[Colorado-Talk] Immediate action, Re: Colorado-Talk Digest, Vol 222, Issue 24

Thu Feb 27 01:41:52 UTC 2025

it is NOT too late
Here is the action alert CCDC sent out this morning (and a way to get our
mailings directly)

Dear Community,

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted
<https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=i2QiHBoTR8DC-SBBYQgkxAA4gQu28vOHr4EBccpnYTepx_XovdxebB0Eok8TV5X5w30FIC9tFEMDpWX7X9mkI0wl-FkTd9dzYQjQqsxwQJDRJ0cjWUC0c86O27c2KHr2&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=1>
to
move their budget resolution forward. This resolution directs Congress to
find $880 billion worth of cuts to Medicaid. While this is a deeply
disappointing, troubling, and scary step toward devastating cuts to
Medicaid, the fight is not over.

*What comes next? *

Now that the budget resolution has passed, Congressional committees will
have to decide exactly how to make the cuts they’ve been directed to make
in the budget resolution that passed last night. This process is called
reconciliation. For more information on how reconciliation works, Roll Call
has this
<https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=Fo8rLyFnu3SWyarOTOj6ZjDdgF95tr4cReo8zicFrHyWSXzz8WC_W9FZcksZ0pZj&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=2>
great
three minute explainer video (click the CC button on the video’s toolbar
for captions). We will need to fight these life threatening cuts at every
step in the process.

*How are we going to start?*

Fighting for what our community needs to live starts with accountability.
Representatives Boebert, Crank, Evans, and Hurd all voted ‘yes’ to start
the process of cuts. We must hold them accountable (you can find a full
list of how each Representative voted here
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).

If you live in CDs 3, 4, 5, or 8:

   - Click here
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   express your disappointment with your Representative (or send your own
   email)
   - Call your Representative to let them know how disappointed you are and
   how you want them to do the right thing by voting ‘no’ during the next step
   of the process. We have updated our Medicaid Defense Toolkit that will give
   you the phone number you need and ideas for what you can say.

If you live in CDs 1, 2, 6, or 7:

   - Click here
   <https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=nR1H1uT49G-GSH0dzAY0EHKoZUnu-AaceeYl9tiY7MkWY7bQBNWgYE-SHGsaty-e5uMjXTcQOQ12K0wIQrFWoQ&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=5>
to
   thank you Representative to do the right thing (or send your own email)
   - Call your Representative to thank them for doing the right thing. We
   have updated our Medicaid Defense Toolkit that will give you the phone
   number you need and ideas for what you can say.

*What else can I do?*

   - Join our Medicaid Defense Action Team to help us organize action, plan
   events, etc. If you are interested in joining that team, please
fill out this
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   A member of our team will follow up with next steps.
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   either expressing your disappointment or say thank you in person.

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On Wed, Feb 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk <
colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 80202. Thank you for recommending the app. Is it too late to advocate
> since they have likely already voted?
>
> > On Feb 26, 2025, at 5:00 AM, colorado-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
> >
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >   1. Immediate action healthcare (Kishia Mason)
> >   2. Re: Immediate action healthcare (Jo Elizabeth Pinto)
> >   3. Re: Immediate action healthcare (mother27dragon at gmail.com)
> >   4. Re: Immediate action healthcare (mother27dragon at gmail.com)
> >   5. Re: Immediate action healthcare (Dan Burke)
> >   6. Re: FW: HapWare: Beta Test Program (kevan nfbco.org)
> >   7. Re: Immediate Action Needed for Health Care (kevan nfbco.org)
> >   8. Re: Immediate Action Needed for Health Care (kevan nfbco.org)
> >   9. Prompt engineering: How to get the most out of your AI
> >      (bboyer202 at gmail.com)
> >  10. Re: Prompt engineering: How to get the most out of your AI
> >      (Showe Trela)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:15:02 -0700
> > From: Kishia Mason <kishia.mason at gmail.com>
> > To: colorado-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> > Message-ID: <C9FB8F09-A993-4D71-A4D3-261A66F3D6C5 at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to
> Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been
> involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who
> do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since
> technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been
> involved? Thank you..
> >
> > Kishia
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:41:15 +0000
> > From: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com>
> > To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> > Message-ID:
> >    <
> DS7P221MB0915CFCC3AAC9D0EFA3D3078ACC32 at DS7P221MB0915.NAMP221.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM
> >
> >
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > Good morning, Kishia. What's your Zip code?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jo Elizabeth Pinto
> >
> > Please visit my author Website:
> > https://www.brightsideauthor.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:15 AM
> > To: colorado-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Kishia Mason <kishia.mason at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> >
> > Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to
> Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been
> involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who
> do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since
> technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been
> involved? Thank you..
> >
> > Kishia
> > _______________________________________________
> > Colorado-Talk mailing list
> > Colorado-Talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org
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> Colorado-Talk:
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> http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:18:36 -0700
> > From: <mother27dragon at gmail.com>
> > To: "'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'" <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> > Message-ID: <a9eb01db8798$8af96320$a0ec2960$@gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
> >
> > Try the 5 calls ap on your phone.  It is so much easier than trying to
> search for the information
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jo
> Elizabeth Pinto via Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:41 AM
> > To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at msn.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> >
> > Good morning, Kishia. What's your Zip code?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jo Elizabeth Pinto
> >
> > Please visit my author Website:
> > https://www.brightsideauthor.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:15 AM
> > To: colorado-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Kishia Mason <kishia.mason at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> >
> > Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to
> Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been
> involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who
> do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since
> technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been
> involved? Thank you..
> >
> > Kishia
> > _______________________________________________
> > Colorado-Talk mailing list
> > Colorado-Talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org
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> Colorado-Talk:
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> Colorado-Talk:
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> http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:18:34 -0700
> > From: <mother27dragon at gmail.com>
> > To: "'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'" <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: "'Kishia Mason'" <kishia.mason at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> > Message-ID: <a9e401db8798$89d3f5f0$9d7be1d0$@gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
> >
> > If you use the 5 calls ap, it is super easy, brings up your information
> of congress reps, by your zip code.  It is super easy and I encourage
> anyone to use this!
> >
> > ReNae
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:15 AM
> > To: colorado-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Kishia Mason <kishia.mason at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> >
> > Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to
> Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been
> involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who
> do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since
> technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been
> involved? Thank you..
> >
> > Kishia
> > _______________________________________________
> > Colorado-Talk mailing list
> > Colorado-Talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Colorado-Talk:
> >
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/mother27dragon%40gmail.com
> > List archives can be found at <
> http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:38:22 -0700
> > From: Dan Burke <burke.dall at gmail.com>
> > To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: mother27dragon at gmail.com, Kishia Mason <kishia.mason at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> > Message-ID:
> >    <CAKpRUTU9FgEJTVVXW8NqBpFKDhNb3=a7oV5-L4K5mXzYDRV5Dw at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > The link below searches by address. It's helpful if your ZIP code has
> > overlapping House Districts, which some do. Go to the second edit field
> on
> > the page for th address search.
> >
> > https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 8:20?AM ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk <
> >> colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> If you use the 5 calls ap, it is super easy, brings up your information
> of
> >> congress reps, by your zip code.  It is super easy and I encourage
> anyone
> >> to use this!
> >>
> >> ReNae
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> >> Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk
> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:15 AM
> >> To: colorado-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: Kishia Mason <kishia.mason at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare
> >>
> >> Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to
> >> Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been
> >> involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and
> who
> >> do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since
> >> technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been
> >> involved? Thank you..
> >>
> >> Kishia
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Colorado-Talk mailing list
> >> Colorado-Talk at nfbnet.org
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> Colorado-Talk:
> >>
> >>
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/mother27dragon%40gmail.com
> >> List archives can be found at <
> >> http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Colorado-Talk mailing list
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> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> Colorado-Talk:
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> >>
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> >> List archives can be found at <
> >> http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Dan Burke
> >
> > National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Legislative Co-chair
> >
> > "Blindness is not what holds you back.  You can live the life you want!"
> >
> > My Cell:  406.546.8546
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> > Message: 6
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:37:44 +0000
> > From: kevan nfbco.org <kevan at nfbco.org>
> > To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] FW: HapWare: Beta Test Program
> > Message-ID:
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> DS7PR20MB4031AC1576BF53D2C0487EF8BFC32 at DS7PR20MB4031.namprd20.prod.outlook.com
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> >
> > Understand. It is what it is. I guess I figure it's just a contribution
> to a fledgling research project. It was a student project that is morphing
> into something else. Its only 50 bucks. Who knows if it will have a future?
> I understand the notion that companies should probably pay the beta
> testers. But that comes from a lack of understanding. I'm going to do it.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tim
> Keenan via Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 2:05 PM
> > To: 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: tkeenan79 at gmail.com
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] FW: HapWare: Beta Test Program
> >
> > Yeah, it just seems weird to me to pay someone to help them test their
> product. The product itself is pretty valuable, so I would understand some
> sort of deposit, but that?s not what this is.
> > The product itself is certainly intriguing, though.
> >
> >
> > -Tim
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:
> colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>> On Behalf Of kevan nfbco.org via
> Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 4:00 PM
> > To: colorado-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: kevan nfbco.org <kevan at nfbco.org<mailto:kevan at nfbco.org>>;
> colorado-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] FW: HapWare: Beta Test Program
> >
> > I think that typically there?s no cost. But there?s no hard and fast
> rule. I mean, nonprofits, universities, companies, individuals can manage
> the rollout and or testing of their products anywhere they want. If they
> can get somebody to throw in 50 bucks. Good on them.
> > At Your Service,
> > Kevan Worley
> >
> > On Feb 24, 2025, at 12:59?PM, Claudia Folska, PhD via Colorado-Talk <
> colorado-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> > ?
> > Hi Tim, thanks for sharing this with your thoughts. From where I sit,
> the company should be paying the user for their time and feedback. Not just
> 50 day $50 for two weeks but maybe $50 a day.
> >
> > On Feb 24, 2025, at 12:52?PM, ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk <
> colorado-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> > ?
> > When there is beta testing, there should be no cost to the tester.  JMO
> >
> > ReNae
> >
> >
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:
> colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>> On Behalf Of Tim Keenan via
> Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 12:34 PM
> > To: 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:
> colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Cc: tkeenan79 at gmail.com<mailto:tkeenan79 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [Colorado-Talk] FW: HapWare: Beta Test Program
> >
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I?m curious what other people think of this. To me, a $50 fee to help
> beta test a device for two weeks sounds excessive.
> > Has anyone participated in this or otherwise dealt with this
> organization? I, and I suspect many others, would love your thoughts.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tim
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Chaya O'Grady <chaya.ogrady at hapware.com<mailto:
> chaya.ogrady at hapware.com>>
> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 10:14 AM
> > To: tkeenan79 at gmail.com<mailto:tkeenan79 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: HapWare: Beta Test Program
> >
> > Hello Tim,
> >
> > I hope you're doing well! My name is Chaya O'Grady, and I am a student
> at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Leeds School of Business.  I am the
> VP of Marketing for the startup HapWare, pioneering assistive technology
> for individuals who are blind and low-vision. You expressed interest in
> beta testing our product, ALeye (haptic wristband and AI-powered glasses),
> through the National Federation of the Blind. As we continue to improve our
> technology, we?re looking to have more discussions.
> >
> > We?d love the opportunity to have a conversation, learn from your
> experiences, and tell you about the beta test program. These insights are
> invaluable in ensuring we stay true to our ?Nothing about us, without us?
> approach to design. We are launching a beta program and are looking for
> individuals who can apply the HET in social environments. The beta test
> will last 2 weeks and during this time you will have the opportunity to be
> part of the development process. You get to provide feedback and brainstorm
> with engineers from the HapWare team. You are expected to use the device
> during your normal work activities, provide feedback on your experience,
> and suggest improvements.
> >
> > There is a nominal $50 fee for using the device and being part of the
> development process. Grants are available to cover this fee for those who
> qualify.
> >
> > Spots are filling up quickly and we want you to be a part of the program!
> >
> > Are you available to answer a couple of questions?
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Chaya O'Grady
> > HapWare
> > VP of Marketing
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> > Message: 7
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:39:00 +0000
> > From: kevan nfbco.org <kevan at nfbco.org>
> > To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate Action Needed for Health Care
> > Message-ID:
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> > I called.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 3:12 PM
> > To: 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: mother27dragon at gmail.com
> > Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate Action Needed for Health Care
> >
> > Hello fellow Federationists!
> >
> > Tomorrow, there will be a vote on cuts to Medicaid.  Please call
> Congress and let them know what this would do to so many people that are on
> Medicaid, hospitals, pharmacies and other community organizations that work
> directly with Medicaid.  We need to make lots of noise!!!!
> >
> > If you are unaware of who to contact, download the 5 Calls ap.  It is
> very accessible, easy to use and by putting in your zip code, it will bring
> up all the issues and the senators and reps in your area.  Even if you have
> already called, call again!  We need lots of noise?and NFB is great with
> that! ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > ReNae
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> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:39:51 +0000
> > From: kevan nfbco.org <kevan at nfbco.org>
> > To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate Action Needed for Health Care
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> >
> > We really need to be calling Jeff Crank. And the other republications.
> Thank you, Renee. This is huge.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk
> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 3:12 PM
> > To: 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: mother27dragon at gmail.com
> > Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate Action Needed for Health Care
> >
> > Hello fellow Federationists!
> >
> > Tomorrow, there will be a vote on cuts to Medicaid.  Please call
> Congress and let them know what this would do to so many people that are on
> Medicaid, hospitals, pharmacies and other community organizations that work
> directly with Medicaid.  We need to make lots of noise!!!!
> >
> > If you are unaware of who to contact, download the 5 Calls ap.  It is
> very accessible, easy to use and by putting in your zip code, it will bring
> up all the issues and the senators and reps in your area.  Even if you have
> already called, call again!  We need lots of noise?and NFB is great with
> that! ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > ReNae
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> >
> > Message: 9
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:32:03 -0700
> > From: <bboyer202 at gmail.com>
> > To: "'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'" <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Prompt engineering: How to get the most out
> >    of your AI
> > Message-ID: <000001db8807$62afd240$280f76c0$@gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Prompt Engineering: How to Get the Most Out of Your AI
> >
> > Introduction
> >
> > Prompt engineering sounds fancy, and sometimes it can be, but it can
> also be
> > extremely helpful if you know how to talk to your AI. You could spend all
> > day just asking questions, or you could spend minutes asking the right
> > questions. Here's some background on how AI processes your data and what
> you
> > can do to get the right information out of your AI.
> >
> > What Is Prompt Engineering?
> >
> > At its core, prompt engineering is the practice of crafting clear,
> precise,
> > and structured inputs to get the best possible responses from an AI
> system.
> > Think of it like giving instructions to a chef-if you're vague, you might
> > get something edible, but if you're specific, you get exactly what you
> want.
> >
> > How AI Understands Your Prompts
> >
> > . Context Matters: The more relevant details you provide, the better the
> AI
> > can tailor its response.
> >
> > . Structure Improves Accuracy: A well-organized prompt increases the
> > likelihood of getting useful results.
> >
> > . Constraints Guide the Output: If you specify format, length, or style,
> the
> > AI adjusts its response accordingly.
> >
> > How to Write Better Prompts
> >
> > 1. Be Clear and Specific
> >
> > Instead of: Tell me about space travel.
> >
> > Try: Summarize the key milestones in human space travel since 1960.
> >
> > 2. Provide Context
> >
> > Instead of: Give me marketing ideas.
> >
> > Try: Suggest five creative marketing strategies for a small, online
> bakery
> > that specializes in gluten-free desserts.
> >
> > 3. Use Constraints and Formatting
> >
> > Instead of: Help me write an email.
> >
> > Try: Draft a professional email to a client informing them of a delayed
> > shipment. Keep it under 150 words.
> >
> > Advanced Prompting Techniques
> >
> > 1. Role-Playing Prompts
> >
> > Make the AI take on a persona or expertise level.
> >
> > Act as a professional resume writer. Rewrite my resume summary to make it
> > more engaging.
> >
> > 2. Chain of Thought Prompting
> >
> > Encourage step-by-step reasoning.
> >
> > Explain how inflation works step by step, as if teaching a high school
> > student.
> >
> > 3. Multi-Step Prompts
> >
> > Break down requests for complex tasks.
> >
> > First, summarize the causes of the Great Depression in three sentences.
> > Then, list five major consequences.
> >
> > 4. Comparative Prompts
> >
> > Ask the AI to compare two things to understand nuances.
> >
> > Compare capitalism and socialism in terms of economic efficiency and
> social
> > equity.
> >
> > 5. Example-Based Prompting
> >
> > Provide a sample to guide the response.
> >
> > Write a product description for a smartwatch similar in tone to this one:
> > [Insert example].
> >
> > 6. Reverse Engineering Prompts
> >
> > Instead of asking for an answer, ask AI how it would generate one.
> >
> > If I wanted to write a viral social media post about eco-friendly living,
> > what structure and key elements should I include?
> >
> > Why You Should Save and Reuse Prompts
> >
> > As you refine your prompts, you'll find some that work exceptionally well
> > for specific tasks. Instead of reinventing the wheel, save them for
> future
> > use.
> >
> > Benefits of Keeping a Prompt Library:
> >
> > . Efficiency: Quickly reuse well-crafted prompts instead of writing new
> ones
> > from scratch.
> >
> > . Consistency: Ensure you get similar high-quality results each time.
> >
> > . Customization: Adapt prompts over time to better fit your needs.
> >
> > Final Thoughts
> >
> > Prompt engineering isn't about memorizing magic words-it's about thinking
> > critically about what you need and how to ask for it effectively. The
> more
> > you practice, the better you'll get at crafting prompts that make AI work
> > for you.
> >
> > So next time you use AI, don't just ask questions-ask the right
> questions.
> >
> >
> >
> > Brett Boyer
> >
> > Access Technology Instructor
> >
> > Colorado Center for the Blind
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> > Message: 10
> > Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:45:48 -0700
> > From: Showe Trela <myshowe86 at gmail.com>
> > To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Prompt engineering: How to get the most
> >    out of your AI
> > Message-ID:
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> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> >
> > This is wonderful. Did you go to the NFB training? Thanks for sharing
> this.
> >
> > Showe
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 9:33?PM Brett Boyer via Colorado-Talk <
> > colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Prompt Engineering: How to Get the Most Out of Your AI
> >>
> >> Introduction
> >>
> >> Prompt engineering sounds fancy, and sometimes it can be, but it can
> also
> >> be extremely helpful if you know how to talk to your AI. You could spend
> >> all day just asking questions, or you could spend minutes asking the
> right
> >> questions. Here?s some background on how AI processes your data and what
> >> you can do to get the right information out of your AI.
> >>
> >> What Is Prompt Engineering?
> >>
> >> At its core, prompt engineering is the practice of crafting clear,
> >> precise, and structured inputs to get the best possible responses from
> an
> >> AI system. Think of it like giving instructions to a chef?if you're
> vague,
> >> you might get something edible, but if you're specific, you get exactly
> >> what you want.
> >>
> >> How AI Understands Your Prompts
> >>
> >> ? Context Matters: The more relevant details you provide, the better the
> >> AI can tailor its response.
> >>
> >> ? Structure Improves Accuracy: A well-organized prompt increases the
> >> likelihood of getting useful results.
> >>
> >> ? Constraints Guide the Output: If you specify format, length, or style,
> >> the AI adjusts its response accordingly.
> >>
> >> How to Write Better Prompts
> >>
> >> 1. Be Clear and Specific
> >>
> >> Instead of: Tell me about space travel.
> >>
> >> Try: Summarize the key milestones in human space travel since 1960.
> >>
> >> 2. Provide Context
> >>
> >> Instead of: Give me marketing ideas.
> >>
> >> Try: Suggest five creative marketing strategies for a small, online
> bakery
> >> that specializes in gluten-free desserts.
> >>
> >> 3. Use Constraints and Formatting
> >>
> >> Instead of: Help me write an email.
> >>
> >> Try: Draft a professional email to a client informing them of a delayed
> >> shipment. Keep it under 150 words.
> >>
> >> Advanced Prompting Techniques
> >>
> >> 1. Role-Playing Prompts
> >>
> >> Make the AI take on a persona or expertise level.
> >>
> >> Act as a professional resume writer. Rewrite my resume summary to make
> it
> >> more engaging.
> >>
> >> 2. Chain of Thought Prompting
> >>
> >> Encourage step-by-step reasoning.
> >>
> >> Explain how inflation works step by step, as if teaching a high school
> >> student.
> >>
> >> 3. Multi-Step Prompts
> >>
> >> Break down requests for complex tasks.
> >>
> >> First, summarize the causes of the Great Depression in three sentences.
> >> Then, list five major consequences.
> >>
> >> 4. Comparative Prompts
> >>
> >> Ask the AI to compare two things to understand nuances.
> >>
> >> Compare capitalism and socialism in terms of economic efficiency and
> >> social equity.
> >>
> >> 5. Example-Based Prompting
> >>
> >> Provide a sample to guide the response.
> >>
> >> Write a product description for a smartwatch similar in tone to this
> one:
> >> [Insert example].
> >>
> >> 6. Reverse Engineering Prompts
> >>
> >> Instead of asking for an answer, ask AI how it would generate one.
> >>
> >> If I wanted to write a viral social media post about eco-friendly
> living,
> >> what structure and key elements should I include?
> >>
> >> Why You Should Save and Reuse Prompts
> >>
> >> As you refine your prompts, you?ll find some that work exceptionally
> well
> >> for specific tasks. Instead of reinventing the wheel, save them for
> future
> >> use.
> >>
> >> Benefits of Keeping a Prompt Library:
> >>
> >> ? Efficiency: Quickly reuse well-crafted prompts instead of writing new
> >> ones from scratch.
> >>
> >> ? Consistency: Ensure you get similar high-quality results each time.
> >>
> >> ? Customization: Adapt prompts over time to better fit your needs.
> >>
> >> Final Thoughts
> >>
> >> Prompt engineering isn?t about memorizing magic words?it?s about
> thinking
> >> critically about what you need and how to ask for it effectively. The
> more
> >> you practice, the better you?ll get at crafting prompts that make AI
> work
> >> for you.
> >>
> >> So next time you use AI, don?t just ask questions?ask the right
> questions.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Brett Boyer
> >>
> >> Access Technology Instructor
> >>
> >> Colorado Center for the Blind
> >> _______________________________________________
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