From jbar at barcore.com  Tue Oct  3 16:00:01 2023
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2023 09:00:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 October 10, 2023 AT 6 PM
Message-ID: <202310031600.393G0171008721@nfbcal.org>

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 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.

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.


From monica.wegner at outlook.com  Wed Oct  4 16:43:03 2023
From: monica.wegner at outlook.com (Monica Wegner)
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2023 16:43:03 +0000
Subject: [NFBSF] Agenda for Tuesday October 10th
Message-ID: <BY5PR17MB3780F98D900E774DA6BCEED4F9CBA@BY5PR17MB3780.namprd17.prod.outlook.com>

National Federation of the Blind
San Francisco Chapter
Agenda
When: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, 6:30 PM
Location: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/462780914?pwd=VzRhaElHYU9MTVVvU2dxcGNxb0x5UT09

1.	Call to Order and Introductions
2.	Reports
a.	Secretary's Report - Monica
b.	Treasurer's report - Sara
c.	Presidential release recap - Bobbi
d.	Legislative report - Monica
3.	Chapter business
a.	Email delivery issues
b.	Virtual affiliate meeting
c.	Holiday planning
4.	Discussion with SF State class students
5.	Bell Ringers
6.	Adjourn



From jbar at barcore.com  Mon Oct  9 16:00:00 2023
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 October 10, 2023 AT 6 PM
Message-ID: <202310091600.399G00IQ026858@nfbcal.org>

Hello San Francisco Chapter Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our next chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 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.

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.


From cjmd52 at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 10 23:46:36 2023
From: cjmd52 at yahoo.com (carlos miyares-diaz)
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:46:36 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 October 10, 2023 AT 6 PM
In-Reply-To: <202310091600.399G00IQ026858@nfbcal.org>
References: <202310091600.399G00IQ026858@nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <A39D0B98-C0AA-4B64-8D6A-87B7CFC9C678@yahoo.com>

I will, I hope it will be OK to join the meeting at 6:30. See you then I hope.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 9, 2023, at 9:01 AM, 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, October 10, 2023 at 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> 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/cjmd52%40yahoo.com



From cjmd52 at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 10 23:46:36 2023
From: cjmd52 at yahoo.com (carlos miyares-diaz)
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:46:36 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 October 10, 2023 AT 6 PM
In-Reply-To: <202310091600.399G00IQ026858@nfbcal.org>
References: <202310091600.399G00IQ026858@nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <A39D0B98-C0AA-4B64-8D6A-87B7CFC9C678@yahoo.com>

I will, I hope it will be OK to join the meeting at 6:30. See you then I hope.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 9, 2023, at 9:01 AM, 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, October 10, 2023 at 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> 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/cjmd52%40yahoo.com



From jessie.lorenz at gmail.com  Sun Oct 15 02:32:33 2023
From: jessie.lorenz at gmail.com (Jessie Lorenz)
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:32:33 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Fwd: WID Survey for $25 Gift Card
References: <CAFx31J3dvcbFbE7uUM7ZYmktV8A_gbUS6EgJ56rwy15afgeXOg@mail.gmail.com>
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From pompey2010 at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 18 06:09:48 2023
From: pompey2010 at yahoo.com (Bobbi Pompey)
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:09:48 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Register for the California Virtual Mini convention
 November 4, 2023
References: <040c01da0047$b8ba0e10$2a2e2a30$@nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <0A355543-93CD-4386-B275-28D22D6A9C27@yahoo.com>

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Tim Elder via California-Presidents <california-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Date: October 16, 2023 at 8:46:44?AM PDT
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: president at nfbcal.org
> Subject: [California-Presidents] Register for the California Virtual Mini convention November 4, 2023
> Reply-To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> 
> ?As announced during the national convention back in July of this year, the
> California affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind will be holding
> our next state convention March 14--17, 2024 at the Marriott Rancho Cordova
> Sacramento.  After careful consideration, the Board of Directors determined
> that there was strategic value in shifting our state convention schedule to
> the spring season rather than continuing with our typical fall schedule.
> 
> Because our state constitution requires the election of some board members
> in even-numbered years, we will be convening a virtual Zoom meeting on
> November 4, 2023, from 4:00--7:00 p.m. PT.  We are affectionately referring
> to this as a "mini convention."  Chapter and division presidents were
> provided with the email below explaining this information back in September.
> 
> Anyone who would like to register for the event is free to do so now using
> the following link.  
> https://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/preregistration_form
> We hope to get the website updated with these details soon.  I will also be
> sending this information to past convention attendees who are not on the
> current email list.  
> 
> Board positions currently held by Veronica Martinez, Cheryl Thurston,
> Michael Richardson, and Karen Steele will be up for election.  Veronica
> Martinez is not seeking reelection.
> 
> Tim Elder, Jeanette Jones, Robert Stigile, Julie Cardinas, and Brian Buhrow
> will serve on the nominating committee.  Any candidates interested in
> seeking a nomination should reach out to president at nfbcal.org.  We will also
> receive eligible nominations from the floor over Zoom.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> NFBC-Info at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBC-Info:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/pompey2010%40yahoo.com

From lhnews at lighthouse-sf.org  Wed Oct 18 18:03:34 2023
From: lhnews at lighthouse-sf.org (LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired)
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:03:34 +0000
Subject: [NFBSF] Autonomous Vehicle Public Forum
Message-ID: <1630E1B2-F983-431F-B2C5-7F7771B0EDBD@lighthouse-sf.org>

LightHouse + Vision Zero: Autonomous Vehicle Forum

LightHouse for the Blind<https://lighthouse-sf.org/> is proud to once again be partnering with Vision Zero SF to bring conversations and efforts to increase pedestrian safety in San Francisco in the limelight! Next month, on Thursday, November 2, join LightHouse CEO Sharon Giovinazzo and autonomous vehicle experts as we discuss pedestrian safety and the future of safer transit options for San Francisco visitors and residents. This will be a hybrid event; participants may attend in person at the LightHouse HQ or virtually. For those attending in person, snacks and refreshments prepared by LightHouse Head Chef, Matt Beard, will be provided. For those who would like to attend virtually, a link to access the forum will be emailed the day prior.

What? LightHouse + Vision Zero: Autonomous Vehicle Forum
When? Thursday, November 2, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where? LightHouse HQ, 1155 Market St., 10th floor , San Francisco
RSVP: Please complete the LightHouse + Vision Zero: Autonomous Vehicle Forum sign-up form<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aDTgw1XvSEKdrcKhdpCdAPLYxxHCW7RBvSswU9wfgWVUOEhUWlY2Q1VNOEw5OTRVWUJZWERPUllMWi4u> by Thursday, October 26.

This forum is made possible by generous funding from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation<https://sfphf.org/> and the City and County of San Francisco<https://sf.gov/>.

More About Vision Zero
The City and County of San Francisco adopted Vision Zero<https://www.visionzerosf.org/> as a policy in 2014, committing to build better and safer streets, educate the public on traffic safety, enforce traffic laws, and adopt policy changes that save lives. The goal is to create a culture that prioritizes traffic safety and to ensure that mistakes on our roadways don?t result in severe injuries or death. The result of this collaborative, citywide effort will be safer, more livable streets as we work to eliminate traffic deaths.


[LightHouse for the Blind - Logo]
1155 Market Street, 10th Floor SF 94103
Visit us online:
Website<https://lighthouse-sf.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/lighthousesf/> |Twitter<https://twitter.com/lighthouse_sf> | YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/LFTBSF> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseblind/>





Please visit our website to get to know us better!
LightHouse-SF.org<https://lighthouse-sf.org/>
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From lhnews at lighthouse-sf.org  Wed Oct 18 22:09:23 2023
From: lhnews at lighthouse-sf.org (LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired)
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:09:23 +0000
Subject: [NFBSF] Free Screening of Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
Message-ID: <2A6C1527-5E60-452F-83C7-8DCD47365B67@lighthouse-sf.org>

LightHouse cordially invites our community members to a free special screening of episode one of the Netflix limited series ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE, which will be followed by a conversation with Associate Producer/Blindness and Accessibility Consultant, Joe Strechay.

SCREENING DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, October 25
Time: 6:30 pm doors open | 7:30 pm screening begins
Location: The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., San Francisco

This screening will be played with open audio description and open captions.

The Roxie Theater is a short walk from the 16th St./Mission BART station. It's also accessible from the 14, 22, 33, 49 and 55 MUNI bus lines. Get more info about transit options to The Roxie.<https://roxie.com/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-here/>

About ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7E0PStA8YE>
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE tells the story of Marie-Laure Leblanc (played by actress Aria Mia Loberti who is legally blind) a blind French girl taking refuge with her father and reclusive uncle in St. Malo, France and Werner (Louis Hofmann), a brilliant teenager enlisted by Hitler?s regime with an expertise in radio repair. Together they share a secret connection that will become a beacon of light that leads them through the harrowing backdrop of WWII.

From Director Shawn Levy, ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE stars Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger, Marion Bailey, with Hugh Laurie and Mark Ruffalo. And introducing newcomer Aria Mia Loberti.

There is a limit of three tickets per person. Please note any accessibility needs for this screening (i.e. wheelchair/service animal friendly seating) on the RSVP form. Seating is limited: first come, first served.

RSVP online for the special screening of Netflix?s ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE.<https://forms.microsoft.com/r/iUMjaPBBYT>

Additional details will be sent ahead of the event.

If you have questions, please contact Christina Daniels at CDaniels at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:CDaniels at lighthouse-sf.org> or 415-694-7315.

See you there!


[LightHouse for the Blind - Logo]
1155 Market Street, 10th Floor SF 94103
Visit us online:
Website<https://lighthouse-sf.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/lighthousesf/> |Twitter<https://twitter.com/lighthouse_sf> | YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/LFTBSF> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseblind/>


Please visit our website to get to know us better!
LightHouse-SF.org<https://lighthouse-sf.org/>
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From president at nfbcal.org  Thu Oct 19 00:04:47 2023
From: president at nfbcal.org (president at nfbcal.org)
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:04:47 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] FW: Accessibility Study Invitation
In-Reply-To: <CAJKz8j07UfxdYgpO637WAtkH0a6pRS40XJuuKZXgyTn4fdqFkg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJKz8j07UfxdYgpO637WAtkH0a6pRS40XJuuKZXgyTn4fdqFkg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <034201da021f$e28c53e0$a7a4fba0$@nfbcal.org>

 

 

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: Rachel Kamen <rkamen at waymo.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 2:22 PM
To: State President, California <president at nfbcal.org>
Subject: Accessibility Study Invitation

 

Hi Tim,

 

As a valued partner in Waymo?s efforts to provide mobility options to people of all ages living with physical, visual, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, we are reaching out to connect with members of the NFB community - employees, community members, etc.

 

Waymo is partnering with the research firm Bold Insight to conduct research regarding accessibility and the autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One. Individuals who are selected to participate in this study will attend one interview session and will receive $200 as a thank-you for their time. Sessions will take place November 9-10th in San Francisco.

 

If you or anyone you know are interested in participating, please complete the survey at this link <https://boldinsight.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3meyPSJokZedzJc>  by Tuesday, October 24th to verify eligibility. If you have any questions about the research, please email lucy.toothill at boldinsight.com <mailto:lucy.toothill at boldinsight.com> . Please feel free to share this opportunity with those who you think might be interested.

 

Thank you,

Rachel

 

-- 


  <https://www.waymo.com/static/images/Waymo-Logo-2018-Email_Small.png> 

Rachel Kamen
Public Affairs Specialist 
 <http://www.waymo.com/> waymo.com

 


