From jbar at barcore.com  Tue Jun  2 16:00:02 2026
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:00:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 June 09, 2026 AT 6 PM
Message-ID: <202606021600.652G02lY013623@nfbcal.org>

San Francisco Chapter Members,

We invite you to join us for the next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. 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, June 09, 2026. 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 monica.wegner at outlook.com  Thu Jun  4 20:49:41 2026
From: monica.wegner at outlook.com (Monica Wegner)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 20:49:41 +0000
Subject: [NFBSF] Legislative alert: Medi-cal asset limit
Message-ID: 
 <DM4PR20MB47983F346E5D51CA51295BE1F9102@DM4PR20MB4798.namprd20.prod.outlook.com>

Hello NFBSF,

First off, I am just a blind bay area resident and so this ask is not on behalf of the NFB. I don't know whether the NFB has a position on this. That being said:
Disability Rights California has flagged that the governor's May budget has reinstituted a $2,000 asset limit for Medi-Cal qualification. Here is their post and their ask.
We need your help! Currently, the California Assembly is accepting the $2,000 asset limit ($3000 for a couple) in Gov. Newsom's May Revision Budget. This marks the return of an asset limit which was established in the 1980s and was removed in 2024 after relentless advocacy. This asset limit forces people with disabilities and seniors to live in extreme poverty to access Medi-Cal, a program that many rely on for access to the medications and health care services they need to manage their disabilities. It is unjust and inhumane to enact a low, strict asset limit, especially during this period where millions of Californians are struggling financially.
Call the Assembly and express your opposition to the asset limits! Take action TODAY and call the main contacts below.
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Chair Assembly Budget Committee: 916-319-2046
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas: 916-319-2029
Some helpful talking points:
- I am opposed to the Assembly's agreement to impose a $2,000 asset limit in Medi-Cal for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Delaying this proposal is unacceptable, and the Assembly should fully reject this unfair and harmful proposal.
- A $2,000 asset limit prevents people from having any savings, putting them one emergency away from financial ruin.
Source: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityRightsCalifornia/posts/pfbid02RjGdreAQygM9FTy1XFCTH6vEAb8uKECjU8d76pF7aTXpxMDpcXpR64EcvoJuWXFyl>
There is also a Fast Action<https://secure.everyaction.com/pKUGvaJrGU6BaziBpU7qnA2> campaign for this.
More information on the May budget and DRC's take is available via the DRC's press release<https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/latest-news/disability-rights-californias-summary-of-the-governors-proposed-may-revision-2026-27>.

I have called the assembly and joined the Fast Action  effort and I hope you will too.

Monica

From advocate at earthlink.net  Thu Jun  4 20:55:03 2026
From: advocate at earthlink.net (Marianne Haas)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:55:03 -0700
Subject: [NFBSF] Legislative alert: Medi-cal asset limit
In-Reply-To: 
 <DM4PR20MB47983F346E5D51CA51295BE1F9102@DM4PR20MB4798.namprd20.prod.outlook.com>
References: 
 <DM4PR20MB47983F346E5D51CA51295BE1F9102@DM4PR20MB4798.namprd20.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <023c01dcf464$6b43baa0$41cb2fe0$@earthlink.net>

I would be glad to call.  Are you aware that that the Governor  put 33 thousand Dollars in his budget to get a portrait made of himself?

Marianne

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBSF <nfbsf-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Monica Wegner via NFBSF
Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2026 1:50 PM
To: NFB of San Francisco, California List <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Monica Wegner <monica.wegner at outlook.com>
Subject: [NFBSF] Legislative alert: Medi-cal asset limit

Hello NFBSF,

First off, I am just a blind bay area resident and so this ask is not on behalf of the NFB. I don't know whether the NFB has a position on this. That being said:
Disability Rights California has flagged that the governor's May budget has reinstituted a $2,000 asset limit for Medi-Cal qualification. Here is their post and their ask.
We need your help! Currently, the California Assembly is accepting the $2,000 asset limit ($3000 for a couple) in Gov. Newsom's May Revision Budget. This marks the return of an asset limit which was established in the 1980s and was removed in 2024 after relentless advocacy. This asset limit forces people with disabilities and seniors to live in extreme poverty to access Medi-Cal, a program that many rely on for access to the medications and health care services they need to manage their disabilities. It is unjust and inhumane to enact a low, strict asset limit, especially during this period where millions of Californians are struggling financially.
Call the Assembly and express your opposition to the asset limits! Take action TODAY and call the main contacts below.
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Chair Assembly Budget Committee: 916-319-2046 Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas: 916-319-2029 Some helpful talking points:
- I am opposed to the Assembly's agreement to impose a $2,000 asset limit in Medi-Cal for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Delaying this proposal is unacceptable, and the Assembly should fully reject this unfair and harmful proposal.
- A $2,000 asset limit prevents people from having any savings, putting them one emergency away from financial ruin.
Source: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityRightsCalifornia/posts/pfbid02RjGdreAQygM9FTy1XFCTH6vEAb8uKECjU8d76pF7aTXpxMDpcXpR64EcvoJuWXFyl>
There is also a Fast Action<https://secure.everyaction.com/pKUGvaJrGU6BaziBpU7qnA2> campaign for this.
More information on the May budget and DRC's take is available via the DRC's press release<https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/latest-news/disability-rights-californias-summary-of-the-governors-proposed-may-revision-2026-27>.

I have called the assembly and joined the Fast Action  effort and I hope you will too.

Monica

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From jbar at barcore.com  Mon Jun  8 16:00:01 2026
From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour)
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2026 09:00:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [NFBSF] REMINDER: our next NFB SF Chapter Meeting is Tuesday,
 June 09, 2026 AT 6 PM
Message-ID: <202606081600.658G01Bm006390@nfbcal.org>

San Francisco Chapter Members,

We invite you to join us for the next NFB San Francisco Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. 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, June 09, 2026. 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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