Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 14, 2026
From ACB:
Recently, we announced the introduction of the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) Reauthorization Act of 2026, which would reauthorize federal funding for accessibility improvements to legacy public transit stations which pre-date the Americans with Disabilities Act. ACB supported the original legislation five years ago when it was passed as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We are proud to support this program's reauthorization through our newest Speak4 campaign. You can access the Speak4 campaign at the following link: https://speak4.app/lp/kf018s6v?ts=1786466356
Governmental Affairs Updates for August 2026:
AB 2135, Nursing Homes Accessible Discharge Notices has encountered a snag concerning amendments. It is currently on hold.
Web Accessibility: AB2190 is gone for this year but may come back next year. One harmful bill by Nielo has been defeated and a bill by Lowenthal concerning physical sites that have implications for websites has been amended to be harmful. We are partnering with the California Disability Leadership Alliance (CDLA) to protest its passage.
Olmstead Decision: We signed onto a letter generated by Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund (DREDF) to ask Governor Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta to send a letter supporting the Olmstead decision and pledging to uphold it.
LTSS4All/Hand in Hand: We continue to partner with them to take action supporting In-Home Support Services, Medi-Cal community-based services, including fighting the asset limit for long-term care, and supporting caregiving workers and clients. At their last meeting, they voted to adopt our OIB (Older Individuals Who Are Blind) action and sign onto our budget ask.
OIB Budget Ask: A letter was sent from CCB, NFBC, CABVI (California Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired), and DRC (Disability Rights California) to legislators to advance our $5 million budget request. Another organizational sign-on will be sent out to increase support. Four regional teams have been formed to work with CCB members to visit lawmakers and advocate for OIB funding in person or virtually.
Rehab: We continue to work with NFBC and CABVI on Order of Selection, the work group to implement AB3193 concerning expediting purchases for clients, and other Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) issues.
From the CCB membership Committee:
Join us for Friday Night Live with the CCB Membership Committee!
Friday, August 14th, 5:30 PM PT
Relax and connect with CCB friends on the second Friday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM PT.
Enjoy casual conversations, current events, share personal news, comedy, or your favorite music. Pop in, pop out. All ages welcome! We look forward to seeing you there! For Zoom link and more info email: joe.derrick.green@gmail.com or call (916)393-0662
Walter Chevira is looking for a dual cassette recorder with two mikes.
You can reach him at: 6613312333
Thank you for reading.
