Welcome to the CCB Courier for September 18 , 2026

From ACB:

We are pleased to share that the We Can't Wait Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Carol Miller of West Virginia and co-sponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington and Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada. This bill was introduced in the Senate earlier this year, and we are excited that the companion bill has now been introduced in the House.
As a reminder, this bill would amend the Social Security Act to allow individuals who are applying for disability benefits to elect to receive a portion of their SSDI benefits during the waiting period in exchange for a moderate reduction in their monthly benefit amount. Instead of having to wait up to five months for payments to begin, SSDI beneficiaries could opt to receive a portion of their benefits right away.
We have updated our We Can't Wait Act Speak4 campaign to reflect the introduction of this bill. Now your messages will go to both your Senators and your House Rep. You can access the updated Speak4 campaign here:
https://speak4.app/lp/fn01vsao?ts=1788289686

IDC (Inclusive Diversity of California)

IDC (Inclusive Diversity of California) Social and Games Committee welcomes everyone on September seventeen at six thirty pm for a night of games and camaraderie. We will be playing game such as trivia, hangman and name that tune. hope everyone can join us!!!
For the Zoom information
Email joe At Joe.green@ccbnet.org or Call Allie at )559)351-4797.

From Jeff Thom

I have recently become a member of the Statewide Council that makes recommendations concerning persons with access and functional needs, which includes people with disabilities, relating to Public Safety Power Shutoffs. These issues involve people who, due to medical or other reasons, face serious issues during these power outages. I am representing CCB on this council. Whether or not you are aware of this program, I am interested in your input on outreach, the programs to assist people impacted by these shutoffs and other relevant concerns. You can phone me at
916-995-3967 or email me at jsthom@comcast.net.

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