Upcoming Events

Summer Outings:

Thursday, July 25, 2019: Coyote Hills Regional Park Fremont. Bus leaves EBCB at 9:00 AM sharp, so plan to arrive at EBCB by 8:30. Program Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Presentation on history of the Ohlone Tribe in the area. Bring your lunch and water. We’ll return to EBCB at 1:30, so we recommend scheduling paratransit not earlier than 2:30 PM. RSVP to EBCB no later than Thursday July 18th.

Monday, August 19, 2019 Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore. Bus leaves EBCB at 9:00 AM sharp, so plan to arrive at EBCB by 8:30. Program Time: 10:30 to Noon. Boat ride. Bring your lunch and water. Bus returns to EBCB at 2:00 pm, so schedule paratransit no earlier than 3:00 PM. RSVP no later than Friday August 2nd.

Other Events:

Saturday, July 20: Open Mic, 5:30 to 8:00 PM. (From Jenna Rubin) — Help us launch our new Open Vent Night. This is a space for sharing what is on your mind your writing, your music…. whatever. There is no charge, but this is a fundraiser, so bring small bills to purchase snacks, bevies, and light entrees. No need to sign up. Just show up.

Saturday, July 27: Quarterly Business Meeting, 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Lunch is $10.00, RSVP by Wednesday, July 24th, menu to be announced.

Saturday, August 24: EBCB annual picnic, 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Lunch $10.00 RSVP by Wed. August 21; we’ll serve hamburgers, hotdogs and potato Salad and dessert, our traditional EBCB picnic fair.

Center Closures: We will be closed on Thurs. July 4 and Fri. July 5 for the 4th of July holiday. EBCB summer break will be from Tuesday August 6 through Fri. August 16, and we will re-open on Tuesday August 20.

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East Bay Center for the Blind

4 months ago

Are you free to move about the Bay Area?
Reliably? Conveniently? Accessibly? Affordably?

Does it bother you that people with cars can go anywhere they wish at any time, while you cannot? Do you have to walk a long way and wait a long time in inclement weather for the bus or train? Are you forced to ride for several hours in a Paratransit vehicle only to arrive at your destination too late for your appointment, or halfway through the concert?

Freedom of movement is a fundamental right guaranteed under the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, yet seniors, people with disabilities, and all other nondrivers are denied of it.

We deserve far better!

The transportation justice movement is gaining momentum here and abroad. The East Bay Center for the Blind recently launched Transportation Justice Project, funded by a grant from the San Francisco Foundation, putting the focus on the needs of local seniors and people with disabilities.

We seek to close the gap between drivers and non-drivers by no less than a complete overhaul and integration of all modes of public transportation. We now have allies in the cause, including Urban Habitat, Transform, Seamless Bay Area, and LIFE ElderCare.

Let’s build a coalition! Join the transportation revolution now!

For more information contact:
Jenna Rubin
Outreach Coordinator
707-672-2408
jennacrubin@gmail.com ...

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East Bay Center for the Blind

4 months ago

Vision and Principles for Regional Transportation Mega-Measure

Vision Statement

Freedom of movement is a human right. As people who live, work, and travel in the Bay Area, we know that increased funding to our transportation system is essential for the health and wellness of our communities, environment, and economy.
Despite being part of the fifth largest economy in the world, our transportation system is increasingly characterized by gridlock, pollution, and minimum-wage jobs.

Our vision is that residents of all abilities and incomes enjoy accessible transportation options that reliably, affordably and conveniently get us where we need to go around the region. We have the power to do this by passing a game-changing regional funding measure that will enhance our freedom of movement, while at the same time creating good-paying green jobs, and contributing to a clean and healthy environment by reducing car trips and carbon emissions.

Principles:

1. Advance Mobility, Jobs, and Climate Goals: We prioritize cost-effective investments that move more people around the region with fewer cars, create good-paying jobs, and reduce carbon emissions.
2. Create a Sustainable, World-Class, and Coordinated System: Our investments should significantly support everyday transit operations through frequent and reliable service and by moving people on our existing networks, while also supporting regional connections and long-term solutions that connect all residents.
3. Support Healthy and Stable Communities: Our investments should support resilient and thriving neighborhoods, while avoiding displacement and other harms to vulnerable residents.
4. Promote Social Equity: Our investments should provide differently-abled and lower-income residents with dignified, reliable, and affordable transportation options and provide them with good-paying jobs.
5. Ensure Fair Funding Streams: Responsibility for funding the next generation of transportation investments should come from those with the ability to pay and not burden small businesses and low-income residents.
6. Prioritize Democratic Community Engagement: Community residents should give input at all stages of the process and project development and their feedback should be meaningfully incorporated. ...

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