[Colorado-talk] NFB of Colorado State Convention Agenda attached and following

[Scott C. LaBarre]

Jim, I looked at the email sent by Lisa yesterday.  It contains both the
full agenda in the text of the message and as an attachment.  In your
response, you included the original message, and even in your response, the
entire agenda is contained in your response to the list.  Consequently, I
suspect you may have an issue with your screen reader or some email setting.
If you can't find the agenda for some reason, we can resend and we certainly
want to know if others are having difficulty viewing the agenda.  I am using
JAWS and everything appears to be coming through just fine.

Regards,
Scott

-----Original Message-----
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James Beal via Colorado-talk
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Subject: Re: [Colorado-talk] NFB of Colorado State Convention Agenda
attached and following

 You might want to resubmit this. The only part of the agenda which came
through was the title page. Thanks.

James Beal
bealcorgi at aol.com



-----Original Message-----
From: Lisa Bonderson via Colorado-talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: Colorado-talk NFBC <Colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lisa Bonderson <lbonderson at cocenter.org>
Sent: Mon, Oct 19, 2015 4:20 pm
Subject: [Colorado-talk] NFB of Colorado State Convention Agenda attached
and following

 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
National Federation of the Blind of Colorado 
 
61st Annual State Convention
October 29 - November 1, 2015 
 
Antlers Colorado Springs
Four South Cascade
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 
 
Heritage Ballroom Salons C & D 
 
 
LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT! 
 
Scott C. LaBarre, President
2233 W. Shepperd Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
303-778-1130 
 
[NFBCO Logo K Rect for ticket 2] 
 
 
NFB PLEDGE 
 
  I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the
  National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality,
  opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the
  policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide
  by its constitution. 
 
 
NFB MESSAGE 
 
  The National Federation of the Blind knows that
  blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or
  your future. Every day we raise the expectations of
  blind people, because low expectations create
  obstacles between blind people and our dreams. 
  You can live the life you want; blindness is not what
  holds you back. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS 
 
We extend our sincerest gratitude to our Title Sponsors; Colorado Center for
the Blind, and WE Fit Wellness. 
 
Since 1988, the CCB has been changing what it means to be blind one life at
a time.  The Center has provided world class blindness training to students
from all over the world.  Contact Julie Deden, Executive Director,
jdeden at cocenter.org<mailto:jdeden at cocenter.org>, 303-778-1130.  Also
visit www.cocenter.org<http://www.cocenter.org/> for more information.

 
WE Fit Wellness was created from a need for accessible, affordable, and
achievable health and wellness solutions for EVERYONE. Our wide array of
services encourage healthy eating, more moving, and a holistic approach to
better living. For more information visit our website
www.wefitwellness.com<http://www.wefitwellness.com>
or contact Jessica Beecham 866-543-6808 or email
jessica at wefitwellness.com<mailto:jessica at wefitwellness.com>! 
 
 
WE ALSO THANK OUR TITANIUM, GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORS: 
 
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Titanium Sponsor Audio Information Network of
Colorado, Gold Sponsor LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor Civil Rights
Education and Enforcement Center, Silver Sponsor Learning Ally, Silver
Sponsor 
 
 
 
 
GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION 
 
REGISTRATION: 
Heritage Ballroom Foyer
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
 
Registration Fee:                                $25.00 
Friday Luncheon:                                $25.00 
Saturday Lunch:                                  $25.00 
Saturday Banquet:                              $40.00 
 
CHILDCARE INFORMATION: 
Please contact childcare coordinator, Michelle Chacon, 303-507-6291, to make
arrangements. 
 
Childcare will be held in Junior Suite 1303. 
 
Friday:  Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Parents must provide meals for their children. 
 
 
 
Saturday:  Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 
 
4:30 p.m.  Parents must provide lunch for their children. 
 
Childcare will re-open at 6:30 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. 
 
Sunday:  Childcare will be open from 8:45 a.m. to Noon. 
 
DOG RELIEF AREA INFORMATION: 
 
To access the dog relief area, you will go out the front doors, cross the
valet driveway and go up a ramp.  When you reach the top of the ramp, there
will be a railing directly in front of you.  There are identical courtyard
areas on your left and right with railings set up before some benches and a
trash can stationed on the pavement between the benches. 
There is a small step up to the grass on the ends.  If you approach the
grass by the benches, you will not need to step up. 
 
Please deposit all waste in the trash cans provided. 
Contact Dog Guide Coordinator, Melissa Green, and pay attention to general
announcements. 
 
DOOR PRIZES: 
 
Jon Deden serves as our Door Prize Chairman.  Door Prizes will be drawn in
general convention session and you must be present to win.  Please bring
your prizes to Jon prior to the beginning of general sessions. 
 
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 
 
Don't forget to set your watches back one hour for the change that occurs
early Sunday morning.  Smart phones, of course, should handle this change
automatically. 
 
RECYCLING LANYARDS AND NAME BADGE HOLDERS 
 
If you do not care to keep your convention lanyard and name badge holder, do
please drop them off on the registration table at the ballroom entry as
convention winds down. 
We will be able to use them for future conventions. 
 
EXHIBITS: 
 
Exhibits will be open in the Heritage Ballroom Foyer throughout the entire
Convention at the discretion of the individual exhibitor.  The times listed
below are times when the Exhibits will be open largely without any competing
convention activities.  It is likely that exhibits will also be open during
breakout sessions, especially on Friday. 
 
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 
Please stop to visit the following exhibitors and sponsors: 
 
Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor Beyond Sight, Exhibitor
Blind Institute of Technology, Exhibitor Colorado Center for the Blind,
Title Sponsor Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center, Silver Sponsor
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Exhibitor LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor
Learning Ally, Silver Sponsor Magnisight, Inc., Exhibitor NanoPac, Inc. /
Freedom Scientific, Exhibitor NFB Aurora Chapter, Exhibitor NFB COAGDU,
Exhibitor NFB Colorado Springs, Exhibitor NFB Denver Chapter, Exhibitor NFB
of Greeley, Exhibitor NFB Sports and Recreation, Exhibitor No Barriers USA,
Exhibitor Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Titanium Sponsor Volunteer Ministers,
Exhibitor WE Fit Wellness, Title Sponsor 
 
Note:  This year we will again be conducting a door prize drawing for all
those who can prove that they have visited all the exhibitors.  You will be
given a card which each exhibitor needs to stamp.  If your card is complete,
it will go into the hat for a drawing that will be worth cash and other nice
prizes. 
 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 29, 2015 
 
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
JOIN THE ACTION: Lead the Movement 
 
 
Join The National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Sports and Recreation
Division for an action oriented leadership seminar. Unite the mind, body,
and spirit to become a more powerful leader from the inside out. 
 
 
 
NOTE: We will not provide mats for this seminar so please bring a towel from
your room if desired. 
 
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 
INTRODUCTION 
        Summit I 
 
2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
TRANSITION TO FIRST SEMINAR 
 
3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 
SESSION 1
Choose one: 
        - Chair yoga (Senior Track) in Cameron 
        - Self Defense in Summit II 
        - Cardio Drumming in Carson 
        - Relaxation Station in Stratton 
        - Dance in Summit I 
 
3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
TRANSITION TO SECOND SESSION 
 
 
 
 
4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 
SESSION 2
- Senior Track in Cameron
- Yoga in Fremont 
        - Self Defense in Summit II 
        - Cardio Drumming in Carson 
        - Relaxation Station in Stratton 
        - Dance in Summit I 
 
4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
TRANSITION TO THIRD SESSION 
 
5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. 
SESSION 3
- Senior Track in Cameron
- Yoga in Fremont 
        - Self Defense in Summit II 
        - Cardio Drumming in Carson 
        - Relaxation Station in Stratton 
        - Dance in Summit I 
 
SELF DEFENSE 
 
Learn some simple, confidence building moves that will help keep you out of
sticky situations. In this beginners self-defense class leaders will gain
insight into: 
 
*      Choosing your battles wisely 
 
*      Appearing confident even when you may not feel that way 
 
*      Learning how to smooth the waters when things feel a little bumpy 
 
*      Power comes in many different shapes, sizes, and forms. 
RELAXATION STATION 
 
Sit back, relax, and unwind with some self-massage, learn about the healing
and relaxing power of essential oils, practice some guided meditation and
learn ways that successful leaders keep stress at bay including: 
 
*      Setting boundaries 
 
*      Delegating tasks 
 
*      Taking time for yourself 
 
*      Managing your work load 
 
 
       DANCE 
 
 
Release your inhibitions and move with imagination.  During this session you
will experience important leadership concepts including: 
 
*      When to take the solo and when to nurture the upcoming stars 
 
*      How to lead and how to follow 
 
*      How to let your creative juices flow 
 
*      Taking direction from others 
 
*      How to be flexible and go with the flow 
 
CARDIO DRUMMING 
 
 
Join us for a high energy cardio drumming session. While drumming it out to
some of your favorite tunes, we will explore leadership topics including: 
 
*      Leading and following 
 
*      Being creative 
 
*      Stepping up and taking charge even when you  may not know exactly
what  
you're doing 
 
*      How to make modifications that work for you 
 
*      Being a part of the whole 
 
*      Keeping track of your own job 
YOGA 
 
In this gentle yoga practice designed for people at all levels of fitness,
you will be challenged to stretch, strengthen, and find balance in your body
and mind. 
All good leaders must be strong, flexible, and balanced. During this session
you will learn to incorporate these powerful leadership skills into your
life on and off the mat. 
 
SENIOR TRACK 
 
 
 
Learn new leadership techniques and share collective wisdom while gaining
insight into health, exercise, and nutrition. 
 
Experience: 
 
*      Chair Yoga 
 
*      Nutrition 
 
*      Exercise apps for the iPhone/iPad 
 
 
 
NOTE: anyone can participate in the senior track and seniors are welcome in
all other tracks. The senior track is simply specially designed by our CO
Center for the Blind Senior Program Specialists 
 
THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29, 2015 
 
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
 
EMBRACE YOUR PLACE: Taking a Purposeful Role In the NFB 
 
        Freemont 
 
Whether you are new to the Federation or a grizzled veteran come teach and
learn about the structure of the NFB and how you fit in the mix. Discuss
ways to get involved on every level and ask questions. Engage in meaningful
discussion that will help us all embrace our place with a purpose driven
attitude. 
 
 
 
7:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. 
 
OPENING MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 
 
 
Scott C. LaBarre, President
NFB of Colorado
Centennial, Colorado 
 
 
 
7:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
 
BREAKING DOWN AFFILIATES, CHAPTERS, DIVISIONS AND COMMITTEES, AND WHAT
POSITIONS  
ARE HELD 
 
 
 
Monique Melton, Vice President, NFBCO Mile High Chapter 
 
Englewood, Colorado 
Cody Bair, Board Member, NFBCO; 
President, Greeley Chapter 
Denver/Greeley, Colorado 
 
 
 
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
 
PANEL DISCUSSION: Getting Involved On Every Level; Finding Your Purpose; the

Importance of Membership and Involvement 
 
 
Mark A. Riccobono, President 
National Federation of the Blind 
Baltimore, Maryland 
Jessica Beecham, Executive Director 
WE Fit Wellness 
Littleton, Colorado 
 
 
 
Maureen Nietfeld, First Vice President, NFB of Denver Board 
 
        Littleton, Colorado 
 
 
 
8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
 
OPEN DISCUSSION LED BY KEVAN WORLEY 
 
AND DIANE MCGEORGE 
 
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 
 
        SOCIAL HOUR 
        Summit I & II 
 
After an exciting day learning about wellness, leadership, and chapter
building,  
join your friends for a networking social event.  Light refreshments and a
cash  
bar will be available. 
 
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 2015 
 
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
REGISTRATION 
               Heritage Ballroom Foyer 
 
Pick up your pre-registration packets and register for door prize drawings.
If  
you didn't register in advance, Convention Registration is $25.00, Friday  
Luncheon $25.00, Saturday Luncheon $25.00, and Banquet $40.00. 
 
 
 
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS SHOWCASE 
Heritage Ballroom Foyer 
 
Peruse this year's selection of Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors and find
out  
what is new in technology, products, and services.  In particular, we want
to  
salute our Title Sponsors WE Fit Wellness and Colorado Center for the Blind.

 
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 
        RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE 
               Carson 
 
        Brent Batron and Dan Burke, Co-chairmen 
 
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
NFB OF COLORADO KID CORRAL 
Junior Suite 1303 
 
Michelle Chacon, Corral Leader 
 
This is our NFB of Colorado Childcare and it's not just babysitting.
Michelle  
has planned a number of activities to keep the kiddos busy.  Although there
is  
no charge for Corral, we ask that you register your children for the
Convention.   
Donations to NFBCO are welcome to help defray the expenses.  Kids in
childcare  
will be eligible to receive door prizes through their parents if their names
are  
called.  Also, parents are responsible for providing the children with
meals,  
except for the banquet when pizza will be provided to the kiddos.  Snacks
will  
be available throughout. 
 
 
LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION I 
11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 
Heritage Ballroom C & D 
 
11:00 a.m. 
CALL TO ORDER: Our Pledges; Welcome from Colorado Springs; Introduction of
Our  
National Representative 
 
Scott C. LaBarre, President 
NFB of Colorado 
Centennial, Colorado 
 
Alexander LaBarre, Boy Scout Troop 457 
Centennial, Colorado 
 
Emily LaBarre, Girl Scout Heritage Elementary Troop Centennial, Colorado 
 
Jeanette Fortin, President 
NFB Colorado Springs 
Colorado Springs, Colorado 
 
Mark A. Riccobono, President 
National Federation of the Blind 
Baltimore, Maryland 
 
11:15 a.m. 
CRACKING THE EMPLOYMENT NUT FOR THE BLIND IN NEW WAYS 
 
Michael Hess, Founder/Executive Director, Blind Institute of Technology 
Lakewood, Colorado 
 
11:30 a.m. 
NON-24 SLEEP/WAKE DISORDER: What it is and Why You Should Care 
 
Richard Rabito, Non-24/Circadian Rhythm Patient Advocate for Colorado 
Vanda Pharmaceuticals 
Denver, Colorado 
11:45 a.m. 
LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT BY LIVING OUR LIVES WELL 
 
Jessica Beecham, Executive Director 
WE Fit Wellness 
Littleton, Colorado 
 
12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. 
NFBCO ANNUAL LUNCHEON 
 
Brent Batron, Master of Ceremonies 
Second Vice President NFBCO 
Member of the Board of Trustees, Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind 
Littleton, Colorado 
 
MEET THE NFBCO SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2015 
 
Michelle Chacon, Chairperson, Committee on Scholarships 
Arvada, Colorado 
 
Justine (JJ) Aragon 
University of Northern Colorado 
Greeley, Colorado 
 
Cerridwyn Nordstrom 
Colorado State University 
Fort Collins, Colorado 
 
MEETING OUR NEW PRINCIPAL AT THE COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND 
 
Jamie Lugo, Principal, CSDB 
Colorado Springs, Colorado 
 
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 
 
Debbi MacLeod, Director, Colorado Talking Book Library 
Denver, Colorado 
 
Kieran Hixon, Technology & Digital Initiatives Consultant for the State
Library 
Denver, Colorado 
 
AUDIO INFORMATION NETWORK OF COLORADO: Helping Us Live The Life We Want 
 
David Dawson, Executive Director, AIN Colorado Boulder, Colorado 
 
WHAT'S WITHIN YOU IS STRONGER THAN WHAT'S IN YOUR WAY: A Presentation from
No  
Barriers USA 
 
Penn Street, Events Coordinator, No Barriers USA, Loveland, Colorado 
 
1:45 p.m.  ADJOURN 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 30, 2015 
 
2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
        SPORTS AND RECREATION FIELD TRIP 
 
Experience the place where United States Paralympic and Olympic athletes
come to  
train. Tour the facility, meet Paralympic athletes, touch the torch, get in
an  
actual bobsled and get a little closer to the Olympic experience.  Advanced

registration required by Monday 10-26-15 Contact Jessica Beecham at
615-497-0435  
or email jessica at wefitwellness.com<mailto:jessica at wefitwellness.com> 
 
2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
SENIOR DIVISION MEETING 
        Carson 
 
        Diane McGeorge, President, NFBCO Senior Division 
 
We welcome all seniors, friends and family members to our Friday afternoon  
seminar. 
 
Come and learn about services that are available to seniors in your area of
the  
state as well as the many services offered by our Colorado Center for the
Blind.   
Due to a grant from DRCOG, we are now able to serve seniors in eight
counties in  
the metro area.  Meet our instructors and volunteers who want to bring you
the  
services and information you want in order to maintain a healthy, happy,
life  
style. 
 
Bring your ideas for our Newsletter which has been very popular this past
year. 
 
We know you have much more to share. 
 
2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
ALL THINGS APPLE 
        Heritage A 
 
Chip Johnson, Technology Instructor, CCB 
Join us as we explore the iPhone and Mac. Get your iPhone questions answered
and  
learn about using the Mac with VoiceOver. We will have a few Macs on hand
but we  
encourage those who have their own Macs to bring them. 
 
2:15 p.m.to 4:30 p.m. 
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: An Engaging and Thought Provoking Seminar Helping You to  
Become a Better Advocate 
               Heritage B 
 
Moderators: Amy Robertson, Esq., Co-Executive Director, Civil Rights
Education  
and Enforcement Center 
Denver, Colorado 
 
Kevin Williams Esq., Legal Program Director, Colorado Cross Disability
Coalition 
Denver, CO 
 
Brought to you by our friends and Convention Sponsor CREEC, this seminar
will  
inform you of your rights as a person with a disability in Colorado; advise
you  
as to recent legal and educational initiatives; and provide an open and  
interactive forum to ask questions and discuss disability rights policy. 
 
 
 
2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
            TEAM BUILDING WITH FUN ACTIVITIES AND 
SKILLS TRAINING 
               Fremont 
 
        Brent Batron, Director of Youth Services 
Colorado Center for the Blind 
 
This event will be focused on getting to know new people and other students
from  
around Colorado. 
We will be having some games and fun team building and get to know you  
activities.  We will have games that pit teams against each other in fun
ways as  
you compete for fun prizes!  Activities will include clutter busting, the  
Braille game of facts, the spaghetti tower and much more! 
 
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30, 2015 
 
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
        A SPONSORS SPOTLIGHT 
               Heritage C & D 
 
Eat, Drink and Be Merry!  Hear from Our Convention Sponsors, enjoy some hors

d'oeuvres and networking time with your colleagues. 
 
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
        NOMINATING COMMITTEE 
               Jackson 
 
        Julie Deden, Chairperson 
 
(Note: This is the only closed meeting of the Convention.  Only
representatives  
from chapters and divisions are permitted to be in attendance.) 
 
7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 
FABULOUS FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL! 
        Heritage C & D 
 
Come one; come all!  Join us for our fabulous Friday Night Social! 
 
There will be games and fun activities for everyone! 
>From Braille twister to a talking Limbo Rope...we will be getting up and
moving  
around with our families.  There will be face painting and an amazing
balloon  
twister.  We will be enjoying some fellowship and networking time together
after  
the games are over, a cash bar for the over 21 crowd and prizes for those
who  
play games. 
 
The Colorado Springs chapter is joining with other chapters from around the

state to have an active evening for everyone. 
 
SATURDAY MORNING OCTOBER 31, 2015 
 
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
REGISTRATION 
Heritage Ballroom Foyer 
 
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE 
SHOWCASE 
Heritage Ballroom Foyer 
 
LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION II 
9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. 
Heritage Ballroom C & D 
 
9:00 a.m. 
CALL TO ORDER AND A HALLOWEEN WELCOME 
 
Scott C. LaBarre, President 
NFB of Colorado 
Centennial, Colorado 
 
9:05 a.m. 
LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT THROUGHOUT AMERICA: A National Report 
 
Mark A. Riccobono, President 
National Federation of the Blind 
Baltimore Maryland 
 
9:40 a.m. 
GETTING THE EDUCATION WE WANT 
 
Dr. Tanni Anthony, Director 
Access, Literacy and Learning Team and State Consultant on Blindness and Low

Vision, Colorado Department of Education 
Denver, Colorado 
 
9:55 a.m. 
TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY IN COLORADO: A Presidential Report 
 
Scott C. LaBarre, President 
NFB of Colorado 
Centennial, Colorado 
 
10:20 a.m. 
MEET OUR NEW PARTNER AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 
 
Ellen Golombek, Executive Director 
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Denver, Colorado 
 
10:40 a.m. 
RINGING THE BELL IN COLORADO: Bringing Literacy to Blind Children 
 
Michelle Chacon, Coordinator, NFBCO BELL Program 
Arvada, Colorado 
 
BELL Staff and Students 
 
10:55 a.m. 
THE COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND: Changing The World As We Know It 
 
Julie Deden, First Vice President, NFBCO; 
Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind Littleton, Colorado 
 
Colorado Center for the Blind Staff and Students 
 
11:25 a.m. 
MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF 
 
Three Members of our Federation Family will tell their story of blindness
and  
how the Federation has helped them live the life they want. 
 
12:00 p.m. 
BOX UP YOUR LUNCH AND GET READY TO LEGISLATE 
 
 
 
12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. 
 
UNDER THE GOLDEN DOME: To Live the Life We Want 
 
 
 
Kevan Worley, Board Member, NFBCO 
 
Colorado Springs, Colorado 
 
 
 
Diane McGeorge, Board Member, NFBCO 
 
Denver, Colorado 
 
 
 
Petr
Kucheryavyy<http://coloradocenterfortheblind.org/about-us/meet-the-staff/
#pkucheryavvy>,  
Senior Outreach Specialist, CCB 
 
Littleton, Colorado 
 
 
 
Dan Burke, Public Relations Specialist, CCB 
 
Littleton, Colorado 
 
 
 
Each year, the members of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado  
conduct our day at the Capitol. We gather under the Golden Dome to bring our

important issues to the General Assembly. Throughout the year, we build  
relationships with legislators, each of whom can make a real difference in
our  
lives. During this fast-paced interactive seminar, we will meet and interact

with members of the General Assembly, legislative staff members, and leading

advocates in the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado. Learn the  
legislative process, from grassroots to the Governor's office. Special
guests  
include: The President of the Colorado Senate, Bill Cadman; State  
Representative, Pete Lee; and State Representative, Kit Roupe. Speakers also

include: The Chairman of the Colorado Center for the Blind, Diane McGeorge;

Co-chair of the NFB of Colorado Legislative Advocacy Committee, Dan Burke;
and  
Advocate and Federation Member, Petr Kucheryavyy. We will also hear from
Patrick  
Teegarden, Legislative Liaison from the Colorado Department of Labor and  
Employment, as well as other special guests, to be announced. 
 
2:15 p.m.  ADJOURN 
 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 31, 2015 
 
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS ANNUAL MEETING 
        Learning Center 
 
Samantha Barrasso, President, CABS 
Aurora, Colorado 
 
 
Are you a high school student aspiring to attend college, a nontraditional  
student thinking of going back to school, a seasoned college veteran, or a  
professional employed in the education of blind students?  If so, please
come  
join us for a fun filled afternoon. 
 
Topics we will cover include, the latest developments in technology,
studying  
abroad, developing leadership skills and the benefits of attending a NFB  
training center. Registration is $5. 
 
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS: 
Leading, Seeing and Guiding the Pack: Seminar #102 
               Carson 
 
Melissa, Green, President 
COAGDU 
Greeley, Colorado 
 
Are you wanting to be a LEADER? Are you SEEING yourself being able to change
the  
lives of blind people in Colorado as well as across the United States? 
We will be working on GUIDING all of our "pack" members in the areas of
"pack  
building", showing the "pack members" how to educate the public about COAGDU
and  
learning about and discussing different issues that we as guide dog handlers
are  
going through and how to handle them. 
We will have our elections, great discussions, and some great smelling oils
that  
you can use on yourself, and there are even some oils that have been
designed  
for your dog too. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to vote in the elections, then you must pay your
dues  
at registration which will take place from 2:00 p.m. to about 2:30 p.m.  We
hope  
to see all of your "wagging tails" here. 
 
COAGDU will also be selling our dog treats in a jar, a mixture of wheat
flour  
and chicken bouillon and a number of other ingredients that you can take
home  
and make some healthy and delicious snacks for your dog.  For dogs with an  
allergy to wheat, we have the product in oatmeal as well.  The small jars
are  
$7.00 and the larger jars are $9.00.  We haven't forgotten about you "pack  
members" with two legs as well.  COAGDU will be selling both kinds of M&Ms,
Rice  
Krispy Treats, Snickers and Grandma's Cookies that will surely "tie you
down"  
until lunch or dinner time. 
 
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN: 
        Transition Points:  Stepping Stones on the Road to         Adulthood

          Fremont 
 
Andrew Trunfio, President 
COPOBC 
 
Welcome to our annual parents meeting.  We will be discussing how to support

your child in effectively transitioning into the next stages of academic
life.   
Topics will include the transition from pre-school to elementary school,
from to  
middle school to high school and on to college or work.  We will discuss  
transitioning from IEP to IPE.  We will also be discussing the impact and  
expectations of transitioning from literary Braille to the UEB code.  All of

this will help your child as he or she transitions to being a successful
young  
adult. 
 
Join us as we, as an organization, transition into the future as well.
Learn  
how we can assist you and how you can benefit all families of blind
children. 
 
Some of the presenters will include: 
Mark A. Riccobono, President 
National Federation of the Blind 
Baltimore, Maryland 
 
Scott LaBarre, President 
NFB Colorado 
Centennial, Colorado 
 
Dr. Tanni Anthony, Director, Access, Literacy and Learning Team and State  
Consultant on Blindness and Low Vision, Colorado Department of Education 
Denver, Colorado 
 
Melissa Riccobono, First Lady of the National Federation of the Blind;
National  
Organization of Parents of Blind Children Board Member 
Baltimore, Maryland 
 
A Representative from the Division of Vocational 
Rehabilitation 
 
Michelle Chacon, TVI, Adams 50 Public Schools 
 
Trina Boyd Pratt, TVI, Aurora Public Schools 
 
Dian Megarry, Braille Instructor CSDB 
Colorado Springs, Colorado 
 
 
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
 
SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING 
 
        Heritage A 
 
 
 
Maureen Nietfeld, President, Sports and Recreation Division 
 
Littleton, Colorado 
 
 
 
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the NFBCO Sports and
Recreation  
Division and help us plan for our future. Become a member!  Dues are $5 for
the  
year. Participate in our annual board elections. Be a part of our movement
to  
increase movement for blind people in Colorado and across the nation! 
3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS 
                       Heritage B 
 
Bradly Basta, President 
Colorado Association of Blind Merchants 
Golden, Colorado 
 
Colorado Association of Blind Merchants gather to explore opportunities in  
Randolph-Sheppard and beyond. 
 
SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 
 
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
        PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION 
Heritage Ballroom C & D 
 
Let's get tuned up for our Annual Banquet with a cash bar and socializing
with  
one another. 
 
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
        ANNUAL BANQUET 
Heritage Ballroom C & D 
 
Co-masters of Ceremonies 
Kevan Worley, Board Member, NFBCO 
Colorado Springs, Colorado 
 
 
Maureen Nietfeld, First Vice President, NFB of Denver Board 
 
President, Sports and Recreation Division, 
Littleton, Colorado 
 
NFB OF COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP         PRESENTATIONS 
 
Michelle Chacon, Chairperson, Committee on Scholarships 
Arvada, Colorado 
 
AWARDS AND OTHER SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 
 
Scott C. LaBarre, President 
NFB of Colorado 
 
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION 
Anahit LaBarre, Auction Chairperson 
 
        PAC IT UP! 
        Monique Melton, NFB of Colorado PAC Chairperson 
 
       NFB OF COLORADO AMAZING RAFFLE DRAWING 
 
SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 
 
LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION III 
9:00 a.m. to 11:47 a.m. 
Heritage Ballroom C & D 
 
9:00 a.m. 
CALL TO ORDER AND MORNING WELCOME 
 
Julie Deden, First Vice President, NFB Colorado 
Littleton Colorado 
 
9:05 a.m. 
PARENTING AS A BLIND PERSON: Reflections from Our First Lady 
 
Melissa Riccobono, Immediate Past President 
NFB of Maryland; NOPBC Board Member 
Baltimore, Maryland 
 
9:25 am 
REFLECTING ON 60 YEARS IN THE NFB OF COLORADO 
 
Diane McGeorge, President Emeritus 
Board Member NFBCO 
Denver, Colorado 
 
9:50 a.m. 
READING WHAT WE WANT: A Presentation Regarding the KNFB Reader 
 
Cody Bair, Board Member, NFBCO 
President, Greeley Chapter 
Denver/Greeley, Colorado 
 
10:05 a.m. 
ALL ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF THE FEDERATION 
 
Julie Deden, First Vice President, NFBCO, 
Centennial Colorado 
 
We will take up resolutions, elections for the board, 
a financial report, an honor roll call of chapters and divisions, and brief

chapter and division reports. 
 
11:47 a.m. 
        ADJOURN 
 
 
 
 

  
 
 
 
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