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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><img width=493 height=178 style='width:5.1333in;height:1.8583in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D967A3.053CEF70"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come one and all to our Great Western Guide Dog Show and Seminar!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Where: Colorado Center for the Blind, 2233 W Sheppard Ave, Littleton, Colorado, 80120<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When: Saturday, May 13th, from 9 am until 3 pm <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost: $20 per person. Well-behaved guide dogs are free. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Keynote speakers will be Michael Hingson, author, consultant, international speaker, technologist, and guide dog user, and Julie Johnson, blind guide dog trainer, and CEO, of On the Go Dog Gear. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This dynamic program is for guide dog handlers, trainers, groomers, veterinarians, public officials, and those who may be considering a guide dog in their lives. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Coffee, a light breakfast snack, and lunch will be provided. Those details coming soon. Although we encourage folks to join us in person for the main session, it will also be streamed on Zoom. However, the fabulous array of breakout sessions and exhibits will not be available virtually. The seminar will feature experts and legal advocates to present the very latest on problems and policies with transportation network companies, airlines, and the department of transportation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There will be trainers from a number of schools who will be offering Juno walks. Juno walks will help those who are considering a guide dog in their future to get a sense of and feel for what it is like to work with a guide dog. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There will be training tips and tricks, targeting, grooming, nutrition, and much more. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>No matter where you are in the great western United States, all roads lead to Littleton for The Great Western Guide Dog Show and seminar. Please spread the word far and wide. If you have program ideas, please send them to kevan@nfbco.org. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This event is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, the Colorado Center For the Blind, and the Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users. By the way, get your dog’s nails trimmed while you are there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At your service, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kevan Worley<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>303-929-2369<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Manager Project Literacy, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer, Colorado Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>