<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">it is NOT too late</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Here is the action alert CCDC sent out this morning (and a way to get our mailings directly)</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_479692035304717870sm-w-full" width="664" style="font-family:Helvetica,Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;min-width:664px;width:664px"><tbody><tr><td align="center"><table border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff" class="m_479692035304717870sm-w-full" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="min-width:100%;width:664px"><tbody><tr><td class="m_479692035304717870canvas" style="padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:16px"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_479692035304717870image" width="100%" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border-spacing:0px;overflow:hidden;table-layout:fixed;min-width:100%;width:664px"><tbody style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><tr style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><td width="596" style="padding:0px 2em;min-width:596px;width:596px"><div><img width="100%" style="max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_479692035304717870text" width="100%" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border-spacing:0px;overflow:hidden;min-width:100%;width:664px;table-layout:fixed"><tbody style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><tr style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><td width="560" style="padding:0.05px 2em;min-width:560px;width:560px"><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dear Community,</p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives <a href="https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=i2QiHBoTR8DC-SBBYQgkxAA4gQu28vOHr4EBccpnYTepx_XovdxebB0Eok8TV5X5w30FIC9tFEMDpWX7X9mkI0wl-FkTd9dzYQjQqsxwQJDRJ0cjWUC0c86O27c2KHr2&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=1" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(42,93,176)">voted</a> to move their budget resolution forward. This resolution directs Congress to find $880 billion worth of cuts to Medicaid. While this is a deeply disappointing, troubling, and scary step toward devastating cuts to Medicaid, the fight is not over. </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>What comes next? </strong></p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Now that the budget resolution has passed, Congressional committees will have to decide exactly how to make the cuts they’ve been directed to make in the budget resolution that passed last night. This process is called reconciliation. For more information on how reconciliation works, Roll Call has <a href="https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=Fo8rLyFnu3SWyarOTOj6ZjDdgF95tr4cReo8zicFrHyWSXzz8WC_W9FZcksZ0pZj&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=2" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(42,93,176)">this</a> great three minute explainer video (click the CC button on the video’s toolbar for captions). We will need to fight these life threatening cuts at every step in the process. </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>How are we going to start?</strong></p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Fighting for what our community needs to live starts with accountability. Representatives Boebert, Crank, Evans, and Hurd all voted ‘yes’ to start the process of cuts. We must hold them accountable (you can find a full list of how each Representative voted <a href="https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=Vo3mrjvUrRer0wHqb7rMMB-ENsgiGEjXuD4ECM3bT_x2YOWmHS0ysLfEpkSjOWcFwmHeotvtzVyv1KJafSPpPgm_rvjEXNv5HUjE_9cWMc7r97SPAe9FbT7x3BOjB4j-&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=3" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(42,93,176)">here</a>). </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">If you live in CDs 3, 4, 5, or 8:</p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Click <a href="https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=nR1H1uT49G-GSH0dzAY0EHKoZUnu-AaceeYl9tiY7MkWY7bQBNWgYE-SHGsaty-eK-e7xVwi8C8Ulqq_aAdACA&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=4" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(42,93,176)">here </a>to express your disappointment with your Representative (or send your own email)</li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Call your Representative to let them know how disappointed you are and how you want them to do the right thing by voting ‘no’ during the next step of the process. We have updated our Medicaid Defense Toolkit that will give you the phone number you need and ideas for what you can say. </li></ul><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">If you live in CDs 1, 2, 6, or 7:</p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Click <a href="https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=nR1H1uT49G-GSH0dzAY0EHKoZUnu-AaceeYl9tiY7MkWY7bQBNWgYE-SHGsaty-e5uMjXTcQOQ12K0wIQrFWoQ&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=5" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(42,93,176)">here</a> to thank you Representative to do the right thing (or send your own email)</li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Call your Representative to thank them for doing the right thing. We have updated our Medicaid Defense Toolkit that will give you the phone number you need and ideas for what you can say. </li></ul><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>What else can I do?</strong></p><p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Join our Medicaid Defense Action Team to help us organize action, plan events, etc. If you are interested in joining that team, please fill out <a href="https://ccdc.nationbuilder.com/r?u=tQoxkDmxYH8GK2Y1w23F3E1mvOSC4WdZErS-sMtjGgP08mA33knRrWaM6tV_4ZZxVIgyjdmmB_WylthCt0g6M0XlPcvb8wqpCMy4spj1zKpDBkRpgDIKmFnY0JYdcDeaEBgKzb0Kine434jdOXQLbg&e=3834b6f3c30a241b3a76b9d61f3a8f85&utm_source=ccdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=house_resolution_vote&n=6" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(42,93,176)">this form</a>. 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Thank you for recommending the app. Is it too late to advocate since they have likely already voted?<br>
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> Message: 1<br>
> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:15:02 -0700<br>
> From: Kishia Mason <<a href="mailto:kishia.mason@gmail.com" target="_blank">kishia.mason@gmail.com</a>><br>
> To: <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><br>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
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> Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been involved? Thank you..<br>
> <br>
> Kishia<br>
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> Message: 2<br>
> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:41:15 +0000<br>
> From: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <<a href="mailto:jopinto@msn.com" target="_blank">jopinto@msn.com</a>><br>
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
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> Good morning, Kishia. What's your Zip code?<br>
> <br>
> Regards,<br>
> Jo Elizabeth Pinto<br>
> <br>
> Please visit my author Website:<br>
> <a href="https://www.brightsideauthor.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.brightsideauthor.com</a><br>
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> -----Original Message-----<br>
> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:15 AM<br>
> To: <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><br>
> Cc: Kishia Mason <<a href="mailto:kishia.mason@gmail.com" target="_blank">kishia.mason@gmail.com</a>><br>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
> <br>
> Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been involved? Thank you..<br>
> <br>
> Kishia<br>
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> Message: 3<br>
> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:18:36 -0700<br>
> From: <<a href="mailto:mother27dragon@gmail.com" target="_blank">mother27dragon@gmail.com</a>><br>
> To: "'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'" <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
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> Try the 5 calls ap on your phone. It is so much easier than trying to search for the information<br>
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> -----Original Message-----<br>
> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:41 AM<br>
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Cc: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <<a href="mailto:jopinto@msn.com" target="_blank">jopinto@msn.com</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
> <br>
> Good morning, Kishia. What's your Zip code?<br>
> <br>
> Regards,<br>
> Jo Elizabeth Pinto<br>
> <br>
> Please visit my author Website:<br>
> <a href="https://www.brightsideauthor.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.brightsideauthor.com</a><br>
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> -----Original Message-----<br>
> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:15 AM<br>
> To: <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><br>
> Cc: Kishia Mason <<a href="mailto:kishia.mason@gmail.com" target="_blank">kishia.mason@gmail.com</a>><br>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
> <br>
> Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been involved? Thank you..<br>
> <br>
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> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:18:34 -0700<br>
> From: <<a href="mailto:mother27dragon@gmail.com" target="_blank">mother27dragon@gmail.com</a>><br>
> To: "'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'" <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Cc: "'Kishia Mason'" <<a href="mailto:kishia.mason@gmail.com" target="_blank">kishia.mason@gmail.com</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
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> If you use the 5 calls ap, it is super easy, brings up your information of congress reps, by your zip code. It is super easy and I encourage anyone to use this!<br>
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> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:15 AM<br>
> To: <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><br>
> Cc: Kishia Mason <<a href="mailto:kishia.mason@gmail.com" target="_blank">kishia.mason@gmail.com</a>><br>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
> <br>
> Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been involved? Thank you..<br>
> <br>
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> Message: 5<br>
> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:38:22 -0700<br>
> From: Dan Burke <<a href="mailto:burke.dall@gmail.com" target="_blank">burke.dall@gmail.com</a>><br>
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Cc: <a href="mailto:mother27dragon@gmail.com" target="_blank">mother27dragon@gmail.com</a>, Kishia Mason <<a href="mailto:kishia.mason@gmail.com" target="_blank">kishia.mason@gmail.com</a>><br>
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> The link below searches by address. It's helpful if your ZIP code has<br>
> overlapping House Districts, which some do. Go to the second edit field on<br>
> the page for th address search.<br>
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> <a href="https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member</a><br>
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>> On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 8:20?AM ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk <<br>
>> <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> If you use the 5 calls ap, it is super easy, brings up your information of<br>
>> congress reps, by your zip code. It is super easy and I encourage anyone<br>
>> to use this!<br>
>> <br>
>> ReNae<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> -----Original Message-----<br>
>> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of<br>
>> Kishia Mason via Colorado-Talk<br>
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:15 AM<br>
>> To: <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><br>
>> Cc: Kishia Mason <<a href="mailto:kishia.mason@gmail.com" target="_blank">kishia.mason@gmail.com</a>><br>
>> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate action healthcare<br>
>> <br>
>> Hello, I would like to advocate for the government to stop cuts to<br>
>> Medicaid, but I don?t know who my representative is and I haven?t been<br>
>> involved much in the NFB so is there a way that I can contact them and who<br>
>> do I contact? What script can I use when I call the switchboard Since<br>
>> technically I can?t really consider myself a member as I have not been<br>
>> involved? Thank you..<br>
>> <br>
>> Kishia<br>
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> Understand. It is what it is. I guess I figure it's just a contribution to a fledgling research project. It was a student project that is morphing into something else. Its only 50 bucks. Who knows if it will have a future? I understand the notion that companies should probably pay the beta testers. But that comes from a lack of understanding. I'm going to do it.<br>
> <br>
> At your service,<br>
> Kevan Worley<br>
> 303-929-2369<br>
> Manager Project Literacy, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado<br>
> 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.<br>
> 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.<br>
> <br>
> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of Tim Keenan via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 2:05 PM<br>
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> Cc: <a href="mailto:tkeenan79@gmail.com" target="_blank">tkeenan79@gmail.com</a><br>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] FW: HapWare: Beta Test Program<br>
> <br>
> Yeah, it just seems weird to me to pay someone to help them test their product. The product itself is pretty valuable, so I would understand some sort of deposit, but that?s not what this is.<br>
> The product itself is certainly intriguing, though.<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> -Tim<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>>> On Behalf Of kevan <a href="http://nfbco.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">nfbco.org</a> via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 4:00 PM<br>
> To: <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Cc: kevan <a href="http://nfbco.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">nfbco.org</a> <<a href="mailto:kevan@nfbco.org" target="_blank">kevan@nfbco.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:kevan@nfbco.org" target="_blank">kevan@nfbco.org</a>>>; <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] FW: HapWare: Beta Test Program<br>
> <br>
> I think that typically there?s no cost. But there?s no hard and fast rule. I mean, nonprofits, universities, companies, individuals can manage the rollout and or testing of their products anywhere they want. If they can get somebody to throw in 50 bucks. Good on them.<br>
> At Your Service,<br>
> Kevan Worley<br>
> <br>
> On Feb 24, 2025, at 12:59?PM, Claudia Folska, PhD via Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>>> wrote:<br>
> ?<br>
> Hi Tim, thanks for sharing this with your thoughts. From where I sit, the company should be paying the user for their time and feedback. Not just 50 day $50 for two weeks but maybe $50 a day.<br>
> <br>
> On Feb 24, 2025, at 12:52?PM, ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>>> wrote:<br>
> ?<br>
> When there is beta testing, there should be no cost to the tester. JMO<br>
> <br>
> ReNae<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>>> On Behalf Of Tim Keenan via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 12:34 PM<br>
> To: 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>>><br>
> Cc: <a href="mailto:tkeenan79@gmail.com" target="_blank">tkeenan79@gmail.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:tkeenan79@gmail.com" target="_blank">tkeenan79@gmail.com</a>><br>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] FW: HapWare: Beta Test Program<br>
> <br>
> Hi there,<br>
> <br>
> I?m curious what other people think of this. To me, a $50 fee to help beta test a device for two weeks sounds excessive.<br>
> Has anyone participated in this or otherwise dealt with this organization? I, and I suspect many others, would love your thoughts.<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> Thanks,<br>
> Tim<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> From: Chaya O'Grady <<a href="mailto:chaya.ogrady@hapware.com" target="_blank">chaya.ogrady@hapware.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:chaya.ogrady@hapware.com" target="_blank">chaya.ogrady@hapware.com</a>>><br>
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 10:14 AM<br>
> To: <a href="mailto:tkeenan79@gmail.com" target="_blank">tkeenan79@gmail.com</a><mailto:<a href="mailto:tkeenan79@gmail.com" target="_blank">tkeenan79@gmail.com</a>><br>
> Subject: HapWare: Beta Test Program<br>
> <br>
> Hello Tim,<br>
> <br>
> I hope you're doing well! My name is Chaya O'Grady, and I am a student at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Leeds School of Business. I am the VP of Marketing for the startup HapWare, pioneering assistive technology for individuals who are blind and low-vision. You expressed interest in beta testing our product, ALeye (haptic wristband and AI-powered glasses), through the National Federation of the Blind. As we continue to improve our technology, we?re looking to have more discussions.<br>
> <br>
> We?d love the opportunity to have a conversation, learn from your experiences, and tell you about the beta test program. These insights are invaluable in ensuring we stay true to our ?Nothing about us, without us? approach to design. We are launching a beta program and are looking for individuals who can apply the HET in social environments. The beta test will last 2 weeks and during this time you will have the opportunity to be part of the development process. You get to provide feedback and brainstorm with engineers from the HapWare team. You are expected to use the device during your normal work activities, provide feedback on your experience, and suggest improvements.<br>
> <br>
> There is a nominal $50 fee for using the device and being part of the development process. Grants are available to cover this fee for those who qualify.<br>
> <br>
> Spots are filling up quickly and we want you to be a part of the program!<br>
> <br>
> Are you available to answer a couple of questions?<br>
> <br>
> Best,<br>
> <br>
> Chaya O'Grady<br>
> HapWare<br>
> VP of Marketing<br>
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> At your service,<br>
> Kevan Worley<br>
> 303-929-2369<br>
> Manager Project Literacy, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado<br>
> 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.<br>
> 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.<br>
> <br>
> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 3:12 PM<br>
> To: 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Cc: <a href="mailto:mother27dragon@gmail.com" target="_blank">mother27dragon@gmail.com</a><br>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate Action Needed for Health Care<br>
> <br>
> Hello fellow Federationists!<br>
> <br>
> Tomorrow, there will be a vote on cuts to Medicaid. Please call Congress and let them know what this would do to so many people that are on Medicaid, hospitals, pharmacies and other community organizations that work directly with Medicaid. We need to make lots of noise!!!!<br>
> <br>
> If you are unaware of who to contact, download the 5 Calls ap. It is very accessible, easy to use and by putting in your zip code, it will bring up all the issues and the senators and reps in your area. Even if you have already called, call again! We need lots of noise?and NFB is great with that! ?<br>
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> Thanks,<br>
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> We really need to be calling Jeff Crank. And the other republications. Thank you, Renee. This is huge.<br>
> <br>
> At your service,<br>
> Kevan Worley<br>
> 303-929-2369<br>
> Manager Project Literacy, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado<br>
> 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.<br>
> 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.<br>
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> From: Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk<br>
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 3:12 PM<br>
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> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Immediate Action Needed for Health Care<br>
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> Hello fellow Federationists!<br>
> <br>
> Tomorrow, there will be a vote on cuts to Medicaid. Please call Congress and let them know what this would do to so many people that are on Medicaid, hospitals, pharmacies and other community organizations that work directly with Medicaid. We need to make lots of noise!!!!<br>
> <br>
> If you are unaware of who to contact, download the 5 Calls ap. It is very accessible, easy to use and by putting in your zip code, it will bring up all the issues and the senators and reps in your area. Even if you have already called, call again! We need lots of noise?and NFB is great with that! ?<br>
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> From: <<a href="mailto:bboyer202@gmail.com" target="_blank">bboyer202@gmail.com</a>><br>
> To: "'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'" <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Prompt engineering: How to get the most out<br>
> of your AI<br>
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> Prompt Engineering: How to Get the Most Out of Your AI<br>
> <br>
> Introduction<br>
> <br>
> Prompt engineering sounds fancy, and sometimes it can be, but it can also be<br>
> extremely helpful if you know how to talk to your AI. You could spend all<br>
> day just asking questions, or you could spend minutes asking the right<br>
> questions. Here's some background on how AI processes your data and what you<br>
> can do to get the right information out of your AI.<br>
> <br>
> What Is Prompt Engineering?<br>
> <br>
> At its core, prompt engineering is the practice of crafting clear, precise,<br>
> and structured inputs to get the best possible responses from an AI system.<br>
> Think of it like giving instructions to a chef-if you're vague, you might<br>
> get something edible, but if you're specific, you get exactly what you want.<br>
> <br>
> How AI Understands Your Prompts<br>
> <br>
> . Context Matters: The more relevant details you provide, the better the AI<br>
> can tailor its response.<br>
> <br>
> . Structure Improves Accuracy: A well-organized prompt increases the<br>
> likelihood of getting useful results.<br>
> <br>
> . Constraints Guide the Output: If you specify format, length, or style, the<br>
> AI adjusts its response accordingly.<br>
> <br>
> How to Write Better Prompts<br>
> <br>
> 1. Be Clear and Specific<br>
> <br>
> Instead of: Tell me about space travel.<br>
> <br>
> Try: Summarize the key milestones in human space travel since 1960.<br>
> <br>
> 2. Provide Context<br>
> <br>
> Instead of: Give me marketing ideas.<br>
> <br>
> Try: Suggest five creative marketing strategies for a small, online bakery<br>
> that specializes in gluten-free desserts.<br>
> <br>
> 3. Use Constraints and Formatting<br>
> <br>
> Instead of: Help me write an email.<br>
> <br>
> Try: Draft a professional email to a client informing them of a delayed<br>
> shipment. Keep it under 150 words.<br>
> <br>
> Advanced Prompting Techniques<br>
> <br>
> 1. Role-Playing Prompts<br>
> <br>
> Make the AI take on a persona or expertise level.<br>
> <br>
> Act as a professional resume writer. Rewrite my resume summary to make it<br>
> more engaging.<br>
> <br>
> 2. Chain of Thought Prompting<br>
> <br>
> Encourage step-by-step reasoning.<br>
> <br>
> Explain how inflation works step by step, as if teaching a high school<br>
> student.<br>
> <br>
> 3. Multi-Step Prompts<br>
> <br>
> Break down requests for complex tasks.<br>
> <br>
> First, summarize the causes of the Great Depression in three sentences.<br>
> Then, list five major consequences.<br>
> <br>
> 4. Comparative Prompts<br>
> <br>
> Ask the AI to compare two things to understand nuances.<br>
> <br>
> Compare capitalism and socialism in terms of economic efficiency and social<br>
> equity.<br>
> <br>
> 5. Example-Based Prompting<br>
> <br>
> Provide a sample to guide the response.<br>
> <br>
> Write a product description for a smartwatch similar in tone to this one:<br>
> [Insert example].<br>
> <br>
> 6. Reverse Engineering Prompts<br>
> <br>
> Instead of asking for an answer, ask AI how it would generate one.<br>
> <br>
> If I wanted to write a viral social media post about eco-friendly living,<br>
> what structure and key elements should I include?<br>
> <br>
> Why You Should Save and Reuse Prompts<br>
> <br>
> As you refine your prompts, you'll find some that work exceptionally well<br>
> for specific tasks. Instead of reinventing the wheel, save them for future<br>
> use.<br>
> <br>
> Benefits of Keeping a Prompt Library:<br>
> <br>
> . Efficiency: Quickly reuse well-crafted prompts instead of writing new ones<br>
> from scratch.<br>
> <br>
> . Consistency: Ensure you get similar high-quality results each time.<br>
> <br>
> . Customization: Adapt prompts over time to better fit your needs.<br>
> <br>
> Final Thoughts<br>
> <br>
> Prompt engineering isn't about memorizing magic words-it's about thinking<br>
> critically about what you need and how to ask for it effectively. The more<br>
> you practice, the better you'll get at crafting prompts that make AI work<br>
> for you.<br>
> <br>
> So next time you use AI, don't just ask questions-ask the right questions.<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> <br>
> Brett Boyer<br>
> <br>
> Access Technology Instructor<br>
> <br>
> Colorado Center for the Blind<br>
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> Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:45:48 -0700<br>
> From: Showe Trela <<a href="mailto:myshowe86@gmail.com" target="_blank">myshowe86@gmail.com</a>><br>
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Prompt engineering: How to get the most<br>
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> This is wonderful. Did you go to the NFB training? Thanks for sharing this.<br>
> <br>
> Showe<br>
> <br>
> On Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 9:33?PM Brett Boyer via Colorado-Talk <<br>
> <a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
>> Prompt Engineering: How to Get the Most Out of Your AI<br>
>> <br>
>> Introduction<br>
>> <br>
>> Prompt engineering sounds fancy, and sometimes it can be, but it can also<br>
>> be extremely helpful if you know how to talk to your AI. You could spend<br>
>> all day just asking questions, or you could spend minutes asking the right<br>
>> questions. Here?s some background on how AI processes your data and what<br>
>> you can do to get the right information out of your AI.<br>
>> <br>
>> What Is Prompt Engineering?<br>
>> <br>
>> At its core, prompt engineering is the practice of crafting clear,<br>
>> precise, and structured inputs to get the best possible responses from an<br>
>> AI system. Think of it like giving instructions to a chef?if you're vague,<br>
>> you might get something edible, but if you're specific, you get exactly<br>
>> what you want.<br>
>> <br>
>> How AI Understands Your Prompts<br>
>> <br>
>> ? Context Matters: The more relevant details you provide, the better the<br>
>> AI can tailor its response.<br>
>> <br>
>> ? Structure Improves Accuracy: A well-organized prompt increases the<br>
>> likelihood of getting useful results.<br>
>> <br>
>> ? Constraints Guide the Output: If you specify format, length, or style,<br>
>> the AI adjusts its response accordingly.<br>
>> <br>
>> How to Write Better Prompts<br>
>> <br>
>> 1. Be Clear and Specific<br>
>> <br>
>> Instead of: Tell me about space travel.<br>
>> <br>
>> Try: Summarize the key milestones in human space travel since 1960.<br>
>> <br>
>> 2. Provide Context<br>
>> <br>
>> Instead of: Give me marketing ideas.<br>
>> <br>
>> Try: Suggest five creative marketing strategies for a small, online bakery<br>
>> that specializes in gluten-free desserts.<br>
>> <br>
>> 3. Use Constraints and Formatting<br>
>> <br>
>> Instead of: Help me write an email.<br>
>> <br>
>> Try: Draft a professional email to a client informing them of a delayed<br>
>> shipment. Keep it under 150 words.<br>
>> <br>
>> Advanced Prompting Techniques<br>
>> <br>
>> 1. Role-Playing Prompts<br>
>> <br>
>> Make the AI take on a persona or expertise level.<br>
>> <br>
>> Act as a professional resume writer. Rewrite my resume summary to make it<br>
>> more engaging.<br>
>> <br>
>> 2. Chain of Thought Prompting<br>
>> <br>
>> Encourage step-by-step reasoning.<br>
>> <br>
>> Explain how inflation works step by step, as if teaching a high school<br>
>> student.<br>
>> <br>
>> 3. Multi-Step Prompts<br>
>> <br>
>> Break down requests for complex tasks.<br>
>> <br>
>> First, summarize the causes of the Great Depression in three sentences.<br>
>> Then, list five major consequences.<br>
>> <br>
>> 4. Comparative Prompts<br>
>> <br>
>> Ask the AI to compare two things to understand nuances.<br>
>> <br>
>> Compare capitalism and socialism in terms of economic efficiency and<br>
>> social equity.<br>
>> <br>
>> 5. Example-Based Prompting<br>
>> <br>
>> Provide a sample to guide the response.<br>
>> <br>
>> Write a product description for a smartwatch similar in tone to this one:<br>
>> [Insert example].<br>
>> <br>
>> 6. Reverse Engineering Prompts<br>
>> <br>
>> Instead of asking for an answer, ask AI how it would generate one.<br>
>> <br>
>> If I wanted to write a viral social media post about eco-friendly living,<br>
>> what structure and key elements should I include?<br>
>> <br>
>> Why You Should Save and Reuse Prompts<br>
>> <br>
>> As you refine your prompts, you?ll find some that work exceptionally well<br>
>> for specific tasks. Instead of reinventing the wheel, save them for future<br>
>> use.<br>
>> <br>
>> Benefits of Keeping a Prompt Library:<br>
>> <br>
>> ? Efficiency: Quickly reuse well-crafted prompts instead of writing new<br>
>> ones from scratch.<br>
>> <br>
>> ? Consistency: Ensure you get similar high-quality results each time.<br>
>> <br>
>> ? Customization: Adapt prompts over time to better fit your needs.<br>
>> <br>
>> Final Thoughts<br>
>> <br>
>> Prompt engineering isn?t about memorizing magic words?it?s about thinking<br>
>> critically about what you need and how to ask for it effectively. The more<br>
>> you practice, the better you?ll get at crafting prompts that make AI work<br>
>> for you.<br>
>> <br>
>> So next time you use AI, don?t just ask questions?ask the right questions.<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> Brett Boyer<br>
>> <br>
>> Access Technology Instructor<br>
>> <br>
>> Colorado Center for the Blind<br>
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