[Colorado-Talk] National Federation of the Blind of Colorado annual state convention, bigger and better than ever!!

[kevan at nfbco.org]

Dear friends and colleagues, 

I am amazed at the depth and breadth of informative, educational, and
entertaining programming being planned for this year's NFBCO state
convention. 

*	Tremendous networking opportunity
*	Exploration of science made accessible
*	Technologies from artificial intelligence to low-tech
*	Big fun with families and friends
*	A robust exhibit hall of products and services
*	Discussion of opportunities for children of blind parents and blind
children of any parents
*	A fundraising auction for fun and profit
*	Affordable hotel room rates
*	Critical information about Colorado Medicaid buy-in
*	Experts from SSA to bring the latest on social security disability
and SSI
*	Can the blind participate in sports betting? 
*	What is the latest on vocational rehabilitation services and talking
book library services? 
*	Network with blind peers and role models of all ages to gain
confidence, skills, and the joy of living the life you want

And there will be much much more. A full list of breakouts and other agenda
items will be coming to an inbox near you later this week. But please don’t
be left on the sideline. Join us for the largest gathering of people who are
blind, low vision, and professionals who work in the field in the state of
Colorado this year. Grab your hotel room and register for the convention
now! This truly promises to be an extraordinary gathering. 

With love hope and determination we welcome you as we transform dreams into
reality. 

 

 

CONVENTION BULLETIN 1!

THE BLIND OF COLORADO LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT!

 

THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

OF COLORADO

 



 

69th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

October 26 through October 29

 

The 69th Annual State Convention will kick off Thursday October 26 in
Denver, Colorado with a variety of seminars and socializing. The programming
will continue all weekend long with exhibitors, informative and inspiring
presentations during general sessions, additional breakout seminars
including meetings of our several special interest divisions, interactive
and exciting social events, and much more!  Join the largest gathering of
blind people in Colorado to make a difference in the lives of the blind
across the state!

 

For those not attending this event in-person, you will find Friday
Resolutions and General Session, Saturday General Session, and Banquet as
well as the Sunday Business Session via Zoom.  The main sessions for
exhibitors will be on Friday, October 27 with other opportunities sprinkled
throughout the weekend.  Drop by the Convention Café in the Ballroom foyer
Friday morning from 8am to 10am for complimentary coffee and pastries before
heading into the exhibit hall or on to Resolutions.

 

The theme of the 69th Annual State Convention is Science!  We are planning
on having a Science Seminar Thursday afternoon and hope to have some fun
Science and Halloween related activities Friday night.  We are also inviting
a blind scientist to speak during general session. 

 

We are looking into doing a Dining Around Denver evening Thursday night.
Stay tuned for further information. 

 

Please note that the Convention is still being planned and not all sessions
and ideas are finalized.  Stay tuned for a full Convention Agenda slated to
be released in early October.  We will also be sending updates throughout
the rest of the summer.

 

THE NFBCO CONVENTION HOTEL:  Our 2023 convention will be held at the
Marriott Denver South at Park Meadows located at 10345 Park Meadows Dr.,
Lone Tree, CO 80124.  Just off the Lincoln light rail stop (E Line), the
Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows offers convenience, the beauty of
Denver, exciting entertainment options of the Park Meadows Mall, and the
comfort that has become synonymous with the Marriott Brand.  When you add in
over three hundred of your favorite blind friends you have one FANTASTIC
NFBCO convention!  

 

HOTEL ROOM RATES:  The NFBCO room rate is $109 a night plus tax.  There is
no limit on room occupancy.  Reservations MUST be made by Tuesday, October
10.

To reserve your room, call the hotel at 303-925-0004.  You will need to
press 1 for reservations which will take you to the Marriott 1-800 number
call center.  You must mention that you are with the National Federation of
the Blind of Colorado.  If they cannot find our block under our full name,
try asking for NFB.  If this still doesn’t work, please contact Lisa
Bonderson, at 720-948-4408.  

 

The best way to reserve a room now and down the road is to use the
previously provided phone number, but you can also use the following link if
you choose to do so. Should you have difficulty making a reservation, please
contact Lisa Bonderson at 720-948-4408.

 

 <https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1675450716371&key=GRP> Book
your group rate for National Federation of the Blind 2023

 

We hope to have convention registration up and running by September 1, and
we will provide a link to register at that time, or sooner.

 

Pre-registration fees:  BEFORE October 15

$20 registration

$0.00 Friday morning Convention Café (pastries, tea and coffee)

$25 Friday luncheon

$25 Saturday luncheon

$50 Saturday banquet

$0.00 Sunday breakfast but you must sign up to attend

 

Total:  $120.00 

 

Registration fees:  AFTER October 15

$25 registration

$0.00 Friday morning Convention Café (pastries, tea and coffee)

$30 Friday luncheon

$30 Saturday luncheon

$70 Saturday banquet

$0.00 Sunday breakfast but you must sign up to attend

 

Total:  $155.00.  You save $35 by pre-registering. 

 

Stay tuned to your email and check our web site at www.nfbco.org
<http://www.nfbco.org>  for more information about convention registration.
OR Contact Lisa Bonderson at  <mailto:lbonderson at cocenter.org>
lbonderson at cocenter.org.

 

FOR MORE CONVENTION INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jessica Beecham

Phone: (615) 497-0435   

 <mailto:jbbecham at gmail.com> jbbecham at gmail.com    

 

 

 

At your service, 

Kevan Worley

303-929-2369

Manager Project Literacy, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.

Colorado Center for the Blind believes when you believe in yourself and
experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold
you back from pursuing your dreams.

 

 

 

 

 

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