From mhartle at nfb.org Tue Sep 1 15:21:32 2009 From: mhartle at nfb.org (Thorpe, Mary Jo) Date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:21:32 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Big Announcement!! about Braille Readers are Leaders Contest Message-ID: HI Federationists and Friends, We are pleased to announce that this fall there will be some new additions to the NFB's wonderful Braille Readers are Leaders program. For starters, we are going to be expanding the program to include some new categories. New categories will include competitions for : **Teens--beginner, intermediate, and advanced readers **Adults--beginner, intermediate, and advanced readers And so much more! Don't worry though. We're still keeping the original Braille Readers are Leaders that we all know and love. But, we will be adding some new components to that as well. The program is slated to kick off in November with these new additions, so start brushing up on your contractions and warming up those fingers! Please stay tuned for more details as they develop. If you have ideas or suggestions for Braille Readers are Leaders, or any other Braille programs, please let me know. You can contact me at the National Center, or email me at Mhartle at nfb.org or Mthorpe at nfb.org. Thanks. Sincerely, Mary Jo T. Hartle Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC Director of Education Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 1800 Johnson St. Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407 Email: MTHORPE at nfb.org Fax: (410) 659-5129 Visit www.nfb.org From jsorozco at gmail.com Fri Sep 4 14:03:53 2009 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 10:03:53 -0400 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Grant Opportunities for Youth and Divisions Message-ID: <61246DE4E7804F28815A2F1B318E01D1@Rufus> The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is launching the second edition of its Youth Solidarity Fund. This programme provides seed funding to outstanding youth projects demonstrating innovative approaches to building cross-cultural understanding. The 2009 edition of the Youth Solidarity Fund offers a total envelope of up to US$300,000. There are two levels of funding available: small grants for community or local-level projects needing funding of up to US$20,000 each and large grants for national or regional-level projects needing funding of up to US$30,000 each. A Youth Selection Committee will identify the best projects under each level of funding. Youth organizations from all over the world are invited to submit project proposals by September 30, 2009, 1:00 PM, New York time. The application guidelines and form are available at www.unaoc.org Do Something Save Our Music Contest (Deadline: October 23) VH1 and Do Something are calling on you to lead the fight for music education in schools. From now until October 16th, take action - tell everyone to "Save Our Music!" Organize an instrument drive. Create viral videos on what music means to you. Run an awareness campaign in your school. For more project ideas check out the "action ideas" section. The top 5 advocates will receive $1,000 for their school music program and Rock Band Video game packages. One grand prize winner gets $2500 in music funding and a Beatles Rock Band game system! Check your email and back here for mini-contests and giveaways throughout the campaign! Submit your projects by 10/23 for a chance to win! Upload photos and videos and you could win even more great prizes! Get started at: SaveOurMusic.org 2010 State Farm? Service-Learning Champion Award (Deadline: December 1) State Farm supports service-learning as a teaching method that enhances the academic achievement of students while engaging in service to the community. Teachers and parents are usually the primary individuals guiding a young person's education. Other adults often play a key role in broadening a youth's formal education through community service-learning activities. State Farm created the Service-Learning Champion Award to acknowledge this non-traditional advocate of service-learning. The State Farm Service-Learning Champion Award recognizes a business leader, community member or public official who has a passion for engaging youth in service-learning. Nominations for this annual award are due Dec.1, 2009. This annual award will be presented to the recipient at the 21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference in March 2010, in San Jose, Calif. Transportation, lodging, and conference registration costs for the award recipient will be provided by State Farm.? http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/topics/nom_slchamp.asp __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4394 (20090904) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com From graduate56 at juno.com Tue Sep 22 00:48:11 2009 From: graduate56 at juno.com (Melissa Green) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:48:11 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Colorado asociation of blind students(Cabs) Conference call Message-ID: <440E4A0A747846A8A09706ADE69196AC@melissa> Hello all. First, there will be a conference call will take place on sunday evening at 7:00PM. The number to call in is as follows. 605-475-6006 and the code to enter is: 587726. All are invited and encouraged to participate. Second, thank you to all that showed up for the CSDB homecoming activity. Some may have thought that it wasn't worth it. However, it served a lot of good. We were able to get farther with the school than we have ever done before. We also provided the students with the fact that we support them. Finally, the agenda is as follows Approval of minutes. Treasurer's report and fundraising. The mentoring program and future activities with CSDB. State convention seminar, the faire for all, elections, the ray Mcgeorge award, door prizes, Cabs Idol and prizes for Cabs Idol. Other business. Melissa Green ____________________________________________________________ Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFoYb1iFX1cFCtaqrXMmLU7oO9ItL115F3BVs7KQ62hhJ59w0K9N2/ From info at michaelhingson.com Tue Sep 22 03:08:48 2009 From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:08:48 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] On-line Demonstrations of KNFB Reader Mobile Software and Nokia N86 Message-ID: The National Federation of the Blind and The Michael Hingson Group will hold online demonstrations and discussions of the KnfbReader Mobile this Friday afternoon, September 25, 2009, and Saturday, September 26, 2009. The purpose of these meetings is to showcase the KnfbReader Mobile using the new Nokia N86 platform. "We are excited about the possibilities afforded by the Nokia N86 and its ability to support the KnfbReader Mobile in the future", states Michael Hingson president of The Michael Hingson Group. During these online sessions we will discuss the features of the KnfbReader Mobile as well as pricing and availability with the Nokia N86. The N86 has many new and interesting features not available on earlier platforms supported by the KnfbReader Mobile. These sessions will be of interest both to existing users as well as those who are interested in purchasing a Reader in the future. After opening presentations Michael Hingson will take questions on all aspects of the reader. Those who received this announcement are invited to encourage their friends and colleagues to join the session so that as many as possible can learn about this amazing device which is changing the lives of many blind people throughout the world. If you have questions or want to learn more about decay NFB reader mobile please contact: Michael Hingson Email: info at michaelhingson.com (415) 827-4084 Date: Friday September 25, 2009. Time: 2:00 P.M. Pacific, 3:00 P.M. Mountain, 4:00 P.M. Central, 5:00 P.M. Eastern, and elsewhere in the world 21:00 GMT Friday September 25. Date: Saturday September 26, 2009. Time: 10:00 A.M. Pacific, 11:00 A.M. Mountain, 12:00 P.M. Central, 1:00 P.M. Eastern, and elsewhere in the world 18:00 GMT Saturday September 26. Where: KnfbReader Mobile conference room: which you can locate by clicking on the following link: Enter the Conference Room Here Or, alternatively, http://74.208.96.53/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsb18eeae3cfd2. After reaching the conference room entry page follow the instructions to enter the conference room itself. No password is required. We will record the event and put it on Michael Hingson's web site http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com so if you are unable to participate live at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the website listed above. This online interactive program requires no password, is free of Charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a Computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others in the virtual audience. If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available On the entry screen to the online conference room. The Michael Hingson Group "Speaking with Vision" Michael Hingson, President (415) 827-4084 info at michaelhingson.com www.michaelhingson.com for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit: http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com http://michaelhingson.com/images/knfbReader-michael_hingson.jpg -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: a40513.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 8779 bytes Desc: not available URL: From artds55 at comcast.net Tue Sep 22 03:19:52 2009 From: artds55 at comcast.net (by way of David Andrews ) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:19:52 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Fwd: Job Announcement Vending Program Director Oregon Message-ID: Post Code: D717 Announcement Number: LEBL0903 Classification Number: Z7002 Open: 09/9/2009 Close: 09/30/2009 Location: Portland Availability: Full Time PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER B (PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER B (Business Enterprise Program Director)) $3,672 - $5,406 MONTHLY To be considered for this vacancy you must apply to announcement number LEBL0903. INTRODUCTION The mission of the Oregon Commission for the Blind is to promote the full integration of blind Oregonians into society through employment and independent living. The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers legally blind Oregonians opportunities to manage food service and vending facilities in government buildings throughout Oregon. BEP???s purpose is to create employment for blind persons who are referred to the program by the rehabilitation staff of the agency. There are currently 25 facilities ranging from small dry-stands to large cafeterias. The agency is seeking a Director of the BEP. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the overall management, fiscal oversight and administration of the program. This position is management service and is not represented by a union. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy. SCOPE OF THE POSITION The Business Enterprise Program Director oversees all programmatic, administrative, financial and federal reporting matters related to the program. Specific duties include: * Provide support services for up to 25 business enterprise units operated by blind managers. * Develop staff competence to complete program functions. Conduct performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and signing off on leave requests. * Provide fiscal oversight of program and ensure all financial matters are handled appropriately. * Ensure appropriate training to qualified clients entering the vending programs, including interviewing and evaluation of potential managers. * Work with the Business Enterprise Consumer Committee (BECC) to ensure their active participation in major Administrative decisions and policy and program decisions affecting the overall administration of the program. * Propose such rules and regulations as may be required for the operation of the BE Program. * License and assign managers to units as they become available. * Make surveys of buildings or properties to determine their suitability as locations for vending facilities to be operated by blind persons. * Complete necessary contractual arrangements for establishment and operations of vending facilities with appropriate property management companies. * Arrange for the design, installation of equipment, supplies, and initial stock for new or remodeled units. * Prepare reports as may be required on status of BE Program. * Ensure availability of in-service and upward mobility training opportunities for facility managers. * Document contacts with BEP managers, public representatives and private vendors utilizing the BEP???s caseload management system. * Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's or higher degree in Social Work/Human Services/Business Administration or related field AND knowledge of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and Regulations; Oregon Revised Statutes regarding the BEP; and the BEP Rules and Regulations (Handbook). Knowledge of small business operation with an emphasis on vending and food service and management. Also, have knowledge of blindness and be able to select, train and assist legally blind individuals in successful management of their units. OR Bachelor's degree in a field not closely related AND one year of human services related experience working with business development initiatives for legally blind or other underrepresented individuals. AND knowledge of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and Regulations; Oregon Revised Statutes regarding the BEP; and the BEP Rules and Regulations (Handbook). Knowledge of small business operation with an emphasis on vending and food service and management. Also, have knowledge of blindness and be able to select, train and assist legally blind individuals in successful management of their units. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TO APPLY: 1) A completed Management Service Application Form (located at the end of this announcement) AND 2) A current resume. Your resume must clearly indicate that you meet the qualifications listed above. AND 3) An Oregon Application form PD100 that can be obtained from the following website: http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/STJOBS/stjobsapplication.shtml#Standard_Application__PD100_ AND 4) Answers to the following questions. Please limit your answers to half a page each. * Describe your experience managing a federal or state program supporting business enterprise or blind individuals. * Describe your experience working with an advisory body, such as the Business Enterprise Consumer Committee or other such entities. What is your philosophy or approach if your agency???s decisions are challenged by an advisory body? * Give two examples of instances you have resolved or been unable to resolve conflict in the workplace. You may deliver, mail, email or FAX your completed application to: E-mail your application to: recruitment.ocb at state.or.us Indicate announcement number LEBL0903 in the subject line. Or mail your application to: Oregon Commission for the Blind 535 SE 12th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Or FAX your application to 971-673-1570 If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. The Oregon Commission for the Blind does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, the Oregon Commission for the Blind is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. The salary on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Although, additional application information cannot be submitted for active applications, you may submit a new application when you feel you have new/updated qualification information. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. WORKING CONDITIONS Requires occasional lifting for short periods. Frequent statewide travel is required. Some out-of-state travel may be required. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Commission for the Blind offers an array of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For additional information, please refer to the following website for details: http://oregon.gov/DAS/OP/Benefits.shtml. The Oregon Commission for the Blind is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. Oregon Commission for the Blind MANAGEMENT SERVICE APPLICATION FORM APPLICANT NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (REQUIRED): OR HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: E-MAIL: ?????????????????????? POSITION: PEMB/Business Enterprise Program Director I understand that any oral or written statement that is false, fraudulent, or misleading in this material, or made in the course of any related employment process, whether made by me or by others at my request, will result in rejection of this material, denial of employment, or dismissal from state service if discovered after employment, and in many circumstances, prosecution for a crime. I certify that all statements contained herein are true and complete whether made by me or others at my request. I understand that I must prove that I am authorized to work in the United States if I am hired. I authorize the employing agency to verify the employment and education information provided in this material. I authorize my driving record to be checked if the position for which I am applying requires driving. I understand and agree to a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal history background check. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: DATE: RECRUITMENT TRACKING INFORMATION PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Job Applied For: Classification Number: ___________________ Announcement Number: HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THIS POSITION? Newspaper (List Publication) State Jobs Page State Agency website Other website (List website) Employee Referral Friend Other: VOLUNTARY INFORMATION The information you provide below is voluntary. Affirmative Action The State of Oregon has an Affirmative Action Policy. If you choose to provide this information, it will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our affirmative action programs. This will also be used for research and statistical purposes. Ethnic Background (check only one) (A) Asian or Pacific Islander: Persons having origins in any of the peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Samoa. (B) African American (not of Hispanic origin): Persons having origins in any of the black ethnic groups. (H) Hispanic: Persons having origins in any of the Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or other Spanish cultures, regardless of ethnicity. (I) Native American or Alaskan Native: Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition. (W) Caucasian (not of Hispanic origin): Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East. Gender: MALE FEMALE Disabled: YES NO (Checking the ???yes??? box has no effect on an employer's obligation to provide reasonable accommodation under state and federal disability laws.) ATTENTION: Attach this page to your application materials, even if you do not provide the voluntary information. __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4445 (20090921) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com From JFreeh at nfb.org Thu Sep 24 04:41:53 2009 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:41:53 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Washington Post article on silent cars Message-ID: The following article on the danger posed by silent cars appeared today on the front page of the Washington Post. Washington Post The Deadly Silence of the Electric Car Automakers Propose Vroom-Vroom Substitutes to Alert Pedestrians Byline: Peter Whoriskey Publication Date: 09/23/2009 Link to Article After years of trying to make cars sound as if they were riding on air, engineers are considering how they might bring back some noise. They're trying to make some of them -- those silent hybrids -- more audible. But how? A team of engineers developing the Leaf, the forthcoming electric car from Nissan and a front-runner in the race for a mass-market electric car, have recently been presenting their ideas for artificial noises to government officials and focus groups. Maybe Chime Number 22? Melody Number 39? Perhaps a futuristic whirring like the aircraft in 'Blade Runner'? As hybrids proliferate and major automakers such as Nissan and General Motors prepare to launch battery electric vehicles next year, some automakers are seeking to address concerns in the United States and Japan that the nearly noiseless vehicles may be so quiet that they pose a threat to pedestrians. At a meeting earlier this month and another over the summer, Nissan presented the chime, the melody and a futuristic whir to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has recently gathered evidence that the vehicles may pose a safety risk. Regulatory committees in the United States and Japan are also studying complaints about the cars, and Congress is weighing a measure requiring vehicles to issue 'non-visual' warnings to pedestrians. 'We are studying potential artificial noises that can be added to the vehicle,' said Scott Becker, a Nissan senior vice president. But the nascent industry is divided over whether safety sounds should be added to the quiet cars and, if so, what those noises should be. 'Frankly, we've been working for 30 years to make cars quiet -- never thinking they could become too quiet,' said Robert Strassburger, vice president for vehicle safety at the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, an industry group that has been working to address the concerns. But now 'those vehicles may be difficult to detect.' Hybrid vehicles typically operate on hushed battery-powered electric motors when idling and traveling at low speeds. At higher speeds, the noisier internal-combustion engine kicks in. Toyota, which makes the popular hybrid Prius, a small car that runs very quietly at low speeds, does not add artificial sounds. Cars like Tesla's Roadster, Nissan's Leaf and General Motors' Volt, which will depend on battery electric power, may be even quieter. Officials at Tesla say they have no intention of implementing 'fake noises.' The company already makes the $109,000 electric Roadster, a luxury product popular with eco-conscious celebrity customers. 'We have delivered more than 700 cars, and our customers overwhelmingly say the relative quiet of the powertrain is one of the most appealing aspects of the car,' said Tesla spokeswoman Rachel Konrad. 'Thanks to widespread electric vehicle adoption, we will all enjoy far less noise pollution in the future.' Evidence that the hybrid sales spurt poses a safety threat has been scant, in part because the phenomenon is new and the hybrid cars represent only a small fraction of the more than 230 million vehicles on the road, transportation officials said. But an as-yet-unreleased NHTSA study of accidents in 12 states compares accident rates for some hybrid vehicles and their internal combustion engine counterparts. Covering more than 8,000 hybrid electric vehicles and nearly 600,000 gasoline-fueled cars, the analysis suggests that during certain low-speed maneuvers such as turning and backing up, hybrid vehicles are 50 percent more likely to be involved in an accident with a pedestrian, said Ronald Medford, acting deputy administrator of NHTSA. 'We certainly know that blind pedestrians rely heavily on the sound of vehicles as a means of determining when it is safe to cross the road,' Medford said. 'But all of us are susceptible.' The potential problem arises at speeds less than 15 mph, when the electric and hybrid vehicles are notably quiet, almost silent. At higher speeds, the rush of air and the slap of tires makes the electrics almost as noisy as their gasoline-powered counterparts. Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) has introduced a bill that would require the Department of Transportation to establish a safety standard under which cars would have to be equipped to issue 'non-visual alerts' so that pedestrians can determine the vehicle's location, motion and speed. It has garnered 139 sponsors, among them Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.), who says he has been startled by a quiet car. 'I was down in Florida in the parking lot of a shopping center, and I was wheeling my groceries with my wife, and I didn't hear a car come up behind me,' Stearns told reporters. 'If all the cars are silent in the future, it does pose a problem.' But if electric cars are to be equipped with sound, there is little agreement over what the sound should be, how loud it ought to be and whether manufacturers should be allowed to create their own distinctive audio tracks. Some automakers are already experimenting with or planning to develop noises. The Fisker Karma, a luxury electric vehicle, will have an integrated audio system that will both alert pedestrians and give the car a 'distinctive audio signature' that will be 'reflective of the car's advanced technology,' a spokesman said. Officials with the National Federation of the Blind, which has pressed the safety issue with automakers and regulators, have advocated that electric cars make sounds similar to those of gas-powered cars. 'Society is conditioned to that sound,' said John Pare, director of strategic initiatives for the group. There is some concern that if a variety of noises are permitted, then electric cars could merely add another layer to the urban cacophony, potentially conflicting with state and local laws governing decibel levels. 'If we all do it differently, we will confuse the heck out of the consumer,'' said Nancy Gioia, director of hybrid and sustainable technology at Ford. Nissan declined to release the audio tracks being considered but said it would make its final decision in consultation with regulators. It is also seeking approval from drivers, some of whom have been fussy about the various sounds tested. 'They are too flat and irritating in hearing for more than even five minutes,' one respondent in a Nissan test said. 'Monotonous sound makes me sleepy,' said another. Said Pare: 'We are certain that there is a safe level of sound that isn't burdensome to society.' From graduate56 at juno.com Sun Sep 27 17:11:31 2009 From: graduate56 at juno.com (Melissa Green) Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:11:31 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] conference call reminder. Message-ID: <01885CE257AA414994D416ACD4716433@melissa> Hello all. This is a reminder of the conference call that will take place this evening at 7:00PM. The number to call in is as follows. 605-475-6006 and the code to enter is: 587726. All are invited and encouraged to participate. The agenda is as follows: Approval of minutes. Treasurer's report and fundraising. The mentoring program and future activities with CSDB. State convention seminar, the faire for all, elections, the ray Mcgeorge award, convention registration , assistance for state convention, door prizes, Cabs Idol and prizes for Cabs Idol. Other business. Melissa Green ____________________________________________________________ Home Improvement Pros Compare up to 4 quotes now. Free estimates & no obligation! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=S1DcztCOP_iIuA_UHa_hPQAAJ1DfvkIAl_oNlLp6_KrC62ReAAQAAAAFAAAAAGIQ2D0AAANSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABIYUgAAAAA= From graduate56 at juno.com Mon Sep 28 02:11:02 2009 From: graduate56 at juno.com (Melissa Green) Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:11:02 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Fw: Join Us for the 55th Annual State Convention, Doubletree Hotel Denver Message-ID: Melissa Green Without Christ I am nothing, Without me Christ is still God. It's because of Christ I am able to stand!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: Lorinda Riddle To: lriddle at cocenter.org Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:04 PM Subject: Join Us for the 55th Annual State Convention, Doubletree Hotel Denver NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO 55TH ANNUAL CONVENTION CELEBRATING LOUIS BRAILLE'S 200TH BIRTHDAY and BRINGING FREEDOM TO THE BLIND THROUGH LITERACY Please join us for the 55th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado starting Thursday, November 5 and lasting through November 8 at the Doubletree Hotel Denver, 3203 Quebec Street. Click here for link to the Doubletree Hotel Denver room reservations page for the NFBCO or call 303 321-3333. All room reservations should be made directly through the DoubleTree's website link for the NFBCO or by calling. Reservations must be made by September 28, 2009. Room rates are $84.00 a night. The Convention will kick off with the 5th annual Seniors Possibilities Fair and first ever Youth Fair, Thursday morning, November 5. We have also been calling this a Fair for All, because there is no generation gap when it comes to the pressing issues facing the blind of all ages. Hundreds of blind/visually impaired seniors and youth, their friends, family, and related professionals will learn about services, products, and possibilities available to them. In addition to the customary room full of exhibitors and service providers and a luncheon featuring a keynote address, this year's Fair will include breakout sessions targeted to specific topics and groups. General Convention sessions will start Friday morning, November 6 and last through noon on November 8. Several breakout sessions will occur, concentrating on special topic areas and interest groups. Two-hundred years after the birth of Louis Braille, we will reflect on the importance of Braille literacy as an integral part of our march towards first-class citizenship. We will also hear from agencies serving the blind. Other topics of importance to the blind such as transportation, information technology, and employment will be addressed. Political leaders will visit the Convention and share their hopes for the future as we share ours with them. Dozens of exhibitors will have their wares on display starting on Thursday, November 5 and throughout the weekend. The Convention will also feature several fun and highly interactive social events, brought to us by our host chapter, the National Federation of the Blind of Denver. Stay tuned for more Convention details. Online registration will be begin on September 14 and last through October 25. The total convention package, including registration fees, three luncheons, receptions, and the banquet will be $85.00 through October 25 and $110.00 after October 25 or at the door. Please contact NFBCO president Scott LaBarre at 303 504-5979 or slabarre at nfbco.org if you would like to be an exhibitor or if you would like more details generally. There is a Braille literacy crisis in America. You can be part of the solution. Buy the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar now! Lorinda Ann Riddle Coordinator of Special Projects National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (NFBCO) 2233 W. Shepperd Avenue Littleton, CO 80120 W: 303-778-1130 C: 720-384-5871 lriddle at cocenter.org www.nfbco.org ____________________________________________________________ House Rescue Bill Passed $133,000 mortgage under $679/mo. Compare rates and save! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=8nVMaAMfVBHw7TZ-kPyAGgAAJ1AShvY6Sf6DGrlxlD83Ii4wAAQAAAAFAAAAAJ-piz4AAAMqAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaTcQAAAAA= From graduate56 at juno.com Mon Sep 28 18:22:32 2009 From: graduate56 at juno.com (Melissa Green) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:22:32 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Fw: message from Scott LaBarre re State Convention Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Bonderson To: Colorado-talk NFBC Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 11:47 AM Subject: message from Scott LaBarre re State Convention Greetings Federationists! Convention is drawing near and deadlines loom. The most important deadline is that for the hotel. I have been able to extend the room reservation deadline through Wednesday, September 30. If you don't have your room, please book it now! Room rates are $84.00 a night across the board. You can call the hotel at 303 321-3333 and tell them that you are with the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado convention. Also you can go to: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/RLDV-DT-NFB-20091101/index.jhtml to book your room online. As for convention preregistration, we are still working on the online form but it will be available in the next couple of days. I will make an announcement when it is ready. The preregistration deadline isn't until October 25th. If you want to call in your preregistration and fill it out over the phone, please call Lisa Bonderson at 303 504-5979 and she can take your information and credit card data. Please stay tuned for more details. I am posting here again the general convention announcement. Scott CELEBRATING LOUIS BRAILLE'S 200TH BIRTHDAY AND BRINGING FREEDOM TO THE BLIND THROUGH LITERACY 55TH ANNUAL CONVENTION NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO Join us for the 55th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado starting November 5th and lasting through November 8th at the Denver DoubleTree, 3203 Quebec Street. For room reservations go to: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/RLDV-DT-NFB-20091101/index.jhtml or call 303 321-3333. All room reservations should be made directly through the DoubleTree's website or by calling and must be made by September 28th. Room rates are $84.00 a night. The Convention will kick off with the 5th Annual Seniors Possibilities Fair and first ever Youth Fair, Thursday morning, November 5th. We have also been calling this a Fair for All because there is no generation gap when it comes to the pressing issues facing the blind of all ages. Hundreds of blind/visually impaired seniors and youth, their friends, family, and related professionals will learn about services, products, and possibilities available to them. In addition to the customary room full of exhibitors and service providers and a luncheon featuring a keynote address, this year's Fair will include break-out sessions targeted to specific topics and groups. General Convention sessions will start Friday morning, November 6th and last through noon on November 8th. Several breakout sessions will occur concentrating on special topic areas and interest groups. Two-hundred years after the birth of Louis Braille, we will reflect on the importance of Braille literacy as an integral part of our march towards first class citizenship. We will also hear from agencies serving the blind. Other topics of importance to the blind such as transportation, information technology, and employment will be addressed. Political leaders will visit the convention and share their hopes for the future as we share ours with them. Dozens of exhibitors will have their wares on display starting on Thursday, November 5th and throughout the weekend. The Convention will also feature several fun and highly interactive social events, brought to us by our host chapter, the National Federation of the Blind of Denver. Stay tuned to this website for more convention details. Online registration will be available starting September 14th and lasting through October 25th. The total convention registration including registration fees, three luncheons, receptions, and a banquet will be $85.00 through October 25th and $110.00 after October 25th or at the door. Please, call or email the President, Scott LaBarre, at 303 504-5979 or slabarre at nfbco.org if you would like to be an exhibitor or if you would like more details generally. ____________________________________________________________ Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFoYbLsNALSNIIzN6jG10Hup2jpRwWDrYDgimJFG3pEgxMI5KGlAc/