go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings ?Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream? and ?Now Playing;? or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press ?1? for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press ?2? for ACB Radio Mainstream West. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at http://acbradio.org/speaking-out-for-the-blind. Please note that there is a link located at the top half of the page and below the heading that says: ?Home ? Speaking Out for the Blind? where you can subscribe to the podcast feed and listen to Speaking Out for the Blind shows ranging from episode ninety-four to the present. You may also access the feed at http://acbradio.org/softb. Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind). 

  

  

  

For more info related to this week?s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-255-a-robotic-guide-dog 

  


From bernieslife at icloud.com  Thu Apr 29 17:54:27 2021
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (Lisa Irving)
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:54:27 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] NFB Climate Survey
Message-ID: <005101d73d20$b2d1ca20$18755e60$@icloud.com>

Hello, 

 

The NFB has posted a survey that initially lead me to believe the  literal
climate was of concern. That's not y main point. My primary concern is when
JAWS users arrow down through the 30-45 minute survey we hear "heading two",
or "heading one", depending on which page you are on. This is highly
distracting. I just called the national office and left a message for Beth
-, an assistant to the President. I would urge you to do the same. I plan to
take the survey after the problem is corrected, but not before then. 

 

Lisa M. Irving

 


From president at nfbcal.org  Fri Apr 30 14:39:14 2021
From: president at nfbcal.org (president at nfbcal.org)
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:39:14 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] FW: CASTING BLIND/LOW VISION PEOPLE in the San Francisco
 area
In-Reply-To: <EBD5A94C-BE1D-4CBC-B58B-A46082A91F3C@theblindsoprano.com>
References: <CA+8WeSX5p_FJRhC29p20FnSX=Q3GvPKjUwRzhRAnPXnUb_pJsQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <EBD5A94C-BE1D-4CBC-B58B-A46082A91F3C@theblindsoprano.com>
Message-ID: <02f101d73dce$9b4f45e0$d1edd1a0$@nfbcal.org>

Please note the short deadline.  Video auditions due today.

 

From: Cristina Jones <cristina at theblindsoprano.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6:16 PM
Subject: Fwd: CASTING BLIND/LOW VISION PEOPLE in the San Francisco area

 

Hello all,  

If you are receiving this, you either know a cluster of people you can recommend for this opportunity, or you yourself might be a fabulous candidate. 

For a filming opportunity that pays $2000 per day, please see the below email, as well as the attached video audition instructions. 

Please note this has an extremely quick turnaround time, and the simple audition video is due this coming Friday, April 30th with filming happening next week. 

Please distribute this to all networks, members, and blind people you know who would be interested in this opportunity. 

Good luck, and take care! 

Best: 

Cristina Jones

+1(562) 308-7591

www.theblindsoprano.com <http://www.theblindsoprano.com> 

 

www.youtube.com/c/TheBlindSopranoCristinaJones <http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBlindSopranoCristinaJones> 

 


Begin forwarded message:

From: Rena Strober <renabird24 at gmail.com <mailto:renabird24 at gmail.com> >
Date: April 28, 2021 at 8:41:52 PM EDT
To: Cristina Jones <jonescristinaa at gmail.com <mailto:jonescristinaa at gmail.com> >, Connor Head <CMJHead at gmail.com <mailto:CMJHead at gmail.com> >, Marleena Barber <marbopper at hotmail.com <mailto:marbopper at hotmail.com> >, bbashin at lighthouse-sf.org <mailto:bbashin at lighthouse-sf.org> 
Subject: CASTING BLIND/LOW VISION PEOPLE (SF)

? 

Hi! I'm helping to cast a major print ad for a big tech company up in San Francisco. I'd love to get this out to anyone who fits the description below and would be interested in being involved. Please let me know if you have any questions. All the information needed is below and the self-tape information is attached. 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

 

Good People Casting (www.goodpeoplecasting.com <http://www.goodpeoplecasting.com/> ) are searching for Blind and low vision people for a print shoot that happens next week in San Francisco. We are helping the client build out their photo library of various differently abled people utilizing adaptive technology.  

 

Ideal ages are 25-50. It is very important for us to involve people of different ethnicities, sizes, gender expressions, religions, etc. 

 

IMPORTANT INFO:

Auditions: Now through noon onTHIS Friday, April 30th (Please let us know if you need more time to submit)

Shoot: May 6th and/or 7th

Pay: $2000/person (per day as well, some may shoot both days)




Thanks again!

Rena

-- 

 www.renastrober.com <http://www.renastrober.com> 

 

Order your copy of Rena's Sesame Street album IMAGINE THAT today! www.renastrober.bandcamp.com <http://www.renastrober.bandcamp.com>  

 

 


 

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From lisamaria0217 at gmail.com  Fri Apr 30 22:27:12 2021
From: lisamaria0217 at gmail.com (Lisamaria)
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:27:12 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] AMAZING KICK ASS WOMEN (AKA): BLIND PARENTING WITH SPICE!
References: <BLAPR09MB62103548F330A432D8B9C8619E5E9@BLAPR09MB6210.namprd09.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <849F6BF5-D196-4B67-9F11-41A66F3A9B17@gmail.com>

This is going to be a memorable night of fun and laughs, plus, learning of course.

> ### ?


> Please share with your networks.
>  
> THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND                
> VIRGINIA AFFILIATE                                                         
> DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
>  
> Presents
>  
> AMAZING KICK ASS WOMEN (AKA):                                     
> BLIND PARENTING WITH SPICE!
>  
> CALLING ALL BLIND MOMS AND MOMS-TO-BE!!
> COME HANG OUT WITH SPICY MOMS AND GET HOT TIPS!
>  
> You?re in for a fun-filled, tell-all, on-the-wild-side kind of Women?s night out?and it?s on a Tuesday, too?
> Featuring the SPICIEST of SPICY WOMEN:
> ROSY CARRANZA DENNA LAMBERT
> LISAMARIA MARTINEZ (LM) TERRI RUPP
>  
> We?ve got Spin the Bottle, Shake-it-up Thought Provoking Q&A and we even have Dear Abby?or something like it with audio and video clips of Blind Moms with real questions!   
>  
> It will be a night filled with TRUTH and LAUGHTER and WOMEN bonding through it all! 
> We even have some AWESOME DOOR PRIZES!
>  
> So, when is this amazing event, you ask? Tuesday, May 4th,
>  
> Here?s how it works?
>  
> The ZOOM ROOM opens at 6:45 p.m. EST for Pre-Registration/Happy Hour.  If you want to be entered to win one of the incredible DOOR PRIZES, be there at 6:45 p.m. EST, because Pre-registration closes at 7:00 p.m. EST and no more names will be entered after 7:00 p.m. EST.
> At 7:00 p.m. EST, the festivities will begin and the Spicy Mamas will bear all!
>  
> Here is the key to unlock this FANTABULOUS night of FUN:
>  Zoom Link 
> https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09 
>  
> One tap mobile telephone: +13017158592, 8297256345# 
>  
> Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592 
>  
> Meeting ID: 829 725 6345# 
>  
> If needed the password is 20201940
>  
> HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
>  
>  

