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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> tmontano9@msn.com <tmontano9@msn.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 6, 2024 3:27 PM<br><b>To:</b> kevan@nfbco.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Free Aira all day Feb 12- DAY AT THE CAPITAL! Calling all members and allies of Colorado citizens who are blind, low vision, deaf-blind<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Hello NFB friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Thank you Kevan and the committee for the Day at the Capital, for organizing this important event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">I know how much work this is and you are doing a wonderful job. </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">I’m rooting for Taylor Swift for the Super Bowl! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Aira is free all day Monday the 12, for anyone, any use, from anywhere in the state.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">The duration of the call is 30 minutes but you can call back immediately<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Make sure the Aira Explorer is loaded on your phone, the old version is obsolete.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Go to Browse Access Offers<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Choose Promotions and Partners, tasks and situational based calls<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Choose Colorado Free Access Day<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">You will not see the promotion until Monday on your phone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Blind and low-vision people can use Aira for any reason from anywhere in the state of Colorado on this day. It is for everyone, not just NFB.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Please pass this promotion to anyone you all might know that might want to access Aira on this day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Thanks all! I’ll be sending out a reminder over the weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><img width="138" height="138" style="width:1.4375in;height:1.4375in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.png@01DA5910.E00E8E10"></span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><br>Picture of smiling and clapping Taylor Swift wearing a Chief’s jersey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Love this day-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Theresa Montano<br>Senior Solutions Architect of Accessibility PMP/CSM<br>Technology Accessibility Program</span><span style="color:#073763;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">P 303.862.1683</span><span style="color:#073763;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">1575 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203<br>State Scoop Innovation Award 2022<br>International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)</span><span style="color:#073763;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <a href="mailto:kevan@nfbco.org">kevan@nfbco.org</a> <<a href="mailto:kevan@nfbco.org">kevan@nfbco.org</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 5, 2024 1:07 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:kevan@nfbco.org">kevan@nfbco.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> DAY AT THE CAPITAL! Calling all members and allies of Colorado citizens who are blind, low vision, deaf-blind<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Greetings friends and colleagues, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Monday, February 12, 1 PM, NFBCO Day at the Capital<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">More details to come. This year we are working with members of the general assembly to promote four initiatives of great importance to Colorado citizens. We need your presence and support. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">On Monday, February 12 we will be circulating through the capital complex to educate members of the general assembly and their staff about the legislative priorities of blind and low vision Coloradans. Each team will be gathering around one at predesignated places and we will plan to begin visiting the offices of members of the general assembly by 1:30. We will visit members of the general assembly in teams of approximately 5-10 people. There will be 2 experienced captains for each team. Each team will have briefing packets to distribute to each legislative office. Please register now by reaching out to Dan Burke NFBCO legislative chair. You can email Dan at <a href="mailto:dburke@cocenter.org">dburke@cocenter.org</a>. You can also reach him 303-778-1130. It is important that we hear from those who plan to attend so that Dan can match team captains with teams. What a great way to be involved in the democratic process. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Important! The legislative committee will be holding two Zoom briefings to discuss logistics, detail the issues, and answer questions. Please try to attend one of these briefings. The first will be held this Thursday, February 8 at 6:30 PM. The second opportunity for an NFBCO day at the capital briefing will be at noon, Superbowl Sunday! Zoom info at the conclusion of this email. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This year we will be highlighting our effort to protect services for the deaf blind. We will be advocating for increased funding to expand our project literacy and NFB Newsline services. We will be there to show support for our bill to require most pharmacies to provide accessible prescription labels. We will be asking the general assembly to convene hearings regarding the denial of service by Uber and Lyft to those who use service dogs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">There will be more details to come. Please join us for one of the briefings. Please join us at the capital and urge your members and friends to be part of the change. It's important work, we need everyone. Your imagination, energy, capacity, and heart are necessary to move our agenda forward. Please also let us know if you have a relationship with your member of the general assembly that can be helpful. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">So, we will talk to you Thursday at 6:30 or Sunday at noon over Zoom and we will see you mid-day Monday under the golden dome. Dress in your finest business/business casual attire. But wear comfortable shoes. Rember you can always grab a quick lunch at Nates. He has got a nice BEP location there and of course, he is a member of our legislative committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98072343305?pwd=ODBUWVBjdVlIQjE4WmFwa1F0Zmkvdz09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98072343305?pwd=ODBUWVBjdVlIQjE4WmFwa1F0Zmkvdz09.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">At your service, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Kevan Worley<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">303-929-2369<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Manager Project Literacy, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Colorado Center for the Blind believes when you believe in yourself and experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dreams.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>