[Colorado-talk] FW: NFBCO Convention Agenda Revised
Amy Sabo
amieelsabo at gmail.com
Thu Oct 25 20:10:54 UTC 2018
hello chip,
I see that you took mysuggestion and decided to resend to the list
and, also forward to all who are on this list the agenda for the
convention for this weekend. I know that those who deleted it or
didn't get it now have it! also, it's on newsline on the spnser
channel for newsline too! just hit number 2 on the main menu and, then
go to that channel and, then hit number 3 to listen to the entire
agenda for this weekend's aonvention too!
so, now we all have it and, I will also do that information onto the
lists that i'am on for that information. thanks again and, I will talk
to you soon!
sincerely,
amy
On 10/25/18, Chip Johnson via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> For those who may have missed it, here's the 2018 NFBCO convention agenda.
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> Chip Johnson
> Technology Instructor
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> Colorado Center for the Blind
> Phone: 303.778.1130 Ext: 227
> Fax: 303.778.1598
> 2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
> Littleton, CO 80120
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> Take Charge with Confidence and Self-Reliance
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Scott C.
> LaBarre via Colorado-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 11:18 AM
> To: colorado-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Scott C. LaBarre <slabarre at labarrelaw.com>
> Subject: [Colorado-talk] NFBCO Convention Agenda Revised
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> Good morning folks, our Convention is only ten days away. We have revised
> the Convention Agenda some since I circulated it on Friday. There is an
> additional speaker on Saturday morning and thus we will be starting the
> general session at 8:45 instead of 9:00 a.m. Below and attached is the
> revised Agenda.
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> Best,
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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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> 64th Annual State Convention
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> October 25 - October 28, 2018
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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
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> Lone Tree, CO 80124
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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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> 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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> NFB MESSAGE
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that
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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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> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what
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> TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS
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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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> Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor
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> Charter Communications, Gold Sponsor
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> Comcast, Gold Sponsor
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> LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor
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> Sprint Vision, Silver Sponsor
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> WE Fit Wellness, Silver Sponsor
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> THE FUTURE OF AWESOME
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> The First Annual NFBCO Comcast 6 Dot Dash was a huge success. Thank you,
> Comcast team for your heartfelt dedication to service and your corporate
> commitment to community. Special appreciation to those Comcast team members
> who volunteered or took to the road with us. Who is running with us next
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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: $30.00
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> Saturday Lunch: $30.00
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> Saturday Banquet: $45.00
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> CHILDCARE INFORMATION:
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> Please contact childcare coordinator, Rebekah Felix,
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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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> Saturday: Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to
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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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> 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 out and to
> the right of the exit door that is between the Littleton and
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> Contact Dog Guide Coordinators, Melissa Green or ReNae Anderson, and pay
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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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> SPECIAL CONVENTION OFFER FROM AIRA:
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> Aira is proud to be a part of the NFB family. We are grateful to President
> Riccobono and all of you for being vital stakeholders in the creation of the
> Aira service, enhancing access to information; always on your terms,
> whenever you need it and however you want it. As part of our partnership, we
> are glad to offer Aira Access for the annual NFB of Colorado Convention.
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> What is Aira Access? It is the ability for anyone to download the Aira app
> and use Aira for free. For example, you can use it to find a hotel room or
> a conference room, read a hotel menu, describe exhibit hall tables, or call
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> To download the Aira app go here: www.aira.io/app you will see a banner at
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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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> Aira, Exhibitor
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> AKB Visions for NanoPac, Inc., Exhibitor
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> Ambron Products, Exhibitor
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> AT Guys, Exhibitor
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> Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor
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> Blind Tech Training, Exhibitor
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> Charter Communications, Gold Sponsor
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> Colorado Business Enterprise Program, Exhibitor
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> Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and
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> Deaf-Blind, Exhibitor
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> Guide Dogs for the Blind, Exhibitor
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> Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Exhibitor
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> Herbal Essences, Exhibitor
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> HumanWare, Exhibitor
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> JW.ORG, Exhibitor
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> LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor
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> The Seeing Eye, Inc., Exhibitor
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> Sprint Vision, Silver Sponsor
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> Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titanium Sponsor
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> WE Fit Wellness, Silver 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 fifteen exhibitors. You
> will be given a sheet to which exhibitors will affix a sticker. When your
> sheet has twelve stickers return it to Lorinda Riddle and it will be placed
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> THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 25, 2018
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> 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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> KICK OFF CONVENTION AT THE PROJECT LITERACY RECEPTION
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons A & B
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> Join the celebration as we announce new programs, honor our previous and
> current scholarship recipients, and highlight our NFB BELL Colorado
> Confidence Camp. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Meet and spend
> time with our national and state NFB leaders along with your friends and
> colleagues.
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> THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 25, 2018
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> 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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> HOW DID WE GET HERE?
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> Lone Tree
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> Dan Burke, Facilitator
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> We'll take a look back at various aspects of the history of the blind in
> Colorado and the United States before launching into the activities of
> celebrating our present and planning our future. Our distinguished panel
> will include Dr. Marc Maurer, President Emeritus and the longest-serving
> President of the National Federation of the Blind; Diane McGeorge, Founder
> and now Chair of the Colorado Center for the Blind Board of Directors and
> long-time President of the NFB of Colorado; Peggy Chong, the Blind History
> Lady and Recipient of a 2018 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award; and Madeline Williams,
> Ph.D. candidate in history at Harvard. This will be a highly interactive
> session. This conversation will be much more than a boring recitation of
> facts and figures but rather focus on philosophy and how our history affects
> us today.
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> FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 26, 2018
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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 $30.00, Saturday Luncheon $30.00, and Banquet $45.00.
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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
> once again want to salute our Title Sponsor, Colorado Center for the Blind.
> Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Comcast, Audio
> Information Network of Colorado, Charter Communications, LaBarre Law
> Offices, P.C., Sprint Vision and WE Fit Wellness.
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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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> Come and help set the policy of the National Federation of the Blind of
> Colorado!
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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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> Bekah Felix, Corral Leader
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> This is our NFB of Colorado Childcare and it's not just babysitting. Bekah
> 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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> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION I
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> 11:00 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.
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> This first general session of the Convention will be a working lunch. Make
> sure you grab your delicious boxed lunch as you enter the ballroom.
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> 11:00 a.m.
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> OPENING CEREMONIES
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> Scott LaBarre, President, NFBCO, Centennial, Colorado; Pam Allen, First Vice
> President, President, NFB Louisiana, Ruston, Louisiana
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> Welcoming Remarks, Convention Logistics, National Anthem, Pledge of
> Allegiance, NFB Pledge, Door Prizes, and More
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> 11:15 a.m.
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> WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY AND WHAT COMES NEXT? A Report from the
> Blindness and Low Vision Unit of Colorado DVR
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> Steve Anton, Director, Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
> Denver, Colorado; Julia Zanon, Manager, Blindness and Low Vision Unit,
> Denver, Colorado
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> 12:00 p.m.
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> FROM STONE TABLETS TO TABLET COMPUTING: How Technology for the Blind Has
> Evolved and What the Future Portends
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> Curtis Chong, President Emeritus and Current Treasurer, NFB in Computer
> Science Division, Aurora, Colorado
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> 12:25 p.m.
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> OUR STATE GOVERNMENT'S COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY: It's More Than
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> the Law
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> Casey Carlson, Chief Enterprise Architect, State of Colorado, Denver,
> Colorado; Theresa Montano, Solutions Architect of Accessibility, State of
> Colorado, Denver, Colorado
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> 1:00 p.m.
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> PRESENTING THE 2018 NFBCO SCHOLARSHIP CLASS
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> Jessica Beecham, Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs,
> Colorado
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> Jedediah Holcomb
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> Haxtun, Colorado
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> Northeastern Junior College - Sterling, Colorado
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> Paralegal with Constitutional Law Emphasis
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> Christina Laty
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> Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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> Arapahoe Community College - Littleton
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> Education
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> Carina Orozco
> Centennial, Colorado
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> Metropolitan State University of Denver
> Social Work
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> Shalini Menon
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> Hoboken, New Jersey
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> Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey
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> Financial Engineering
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> 1:20 p.m.
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> BRINGING LITERACY TO THE BLIND OF COLORADO: A Report from Our Talking Book
> Library
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> Debbi MacLeod, Director, Colorado Talking Book Library, Denver, Colorado
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> 1:40 p.m. ADJOURN SESSION I
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> FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 26, 2018
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> 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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> CHOOSING THE CAREER THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU
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> Littleton B
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> Presented by the staff from Blind and Low Vision Services, Colorado Division
> of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Colorado Center for the Blind
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> Learn about how to use the career index to gain information about all types
> of jobs: What should you consider when choosing a career? What
> qualifications should you have? What kinds of jobs might be in the future?
> This seminar will give you the direction that you have been looking for!
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> 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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> 2018 NFBCO TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR
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> Our Smartphones Are Getting Smarter
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> Lone Tree
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> Chip Johnson, Technology Instructor, CCB
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> Join us for the technology seminar where we will discuss and demonstrate
> various apps you can use to get information with your Smartphone. These
> will include well-known applications such as Siri, Alexa and the Google
> Assistant as well as more specialized apps like Seeing AI, Be My Eyes, and
> Aira. We want to hear from you! Bring your questions and tell us about
> your favorite apps.
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> 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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> SENIOR DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING:
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> Live the Life You Want as a Senior
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> Littleton A
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> Diane McGeorge, President
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> NFBCO Senior Division
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> We welcome all seniors, friends and family members to our annual meeting.
> Come and find out about exciting programs for seniors across the state of
> Colorado. We will also have a program on emergency preparedness. Attend our
> meeting and learn from an expert how you can be better prepared in case of
> an emergency.
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> 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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> BLIND PARENTS DIVISION
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> Salon A
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> Nate Trela, President, Englewood, Colorado
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> Blind parents face several hurdles in getting their sighted children behind
> the wheel, with added costs and logistical challenges that parents who drive
> don't face. We'll hear about the process from a blind parent's point of
> view, walk through the potential speedbumps to getting your child a driver's
> license with a rep from the DMV and discuss ways to keep down the thousands
> of dollars in annual car insurance costs.
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> Division elections are slated for 3:30 p.m.
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> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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> ART FOR ALL: Drop by to find out what all the fun is about!
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> Englewood Room
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> The Drop-In-Art Room welcomes everyone. Try your hand at making maps,
> drawing pictures, or creating key-chains, and cane decorations! Free art
> making materials will be provided. Art instruction will be shared. This
> room is organized by Jenny Callahan and sponsored by the North Metro Denver
> NFB Chapter.
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> 3:40 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
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> COMING ACROSS WITH CONFIDENCE
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> Littleton B
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> Presented by the staff from Blind and Low Vision Services, Colorado Division
> of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Colorado Center for the Blind
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> Make the employer excited about hiring you. Should you let them know that
> you are blind ahead of time? What should you wear? How early should you
> arrive? Take steps to insure that you get the job that you want! This
> seminar will be sprinkled with tips and techniques that you can use to get
> the job.
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> 3:40 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
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> "Extra-Extra! Learn All About It!"
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> Lone Tree
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> NFB-Newsline®--It's even greater than you think!
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> Learn how to maximize this most dynamic information and entertainment
> service. Weather alerts, breaking news, department store ads, job listings,
> and much more! NFB-Newsline® power-users Nijat Worley and Dorothy Griffin,
> NFB of Georgia Affiliate President, will give you the news....
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> 4:10 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
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> MOUNTAINS AND PLAINS AT LARGE CHAPTER MEETING
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> Littleton A
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> ReNae Anderson, President
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> The At Large Chapter of the NFBCO will be having their annual in person
> meeting, where we will get to know each other better and hold our annual
> election of officers and board members. There will be door prizes and
> information for everyone! Come join us and remember to bring your annual
> membership dues.
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> You won't want to miss this exciting meeting! Remember, we are the largest
> chapter in the state and we would love to have you join us!
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> 4:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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> COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN
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> Salon A
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> Networking Increases Your Child's Net Worth
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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.
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> We want to assist you in understanding the
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> importance of setting high expectations for your child,
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> both in the classroom and at home. Help your children
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> achieve age appropriate goals as they prepare for their
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> future, no matter what their age.
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> FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 2018
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> NOMINATING COMMITTEE
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> Lone Tree
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> Julie Deden, Chairperson
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> (Note: This is the only closed meeting of the Convention. Only appointed
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> 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. or Until the Cows Come Home
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> NFBCO CAFÉ AND MISSION TO NOCTERRA
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons B, C & D
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> Join your Federation colleagues for a fun filled night where we can catch up
> with old friends, meet new ones, and blow off some steam. We will have NFB
> musicians perform, open the mic to others who wish to do so, entertain some
> karaoke performers, and otherwise frolic. Brett Boyer, Technology
> Instructor at the CCB, will be our Master Mixer and he will host the evening
> and otherwise spin the platters that matter all night long.
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> Experience an escape-type room in Salon B, called Mission to Nocterra, a
> pitch-black puzzle room intended to put sighted and blind people on equal
> footing. As you walk in you are told about how we found an alien vessel
> containing samples of the Nocterran planet, whose sun emits all wavelengths
> except light. Each of the five walls inside has a unique puzzle to explore
> and solve and each person entering gets one wall for himself for the
> 10-minute allotted time.
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> A cash bar and light desserts will be available throughout the evening.
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> SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 27, 2018
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> 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
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> ANNOUNCING NFB OF COLORADO PROJECT LITERACY SPEAKERS' BUREAU!
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> Lone Tree
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> How would you like to practice your presentation skills, build your
> confidence, and bring a positive voice about blindness to service clubs,
> schools, and civic organizations. Join us for an exclusive continental
> breakfast workshop. Only 15 seats available.
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> The cost for the workshop is only $10 and includes a continental breakfast.
> RSVP is a must.
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> Email <mailto:kevan at wefitwellness.com%20> kevan at wefitwellness.com or call
> 303-929-2369.
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> 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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> REGISTRATION
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer
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> 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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> EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE
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> SHOWCASE
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> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION II
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> 9:00 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
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> 8:45 a.m.
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> A HEARTY GOOD MORNING AND OPENING LOGISTICS
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> Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
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> 8:50 a.m.
>
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT AND TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY ALL AROUND
> AMERICA AND THE WORLD: A National Report
>
>
>
> Pam Allen, First Vice President, NFB; President, NFB Louisiana, Executive
> Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind, Ruston, Louisiana
>
>
>
> 9:30 a.m.
>
> EXPECTING AND ENSURING THE HIGHEST 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
>
>
>
> 9:50 a.m.
>
> FIGHTING FOR BLIND CHILDREN IN THE TRENCHES: The Perspective of a TVI
>
>
>
> Nancy Cozart, Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment, Orientation and
> Mobility Specialist, Littleton Public Schools, Littleton, Colorado
>
>
>
> 10:05 a.m.
>
> FROM THE VALLEYS TO THE PEAKS: One Man's Amazing Journey Through Our
> Education System
>
>
>
> Brent Batron, Second Vice President, NFB Colorado, Immediate Past President,
> CAER, Member, Board of Trustees, Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind,
> Assistant Director, CCB, Centennial Colorado
>
>
>
> 10:25 a.m.
>
> THE NFB LEGAL PROGRAM: What It Is, How We Do It, and Why It Is Important
>
>
>
> Marc Maurer, Immediate Past President, Director of Legal Policy, NFB,
> Baltimore, Maryland
>
>
>
> 10:45 a.m.
>
> TAKING CHARGE FOR THIRTY YEARS: A Report from the Colorado Center for the
> Blind
>
>
>
> Julie Deden, Executive Director, Centennial, Colorado and Students, Alumni,
> and Staff
>
>
>
> 11:30 a.m.
>
> MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF
>
>
>
> Meet three Federationists who will share their inspiring stories about their
> blindness and the Federation's role in allowing them to live the lives they
> want.
>
>
>
>
>
> 12:15 p.m.
>
> NFBCO LUNCHEON
>
>
>
> As we dine, we will salute our Convention sponsors, give out door prizes,
> take up some auction items, and otherwise network with our Federation
> colleagues.
>
>
>
> 1:00 p.m.
>
> WITH LOVE, HOPE, AND DETERMINATION, WE CHANGE THE WORLD: A Presidential
> Report
>
>
>
> Scott C. LaBarre, President NFB Colorado
>
>
>
> 1:35 p.m. Adjourn Session II
>
>
>
> SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 27, 2018
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
>
> NON-24 CIRCADIAN RHYTHM DISORDER EDUCATION PROGRAM
>
> Lone Tree
>
>
>
> Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
>
>
>
> Come learn more about a debilitating disorder called Non-24 from our nurse
> educator expert - Shauna Jatho. Non-24 is a serious, chronic circadian
> rhythm disorder that is very common in people who are totally blind. Non-24
> causes nighttime sleep problems and a wide range of daytime difficulties,
> including an overwhelming urge to sleep during the day affecting the ability
> to do everyday tasks.
>
>
>
> Vanda Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the
> development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high
> unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients.
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
> BLINDNESS AND BEHAVIOR: A CASE STUDY
>
> A Training Hosted by CAER
>
> Salon A
>
>
>
> Paula Conroy, Ed.D TVI/COMS and Amber Rundle Kahn, TVI/COMS, Doctoral
> Student
>
> A discussion of various approaches to working with blind students who also
> have challenging behavior, including current trends in the research behind
> the approaches. The presenters have been studying national trends in
> managing challenging behaviors for students with special needs. Time will be
> devoted to topics pertinent to both child and adult learners. Additionally,
> we will cover IDEA regulations around planning and providing services to
> students with challenging behaviors. Strategies will be shared and there
> will be time for discussion, questions and answers.
>
>
>
> The cost for this seminar is separate from Convention registration. For
> CAER members the cost is $10 and $20 for non-members.
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
>
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS BUSINESS MEETING
>
> Littleton A
>
>
>
> Pipi Adams, President, CABS
>
> Littleton, Colorado
>
> Working to support all blind students in Colorado, through peer support and
> developing self-advocacy skills. Join us as we empower blind students in
> their educational endeavors.
>
>
>
> The agenda will include guest speakers, a Presidential Report, advocacy in
> education and elections.
>
>
>
> $5 registration
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
> Join Sports and Recreation for our annual meeting!
>
> Hear about our successful first annual 5K, and how you can get involved for
> next year's race. Find out how you can get involved with blind hockey, and
> learn about essential oil's 101. Find the motivation to get started on your
> New Year's goals early and share your goals with us! We hope to see you
> there!!!
>
>
>
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
> ART FOR ALL: Drop by to find out what all the fun is about!
>
> Englewood Room
>
>
>
> The Drop-In-Art Room welcomes everyone. Try your hand at making maps,
> drawing pictures, or creating key-chains, and cane decorations! Free art
> making materials will be provided. Art instruction will be shared. This
> room is organized by Jenny Callahan and sponsored by the North Metro Denver
> NFB Chapter.
>
>
>
> 3:10 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
>
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS
>
> Lone Tree
>
>
>
> Melissa, Green, President, COAGDU
>
> Greeley, Colorado
>
>
>
> Join the Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users for an afternoon filled
> with learning, support and fun. You will become acquainted with other guide
> dog users, those who love and support them, and those who may become guide
> dog users themselves. Lastly, your presence will enable you to help make
> decisions about the division going forward.
>
>
>
> Dues are $5 and gives you membership in both Colorado and with NAGDU on the
> national level.
>
>
>
> 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS
>
> Littleton B
>
>
>
> Bradly Basta, President Colorado Association of Blind Merchants, Golden,
> Colorado
>
>
>
> We will be discussing the ways in which we can strengthen and grow our BEP
> program and other entrepreneurs in Colorado, and many topics pertaining to
> this.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>
> DEAF-BLIND SEMINAR
>
> Littleton A
>
>
>
> Doula Jarboe, Denver Colorado and Paul Migliorelli, Boulder Colorado
>
>
>
> Are you blind and also hearing impaired, or do you know someone who is
> deaf-blind? Come join us for some wonderful presentations about how to live
> the life you want as an individual who happens to be deaf-blind. You will
> have the opportunity to network with others who encounter the same issues as
> you do living with deaf-blindness.
>
>
>
> SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27, 2018
>
>
>
> 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
>
> Pam Allen, First Vice President, NFB, President, NFB Louisiana, Executive
> Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind, Ruston, Louisiana
>
>
>
> Remarks from the Honorable Jessie Danielsen, Colorado House District 24,
> Speaker Pro Tempore
>
>
>
> AWARDS AND OTHER SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
>
> Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFB of Colorado
>
>
>
> NFB OF COLORADO 2018 SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS
>
> Jessica Beecham, Chairperson, Committee on Scholarships, Colorado Springs,
> 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 28, 2018
>
>
>
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION III
>
> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
>
> 8:15 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.
>
>
>
> 8:15 a.m.
>
> NFB COLORADO ANNUAL CHAPTER AND DIVISION BREAKFAST
>
>
>
> Julie Deden, Mistress of Ceremonies, First Vice President, NFB Colorado and
> Executive Director, CCB, Centennial, Colorado
>
>
>
> We will dine on a scrumptious breakfast and hear reports from all chapters
> and divisions of the NFB of Colorado.
>
>
>
> 9:30 a.m.
>
> MOVING MOUNTAINS AND DEMANDING HIGHER EXPECTATIONS
>
>
>
> Kimberly Banks, Second Vice President, National
>
> Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Geneva, Florida
>
>
>
> 9:50 a.m.
>
> NFBCO PROJECT LITERACY: What It Is and Why It's Important to Our Future
>
>
>
> Kevan Worley, CEO, Worley Enterprises, Member, Board of Directors, NFB
> Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado
>
>
>
> 10:10 a.m.
>
> ALL ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF THE FEDERATION
>
>
>
> We will take up resolutions, conduct elections for our Board of Directors,
> review our financial report, facilitate the Honor Roll Call of Chapters and
> Divisions, and hear final remarks from Pam Allen our National
> Representative.
>
>
>
> 11:47 a.m.
>
> END SESSION III AND ADJOURN THE CONVENTION
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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