[Colorado-talk] NFBCO Convention Agenda

[Dan Burke]

What a great agenda! If you haven't preregistered yet, you have till
Thursday, October 20 to get the erly rates.  After that it'll cost you
more! Here's the link:

https://www.nfbco.org/nfbco-state-convention-review/registration-for-nfbco-convention

On 10/17/16, Scott C. Labarre via Colorado-Talk
<colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Folks, below and attached is the Agenda for the upcoming NFBCO
> Convention.  It could certainly change some, but this is the final draft
> going to print.  We will be streaming the Convention.  So stay tuned for
> announcements about that.
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> Cheers,
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> Scott
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> AGENDA
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> National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
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> 62nd Annual State Convention
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> October 27 - October 30, 2016
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> Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows
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> <http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?cp=39.5417~-104.8707&where1=Denver%20
> Marriott%20South%20at%20Park%20Meadows&ss=ypid.YN137x402488185&FORM=SNAPST>
> 10345 Park Meadows Drive
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> Lone Tree, CO 80124
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT!
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> Scott C. LaBarre, President
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> 2233 W. Shepperd Avenue
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> Littleton, CO 80120
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> 303-778-1130
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> NFB PLEDGE
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>   I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the
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>   National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality,
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>   opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the
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>   policies and programs of the Federation and to abide
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>   by its constitution.
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> NFB MESSAGE
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>   The National Federation of the Blind knows that
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>   blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or
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>   your future. Every day we raise the expectations of
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>   blind people, because low expectations create
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>   obstacles between blind people and our dreams.
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>   You can live the life you want; blindness is not what
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> TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS
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> We extend our sincerest gratitude to our Title Sponsor;
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> Colorado Center for the Blind.
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> 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,
> <mailto:jdeden at cocenter.org> jdeden at cocenter.org, 303-778-1130.  Also visit
> <http://www.cocenter.org/> www.cocenter.org for more information.
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> WE ALSO THANK OUR TITANIUM, GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORS:
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> Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titanium Sponsor
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> WE Fit Wellness, Titanium Sponsor
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> Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor
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> LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor
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> Learning Ally, Silver Sponsor
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> GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
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> REGISTRATION:
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer
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> Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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> Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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> Registration Fee:                                   $25.00
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> Friday Luncheon:                                   $25.00
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> Saturday Lunch:                                    $25.00
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> Saturday Banquet:                                 $40.00
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> CHILDCARE INFORMATION:
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> Please contact childcare coordinator, Ena Batron,
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> 720-384-3263 to make arrangements.
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> Childcare will be held in Hospitality Suite #528.
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> Friday:  Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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> Parents must provide meals for their children.
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> Saturday:  Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to
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> 4:30 p.m.  Parents must provide lunch for their children.
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> Childcare will re-open at 6:30 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
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> Sunday:  Childcare will be open from 8:45 a.m. to Noon.
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> DOG RELIEF AREA INFORMATION:
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> There are two dog relief areas.  The first is located off the restaurant
> patio, up a few steps and left a short distance to the grassy area.  There
> will be a trash can next to the railing.  The second location is located
> out
> and to the right of the exit door that is between the Littleton and
> Englewood/Parker breakout rooms.
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> Please deposit all waste in the trash cans provided.
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> Contact Dog Guide Coordinator, Melissa Green, and pay attention to general
> announcements.
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> DOOR PRIZES:
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> Julie Deden serves as our Door Prize Chairwoman.  Door Prizes will be drawn
> in general Convention session and you must be present to win.  Please bring
> your prizes to Julie prior to the beginning of general sessions.
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> RECYCLING LANYARDS AND NAME BADGE HOLDERS
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> 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.
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> EXHIBITS:
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> Exhibits will be open in the Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer throughout the
> entire
> Convention at the discretion of the individual exhibitor and primarily when
> there aren't competing Convention activities. The times listed below are
> definitely scheduled and it is likely that exhibits will also be open
> during
> breakout sessions, especially on Friday.
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> Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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> Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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> Please stop to visit the following exhibitors and sponsors:
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> Ambron Products, Exhibitor
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> Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor
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> BAUM USA, Exhibitor
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> Blind Tech Training, Exhibitor
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> Colorado Business Enterprise Program, Exhibitor
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> Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Exhibitor
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> E.A.S.Y. LLC, Exhibitor
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> Guide Dogs for the Blind, Exhibitor
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> HumanWare, Exhibitor
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> LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor
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> Learning Ally, Silver Sponsor
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> NanoPac, Inc./Freedom Scientific, Exhibitor
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> Nestle Waters, Supporter
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> Seeing Eye, Inc., Exhibitor
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> Techie Joe's
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> Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titanium Sponsor
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> Volunteer Ministers, Exhibitor
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> WE Fit Wellness, Titanium Sponsor
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> Note:  This year we will again be conducting a door prize drawing for all
> those who can prove that they have visited at least thirteen 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.
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> THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 27, 2016
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> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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> NFBCO LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR
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>         Salons A & B
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> Join us for this interactive seminar and workshop.  Learn about how laws
> get
> passed on the state and national levels.  Find out about the work of the
> NFB
> and how we have transformed our legislative aspirations into reality.
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> Dan Burke, Moderator; Chairman, NFBCO Legislative Affairs Committee,
> Littleton, Colorado
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> 2:00 p.m.
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> THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND AND THE IMPACT THAT WE HAVE MADE
> THROUGH STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION, THE WASHINGTON SEMINAR AND THE
> COLORADO DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
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> Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
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> Diane McGeorge, Board Member, NFB Colorado, Denver, Colorado
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> Kevan Worley, Board Member, NFB Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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> 2:40 p.m.
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> TALKING TO THE ELECTED:  How to Get Your Message Across and Work With
> Lawmakers on the State and Federal Levels
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> MOCK LEGISLATIVE VISIT PRESENTED BY EXPERIENCED NFBCO LEADERS
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> Kevan Worley, Facilitator; Board Member, NFB Colorado, Colorado Springs,
> Colorado
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> 3:10 p.m.
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> DISCUSSING NFBCO'S 2017 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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> 3:30 p.m.
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> PRACTICING OUR SKILLS IN SMALL GROUPS WHILE USING 2017 PRIORITIES
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> Facilitated by Experienced NFBCO Legislative Leaders
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> 4:15 p.m.
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> RECONVENING TO DISCUSS WHAT WE'VE LEARNED AND FURTHER DISCUSSING OUR PLANS
> IN 2017 AND BEYOND
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> THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27, 2016
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> 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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> DINNER ON YOUR OWN
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> 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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> NFBCO MOVIE NIGHT AND LEADERSHIP EVENT
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> We will screen the new hour long documentary, "Bottom Dollars," which
> exposes how workers with disabilities are exploited all over America.
> Afterwards, we will discuss the film and how it presents an opportunity for
> us to exercise leadership, both individually and as an organization.
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> FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 28, 2016
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> 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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> REGISTRATION
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>                 Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer
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> 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.
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> 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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> EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS SHOWCASE
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer
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> 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 Sponsor, Colorado Center for the Blind.
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> 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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>         RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
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>                 Littleton A & B
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>         Brent Batron and Dan Burke, Co-chairmen
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> 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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> NFB OF COLORADO KID CORRAL
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> Hospitality Suite #528
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> Ena Batron, Corral Leader
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> This is our NFB of Colorado Childcare and it's not just babysitting.  Ena
> 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.
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> 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION I
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> AND NFBCO ANNUAL LUNCHEON
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> WELCOME AND LOGISTICS
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> Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
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> OPENING CEREMONIES
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> Presentation of the Colors
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> Boy Scout Troop 457, Greenwood Village, Colorado
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> PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND FEDERATION PLEDGE
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> Alexander LaBarre and Emily LaBarre, Centennial, Colorado
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> NATIONAL ANTHEM
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> Julie McGinnity, Student, Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton,
> Colorado
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> A METRO WELCOME FROM OUR HOST CHAPTERS
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> Dan Burke, President, NFB Denver, Littleton, Colorado
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> Melissa Fishburn, President, NFB Wild West Chapter, Golden, Colorado
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> Monique Melton, President, Mile High Chapter, Denver, Colorado
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> Wayne Marshall, President, Aurora Chapter, Aurora, Colorado
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> Yolanda Thompson, President, North Metro Chapter, Longmont, Colorado
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> MEET OUR NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
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> Shawn Callaway, Member, NFB Board of Directors; President, NFB of District
> of Columbia, Washington, DC
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> A NEW DAY, A NEW HOME, AND A NEW UNIT FOR THE COLORADO DIVISION OF
> VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
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> Julie Deden, Moderator; Chair, Colorado Statewide Rehabilitation Council;
> First Vice President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
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> Ellen Golombek, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Labor and
> Employment, Denver, Colorado
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> Steve Anton, Director, Colorado DVR, Denver, Colorado
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> Julia Zanon, Manager, Blind and Low Vision Services Unit, Colorado DVR,
> Denver, Colorado
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> ANCHORING THEIR EDUCATION AND THEIR FUTURE: Starting Blind Children on a
> Positive Path
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> Heather Cameron, Executive Director, Anchor Center for Blind Children,
> Denver, Colorado
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> Lindsay Standish, Director of Programs and Services, Anchor Center for
> Blind
> Children, Denver, Colorado
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> NFBCO ANNUAL LUNCHEON
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> Brent Batron, Master of Ceremonies; Second Vice President, NFB Colorado,
> Centennial, Colorado
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> HEARING ABOUT WHAT'S NEW AT THE COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND
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> Jamie Lugo, Principal, School for the Blind, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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> BRINGING BOOKS, KNOWLEDGE, AND INFORMATION TO THE BLIND OF COLORADO
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> Debbi MacLeod, Director, Colorado Talking Book Library, Denver, Colorado
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> PRESENTING THE 2016 NFBCO SCHOLARSHIP CLASS
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> Jessica Beecham, Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs,
> Colorado
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> Anna Givens
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> Denver, Colorado
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> University of Colorado, Denver
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> Biology
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> Reem Hamodi
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> Aurora, Colorado
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> University of Colorado Denver
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> Psychology
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> Sandra Schleich
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> Pueblo, Colorado
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> Colorado State University of Pueblo
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> Psychology
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> AUDIO INFORMATION NETWORK OF COLORADO: Helping Us Live the Life We Want
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> David Dawson, Executive Director, AIN Colorado
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> 1:45 p.m.  ADJOURN
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> FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 28, 2016
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> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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>         SPORTS & REC HEALTH FAIR
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>                 Lone Tree
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> NF-BE Healthy!
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> Join the NFB of Colorado Sports and Recreation Division for the NFBCO NF-BE
> Healthy Fair! This is your chance to learn more about your personal health
> and nutrition and try your hand at lots of fun exercises including kettle
> bells, Zumba, self-defense, exercise with resistance bands, on the ball
> exercise, and more. Remember to wear comfy clothes!
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> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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> GET YOUR READ ON: Learn about Accessing Books and Newspapers Using Mobile
> Devices and Refreshable Braille
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>         Salon B
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> Chip Johnson, Technology Instructor, CCB
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> In this seminar, technology staff and students from the Colorado Center for
> the Blind will discuss BARD, Bookshare, and other sources for reading
> books.
> We will also demonstrate the use of Newsline with a Braille display and
> answer questions from seminar participants. We hope you'll join us.
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> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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>         ART ROOM
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>                 Englewood
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> THREE FREE ACTIVITIES
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> Ann Cunningham, Jenny Callahan and Yolanda Thompson will each be directing
> an activity in the art room this year. Drop in any time during open hours
> to
> join in the fun!
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> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS
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>                Littleton A
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> Melissa, Green, President, COAGDU
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> Greeley, Colorado
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> Come one, come all, to the 2016 Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users
> (COAGDU) seminar.  We will be talking about a number of different issues
> ranging from the steps to take when wanting to get a guide dog to the steps
> to take when it is time to retire one.
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> The COAGDU "pack" will have a few guests that will speak on issues such as;
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> * Emily Harvey - Disability Law Colorado
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> She will be talking about the new "Service Dog Law" HB16-1426.  The law
> makes it a criminal offense to misrepresent a dog as a service dog, or for
> someone to misrepresent themselves as a disabled person.  For more
> information, PLEASE come and join our pack and check out the seminar.
>
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> * Dr. Judy Jasek - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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> Dr. Jasek will be talking about the advantages of holistic treatment and
> support available during aging and the end of life process for our guide
> dogs, and much, much, more.
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> * Puppies! - A number of puppy raising families will be bringing their
> little balls of fur to the Convention, so that if you would like to talk to
> them and find out what it is like to raise a puppy and what it takes to get
> involved in doing it yourself, then come and ask all of your questions.
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> The "pack" will also have a few of the guide dog schools represented by
> some
> of their "top dogs", and they'll be bringing literature as well.  For those
> of us with dogs whose nails are "spooky long", a nail trimming station will
> be set up outside the seminar room.  After their nails have been trimmed
> the
> dogs can go to the next station and have some "T-touch time" where they can
> just relax, "get ghost" and be lost in their own world.  After their nails
> have been cut and their relaxing is over, then your tranquil, furry partner
> can smell and try on some of the different essential oils that will be
> available for purchase.  The COAGDU "pack" will also have our "swag bags"
> for purchase along with guide dog pins depicting different types of dogs
> including the golden retriever, German shepherd, Labrador retriever and
> even
> poodles.
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> Aw Poo!  We forgot to mention that our division will also have "pickup"
> bags
> for sale in case you leave yours at home so that those of us that have
> guide
> dogs can keep the grounds and the facility looking great.
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> We will also be holding our elections for a few board and officer
> positions,
> so if you have a "bark" that is BIGGER than your bite, then you should come
> to the seminar and make your "bark" be heard.  The "pack" hopes to see your
> wagging tails at our 2016 State Convention, we might just have a "bone" for
> you.
>
> WOOF WOOF!!!!!
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> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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>         DEAF-BLIND SEMINAR
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>                 Littleton B
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> Join in for hearing loss and deaf-blind discussions. Learn about trends in
> the field, questions and concerns, and hear from industry guests. There
> will
> be cool demos. Learn about fun and games for great audio practice. Let's
> catch up with what's happening with each other.
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> 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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> COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN
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>                 Salon A
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> "CARVING" OUT HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR
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> CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.
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> Parents will have the chance to share ideas and
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> experiences with one another.  We will also have a
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> panel of blind adults who will share the experiences that
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> shaped them into successful blind adults.  We will
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> then have fun as we all participate in carving pumpkins.
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> You will be able to work with a blind person to learn
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> how pumpkin carving can be both safe and fun for your
>
> blind child.  We want to assist you in understanding the
>
> importance of setting high expectations for your child,
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> both in the classroom and at home.  Help your child
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> achieve age appropriate goals as they prepare for their
>
> future, no matter what their age.
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> 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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> BLIND PARENTS DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING
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>         Salon A
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> Nate Trela, President, Englewood, Colorado
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> Shawn Callaway, Washington, DC
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> Pipi Adams, Englewood, Colorado
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> Living the life you want often means raising a family, but kids don't come
> with an instruction manual. The state's new Blind Parents Division is here
> to help, with parents who are raising happy, bright and active kids.
> Whether
> you're just thinking about starting a family, have kids already out of the
> house, or you're a grandparent learning new ways to do things, there's lots
> to learn and explore. Come into the session and hear about the challenges
> and opportunities that come with parenting at different stages, then check
> out some of the equipment and techniques we all use. Share your thoughts
> about how to make this division a resource for the whole state.  Join today
> (dues are $5) and vote in our election. You can also take a moment to
> record
> a video for blindparents.org, sharing your tips and thoughts with parents
> around the country.
>
>
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> 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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>         TECHNOLOGY 101
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>                 Salon B
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> Wayne Marshall, Anahit LaBarre and Petr Kucheryavyy will guide you through
> the basics of iDevices and low tech accessible technology.
>
>
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> FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 2016
>
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> 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
>
>         A SPONSORS SPOTLIGHT
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>                 Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
>
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> Eat, Drink and Be Merry!  Hear from Our Convention Sponsors, enjoy some
> hors
> d'oeuvres and networking time with your colleagues.
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> 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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>         NOMINATING COMMITTEE
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>                 Littleton B
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>         Julie Deden, Chairperson
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>
>
> (Note: This is the only closed meeting of the Convention.  Only appointed
> representatives from chapters and divisions are permitted to be in
> attendance.)
>
>
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> 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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> FABULOUS FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL!
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>         Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> 5:30 p.m.
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> HOSPITALITY
>
>
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> Come and meet all of the leaders from the Denver metro chapters and hear
> from our sponsors and exhibitors.  Enjoy light appetizers and have a drink
> from our cash bar.
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> 7:00 p.m.
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> HARVEST, HOOVES AND HARMONY
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>
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> Hosted by our Denver Metro Chapters:  Aurora, Denver, Mile High, North
> Metro
> and Wild West
>
>
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> HARVEST: Kids will carve pumpkins and there will be a contest.  All kids
> present will receive a fun goody bag.
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>
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> HOOVES:  The horse race is back again, sponsored by the Sports and
> Recreation Division.  See who is fastest and place your bets.
>
>
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> 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
>
> HARMONY:  Come One Come All!  Plan on participating in karaoke night.
> Bring
> your own music so that it can be plugged into the sound system.  Be sure to
> practice, because the top three winners will receive cash prizes.
>
>
>
> NFB members and guests from seniors to youth are invited to participate in
> the "2016 NFBCO Musical Talent Show".  Please note that participants must
> provide their own musical accompaniment. You can provide this on a thumb
> drive, CD player, Smart Phone or any device that is USB or Bluetooth
> compatible.
>
>
>
> There will be cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.. $100, $50
> and
> $25 respectively!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> SATURDAY MORNING OCTOBER 29, 2016
>
>
>
> 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
>
> REGISTRATION
>
> Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer
>
>
>
> 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
>
> EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE
>
> SHOWCASE
>
> Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer
>
>
>
> 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
>
>
>
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION II
>
> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
>
>
>
> GOOD MORNING! AND THE DAY AHEAD
>
>
>
> Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
>
>
>
> THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN TACTILE GRAPHICS
>
>
>
> Mike Rosen, Vice President, E.A.S.Y. LLC, Burlington, Vermont
>
>
>
> ENSURING HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN IN COLORADO
>
>
>
> Dr. Tanni L. Anthony, Director of Access, Learning and Literacy Team,
> Exceptional Student Services Unit, Colorado Department of Education,
> Denver,
> Colorado
>
>
>
>
>
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT THROUGHOUT AMERICA: A National Report
>
>
>
> Shawn Callaway, Member, NFB Board of Directors, Washington, DC
>
>
>
> TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY IN COLORADO: A Presidential Report
>
>
>
> Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial Colorado
>
>
>
> WHO WANTS TO BE A BLIND MILLIONAIRE?
>
>
>
> A Panel Discussion of a New Day for Blind Entrepreneurs in Colorado
>
>
>
> Kevan Worley, Moderator; CEO Worley Enterprises; Member, Board of
> Directors,
> NFB Colorado; Chairman, Colorado Elected Committee of Blind Vendors,
> Colorado Springs, Colorado
>
>
>
> Other Licensed Blind Managers and Colorado BEP Staff
>
>
>
> RINGING THE BELL IN COLORADO
>
>
>
> Michelle Chacon, Moderator; Treasurer, NFB Colorado, Las Cruces, New Mexico
> along with Staff and Students from 2016 NFBCO BELL Academies
>
>
>
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT AND TAKING CHARGE WITH SELF-CONFIDENCE: A Report
> from Our Colorado Center for the Blind
>
> Julie Deden, Moderator; Executive Director, CCB; First Vice President, NFB
> Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
>
> Staff and Students from CCB
>
>
>
> THE BLIND OF COLORADO PURSUING EXCITING NEW CAREERS
>
>
>
> Maryann Migliorelli, Guest Relations Agent for The Curtis, a DoubleTree by
> Hilton Hotel; Member, Board of Directors, NFB Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
>
>
>
> Nate Trela, Reporter with Merger Market; President, Blind Parents Division,
> NFB Colorado, Englewood, Colorado
>
>
>
> Cody Bair, Business Tax Services Associate, KPMG, LLP; Member, Board of
> Directors, NFB Colorado, Denver, Colorado
>
>
>
> MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF
>
>
>
> Three members of our Federation Family will tell their stories of blindness
> and how the Federation has helped them live the life they want.
>
>
>
> 1:30 p.m.
>
> BREAKING UP IS SO EASY TO DO
>
>
>
> Grab your boxed lunch and head toward our afternoon seminars.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 29, 2016
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS BUSINESS MEETING
>
>         Littleton A
>
>
>
> Anna Givens, President, CABS
>
> Denver, Colorado
>
>
>
> Students, parents, teachers!  Come join us for an exciting afternoon of
> learning and exploring resources for blind high school and college
> students.
> Find out what we've been up to and what our plans are for the coming year.
> We'll talk about accessibility issues, access to STEM, hear from national
> programs for blind students, and much more.  Meet and network with other
> blind students, have some fun and win some door prizes.  Registration is
> $5.
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
>         ART ROOM
>
>                 Englewood
>
>
>
> THREE FREE ACTIVITIES
>
>
>
> Ann Cunningham, Jenny Callahan and Yolanda Thompson will each be directing
> an activity in the art room this year. Drop in any time during open hours
> to
> join in the fun!
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
>         SENIOR ANNUAL DIVISION MEETING:
>
>         LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT AS A SENIOR
>
>                 Salon B
>
> Diane McGeorge, President
>
> NFBCO Senior Division
>
> Are you living the life you want? Come to our annual senior meeting to
> obtain techniques that will help you do just that. Our session will include
> information about transportation, new technology, and updates from members
> around the state. Bring your box lunch and join us!
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
>
> SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING
>
>         Littleton B
>
>
>
> Maureen Nietfeld, President, Sports and Recreation Division
>
> Littleton, Colorado
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Sports and Recreation
> Division invites you to join our annual meeting. Learn what the Sports and
> Rec Division has been up to this year and help us plan for the future! Come
> with your ideas. This is a great opportunity to get involved!
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION WORKSHOPS
>
>                 Salon A
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
>
> NON-IOS CELLPHONE ACCESSIBILITY
>
>
>
> Heather Solberg, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist with the Visual
> Impairment Program at the Denver VA
>
> There is life outside of IOS devices.  Come and learn more about cellphone
> accessibility options within Android, Windows, and Jitterbug.
>
>
>
> 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
>         BRAILLE CLEANING WORKSHOP
>
>
>
> Trina Boyd-Pratt, retired Teacher of the Visually Impaired
>
>
>
> Learn how to easily fix and clean your Perkins Brailler to eliminate the
> time you are without it.  Why wait for someone else to do it for you when
> you can do it yourself!  Feel free to bring you own Brailler to this hands
> on and interactive workshop.
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
>
>         NON-24 BREAKOUT WORKSHOP:
>
> Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
>
>                 Lone Tree
>
>
>
> Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder is a chronic, circadian rhythm disorder
> resulting from the misalignment of the endogenous master body clock to the
> 24-hour day, disrupting the sleep-wake cycle. The sleep disturbance causes
> significant distress or impairment in social, occupational and other
> important areas of functioning.
>
>
>
> Guest speaker Shauna Jatho earned her Bachelor of Science Degree as a
> Registered Nurse at University of Louisiana in Lafayette.  She has worked
> in
> the healthcare industry for the past 16 years.  Working in the emergency
> room led her to be passionate in connecting with and educating patients.
> For the past 5 years, she has gained an appreciation of how a clinical
> nurse
> educator can be impactful in an individual's life.  Her role at Vanda is to
> provide education and awareness about Non 24 to members of the blind
> community and community advocates.
>
>
>
> Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on
> the development and commercialization of novel therapies to address high
> unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda
> Pharmaceuticals, please visit  <http://www.vandapharma.com/>
> www.vandapharma.com.
>
>
>
> 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
>
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS
>
>                         Meridian Private Dining Room
>
>
>
> 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, OCTOBER 29, 2016
>
>
>
> 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
>
>         PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION
>
> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons 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
>
>
>
> Master of Ceremonies
>
> Kevan Worley, Board Member, NFBCO
>
> Colorado Springs, Colorado
>
>
>
> Keynote Address
>
> Shawn Callaway, National Representative; Member, NFB Board of Directors;
> President, NFB District of Columbia, Washington, DC
>
>
>
> NFB OF COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP    PRESENTATIONS
>
>
>
> Jessica Beecham, Chairperson, Committee on Scholarships
>
> Colorado Springs, CO
>
>
>
> AWARDS AND OTHER SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
>
>
>
> Scott C. LaBarre, President
>
> NFB of Colorado
>
>
>
> ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION
>
> Maryann Migliorelli, NFB of Colorado Auction Chairperson
>
>
>
>         PAC IT UP!
>
>         Monique Melton, NFB of Colorado PAC Chairperson
>
>
>
>        NFB OF COLORADO AMAZING RAFFLE DRAWING
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 2016
>
>
>
> 8:00 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.
>
>
>
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION III
>
> AND NFB COLORADO ANNUAL BREAKFAST
>
> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
>
>
>
> Julie Deden, Moderator; First Vice President, NFB Colorado, Centennial,
> Colorado
>
>
>
> First we will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and socialize a bit.
>
>
>
> CHAPTER AND DIVISION REPORTS AND SETTING OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2017 AND BEYOND
>
>
>
> Jessica Beecham, Moderator; Secretary, NFB Colorado, Colorado Springs,
> Colorado
>
>
>
> We will hear from all of our Chapters and Divisions and then engage in a
> group discussion about our short and long term priorities
>
>
>
> STUDENTS LIVING THE LIVES THEY WANT IN AMERICA
>
>
>
> Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind Students, Wake
> Forest, North Carolina
>
>
>
> THE MARRAKESH EXPRESS AND ITS ROUTE THROUGH COLORADO
>
>
>
> Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
>
> ALL ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF THE FEDERATION
>
>
>
> We will take up resolutions, conduct elections for our Board of Directors,
> review our financial report, and facilitate the Honor Roll Call of Chapters
> and Divisions.
>
>
>
> 11:47 a.m.
>
> ADJOURNMENT
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


-- 
Dan Burke
My Cell:  406.546.8546
Twitter:  @DallDonal