[Colorado-Talk] National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, stuff you should know

Tue Mar 19 17:12:04 UTC 2024

Dear friends and colleagues,

We are behind schedule. We have not yet posted the Blind Coloradoan this year. We are all volunteers and its easy to fall behind. I apologize. But there are important things happening on behalf of people who are blind and low vision throughout the state of Colorado. I invite you to please read the brief items below and look for our more comprehensive Blind Coloradan in early April.

  1.  It's March Madness time! Each year our Mile High Chapter raises some funds by inviting each of you to try your luck. This is a fun fundraiser for only 20 bucks. Please consider doing it and sharing it. Here is the link. https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=240&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=23e109f2-7f69-475c-8bb7-0bf36df6b728&joinKey=49a9b2d6-e7ac-3d78-98f2-f143246fe215.<https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=240&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=23e109f2-7f69-475c-8bb7-0bf36df6b728&joinKey=49a9b2d6-e7ac-3d78-98f2-f143246fe215> For further information contact Cody Bair codyjbair at yahoo.com<mailto:codyjbair at yahoo.com>
  2.  Open mic night! Our Denver Metro Chapter presents the 2nd annual open mic night. There is so much talent in them there hills! Fun! Joyful! Hilarious! Inspiring! Open Mic Night will be at the Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton, Saturday evening April 6th. So, if you want to attend on April 6, in the form below give us your name, phone, email address, and how many guests besides yourself will come with you! Cost is $25 per person, which includes food, two drink tickets and eligibility for one 5-minute open mic appearance. Payment of $25 per person should be paid via the NFB of Denver's Zelle account, Pay Pal account, Apple Pay, or old-fashioned cash. In each case, please supply all the names of those for whom you are paying. Zelle your payment to the NFB of Denver at: dburke at cocenter.org<mailto:dburke at cocenter.org>. PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZP56RS69JS3Y2.<https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZP56RS69JS3Y2> Or nfbdenverchapter at gmail.com<mailto:nfbdenverchapter at gmail.com>. Send your Apple Pay payment to Brittany at 804-832-5439.  Cash. Deliver your U.S. currency to Treasurer Brett Boyer. Fill out the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8w3-SEoWlpbZJ63aa29ED5Wg7LNHlskb9wv_Cv8IvW83yJg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8w3-SEoWlpbZJ63aa29ED5Wg7LNHlskb9wv_Cv8IvW83yJg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link> Deadline to sign up and strut your stuff is April 1. Bring it! For info contact Maureen Nietfeld mnietfeld at cocenter.org<mailto:mnietfeld at cocenter.org>
  3.  Opportunity for those interested in guide dog matters. Sunday, March 24, 4 PM. There will be a gathering of the Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users. Whether you are a member, a student, or someone interested in issues and opportunities regarding guide dogs. You are welcome to join the Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users at 4 pm this Sunday over Zoom. https://zoom.us/j/7206208007.<https://zoom.us/j/7206208007>
  4.  NFBCO blind parents division organizing a family trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Parent of a blind child? Blind parents, grandparents, and siblings, this sounds like a fun day out for your family. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is recognized as one of this nation's great zoos. For info and to express interest https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflube4_mUVYYDgHJ5uTZhaCiNDGB66G88Ckw8jKywVn1Y-kg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflube4_mUVYYDgHJ5uTZhaCiNDGB66G88Ckw8jKywVn1Y-kg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link>  When you aggregator took my 4-year-old granddaughter to the zoo, I got "icked in eye by a giraffe" Kids thought that was the funniest thing.
  5.  Calling all bakers! Blind or non-blind. If you are a baker you will want to participate in the Wild West Chapter Bake Off! If you are a taster you will definitely want to come to this event. It will take place April 20th Time: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Location: Brewability Address: 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113 Here's the scoop on registration and payment: Registration: - All aspiring bakers must register and pay by April 13th. - To throw your hat in the baking ring, shoot an email to Charis at cglatthar at gmail.com. - Don't forget to include your name, contact info, and the tantalizing treats you'll be whipping up. Payment Methods: We're equipped to handle payments in style: - Zelle: Wild.west.nfbco at gmail.com, Apple Pay: Shoot it over to Paul Sandoval at 720-620-8007, Venmo: Glide your payment to @Paul-Sandoval-22. This will be sweet!
  6.  New opportunities to participate in National Federation of the Blind in EL Paso County. Currently, the Olympic City Chapter meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 am. For info contact the president Jeanette Fortin nettiecosp at icloud.com<mailto:nettiecosp at icloud.com>. The chapter often goes to lunch following the meeting. A great place to connect to other blind people in our community.

Starting in April NFBCO will be offering an additional opportunity for the blind and low vision community of El Paso County to listen, learn, teach, and join NFBCO. We will be organizing a second chapter in our area. Stay tuned for information about the formation of a Downtown COS Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado. The chapter will meet on a weekday evening downtown. Complete details coming soon!

  1.  NFBCO legislative agenda is on NFB Newsline. Check out our Colorado Channel for more information. Our legislative effort is also detailed at nfbco.org. This is also where you can find the resolutions from the 2023 state convention. The policy statements drive our legislative efforts on behalf of people who are blind and low vision across our state. You will be happy to know that our prescription labeling bill has already passed, unanimously out of its first House Committee. Our NFB Newsline and Project Literacy funding initiative championed by Senator Jesse Danielson is also moving forward. For information about our work in the general assembly, you may email Dan Burke dburke at cocenter.org<mailto:dburke at cocenter.org> or Curtis Chong  chong.curtis at gmail.com<mailto:chong.curtis at gmail.com>.
  2.  Colorado Center for the Blind summer programs. For more than 3 decades our CCB has offered a variety of learning experiences for blind and low vision youth. For information please contact Chaz Davis cdavis at cocenter.org<mailto:cdavis at cocenter.org>. There are often excellent learning and employment opportunities to support these kiddos throughout the summer for young adults. Contact Chaz for complete details.
  3.  NFBCO congratulates Tera Spangler. She has recently been hired to be the superintendent of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind. For almost 2 decades Superintendent Spangler has provided leadership for CSDB. After a thorough search a vetting process the CSDB Board selected Superintendent Spangler. We, NFBCO believe that this selection will provide the school with excellent leadership, community engagement, and innovative management for years to come.
  4.  For complete list of information about NFBCO chapters near you please visit nfbco.org.

There is a lot going on. We hope you will participate in our NFBCO family. There is much to be done to champion the civil rights, and inclusion for all blind and low vision people of Colorado. From students, to seniors, professionals in the field of blindness and working-age adults we invite you to be a part of what we do. Thanks for reading!

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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