From jbar at barcore.com  Tue Nov  4 17:00:02 2025
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2025 09:00:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 November 11, 2025 AT 6 PM
Message-ID: <202511041700.5A4H02ZW018270@nfbcal.org>

San Francisco Chapter Members,

We invite you to join us for the next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Below is the schedule and all the information you need to participate.

6:00 - 6:30 PM: NFBSF Welcome & Social Time

Join us before the formal meeting for an informal time to connect with fellow members. This is a great time for new members to introduce themselves and for returning members to catch up. A board member will be present to welcome everyone and answer questions.

6:30 - 8:00 PM: Formal NFBSF Chapter Meeting

Our regular business meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. We will cover updates, announcements, and ongoing chapter business. Your participation is important, and we welcome everyone to contribute to the discussion.

After 8:00 PM: Social Time and Community Connection

Once the formal meeting is adjourned, the Zoom room will remain open for anyone who wants to stay and connect further. This time is flexible -- some people leave right after the meeting, while others stay to chat, catch up, or offer support as needed. Feel free to stay as long as you like!

How to Join the Meeting:

The meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. You can join using the Zoom app on your computer or smartphone, or dial in from a regular phone.

NOTE: As of May 2025, we have new zoom details which are including in the body of this email and in the word attachment.

Step 1: Download Zoom if needed. Download the Zoom app here:

https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting

Step 2: Join the meeting. Click this link to join

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716

Step 3: Dial-In Option. Prefer to join by phone? Follow these steps:

	*Tip: Press star six (6) to mute/unmute yourself during the call.

	1. Dial: 669-900-6833
	2. Enter The Meeting ID: 653 561 96 78 followed by the pound (#) key.
        3. Enter the meetig Passcode: 418866#

        Or, if you are on a device that recognizes dialing instructions, you can double tap on one of these 2 one-touch dialing options.

        +16694449171,,6535619678#,,,,*418866# US
        +16699006833,,6535619678#,,,,*418866# US (San Jose)

Step 4: Login to the meeting via the web or app using ID and password.

        1. Choose the "join Meeting" option from within the app or web page.
	2. Enter The Meeting ID: 653 561 96 78
        3. Enter the meetig Passcode: NFBSF

        TIP: note that the password is entirely in upper case and is not a number.
 
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Whether you join us for social time, the formal meeting, or community connection after the meeting, we are always glad to come together as a chapter.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

In Federation Spirit,
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From laura at lauramillar.com  Tue Nov  4 23:16:56 2025
From: laura at lauramillar.com (Laura Millar)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2025 15:16:56 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] =?utf-8?q?Friendsgiving_=E2=80=94_Join_Us_Nov=2E_22!_RSVP_?=
 =?utf-8?q?by_Nov=2E_14?=
Message-ID: 
 <CAAToiL0giSvYXDWNBNc3riU-e_dnieOBnYumEGqNkvzWLXopfQ@mail.gmail.com>

Dear NFBSF Chapter Members,

We’re delighted to invite you to a special Friendsgiving celebration filled
with warmth, community spirit, and gratitude. The National Federation of
the Blind San Francisco chapter, the California Council of the Blind, and
the East Bay Center for the Blind are joining together to host an afternoon
of good food, connection, and shared joy.

Friendsgiving is an opportunity to celebrate the relationships and
community that sustain us throughout the year. Whether you’re reconnecting
with familiar faces or meeting new members of our Blind and Disabled
community, we look forward to gathering in fellowship and appreciation for
one another. We also hope this gathering inspires future collaborative
events and traditions.

Please RSVP by Friday, November 14:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhC40HIUKwvTf4aD1Ovj8otokAHoCrrdADA6R9gPE3hDaqPw/viewform?usp=header


Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: East Bay Center for the Blind
2928 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Due to space capacity, this gathering is for members of NFB, CCB, and EBCB.
Not a member yet? It’s not too late — you’re welcome to join us at any
time, and we’d love to welcome you into the community.


Potluck & Contributions

Please bring a potluck item that serves approximately 10 people
or a suggested minimum donation of $10 per person.

Donations for Friendsgiving are being collected by the EBCB (please, write
“Friendsgiving” in the note)

   - Venmo: @EBCB-president
   - PayPal: eastbaycenterfortheblind at gmail.com
   - Check: East Bay Center for the Blind, 2928 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA
   94703
   - Cash: Accepted at the event

If you need assistance completing the RSVP form, please call the East Bay
Center for the Blind at 510-843-6935
(Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM – 3 PM)


Interested in Joining the NFB San Francisco Chapter?

We’d be excited to welcome you into our community.

Next Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, November 11

   - 6:00 PM — Social time & welcome for new members
   - 6:30–8:00 PM — Chapter meeting
   - 8:00 PM — Optional community hangout

Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716

Membership is $10, due when you join, with annual renewals each January to
remain active in the chapter.

Ways to pay dues or donate (write “NFBSF Dues” or “NFBSF Donation”)

   - PayPal / Venmo / Zelle: Sara Hadsell, 510-387-0766
   - Checks payable to Sara Hadsell
   585 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607


Thank you for being part of our community. Your presence, participation,
and support strengthen the leadership and voice of blind people in the Bay
Area and beyond. We look forward to celebrating with you at Friendsgiving.

With gratitude,
Our outreach committee,
National Federation of the Blind — San Francisco Chapter

From laura at lauramillar.com  Wed Nov  5 13:10:45 2025
From: laura at lauramillar.com (Laura Millar)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 05:10:45 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Fwd: Round abouts are coming to Alameda
In-Reply-To: <6ad301dc4d00$a97220c0$fc566240$@gmail.com>
References: <6ad301dc4d00$a97220c0$fc566240$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: 
 <CAAToiL3auE5fGAFKrk5Xiu6fY+2LSoCF8bWS-ONxYL05XRN-Qw@mail.gmail.com>

For people who live in the city of Alameda…


Hello everyone,



As stated in the subject line this new way for us of navigating traffic is
coming to Alameda.  Not only is this new for folks that are blind and
visually impaired it is also new for the public and drivers.  The city of
Alameda will have a mobility instructor available on the 15 and a6 of the
month to show folks how to navigate traffic through the round about.  If
you are interested in coming on either of those day please contact Makayla
with the city of Alameda at: 5103818963.  Please feel free to share this
information with anyone that you think might benefit.



Thanks!



Tony

From laura at lauramillar.com  Wed Nov  5 14:02:04 2025
From: laura at lauramillar.com (Laura Millar)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 06:02:04 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] =?utf-8?q?Cane_Share=3A_That_Old_Cane_You=E2=80=99ve_Been_?=
	=?utf-8?q?Hanging_On_To_Still_Has_Work_to_Do?=
Message-ID: 
 <CAAToiL0nGNfSwKQc6G6ZwJZy2nfiuORf-LR8GUH5K7qBtaBnZg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello NFBSF chapter members!

If you’re part of the blind community, you probably have a couple of canes
tucked away. One might be too short. Another too clunky. Maybe you don’t
like the sound the tip makes. Or maybe it’s from your early training
days—before you found the one that really worked for you. Some of us hold
on to old canes just in case. Others hold on to them because they remind us
of how far we’ve come.


However that cane came into your life, your story with it is personal. And
while it may no longer be right for you, it could be exactly what someone
else needs to begin their journey.


The cane you don’t use anymore could change everything.


That simple idea is what sparked the creation of the You Cane Give
Initiative. Its founders, James Boehm and Marc Companion, are blind
advocates who realized that while many of us in the U.S. have extra canes
sitting unused in closets or garages, blind people in other parts of the
world are navigating life without even one. They saw the gap—and decided to
do something about it.


In many places around the world, blindness is highly stigmatized. Blind
people are discouraged from moving freely, and tools like white canes,
training, and even organized blind advocacy are limited or unavailable. But
when someone receives a cane and is supported in using it confidently and
proudly, it’s not just mobility that changes—it’s perception, access, and
self-determination.


You Cane Give collects donated canes from across the U.S. and puts them
directly into the hands of blind people in communities around the world,
from Uganda to India, Mexico to Bolivia. Their work is rooted in the same
values many of us know through structured discovery: blind people are
competent, resourceful, and powerful when given the right tools and
expectations. One of their team members, Marc Companion, is a graduate of
the Colorado Center for the Blind and a blind Orientation and Mobility
instructor who brings those values to each cane they deliver.


That’s why the San Francisco chapter of the National Federation of the
Blind is organizing a Cane Share. This is a community-wide effort to
collect used, spare, or broken canes from blind people in the Bay
Area—canes that still have value, still have purpose, and still have places
to go.


If you’ve got a cane that’s no longer part of your daily life, consider
letting it continue its journey in someone else’s hands.


How to Donate Your Cane:

If you’re coming to Friendsgiving, please bring your cane with you!


If you’re not planning to attend Friendsgiving, please reach out to
nfbsf.community at gmail.com to arrange for pickup or mailing.


To learn more about You Cane Give, visit: <https://youcanegive.org>


And if your cane has a story, we’d love to hear it. Because that old cane
you’ve been hanging on to? It still has work to do.

From jbar at barcore.com  Mon Nov 10 17:00:02 2025
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 November 11, 2025 AT 6 PM
Message-ID: <202511101700.5AAH02vD000632@nfbcal.org>

San Francisco Chapter Members,

We invite you to join us for the next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Below is the schedule and all the information you need to participate.

6:00 - 6:30 PM: NFBSF Welcome & Social Time

Join us before the formal meeting for an informal time to connect with fellow members. This is a great time for new members to introduce themselves and for returning members to catch up. A board member will be present to welcome everyone and answer questions.

6:30 - 8:00 PM: Formal NFBSF Chapter Meeting

Our regular business meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. We will cover updates, announcements, and ongoing chapter business. Your participation is important, and we welcome everyone to contribute to the discussion.

After 8:00 PM: Social Time and Community Connection

Once the formal meeting is adjourned, the Zoom room will remain open for anyone who wants to stay and connect further. This time is flexible -- some people leave right after the meeting, while others stay to chat, catch up, or offer support as needed. Feel free to stay as long as you like!

How to Join the Meeting:

The meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. You can join using the Zoom app on your computer or smartphone, or dial in from a regular phone.

NOTE: As of May 2025, we have new zoom details which are including in the body of this email and in the word attachment.

Step 1: Download Zoom if needed. Download the Zoom app here:

https://www.zoom.us/download#client_4meeting

Step 2: Join the meeting. Click this link to join

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716

Step 3: Dial-In Option. Prefer to join by phone? Follow these steps:

	*Tip: Press star six (6) to mute/unmute yourself during the call.

	1. Dial: 669-900-6833
	2. Enter The Meeting ID: 653 561 96 78 followed by the pound (#) key.
        3. Enter the meetig Passcode: 418866#

        Or, if you are on a device that recognizes dialing instructions, you can double tap on one of these 2 one-touch dialing options.

        +16694449171,,6535619678#,,,,*418866# US
        +16699006833,,6535619678#,,,,*418866# US (San Jose)

Step 4: Login to the meeting via the web or app using ID and password.

        1. Choose the "join Meeting" option from within the app or web page.
	2. Enter The Meeting ID: 653 561 96 78
        3. Enter the meetig Passcode: NFBSF

        TIP: note that the password is entirely in upper case and is not a number.
 
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Whether you join us for social time, the formal meeting, or community connection after the meeting, we are always glad to come together as a chapter.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

In Federation Spirit,
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From laura at lauramillar.com  Wed Nov 12 01:39:34 2025
From: laura at lauramillar.com (Laura Millar)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:39:34 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Fwd: NFB November Meeting Agenda
In-Reply-To: 
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References: 
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Message-ID: 
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Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
Contact # (925)-321-8804


---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Sagar Gupta <sagarng95 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Subject: NFB November Meeting Agenda
To: Laura Millar <laura at lauramillar.com>


*November 2025 NFB of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Meeting Agenda*

*Meeting Link: *

*https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716*
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716>


*Call to Order*

*Introductions & Icebreakers*

*Reports*

   - *Secretary’s Report – Sagar Gupta*
   - *Treasurer’s Report – Sara Hadsell*
   - *Legislative & Advocacy Report – Lisa Irving*
   - *Presidential Release Recap – Sara Hadsell*

*Chapter Business*

   - *Outreach Committee*
      - *October Social Recap*
      - *Friendsgiving Event Updates*
         - *Chapter will vote to approve funds towards food.*
      - *State Convention*
   - *Holiday Party*
   - *Discussion – Washington Seminar Participation*
      - *What would you advocate for?*

*Bell Ringers*

*Adjournment*

*Meeting Access Information*

*•  Join Zoom Meeting*

*https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716*
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716>



*Meeting ID: 653 561 9678*

*Passcode: NFBSF*



*One tap mobile*

*+16694449171,,6535619678#,,,,*418866# US*

*+16699006833,,6535619678#,,,,*418866# US (San Jose)*
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From laura at lauramillar.com  Wed Nov 12 01:40:05 2025
From: laura at lauramillar.com (Laura Millar)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:40:05 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Fwd: NFB October Meeting Minutes
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References: 
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Message-ID: 
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Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
Contact # (925)-321-8804


---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Sagar Gupta <sagarng95 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Subject: NFB October Meeting Minutes
To: Laura Millar <laura at lauramillar.com>


October 2025 NFB of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Meeting Minutes



Call to Order

Attendance: 37

·       Adam Graves

·       Adam G…

·       Auna (t…

·       Bobbi (She…

·       Brock N…

·       Christin…

·       Cindy Fass.

·       Emily Av…

·       Ginny Prince (she/her)

·       Jeff Buckwalter

·       JENNY JARDER-PAL…

·       Karen Paparella

·       Kathryn Whitnack

·       Laura Heberle

·       MARGRIET RENSCH

·       Marysol

·       Mayuri Mehra

·       Michaelas iPhone

·       Mierra Haroldson

·       Monica Wegner (She…

·       Nikhil Dadlani

·       Rochelle (she/her) &…

·       Sagar Gupta

·       samantha.dix

·       Sara Hadsell

·       Sarah Doiron

·       Sheela Gunn

·       Sherry’s iPhone

·       Simreen Virk

·       Stefanie Chappelle

·       Steven Sanith

·       Taryn Morris

·       Veronica Ferdin TVI

·       Xhorxhia Xhangoli

·       (3 unnamed participants)

   -

Reports

   - Secretary’s Report – The September meeting minutes completed by Sagar
   Gupta were approved.


   - Treasurer’s Report – The current balance is $1047.91
   - Dues and donations can be paid/made utilizing the following
   information:
      - If using PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle: Sara Hadsell, 510-387-0766,
      - If using PayPal, select that you are paying a friend, rather than
      purchasing an item. This will avoid
      - undesired fees. This option may only be available when utilizing
      PayPal on the computer.
      - The address for sending checks is: Sara Hadsell, 585 9th St.,
      Oakland, CA 94607
      <https://www.google.com/maps/search/585+9th+St.,+Oakland,+CA%0D%0A++++++94607?entry=gmail&source=g>
      - Dues are $10 and paid annually beginning in January.




   - Legislative & Advocacy Report – Christina Daniels
      - Medical device non-visual accessibility act, making medical devices
      such as glucose monitors accessible
      - Blind Americans return to work act, for SSI recipients to not lose
      benefits after making a dollar over the limit, improving the
benefit cliff
      for people who rely on SSI payments
      - Accessible Technology Affordability Act, providing refundable tax
      credits to blind people for the high cost of accessible technology
      - The Department of Education is cancelling grants administered by
      rehab services to services like educators for braille; please contact
      idea at ed.gov and linda.mcmahon at ed.gov



   - Presidential Release Recap – Bobbi Pompey
      - The Coast to Coast challenge is a virtual walkathon  where you can
      register for free at nfb.org/movers  and have people donate based on
      the distance participants walked or ran.
      - There was an emphasis on the medical device bill mentioned in the
      legislative report.
      - The president concluded with remarks about the government shut down.



Chapter Business

   - Outreach & Education Committee Recap and Announcements
      - Sat Oct 18 social at Rosamunde Sausage Grill followed by Improv
      comedy show at End Game in San Francisco
      - 3rd Tuesday of each month Outreach committee meeting followed by a
      social call around Halloween
      - Friendsgiving planning every Monday at 5pm over Zoom partnered with
      the East Bay Center for the Blind and CCB. Date is Saturday November 22
      nd from 1 to 6pm.
      - Laura created a motion for the chapter to contribute $150 towards
      food for Friendsgiving, Due to a discussion between the chapter
about where
      the money is going towards and how the other groups will be contributing,
      we decided to postpone the vote for the November chapter meeting.



   - Discussion with SFSU Student led by Adam Graves
      - We discussed topics such as NFB membership, what brought people to
      the NFB, and advantages of joining.
   - Bell Ringers & Birthdays
   - Adjournment
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From laura at lauramillar.com  Wed Nov 12 03:18:25 2025
From: laura at lauramillar.com (Laura Millar)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:18:25 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Fwd: [NFBC-Info] FW: Rescheduled Argument in Payan v. Los
 Angeles
 Community College
In-Reply-To: <011401dc5268$558d43f0$00a7cbd0$@timeldermusic.com>
References: <001401dc2aa3$ab84df80$028e9e80$@nfbcal.org>
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Message-ID: 
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Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
Contact # (925)-321-8804


---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Tim Elder via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Subject: [NFBC-Info] FW: Rescheduled Argument in Payan v. Los Angeles
Community College
To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
CC: Tim Elder <tim at timeldermusic.com>


All,

An urgent update on the again-rescheduled argument in the Payan appeal
before the Ninth Circuit.  The date has been moved to November 18, no
longer November 20 as mentioned below.
TO avoid confusion: the new hearing date/time/location is Tuesday morning,
November 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PT (arrive by 8:30 a.m. to get through
security).  The Pasadena courthouse, Courtroom 3, is located at 125 South
Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/125+South+Grand+Avenue,+Pasadena,+CA+91105?entry=gmail&source=g>
.



-----Original Message-----
From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of president---
via NFBC-Info
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2025 7:59 PM
To: president at nfbcal.org
Cc: president at nfbcal.org
Subject: [NFBC-Info] Rescheduled Argument in Payan v. Los Angeles Community
College

As you may recall, a jury awarded over $230,000 to two of our blind
students because Los Angeles Community College discriminated against them.
The judge in the case has since incorrectly ruled that those students
should not receive their award from the jury. We have appealed that
terrible decision to the Ninth Circuit.

The hearing with the appellate judges is coming up in Pasadena. Let's send
a strong message to those judges that the blindness community cares about
this case. They need to know that it matters when colleges discriminate
against blind students. Letting LACCD off the hook without having to pay
real damages is insulting to our civil rights and will encourage more bad
behavior from colleges.

We'd like to see as many canes and service animals as possible in the
gallery observing the proceedings. It will also be a very interesting
debate among the judges and lawyers about the legal issues in the case. You
are guaranteed to learn something about your own legal rights. Please
promote the following at your chapter meetings and with groups in the
region.

What: oral argument before the 9th Circuit in Payan v. Los Angeles
Community College District
When: Rescheduled to Thursday morning, November 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.  PT
(arrive by 8:30 a.m. to get through security).
Where: Courtroom 3 of the Pasadena courthouse: Richard H. Chambers Court of
Appeals Building, 125 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/125+South+Grand+Avenue,+Pasadena,+CA+91105?entry=gmail&source=g>
.
Why: to send a strong message that jury damages awards to blind students
are important to preserve our equal rights in the classroom
Who: all blind people who care about equal access to higher education
How: contact Florentino Becerra at becerra.florentino at gmail.com <mailto:
becerra.florentino at gmail.com>  or (714) 768-5665 if you have further
questions about details



Tim Elder
President
National Federation of the Blind of California president at nfbcal.org <mailto:
president at nfbcal.org>
(916) 382-0372
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/







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.

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

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From bearsfo at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 13 22:48:13 2025
From: bearsfo at yahoo.com (David)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:48:13 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Open Letter to the SFLH Board
References: <023201dc54ef$98e95e20$cabc1a60$.ref@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <023201dc54ef$98e95e20$cabc1a60$@yahoo.com>

 

Hi there -

 

Please find below a link to a letter from a number of concerned LightHouse
community members, including many former SFLH officers and board members. 

 

http://bit.ly/sflh-lhg

 

Please read, add your signature if you wish, and forward far & wide to your
network.

 

--David

 

 

From laura at lauramillar.com  Fri Nov 14 04:13:26 2025
From: laura at lauramillar.com (Laura Millar)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:13:26 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Two Invitations: Friendsgiving RSVP by Tomorrow + Community
 Conversation on Tuesday
Message-ID: 
 <CAAToiL0LshsGNjmmYQ0V5ZNGJMyznN46kOFVMwPghybw5JPeyw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello everyone,

The Outreach and Education Committee has two invitations for you this
upcoming week.


First, our Friendsgiving Planning Committee is kindly asking everyone to
RSVP by tomorrow, November 14, so we can make sure there is plenty of food
for all.

We are excited to bring our National Federation of the Blind, the
California Council of the Blind, and the East Bay Center for the Blind
communities together for a warm and welcoming Friendsgiving celebration.

Second, we hope you will join us for our Community Conversation on Tuesday,
November 18.

1. Please RSVP for Friendsgiving by Tomorrow (November 14)

Please fill out the following RSVP form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZbdjouIpUvJLd99_W3DUZBf0n_5175SlSuRNpjayVkI/edit?usp=drivesdk


So we know how much food to prepare

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: East Bay Center for the Blind
2928 Adeline Street, Berkeley, California 94703

Because of the space capacity, this gathering is for members of the
National Federation of the Blind, the California Council of the Blind, and
the East Bay Center for the Blind.
If you are not a member yet, it is not too late. You are welcome to join us
at any time, and we would love to welcome you into the community.

Potluck and Contributions

Please bring a potluck dish that serves approximately 10 people
or
a suggested minimum donation of ten dollars per person.

Donations for Friendsgiving are being collected by the East Bay Center for
the Blind.
Please write Friendsgiving in the note line.

Venmo: @EBCB-president
PayPal: eastbaycenterfortheblind at gmail.com
Check: East Bay Center for the Blind, 2928 Adeline Street, Berkeley,
California 94703
Cash: Accepted at the event

If you need assistance completing the RSVP form, please call the East Bay
Center for the Blind at 510-843-6935
(Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)


2. Community Conversation on Tuesday, November 18

Travel Your Way: Tools, Tips, and Advocacy for Blind and Low Vision
Travelers

Hosted by the National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Outreach and
Education Committee

6:00 to 7:00 PM — Outreach and Education Committee Meeting
Open to anyone who wants to help strengthen community engagement, outreach,
and education in the NFB.

7:00 PM — Community Conversation: Travel Your Way

Join us for a relaxed and lively conversation about traveling confidently
as a blind or low vision person. We will share practical tools, tips,
advocacy strategies, favorite travel apps and gadgets, and real-world
stories about navigating transit, airports, rideshare, and more. Whether
you are new to travel or have years of experience, this is a welcoming
space to share what works and learn together.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716

Our chapter meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month for
official business.
Our third Tuesday Community Conversations are intentionally more informal,
social, and community focused.

Membership Information

Membership is ten dollars, due when you join.
Annual renewals take place each January to remain active in the chapter.

Ways to pay dues or donate
Please write NFBSF Dues or NFBSF Donation in the note.

PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle: Sara Hadsell, 510-387-0766
Checks payable to: Sara Hadsell
Mailing address: 585 Ninth Street, Oakland, California 94607


Thank you for being part of our community. Your presence and participation
strengthen blind leadership across the Bay Area and beyond. We are looking
forward to celebrating with you at Friendsgiving and gathering again on
Tuesday for our community conversation.

With gratitude,
The Outreach and Education Committee
National Federation of the Blind, San Francisco Chapter

From laura at lauramillar.com  Tue Nov 18 22:12:24 2025
From: laura at lauramillar.com (Laura Millar)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:12:24 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Tonight! Outreach & Education Committee + Travel Community
 Conversation
Message-ID: 
 <CAAToiL2rte4z7FGZ=8M+6HQ6_7zJSvBM1dkphZ-oKD2zwELUEg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi everyone,

Join us tonight for two great opportunities to connect:

Outreach and Education Committee Meeting

6:00–7:00 PM

Open to all who want to be involved in outreach and education for the NFB

Community Conversation: All Things Travel as a Blind or Low Vision Person

7:00 PM

Join us for a fun and laid-back conversation where we’ll share tips and
tricks, advocacy advice, travel gadgets and apps, and everything you need
to know about traveling as a blind person. Whether you’re a seasoned
traveler or just curious, come swap stories and learn from our community!

Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6535619678?pwd=g2r7hfzZq8UC4czxbEKdlnqtf0c7yw.1&omn=84192401716

See you tonight!

Our outreach committee,

National Federation of the Blind — San Francisco Chapter​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
Contact # (925)-321-8804

From bernieslife at icloud.com  Wed Nov 19 18:52:06 2025
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (bernieslife at icloud.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:52:06 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Friends Giving Request for Entertainers
Message-ID: <019801dc5985$9a79aca0$cf6d05e0$@icloud.com>

Hello, Friends, 

 

For those of you that signed up to attend the Friends Giving event, you are
invited to sign up to sing a song, play an instrument, read a poem, or tell
a few jokes. Please email Lisa Irving by 5:00 PM, Friday November 21. Lisa's
email address is, lisamirving05 at gmail.com <mailto:lisamirving05 at gmail.com> .


 

Thank you.

 

Warmly, 

Lisa Irving 

From alau106 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 19 20:11:52 2025
From: alau106 at gmail.com (Kit Lau)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:11:52 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Friends Giving Request for Entertainers
In-Reply-To: <019801dc5985$9a79aca0$cf6d05e0$@icloud.com>
References: <019801dc5985$9a79aca0$cf6d05e0$@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <7C2CBE90-B451-4C4B-9D0D-47A0D6ADC431@gmail.com>

hi Lisa,
This is Kit.  Sign me in, I'm gonna tell some jokes. Thank you.
See you,  friend
Kit.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 19, 2025, at 10:53 AM, bernieslife--- via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ﻿Hello, Friends,
> 
> 
> 
> For those of you that signed up to attend the Friends Giving event, you are
> invited to sign up to sing a song, play an instrument, read a poem, or tell
> a few jokes. Please email Lisa Irving by 5:00 PM, Friday November 21. Lisa's
> email address is, lisamirving05 at gmail.com <mailto:lisamirving05 at gmail.com> .
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> 
> 
> Warmly,
> 
> Lisa Irving
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> 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:
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From bernieslife at icloud.com  Thu Nov 20 00:22:28 2025
From: bernieslife at icloud.com (bernieslife at icloud.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:22:28 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Disability Rights California Request for Input
Message-ID: <00a301dc59b3$c15b81d0$44128570$@icloud.com>

 

Hello, 

 

A local Systems Change Advocate reached out to me, and forwarded a survey
request from Disability Rights California. Our input is needed to help DRC
craft a useful public transportation survey. Please see the attached Word
document. 

 

Warmly, 

Lisa M. Irving 

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From ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 20:36:04 2025
From: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com (ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:36:04 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] RSVP for the NFBSF Holiday Party!
Message-ID: <159801dc5f14$49a113b0$dce33b10$@gmail.com>

Dear NFB San Francisco Chapter Members and Families: 


Save the Date! Saturday, December 13 at 12:00 pm


A reminder: this month, the only thing on our calendar is our Holiday Party!


The National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter invites you to
celebrate the season with us at our annual Holiday Party! As a community of
blind individuals, families, and allies working together to achieve the
dreams of blind people, we believe in celebrating our achievements,
friendships, and the year behind us. Join us at La Penca Azul for an
afternoon of good food, great friends, and festive fun.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

 

*	Delicious food (everyone orders from the menu)
*	Wonderful company and community connection
*	Fun little competitions and games
*	Optional White Elephant gift exchange

 

DRESS CODE & FESTIVE COSTUME CONTEST:

 

Come however you like - but we're awarding a prize for the MOST FESTIVE!
Whether that's the ugliest holiday sweater, the flashiest light-up necklace,
a halo crown, a tactile masterpiece, or your own creative interpretation of
festive spirit - bring it! Casual is fine, but festive is FUN. Show us your
holiday style!


WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE (OPTIONAL):

 

Want to join in the fun? Bring a wrapped gift (around $15-20 value) for EACH
person in your party who wants to participate in our White Elephant
exchange! Not familiar with White Elephant? It's a hilarious gift-swapping
game where everyone brings a quirky, funny, or useful gift. 

 

Here's how it works:

 

1.	Everyone who brings a gift gets a number
2.	Player #1 opens any wrapped gift from the pile
3.	Player #2 can either steal Player #1's unwrapped gift OR open a new
one
4.	If your gift gets stolen, you can steal someone else's gift or open
a new one (but you can't immediately steal back the gift that was just taken
from you!)
5.	Each gift can only be stolen 3 times total, then it's "frozen" with
its current owner
6.	The last person gets to choose from any gift or open the final
wrapped one


The fun is in the surprises, the friendly stealing, and the laughter that
ensues! Participation is totally optional - you're welcome to just enjoy
watching the chaos unfold.


LOCATION:



La Penca Azul
1440 Park Street
Alameda, California

La Penca Azul menu <https://www.lapencaazul.com/menu/> 
RSVP: Please sign up using this Google Form so we can get an accurate
headcount:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOQ0dxWvRUbhTxbftNonetbtUmdMZEDZh
aMXN4QV6ktBVYQ/viewform?usp=sharing
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOQ0dxWvRUbhTxbftNonetbtUmdMZEDZ
haMXN4QV6ktBVYQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100966493462242080965>
&ouid=100966493462242080965

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:



December is a busy month for everybody, so just a reminder: we are NOT
having our chapter meeting this month, and our social is a week earlier than
usual. There is also no community conversation in December.


As we gather to celebrate, we honor the spirit of the NFB: Live the Life You
Want. Thank you for an excellent 2025 - here's to living the lives we want
together in 2026!
We look forward to celebrating with you!


In Federation,
NFB San Francisco Outreach and Education Committee

 

 

From monica.wegner at outlook.com  Wed Nov 26 20:46:37 2025
From: monica.wegner at outlook.com (Monica Wegner)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:46:37 +0000
Subject: [NFBSF] RSVP for the NFBSF Holiday Party!
In-Reply-To: <159801dc5f14$49a113b0$dce33b10$@gmail.com>
References: <159801dc5f14$49a113b0$dce33b10$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: 
 <DM4PR20MB4798D95047C81AB45070B70EF9DEA@DM4PR20MB4798.namprd20.prod.outlook.com>

Hello,

Is this an indoor or outdoor event?

Warmly,
Monica


-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Christina Daniels via NFBSF
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:36 PM
To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com
Subject: [NFBSF] RSVP for the NFBSF Holiday Party!

Dear NFB San Francisco Chapter Members and Families: 


Save the Date! Saturday, December 13 at 12:00 pm


A reminder: this month, the only thing on our calendar is our Holiday Party!


The National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter invites you to celebrate the season with us at our annual Holiday Party! As a community of blind individuals, families, and allies working together to achieve the dreams of blind people, we believe in celebrating our achievements, friendships, and the year behind us. Join us at La Penca Azul for an afternoon of good food, great friends, and festive fun.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

 

*	Delicious food (everyone orders from the menu)
*	Wonderful company and community connection
*	Fun little competitions and games
*	Optional White Elephant gift exchange

 

DRESS CODE & FESTIVE COSTUME CONTEST:

 

Come however you like - but we're awarding a prize for the MOST FESTIVE!
Whether that's the ugliest holiday sweater, the flashiest light-up necklace, a halo crown, a tactile masterpiece, or your own creative interpretation of festive spirit - bring it! Casual is fine, but festive is FUN. Show us your holiday style!


WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE (OPTIONAL):

 

Want to join in the fun? Bring a wrapped gift (around $15-20 value) for EACH person in your party who wants to participate in our White Elephant exchange! Not familiar with White Elephant? It's a hilarious gift-swapping game where everyone brings a quirky, funny, or useful gift. 

 

Here's how it works:

 

1.	Everyone who brings a gift gets a number
2.	Player #1 opens any wrapped gift from the pile
3.	Player #2 can either steal Player #1's unwrapped gift OR open a new
one
4.	If your gift gets stolen, you can steal someone else's gift or open
a new one (but you can't immediately steal back the gift that was just taken from you!)
5.	Each gift can only be stolen 3 times total, then it's "frozen" with
its current owner
6.	The last person gets to choose from any gift or open the final
wrapped one


The fun is in the surprises, the friendly stealing, and the laughter that ensues! Participation is totally optional - you're welcome to just enjoy watching the chaos unfold.


LOCATION:



La Penca Azul
1440 Park Street
Alameda, California

La Penca Azul menu <https://www.lapencaazul.com/menu/>
RSVP: Please sign up using this Google Form so we can get an accurate
headcount:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOQ0dxWvRUbhTxbftNonetbtUmdMZEDZh
aMXN4QV6ktBVYQ/viewform?usp=sharing
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOQ0dxWvRUbhTxbftNonetbtUmdMZEDZ
haMXN4QV6ktBVYQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100966493462242080965>
&ouid=100966493462242080965

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:



December is a busy month for everybody, so just a reminder: we are NOT having our chapter meeting this month, and our social is a week earlier than usual. There is also no community conversation in December.


As we gather to celebrate, we honor the spirit of the NFB: Live the Life You Want. Thank you for an excellent 2025 - here's to living the lives we want together in 2026!
We look forward to celebrating with you!


In Federation,
NFB San Francisco Outreach and Education Committee

 

 

_______________________________________________
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/monica.wegner%40outlook.com

From sagarng95 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 21:45:31 2025
From: sagarng95 at gmail.com (Sagar Gupta)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:45:31 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] RSVP for the NFBSF Holiday Party!
In-Reply-To: 
 <DM4PR20MB4798D95047C81AB45070B70EF9DEA@DM4PR20MB4798.namprd20.prod.outlook.com>
References: <159801dc5f14$49a113b0$dce33b10$@gmail.com>
 <DM4PR20MB4798D95047C81AB45070B70EF9DEA@DM4PR20MB4798.namprd20.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: 
 <CAO2KrLtmtBjFjsD+8Yovdy-yW4wG+gkkSbB8KUmu9M=M1Kh9iQ@mail.gmail.com>

This is an indoor event. We have a backroom reservation at La Penca Azul.

On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM Monica Wegner via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Is this an indoor or outdoor event?
>
> Warmly,
> Monica
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Christina Daniels via
> NFBSF
> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:36 PM
> To: 'NFB of San Francisco, California List' <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: ms.christina.daniels at gmail.com
> Subject: [NFBSF] RSVP for the NFBSF Holiday Party!
>
> Dear NFB San Francisco Chapter Members and Families:
>
>
> Save the Date! Saturday, December 13 at 12:00 pm
>
>
> A reminder: this month, the only thing on our calendar is our Holiday
> Party!
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter invites you to
> celebrate the season with us at our annual Holiday Party! As a community of
> blind individuals, families, and allies working together to achieve the
> dreams of blind people, we believe in celebrating our achievements,
> friendships, and the year behind us. Join us at La Penca Azul for an
> afternoon of good food, great friends, and festive fun.
>
>
>
> WHAT TO EXPECT:
>
>
>
> *       Delicious food (everyone orders from the menu)
> *       Wonderful company and community connection
> *       Fun little competitions and games
> *       Optional White Elephant gift exchange
>
>
>
> DRESS CODE & FESTIVE COSTUME CONTEST:
>
>
>
> Come however you like - but we're awarding a prize for the MOST FESTIVE!
> Whether that's the ugliest holiday sweater, the flashiest light-up
> necklace, a halo crown, a tactile masterpiece, or your own creative
> interpretation of festive spirit - bring it! Casual is fine, but festive is
> FUN. Show us your holiday style!
>
>
> WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE (OPTIONAL):
>
>
>
> Want to join in the fun? Bring a wrapped gift (around $15-20 value) for
> EACH person in your party who wants to participate in our White Elephant
> exchange! Not familiar with White Elephant? It's a hilarious gift-swapping
> game where everyone brings a quirky, funny, or useful gift.
>
>
>
> Here's how it works:
>
>
>
> 1.      Everyone who brings a gift gets a number
> 2.      Player #1 opens any wrapped gift from the pile
> 3.      Player #2 can either steal Player #1's unwrapped gift OR open a new
> one
> 4.      If your gift gets stolen, you can steal someone else's gift or open
> a new one (but you can't immediately steal back the gift that was just
> taken from you!)
> 5.      Each gift can only be stolen 3 times total, then it's "frozen" with
> its current owner
> 6.      The last person gets to choose from any gift or open the final
> wrapped one
>
>
> The fun is in the surprises, the friendly stealing, and the laughter that
> ensues! Participation is totally optional - you're welcome to just enjoy
> watching the chaos unfold.
>
>
> LOCATION:
>
>
>
> La Penca Azul
> 1440 Park Street
> Alameda, California
>
> La Penca Azul menu <https://www.lapencaazul.com/menu/>
> RSVP: Please sign up using this Google Form so we can get an accurate
> headcount:
>
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOQ0dxWvRUbhTxbftNonetbtUmdMZEDZh
> aMXN4QV6ktBVYQ/viewform?usp=sharing
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOQ0dxWvRUbhTxbftNonetbtUmdMZEDZhaMXN4QV6ktBVYQ/viewform?usp=sharing>
> <
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOQ0dxWvRUbhTxbftNonetbtUmdMZEDZ
> haMXN4QV6ktBVYQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100966493462242080965
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOQ0dxWvRUbhTxbftNonetbtUmdMZEDZhaMXN4QV6ktBVYQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100966493462242080965>
> >
> &ouid=100966493462242080965
>
>
>
> IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
>
>
>
> December is a busy month for everybody, so just a reminder: we are NOT
> having our chapter meeting this month, and our social is a week earlier
> than usual. There is also no community conversation in December.
>
>
> As we gather to celebrate, we honor the spirit of the NFB: Live the Life
> You Want. Thank you for an excellent 2025 - here's to living the lives we
> want together in 2026!
> We look forward to celebrating with you!
>
>
> In Federation,
> NFB San Francisco Outreach and Education Committee
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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/monica.wegner%40outlook.com
> _______________________________________________
> NFBSF mailing list
> NFBSF at nfbnet.org
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> NFBSF:
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>

From marco.salsiccia at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 21:52:17 2025
From: marco.salsiccia at gmail.com (Marco Salsiccia)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:52:17 -0800
Subject: [NFBSF] Tactile Art and BlindSVG on AT Banter Podcast
Message-ID: <723AE945-8015-4104-937A-327C131F6F35@gmail.com>

Hi all,

As I mentioned in our last NFBSF meeting, Chancey Fleet and I were interviewed by the AT Banter folks for their most recent podcast episode. We discuss our backgrounds and how we got into tactile art and design, how we met, how BlindSVG came to be, what we are currently up to in the tactile graphics space along with a bunch of our colleagues, and what the future holds for blind design. Hope you enjoy, and feel free to skip the first few minutes as the hosts start off a little oddly, but then we all get into a really good discussion. Here's the podcast link:

AT Banter Episode #444: Getting a Feel for Art <https://atbanter.com/2025/11/19/at-banter-episode-444-getting-a-feel-for-art-with-blindsvg/>

Cheers,
Marco Salsiccia
Accessibility Specialist
marconius.com

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