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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><h1>Colorado Click Ruler Program<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The Colorado Click Ruler Program (CCRP) is an initiative started by the Mountains & Plains NFBCO Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado to assist blind Coloradans in obtaining free and low cost Click rulers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Click Rulers: What Are They?<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>A Click ruler is an accessible measuring device that is accurate to 1/16<sup>th</sup> of an inch for the blind. The Click ruler unit will measure up to 12 inches and one-foot extensions can be added to measure longer than a foot. This tool is an extremely valuable for a blind person wanting to do woodworking, crafts, and DIY projects around the house. Check out these videos for a more in-depth look at the Click ruler:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mark Barlow Explains the Click Rule<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://youtu.be/kO9Z2yFrKLQ?si=8U85rE6Rtdl3vKpS">https://youtu.be/kO9Z2yFrKLQ?si=8U85rE6Rtdl3vKpS</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Using a Click Rule for Measurements between Six and Twelve Inches<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://youtu.be/8kVWCmRzJ1I?si=EsoiJeNzVT6QiEL8">https://youtu.be/8kVWCmRzJ1I?si=EsoiJeNzVT6QiEL8</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Using a Click Rule for Measurements Greater than Twelve Inches<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://youtu.be/xYVigFn5fAA?si=621CK3MGBhhML8An">https://youtu.be/xYVigFn5fAA?si=621CK3MGBhhML8An</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Why Did We Start The CCRP?<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>The click Ruler retails at $100 from the NFB Marketplace. It is a well-built tool that will last for years, but many blind people do not have one due to the cost. The Mountains & Plains NFBCO wants to encourage blind people to reach their highest potential and started the CCRP to provide Click Rulers at a reduced rate for the blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>How It Works<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>The Mountains & Plains NFBCO will be accepting applications from December 20, 2024 to January 31, 2025 for the first offering of the program. Any applications received after January 31, 2025 will not be considered for the first distribution of Click Rulers. Applicant’s will fill out an application with their information and a short essay about why and how a Click Ruler will help them. The applicant’s have an option to participate in a cost share of the Click Ruler from $5 to $50. Cost share is not a requirement, but the more people who participate in cost sharing will help us distribute more Click Rulers to those who want one. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After the application deadline, the selection committee will choose the recipients based on predetermined parameters. Once the recipients of the first distribution are chosen, they will be contacted with further instructions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Application Link<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBWrYxdbugUdRLhCil0nXPQO6DhJg0D_gacO4R4bTY2MbEDA/viewform?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBWrYxdbugUdRLhCil0nXPQO6DhJg0D_gacO4R4bTY2MbEDA/viewform?usp=sharing</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Accepting Donations for CCRP<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Maybe you already have a Click Ruler or would never use one, but you want to donate to the cause. Contact the Mountains & Plains NFBCO Chapter President, JD Holcomb, for more information on donating to the CCRP.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3>Contact Information<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal>JD Holcomb, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mountains & Plains NFBCO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>MountainsPlainsNFBCO@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(970) 580-9381<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>