Welcome to the CCB Courier for July 17, 2026

From the director of Governmental Affairs:

California Council of the Blind members and our coalition Partners across the state, this is what we got done!
AB 2135 concerning Nursing home accessible eviction notices was voted out of the Senate Health committee and is headed for Judiciary.
A budget deal was reached by the legislature and the Governor.
Highlights from the Budget Deal:

• In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). Maintains core funding for IHSS by rejecting all of the Governor’s proposed cuts.
• Medi-Cal: Delays until July 1, 2027, many of the Governor’s new Medi-Cal cuts, including:
• Elimination of full-scope Medi-Cal for asylees, human trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, etc.
• Medi-Cal asset test: set at $21,000 in July 1, 2027, (with agreement to work on a higher level next year)
• Medi-Cal Premiums Delay and Trigger. Continues the delay of Medi-Cal premiums for the UIS population until July 1, 2027, but requires the Governor to set and announce a premium level between $30 and $50 in the 2027 May Revision.
• Fair Share from Big Corporations. Establishes the Fair Share from Big Corporation program to combat the harm to health programs caused by HR 1 and to reduce the taxpayer subsidies for big corporations with employees enrolled in taxpayer funded Medi-Cal instead of company-provided health plans. Under the program, the Administration will be required to present fully viable options to the Legislature for holding big corporations accountable for their employees’ health care costs by April 1, 2027. The options will then be considered during next year’s budget process. Implementing any option will require subsequent legislation.

From California Diabetics in Action:

You are all invited to the July 18th program at 1pm of the California Diabetics in Action presenting Deborah Erickson of The Blind Kitchen. She will speak about kitchen safety, independence, and how she became a successful business owner. Contact Nelly Emerson at norconelly11@gmail.com for the Zoom link. There will be a generous door prize.

From the Golden State Guide Dog Handlers:

Save the date for an exciting presentation from Glidance!
Invite your friends, family and neighbors! : Join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 to get an update and demo on the Glide, the world's first intelligent guide for people who are blind or have low vision. Glide is a two-wheeled, AI-powered mobility aid that steers and brakes autonomously, detecting obstacles, drop-offs, crosswalks, stairs, and more in real time. Think of it as a third primary mobility option alongside the white cane and guide dog. This Virtual Demo is a free online Zoom event where you can learn everything about Glide from A to Z, meet the team, and get your questions answered live.
The Glidance team:

1. Amos Miller, CEO
2. Allison Remington, Community Engagement
3. Ellie Carlson, Head of O& M
4. Jonathan Kalan, Head of Brand

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM Pacific time
Please contact Vita Zavoli for the zoom information: GoldenStateGuideDogHandlers@gmail.com

Thank you for reading.