<div dir="ltr">Hello<div><br></div><div>I am attaching two copies of the NFBCO Convention agenda. WE may have a couple of minor edits between now and convention but this is a very good version. </div><div><br></div><div>The first copy is the one that Lisa and Julie will be using as the model for printing, the second is a more stripped down version with a better heading structure that will work well for screen readers. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.</div><div><br></div><div>Best Wishes</div><div><br></div><div>Jess</div><div><br></div><div><h1 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:24pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="agenda"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">AGENDA</span></a></h1>
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<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Colorado</span></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">69th Annual State Convention</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">October 26 – October 29, 2023</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?cp=39.5417~-104.8707&where1=Denver%20Marriott%20South%20at%20Park%20Meadows&ss=ypid.YN137x402488185&FORM=SNAPST" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10345 Park Meadows Drive</span></b></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lone Tree, CO 80124</span></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THE SCIENCE OF INDEPENDENCE: Sponsored by
Independence Science</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jessica Beecham, President</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2233 W. Shepperd Avenue</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton, CO 80120</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">303-778-1130</span></b></p>
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<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="nfb-pledge"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NFB PLEDGE</span></a></h2>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">I pledge to participate actively in the effort
of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and
security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation
and to abide by its constitution.</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="nfb-message"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NFB MESSAGE</span></a></h2>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind knows that
blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day
we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create
obstacles between blind people and their dreams.</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">You can live the life you want; blindness is
not what holds you back.</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="nfb-code-of-conduct"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NFB Code of Conduct</span></a></h2>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">All NFB members, employees,
contractors, event attendees, volunteers, and program participants are subject
to the NFB Code of Conduct. Everyone is strongly encouraged to review the Code
which can be found at:</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfb.org/codeofconduct" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">www.nfb.org/codeofconduct</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="covid-19"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">COVID-19</span></a></h2>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We understand that the COVID-19 virus is still
very much a part of our lives and is very serious to those who are high risk.
We encourage all our attendees to continue social distancing. Masking is not
required but encouraged. If you are feeling ill, it would be best if you stayed
home or in your hotel room and join us on Zoom. In the event you become ill
during convention, we will have COVID-19 tests available at the registration
table.</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="tribute-to-our-sponsors"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xe826d28c006941d3f5cda367c0f29a86af0c063"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thank you to our TITLE
SPONSOR, Independence Science</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Independence
Science was founded in 2009 by blind chemist, Dr. Cary Supalo. Dr. Supalo
witnessed, first-hand, the difficulties of the STEM field as a blind student
and created Independence Science to promote STEM equity and inclusion for the
blind and low vision community.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Independence
Science is a STEM consulting and access technology company specializing in the
development of text-to-speech enabled scientific data collection interfaces to
empower print-disabled students to have more hands-on quantifiable learning
experiences individually or as part of laboratory teams in science laboratory
learning environments.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Independence
Science maintains a team of disabled scientists who provide multiple viewpoints
in key aspects of all product development efforts.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xc9a26079ded26d2003e88424708d02ac3374b65"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We extend our sincerest
gratitude to our Titanium Sponsor, Colorado Center for the Blind.</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Since
1988, the CCB has been helping the blind live the lives they want and reaching
new heights of independence. The Center has provided world class blindness
training to students from all over the world. Contact Julie Deden, Executive
Director, </span><a href="mailto:jdeden@cocenter.org" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">jdeden@cocenter.org</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">,
303-778-1130. Also visit </span><a href="http://www.cocenter.org/" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">www.cocenter.org</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> for
more information.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xf957ebebe3ee607fa213356ba8a8bf994b3827e"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We thank our Title, Titanium,
Gold and Silver Sponsors:</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Independence Science, Title Sponsor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Colorado Center for the Blind, Titanium Sponsor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gold
Sponsor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Spectrum, Gold Sponsor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, Silver
Sponsor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Regional Transit District, Silver Sponsor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NanoPac / Magnisight of the Rockies, Silver
Sponsor</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="general-conference-information"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION</span></a></h2>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">National Representative: This
year we are delighted to have Barbara Manuel from Alabama serving as our
National Representative.</span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at age
eight (8), Barbara Manuel navigated her youth journey without any accessible
assistance beyond her eyeglasses. During grade school, her best friend,
Phyllis, helped Barbara retrieve assignments from the instructor.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">After graduating and attending Bishop State
Community College, she became a blind vendor of The Business Enterprise Program
for the Blind and currently holds the housekeeping and dining contract at The
United States Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Barbara has a son, Raymond, his lovely wife,
Gwendolyn, a granddaughter, Jessica, and two great granddaughters, J'Alice and
Anori who fill her life with joy.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Barbara joined The National Federation of the
Blind in 1986 during the Alabama Affiliate Convention held in Mobile. She
became Mobile Chapter President in 1987 and served for 11 years. She also
served for several years on the Alabama Affiliate Board of Directors. In 2018
Barbara became Alabama's Affiliate President and currently serves with an extraordinary
team of blind individuals, promoting the empowerment of all blind Alabama
citizens.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">In July 2022 Barbara was elected to serve on
the National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors where she is extremely
honored to serve with a team that's devoted to exploring ways to positively
impact the lives of blind people. She serves on the Alabama Institute for the
Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees and is a member of the Alabama League of Women
Voters.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Her tenacity and passion propel her forward as
she diligently strives toward minimizing and eventually diminishing the
archetypal mentality surrounding blindness. Building relationships, breaking
down barriers and fighting for equality on every level are Barbara's goals.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="registration"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">REGISTRATION:</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30
a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">If the hotel is able to accommodate additional
meals, the following is the pricing structure for meal tickets at the door.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Registration Fee: $25.00</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Friday Luncheon: $30.00</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Saturday Lunch: $30.00</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Saturday Banquet: $70.00</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="convention-zoom-platform"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">CONVENTION ZOOM PLATFORM</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We will be providing Zoom access for state
convention for Friday Resolutions and General Session, Saturday General Session
and Banquet and the Sunday morning business session. Following you will find the
Zoom link and one tap mobile number.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join
Zoom Meeting</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meeting
ID: 973 3533 9326</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Passcode:
NFBCO2023</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One tap
mobile: +17207072699,,97335339326#</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="zoom-help-desk"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ZOOM
HELP DESK</span></b></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">If you
are having trouble connecting to the Zoom platform, please contact Curtis Chong
at our Help Desk at</span><a href="mailto:Chong.Curtis@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Chong.Curtis@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">or by
phone at 515-306-1654.</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="closed-captioning"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">CLOSED
CAPTIONING</span></b></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We will
be providing live closed captioning for Resolutions, and all Science of
Independencegeneralsessions and the banquet. You can access the captions by
using the Zoom caption feature or by opening the link below in a separate
browser window.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.streamtext.net/player?event=NFB_COLORADO" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">www.streamtext.net/player?event=NFB</span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">_COLORADO</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="childcare-information-"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">CHILDCARE INFORMATION :</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please contact childcare coordinator, Ena
Batron,</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">720-384-3263
to make arrangements. Parents should be sure to register their children.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Childcare
will be held in Hospitality Suite #428.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Friday:</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Childcare will be open from
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Parents
must provide meals for their children.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Saturday:</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Childcare will be open from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parents must provide lunch for their children.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Childcare
will re-open at 6:30 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sunday:</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Childcare will be open from
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="dog-relief-area-information"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">DOG RELIEF AREA INFORMATION:</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">There are two dog relief areas. The first is
located off the restaurant 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 Englewood/Parker breakout rooms.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please
deposit all waste in the trash cans provided.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Contact
Dog Guide Coordinator, ReNae Anderson, and pay attention to general
announcements.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="door-prizes"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">DOOR PRIZES:</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ReNae Anderson, Brittany Savage, and Showe
Trela willserve as our Door Prize Chairwomen. Door Prizes will be drawn in
general Convention sessions, and you must be present to win. Please bring your
prizes to ReNae prior to the beginning of general sessions.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xd4ef5c57834b67ca9bab9c230403c1066b1cdd0"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">RECYCLING LANYARDS AND NAME
BADGE HOLDERS</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">If you do not care to keep
your Convention lanyard and name badge holder, 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.</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="exhibits"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">EXHIBITS:</span></a></h2>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Exhibits will be open in the Park Ridge Salon A
& B throughout the 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.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please stop to visit the following exhibitors
and sponsors:</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4Blind Canada, Inc., Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Audio Information Network of Colorado,
Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A.T. Guys, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Blind Girl Designs, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, Silver
Sponsor</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Dot Shop, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Guide Dogs for the Blind, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">HumanWare, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NanoPac / Magnisight of the Rockies, Silver
Sponsor</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gold
Sponsor</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">AYES / OKO, Michael Janssen, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">OntheMUV miniTREAD, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Regional Transportation District, Silver
Sponsor</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">See Me Cane, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Spectrum, Gold Sponsor</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Seeing Eye, Exhibitor</span></p>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The following chapters and divisions will also
have tables in the exhibit hall and would love for you to stop by and visit
with them.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Colorado Springs</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Denver – Beauty by Brittany & Ileen's
Tuppylove</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sports & Rec</span></p>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Note: Several of our Divisions are conducting
their business meetings prior to the in-person portion of our Convention.
Please see below.</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="tuesday-october-17-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xbfa86fc5a76228eb7af8f2512539ce979e7e318"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mountain Time BLIND PARENTS DIVISION MEETING</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come
join the Blind Parents Division of Colorado. We are so excited to have Terri
Rupp as our guest speaker for the evening!! Terri Rupp is the immediate past president
of the Nevada affiliate, ultra-athlete, and super mom of 2 awesome kids. Her
daughter is a blind child, and her son is not. Terri has a wealth of parenting
information, and we are especially looking forward to her talking to us about
the importance of nutrition and the balance of screen time. She will be with us
for one hour and is looking forward to all the questions we have for her. You
are not going to want to miss this dynamic presentation.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">After
our presentation we will brainstorm for our upcoming year as well as discussing
the business of the division and holding elections. We welcome all parents,
family members, allies, and everyone who wants to be a part of this active and
fun division.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join
Zoom Meeting</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7206208007" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7206208007</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meeting
ID: 720 620 8007</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="sunday-october-22-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X610efa8da1a605077e2aee3f353a852c4b01cda"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:00 p.m. IT'S DOG TIME!</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Greetings
members and friends of The Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users. We will
hold our annual meeting prior to the convention. We will be electing our
leadership and discussing the year ahead. Our board member and Guiding Eyes
trainer extraordinaire, Melissa Smith, will be facilitating a guide dog session
on Saturday afternoon, October 29th, at the convention. You will want to attend
both of these events. Join us on Sunday, October 22nd, over Zoom. And please
spread the word.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join us
over Zoom</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/7206208007." style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://zoom.us/j/7206208007</span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="thursday-october-26-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X794934dd310a81b9c3f1f3d6db8fd77a9ab3b8b"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SCIENCE WITHOUT BARRIERS</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lone
Tree</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join the
National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, the Colorado Center for the Blind
and Independence Science for a day of accessible science experiments taught by
remarkable blind female professionals in the field!</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">At this
exceptional event, you will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of
science through hands-on experiments including reverse tie-dye and a GIGANTIC
ping pong ball explosion. Hear about what it is like to be a blind scientist
and interact with like-minded students to form lasting friendships.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X561b451a34aaa425158aaac1b52e2db996aa591"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CHALLENGING YOUR MIND BODY AND SPIRIT</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton
A is the starting point for this session.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join us
for a fun and active afternoon. Connect your mind and body through movement, a
sound experience, mindfulness and meditation, and self-defense.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We are
excited about the afternoon's activities, which include a 45-minute session of
yoga and a sound experience with Julie Hill. Enjoy a fully accessible yoga
experience with a certified Yogi. She will also guide you through a special
savasana that includes a sound experience. She will be playing singing bowls
that represent each of the chakras.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Learn
basic self-defense from a black belt in taekwondo. This interactive 45-minute
session will teach you some techniques around basic self-defense. Learn how to
get out of holds, gain strategies to feel safer and more confident in your
daily environment.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Take
part in a mindfulness and meditation. During this 45-minute experience we will
discuss some of the basic benefits of essential oils, such as lavender,
peppermint, and eucalyptus. Learn mindfulness techniques to help gain
strategies for feeling balanced and calm through your day. Then experience a
guided meditation to maximize relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or beach
towel with you for these activities.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Teachers
of each class include Julie Hill for yoga and the sound experience, Chaz Davis
and Ryan Carsey for self-defense, and mindfulness and meditation will feature
Holli Benkelman.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
entire group will gather in Littleton A to have activities explained and then
we will split up into three groups.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Group 1</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton
A</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:30 to
2:15 – Yoga</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2:30 to
3:15 – Self-defense</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:30 to
4:15 – Mindfulness and meditation</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Group 2</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton
B</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:30 to
2:15 – Self-defense</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2:30 to 3:15
– Mindfulness and meditation</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:30 to
4:15 – Yoga</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Group 3</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Englewood</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:30 to
2:15 – Mindfulness and meditation</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2:30 to
3:15 – Yoga</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:30 to
4:15 – Self-defense</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X8cef7f50fee04d62a08669975820056868a1fc5"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
COLORADO TALKING BOOK LIBRARY 101</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lone
Tree</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Nicolle
Steffen, Director, Colorado State Publications Library; Theresa Kalber, Network
Systems Administrator; Lorrie Spoering, Reader Advisor, Librarian</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:15
p.m. to 2:45 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Learn
about the services the Colorado Talking Book Library provides to blind people
in the state. Get a brief overview of the materials available, as well as the
audio player and braille eReader. Come learn about this free service that
provides books and magazines to readers across Colorado.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:00
p.m. to 4:30 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Already
a patron at CTBL? Have questions? Need help? Come meet CTBL staff and they can
answer questions, provide more information about services, and help you
troubleshoot problems. Or just come by to say "Hi." Also, meet other
users who can share user hacks for the new braille eReader.</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="thursday-evening-october-26-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="dining-around-park-meadows"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dining around Park Meadows</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Let's hit the town and check out the Park
Meadows restaurants. On Thursday evening, October 26th, choose from one of the
listed locations below and enjoy trying a new restaurant while having dinner
with your fellow Federationists. Here's how it works!!</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Choose
the dining spot you would like to try and contact the Federation leader with
that group. Please RSVP with your name and phone number. Make note of the
dinner time for the restaurant group you choose because they may differ
slightly from one another. Group leaders need all RSVPs by Monday October 23rd,
no later than 1 pm. Reservations will be made for the group, and everyone will
meet at the chosen location to enjoy a meal and socialization. Everyone is responsible
for their own check and their own tip. We hope you will have a great night with
old friends, make new friends, have great conversations, and enjoy a night out.
Please note that other than the hotel's restaurant all other locations will
need to be accessed by an Uber or Lyft. None of them is within walking
distance. The group leader can coordinate a plan for people to meet up and
share Ubers if they wish.</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="Xa42e0fd129afade693123e671c05e50beeb39b3"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Earls Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant</span></b></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> leaders
are Gary Van Dorn and Ryan Carsey</span></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Reservation
time 6:30 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Text
Gary Van Dorn at (303) 863-1150 to RSVP.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Earls
Park Meadows</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.earls.ca/locations/park-meadows/menu/" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://www.earls.ca/locations/park-meadows/menu/</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8335
Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="X037dabf837a1eaaf1558c56708e6e9ce0244a42"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cranelli's Italian Restaurant</span></b></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> leaders
are Julie Deden and Dan Burke</span></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Reservation
time is 6:30 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Text Dan
Burke at (406) 546-8546 to RSVP</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cranelli's
Italian Restaurant </span><a href="https://cranellis.com/menu/cranelli" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://cranellis.com/menu/cranelli</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10047
Park Meadows Dr., Unit F, Lone Tree, CO 80124</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="X97003e35a5f7f46133bbf6a1c3153f84092ba4f"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant</span></b></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> leaders
are the Colorado Association of Blind Students</span></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Reservation
time is 7 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Text
Ellie White at (720) 624-9979 to RSVP</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Rio
Grande Mexican Restaurant Park Meadows</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://riograndemexican.com/menus/dine-in-menu-lone-tree/" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://riograndemexican.com/menus/dine-in-menu-lone-tree/</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9535
Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="X20a7d806531a126eefbc005e14c77f54e35a39b"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Clock Tower Grill Restaurant</span></b></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> leaders
are Paul Sandoval and Nate Hecker</span></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Reservation
time is 6:45 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Text
Nate Hecker at (605) 610-7959</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Clock
Tower Grill </span><a href="https://clocktowergrill.net/" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://clocktowergrill.net</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9360
Station Street, Suite 100, Lone Tree, CO 80124</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="X1589f2d93063da2a528eb1c00e027694a58f6e5"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sonoma'z Wine Bar</span></b></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> is the
restaurant inside the hotel.</span></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Group
leaders are the Blind Parents Division of the National Federation of the Blind
of Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Reservation
time is 5:30 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Text
Maureen Nietfeld at 215-353-7218 to RSVP</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Immediately
after this dinner the Blind Parents Division Will host a pool party at the
hotel pool. All are welcome.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sonoma'z
Wine Bar and Grill</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">No menu
available aside from this information:</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">"Enhance
your dining experience with the perfect complement to our Colorado-inspired
dinner dishes—a glass of exquisite California wine. Whether you're savoring a
comforting bowl of hearty soup, indulging in gourmet tacos bursting with flavors,
or treating yourself to a succulent steak, the addition of a fine wine will
elevate your meal to new heights. Our carefully curated wine selection offers a
range of varietals and vintages that have been thoughtfully chosen to harmonize
with our delectable culinary offerings. The marriage of California's renowned
wines with our flavorful Colorado-inspired cuisine creates a memorable and
delightful combination that will leave you grateful for choosing us as your
dining destination.</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="friday-morning-october-27-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 27, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xa648613e5e44ff90c6fdcbc1a076c6baa82917b"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">7:30 a.m. CONVENTION CAFÉ</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Salons C & D Foyer</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please
join us for our first ever Convention Café. We will provide complimentary
pastries, fruit cups and coffee and tea. You may take your comestibles with
you, or you may have a seat at the provided café tables.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X77c4ea01f99a63ea2015c8780b5ff086ab6d59a"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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 $70.00 provided the hotel is able
to accommodate additional meals.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X78c2edcc3d6eaf7a6a143b7345771a2c5e01899"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS SHOWCASE</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Salon A & B</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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, Independence Science and our Titanium Sponsor,
Colorado Center for the Blind. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Spectrum,
Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition,
NanoPac / Magnisight of the Rockies, and RTD.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xb7ed10a83b98cc9ec43c5c4ec21f7db48c3f7e2"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton A</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join
Zoom Meeting</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meeting
ID: 973 3533 9326</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Passcode:
NFBCO2023</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One tap
mobile: +17207072699,,97335339326#</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dan
Burke and Curtis Chong, Co-chairmen</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come and
help set the policy of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado!</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X0b12ea942a24f8fe1a669399d4b5e469c223865"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. NFB OF
COLORADO KID CORRAL</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hospitality Suite #428</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ena
Batron, Corral Leader</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This is
our NFB of Colorado Childcare and it's not just babysitting. Ena 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.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X565bbaa480855adc594c9801fe8f2e1514a42c4"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
DEAFBLIND SERVICES AND RESOURCE FAIR</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Englewood</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Doula
Jarboe, President, Colorado Association of the Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf
Blind</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This
resource fair will allow DeafBlind people a space to explore services available
for them here in Colorado. We will have exhibitors set up at different tables.
Ellie Carlson will be there to talk about services through the Commission for the
Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X973f1808a2e0d4ad9d1056a19bd990ce802d189"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. DROP
IN ART ROOM</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meridian Dining room</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ann
Cunningham</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come
explore tactile art with Ann Cunningham. Whether you are interested in creating
tactile art or gaining a deeper understanding of artistic concepts, this is the
space for you!</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X07e6c2e93aa26bfc992eeea0226c9217153ceb8"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
MEDICAID BUY IN SESSION</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton A</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ReNae
Anderson, Community Solutions Specialist, Rocky Mountain Health Plans</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Did you
know you can work full time and be eligible for Medicaid? Join us as we explore
the Medicaid Benefits available to people with disabilities who also work.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xd9fcdff44cd77db21502e6c39c23ede7750bd5d"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ARE
YOU PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER?</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton B</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Fire.
Flood. Gas Leak. Pandemic. These are just a few examples of situations in which
you may have to quickly evacuate your home or shelter in place. Staff from the
American Red Cross will discuss why you cannot rely solely on first responders,
and how as a prepared person you can be your own hero. Ellie Carlson, COMS,
GDMI, Deafblind Outreach Specialist will contribute emergency and disaster
preparedness information specific to the blind, low vision and deafblind
communities.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A
starter emergency preparedness kit is available for purchase from Ellie for $5,
cash only.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xdfe84e9f2800823a9d045877b17aa32a1ff7edf"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ASK
THE TEXTPERTS</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Englewood</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Brett
Boyer, Access Technology Instructor, CCB</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Access
technology professionals and enthusiasts will be on hand to answer questions,
demo features, offer advice, and generally tech out with you! This is the time
to get the answers to the questions you have been dying to ask. Get some tips
and tricks for your work or personal life. Learn about fun things to do with
tech.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We are
ready to share a vast ocean of knowledge about Phones, Macs, PC's, BlindShell
phones, Braille products, and low vision aids.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come and
have quick chats with some of your favorite Colorado techies! And don't forget
to stop by and grab our CCB Technology Resource List!</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X60297d41e9f81d3c25d22c6a478dbb47bbcc34d"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. DEI
DISCUSSION OF THE VISION HIERARCHY HELD BY SOCIETY VS. NFB PHILOSOPHY OF
BLINDNESS: What do you Think and Believe?</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton B</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Doula
Jarboe, Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">How do
you see blindness? Lend your unique voice to the conversation. Join the
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee to explore how intersectionality
informs our beliefs about blindness, expectations, and our experience in the
National Federation of the Blind of Colorado.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X5b8b20e3ce10d532d7e1d2b594ca625d3a9ba5a"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
MOUNTAINS & PLAINS NFBCO ANNUAL CHAPTER MEETING</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton A</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Come
join our in-person meeting for the NFBCO Chapter that reaches across the entire
State. We will be conducting our annual business meeting, including election of
officers. Annual Chapter dues of $5 are due and are required to vote. Door
prizes will be given out during the meeting for those in attendance. Zoom
access will be available for members who are unable to attend convention. This
is our only in-person meeting during the year, so stop by and join in the fun.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xb07d5f06e5105e5f5acfe483df709f1c2f836c1"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THE SCIENCE OF INDEPENDENCE
SESSION I AND OPENING LUNCHEON</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C
& D</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:45
p.m. to 5:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join
Zoom Meeting</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meeting
ID: 973 3533 9326</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Passcode:
NFBCO2023</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One tap
mobile: +17207072699,,97335339326#</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:45
p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">LUNCHEON</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">For this
luncheon you will be served a romaine and heirloom tomato Caesar salad with
shaved pecorino and brioche croutons, followed by a cranberry and gorgonzola
stuffed chicken breast, fig and scallion polenta and a seasonal vegetable
medley. Dessert will be New York Cheesecake.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:45
p.m. to 1:45 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">INDEPENDENCE
FORMULA: Sponsor and Exhibitor Showcase</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park
Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Learn
about the tools and services available through our sponsors and exhibitors.
Tools + Skills + Opportunity = Independence</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:45
p.m. to 2:00 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">AUCTION
ITEM</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2:00
p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">CALL TO
ORDER, WELCOMING REMARKS, AND LOGISTICS</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jessica
Beecham, President, NFB Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Welcoming
remarks from Lieutenant Governor, Dianne Primavera</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Note:
throughout the lunch, we will conduct part of our Annual Auction under the
stellar leadership of our Auction Chair, Kevan Worley, Colorado Springs,
Colorado. We will take up other relevant announcements and tidbits.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2:45
p.m. to 3:05 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">FULL
STEAM AHEAD: An Update on the State of Education for Blind Children In Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dr.
Tanni L. Anthony, Director of Access, Learning and Literacy Team, Exceptional
Student Services Unit, Colorado Department of Education, Denver, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:05
p.m. to 3:20 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MEET OUR
EINSTEIN'S: Presenting the 2023 NFBCO Scholarship Class</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cody
Bair, Co-Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Littleton, Colorado; Michelle
Chacon, Co-Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Denver Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Christopher
Collins</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Louisville</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Harvard
University Extension School</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Master
of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Government</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dan
Hlavinka</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Old Town
Arvada</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Social Work</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Prerequisites
for Master's Degree Metro State University</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:20
p.m. to 3:25 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">AUCTION
ITEM</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:25
p.m. to 4:00 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THE
SCIENCE OF SUCCESS: How CDLE is Improving Employment Outcomes for the Blind of
Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Krista
Hedlund, Blind and Low Vision Services Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor at State of Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4:00
p.m. to 4:10 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">AUCTION
ITEM</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4:10
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">EXCELERATING
BEYOND THE EDGE OF POSSIBLE: A Report on the Innovative Efforts of the National
Federation of the Blind</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Barbara
Manuel, NFB Board Member, President, NFB Alabama, Mobile, Alabama</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">5:00
p.m. to 5:45 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">WOMEN IN
STEM: Pioneering Science Access for All</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dr.
April Hill,Professor, Program Director of Criminalistics, Chemistry and Biochemistry,
MSU, Denver, Denver, Colorado;Ashley Neybert, blind chemist and PhD student at
Oregon State University, lead Curriculum Developer with Independence Science
and also an Accessibility Analyst at ViewPlus; Charis Glatthar, Recent MSU
Denver graduate with a degree in Environmental Chemistry, employed by
Independence Science, Lakewood, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">5:45
p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ADJOURN
THE SCIENCE OF INDEPENDENCE SESSION</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="friday-evening-october-27-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xe9d94c33e2e3f8a378f0d4efd86978d2985b08a"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT – CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Friday night continues with
our usual blend of interesting and engaging fun! But this year you get to
choose how you have your fun.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Three
interesting rooms await you:</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="mad-scientists"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MAD SCIENTISTS:</span></a></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join our
Mad Scientists for some Spooktacular science and Halloween fun.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Englewood</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="old-time-radio-theatre"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE:</span></a></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Imagine
the eerie crackle of the old-time radio as members read or participate in this
interactive theatre experience.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton A</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="musical-shenanigans"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MUSICAL SHENANIGANS:</span></a></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Bring
your lyrical knowledge and your voice for our game, The Sing out Loud! Canta en
voz alta!</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton B</span></p>
<h4 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196);font-weight:normal;font-style:italic"><a name="the-lounge"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THE LOUNGE:</span></a></h4>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hang
with your friends, enjoy a beverage, or break out a deck of cards in the
low-key lounge.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Salon C & D</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">And if playing games isn't enough for you, we
have a jam session at 10:00 p.m. in Salons C & D. Come and dance, sing, or
just kick back and enjoy our house band for 2023!</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="saturday-morning-october-28-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 28, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X27a1e2212577b044c0697460d455135e953435d"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X19b636a6f9c899151cccb30dbe25e0bfd74f814"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS Spotlight Showcase</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Salon A & B</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xe80ede15f3ebbe84ba8c5ac5a39f706ef13e2c2"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton A</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cody
Bair, Chairperson</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">(Note:
This is the only closed meeting of the convention. Only appointed
representatives from chapters and divisions are permitted to be in attendance.)</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xa16bd770f4daa8c935a1bf315e6d112d00712b6"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">THE SCIENCE OF INDEPENDENCE
SESSION II AND LUNCHEON, No. II</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C
& D</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9:30
a.m. to 2:15 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join
Zoom Meeting</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meeting
ID: 973 3533 9326</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Passcode:
NFBCO2023</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One tap
mobile: +17207072699,,97335339326#</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9:45
a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">LET'S
GET STARTED</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jessica
Beecham, President, NFBCO, Colorado Springs, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9:50 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">AUCTION
ITEM</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:00
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ENGINEERING
OUR FUTURE: From Dreams to Reality</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jessica
Beecham, President, NFBCO, Colorado Springs, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:30
a.m. to 11:20 a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ELEMENTS
TO SUCCESS: A Report from our Colorado Center for the Blind</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Julie
Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:20
p.m. to 11:50 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">TRANSFORMATIVE
TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BLIND PANEL</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Everett
Bacon, Vice President of Blindness Initiatives AIRA, Salt Lake City, Utah;
Bryan Bashin, Vice Chair, Be My Eyes Berkeley, California</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:50
a.m. to 12:05 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">FORMULATING
THE HYPOTHESIS: What do the New Laws for Accessibility Mean to Me?</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Theresa
Montano, Solutions Architect of Accessibility, Governor's Office of
Information, Denver, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:05
p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">LUNCHEON</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">For this
luncheon you will be served a mixed green salad, house made pancetta, candied
pecans, goat cheese with apple cider vinaigrette followed by roasted strip
loin, Yukon gold and truffle mashed potatoes, cob-smoked bacon, brussels sprouts,
balsamic and fig. Dessert will be salted caramel vanilla cake.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:05
p.m. to 12:10 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">AUCTION
ITEM</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:10
p.m. to 12:30 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">UNEARTHING
AND PRESERVING: A Colorado History Project Update</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Peggy
Chong, the Blind History Lady, Aurora, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:30
p.m. to 12:40 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MUSEUM
OF THE BLIND PEOPLES MOVEMENT</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">12:40
p.m. to 1:30 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">MY
BLINDNESS, MYSELF</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:30
p.m. to 1:40 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SCIENCE
IN THE MAKING: Confidence Camp/BELL Update</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1:40
p.m. to 2:10 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ROCKET
SCIENCE 101: Educating our Blind Youth with the Federation Philosophy</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Casey
Robinson, Board Member, National Blindness Certification Board, Hamilton,
Mississippi</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2:10
p.m. to 2:40 p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A.I. -
THE FUTURE IS NOW: What does it mean for Blind people?</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jason
Meddaugh, AT Guys, Kalamazoo, Michigan</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2:40
p.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ADJOURN
LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION II</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="saturday-afternoon-october-28-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER
28, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X4c108ac74ce50dcb6d39f5c816521b93d4130bf"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. SPORTS
BETTING</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton A</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cody
Bair, Board Member, NFB Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This
session will provide participants with the basic terminology surrounding sports
betting, share ideas on the accessibility of sports betting applications and
provide tips and tricks for using said applications with assistive technology.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We will
discuss terms and will cover items such as.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Point spread</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Over/Under</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Money line</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Odds</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Parlays</span></p>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">In addition we will discuss
fantasy leagues v. daily fantasy sports. We will have a panel of blind people
who participate in sports betting and the panel will cover the
applications/websites that are being used for betting on sports. The panel will
also discuss the accessibility of the different applications offered as well as
provide tips and tricks for how to navigate these applications using voice over
as they are typically complex and can be daunting for beginners. We will also
incorporate time for Q&A and knowledge sharing on accessibility of various
applications from participants.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X4c2ffc01d16849ba52919b153667e90cb5ea0cd"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. WHO
WANTS TO DEBATE?</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton B</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Nate
Hecker, Board Member NFB Colorado, Littleton, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">From
Coca-Cola VS. Pepsi to Cane VS. Guide Dog, join your Federation friends for a
little lively debate and a whole lot of fun.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X70ef934d87a4f217a7909646439ad1ee7e145ad"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. NUTS
AND BOLTS OF POPULAR BLINDNESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lone Tree</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join us
as we take a deep dive into popular blindness tech apps including AIRA, Be My
Eyes, Seeing AI, OKO, Blind Square, Voice Dream Reader, and more.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X2a1fef83626045cf4163c8d4169affae00beab6"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. AN
INTRODUCTION TO CHROME OS ACCESSIBILITY</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Centennial and Meridian
Dining Rooms</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Showe
Trela, Lead Assistive Technology Specialist, Blind and Low Vision Services,
State of Colorado and Bryan Baldwin, Assistive Technology Specialist, BLVS</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Chromebooks
are inexpensive computers that allow you to do many common computing tasks and
they are becoming hard to avoid. Many school districts in Colorado are handing
them out to students to use from elementary school through high school. As a
consumer, they're also an affordable option that can cost less than $200 new.
Come learn the basics of using Chromevox, the built-in screenreader, for file
management, email, calendar, and web navigation.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This
session gives a starting point for blind parents who want to help their
children with homework on their school-issued laptops, parents and teachers of
blind children looking to show kids how to use the same device as their sighted
peers, and consumers who are looking for another option for their next
computer.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xbdf5d923c24672e4a61368e347794d6674c18d1"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. FORGET
THE FEAR: the Science of Social Security Disability</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Englewood</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jenny
Holcomb, J.D., W.I.P.-C., Work Incentives Practitioner & Jodi Witthaus,
M.S.W. Rehabilitation Counselor, State of Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
objective of the first seminar is to introduce Title 2 SSDI and Title 16 SSI
disability benefits.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We will
go on to further explain how to know why the distinction matters because of the
following concerns:</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Avoiding overpayments.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Not wasting time sending irrelevant information</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sending in required information in the
appropriate format.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Determining which work incentives apply to SSDI
and/or SSI.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Knowing when your disability payments will
change and by how much.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Determining the magic numbers: $914, $1050, and
$2460. -Being needlessly afraid of making money.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Furthermore, as time allows
there will be an activity to understand how income, taxes, and insurance work.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X9e411ac51ff2d64bedec57605083db846b9789f"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. BREAK</span></a></h3>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="X482858508947252eca10eb462ee296ecfe4b5d4"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. GO TO
WORK: A Scientific Method Approach to Understanding SSA Work Incentives</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Englewood</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jenny
Holcomb, J.D., W.I.P.-C., Work Incentives Practitioner & Jodi Witthaus,
M.S.W. Rehabilitation Counselor, State of Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">For this
second session, we will present the multitude of work incentives SSA provides
to encourage disability recipients to work both full-time and part-time.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xae3b908ce24ebb5764431e9045a6eba6a9d812f"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A
GUIDE DOG IN TODAY'S WORLD</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Littleton A</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Melissa
Smith, Guiding Eyes for the Blind</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">General
discussion with Q&A focusing on the following topics.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Myths and Misconceptions of getting a guide
dog.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Living with a guide dog, how life changing is
it?</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Traveling with a guide dog on airlines and
Uber/Lyft</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Compact" style="margin:1.8pt 0in 1.8pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">•<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Challenges of retirement and applying for a new
guide dog</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xe2fbebf66d92a76a44fa35faf410460fa09a416"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. KIDS
OF BLIND PARENTS</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Centennial and Meridian
Dining Rooms</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hailie
Hecker and Mia Sandoval</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
purpose of this session is to get kids who have blind parents together…kids of
all ages! We'd like to meet yearly at state convention, and if enough interest is
generated, to start a division.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We will
talk about issues that may face kids of blind parents, whether it's parents
being annoying, and bullying, and other issues that may occur at school.</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="saturday-evening-october-28-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xa28e123f6d9ab501fa79f5e9c616aae7988c21d"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PRE-BANQUET
RECEPTION</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C
& D</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Let's
get tuned up for our Annual Banquet with a cash bar and by socializing with one
another.</span></p>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="Xafc1e8ee0d904a8d416a18202ee48960474c235"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ANNUAL
BANQUET</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">For the banquet you will be
served a spinach and arugula salad with braised yellow beets, chevre, fennel
and pomegranate molasses followed by pan-seared coriander chicken with acorn
squash risotto and chicken demi. Dessert will be flourless chocolate cake.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join
Zoom Meeting</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meeting
ID: 973 3533 9326</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Passcode:
NFBCO2023</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One tap
mobile: +17207072699,,97335339326#</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Master
of Ceremonies, Maryann Migliorelli, President, NFB Boulder Chapter, Boulder,
Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">KEYNOTE
ADDRESS</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Barbara
Manuel, NFB Board Member, President, NFB Alabama, Mobile, Alabama</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NFB OF
COLORADO 2023 SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cody
Bair, Co-Chair, Committee on Scholarships, Littleton, Colorado; Michelle
Chacon, Co-Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Denver Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ANNUAL
FUNDRAISING AUCTION</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Kevan
Worley, NFB of Colorado Auction Chairperson</span></p>
<h2 align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="sunday-morning-october-29-2023"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29, 2023</span></a></h2>
<h3 style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"><a name="living-the-life-we-want-session-iii"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT
SESSION III</span></a></h3>
<p class="gmail-FirstParagraph" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C
& D</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:30
a.m. to 11:58 a.m.</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:30
a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NFB
COLORADO ANNUAL CHAPTER AND DIVISION BREAKFAST</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">For
breakfast you will be served country French toast with powdered sugar and berry
compote, crisp bacon strips and scrambled eggs.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join
Zoom Meeting</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09" style="color:rgb(68,114,196)"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97335339326?pwd=TG1MOTB5RmloSDNlN2M2SWV2dW5zdz09</span></a><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meeting
ID: 973 3533 9326</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Passcode:
NFBCO2023</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One tap
mobile: +17207072699,,97335339326#</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Julie
Deden, Mistress of Ceremonies, Second Vice President, NFB Colorado and
Executive Director, CCB, Centennial, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We will
dine on a scrumptious breakfast and hear reports from all chapters and
divisions of the NFB of Colorado.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">8:45
a.m. to 9:15 a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">WHY I AM
A FEDERATIONIST</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Moderated
by Maureen Nietfeld, Second Vice President, Centennial, Colorado</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Panelists:
Tiffany Moon, Showe Trela and Dishon Spears</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">9:15
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">CHAPTER
AND DIVISION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE PROPOSALS AND HONOR ROLL CALL</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10:30
a.m. to 11:58 a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">IT'S ALL
ABOUT THE BUSINESS</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This is
our Annual Business Session of our Convention. We will hear a report from Kevan
Worley and Project Literacy. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Next, we
will turn to our elections and elect our leaders.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
Honorable Cody Bair will then update us on our financial picture. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dan
Burke and Curtis Chong will guide us as we adopt our policies for the coming
years and beyond as we vote on our resolutions.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Kevan
Worley will auction off whatever fine items still must be sold.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">11:58
a.m.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoBodyText" style="margin:9pt 0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">END
LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION III AND ADJOURN THE CONVENTION</span></p>
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