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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I was also disqualified, although it gives no reason why. I\u2019m a total.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><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='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Maureen Nietfeld via Colorado-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, April 13, 2025 11:54 AM<br><b>To:</b> colorado-talk@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Maureen Nietfeld <maureenbassmaster@gmail.com>; Maureen Nietfeld via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Colorado-Talk] Possible opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I tried it also and I am a total. I also don\u2019t need the qualifications but it says blind and low vision so I am not sure what is disqualifying a participant.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt'><span lang=EN>Maureen Nietfeld<br>Director of Student Services</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>Pronouns: she/her/hers</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt'><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN>Colorado Center for the Blind</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>Phone: <u>303.778.1130 Ext: 233</u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>Fax: <u>303.778.1598</u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span lang=EN>2233 W. Shepperd Ave.</span></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span lang=EN>Littleton, CO 80120</span></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>The Colorado Center for the Blind is a training center and community of blind and low vision people, proudly affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>We believe blind people can do anything. Every day, we encourage and challenge each student\u2014and they come to understand their potential as they build the skills and confidence to live the life they want. Because when you believe in yourself and experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dreams.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><a href="http://cocenter.org/">cocenter.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><a href="https://www.facebook.com/coloradocenterfortheblind">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cocenter4blind">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/cocenterorg">YouTube</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Apr 13, 2025, at 9:21<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>AM, Sue via Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span>I am also totally blind, and it told me I did not meet the requirements. They asked many questions, so I don\u2019t know if we can assume that it is because we are totally blind, or if it was another variable. For example, age, race, if you live by yourself or with people. I did find it odd, but I don\u2019t know exactly what they are looking for.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Apr 12, 2025, at 9:41<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM, Jessica Roberts via Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p>If your a total don't bother, it'll kick you out and say you don't meet requirements. I tried it as it said low vision and blindness... thought blindness included totals...<o:p></o:p></p><p>Seems discriminatory to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 4/10/2025 8:28 PM, Maureen Nietfeld via Colorado-Talk wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>Conifer Research is studying the shopping experiences of people with low vision and blindness\u2014both online and in person\u2014to identify challenges and improve accessibility.</span></strong><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='color:black'>We are looking for <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>adults with low vision or blindness in the Denver area</span></strong> to participate in in-person interviews and shop-along trips as part of this research.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>When:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> April 28 \u2013 May 5, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>Time Commitment:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> Approximately 3 to 4 hours, scheduled at your convenience<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>Compensation:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> Up to $720 for participating<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)'><span style='color:black'>To see if you qualify or to learn more, please go to <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8248019/shoppingstudy" target="_blank">https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8248019/shoppingstudy</a>. To learn more about Conifer Research, feel free to check out our website at <a href="http://www.coniferresearch.com/" target="_blank">www.coniferresearch.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt'><span lang=EN>PMaureen Nietfeld<br>Director of Student Services</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>Pronouns: she/her/hers</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.55pt'><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN>Colorado Center for the Blind</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>Phone: <u>303.778.1130 Ext: 233</u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>Fax: <u>303.778.1598</u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span lang=EN>2233 W. Shepperd Ave.</span></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span lang=EN>Littleton, CO 80120</span></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>The Colorado Center for the Blind is a training center and community of blind and low vision people, proudly affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>We believe blind people can do anything. Every day, we encourage and challenge each student\u2014and they come to understand their potential as they build the skills and confidence to live the life they want. Because when you believe in yourself and experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dreams.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><a href="http://cocenter.org/">cocenter.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><a href="https://www.facebook.com/coloradocenterfortheblind">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cocenter4blind">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/cocenterorg">YouTube</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><pre>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Colorado-Talk mailing list<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="mailto:Colorado-Talk@nfbnet.org">Colorado-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Colorado-Talk:<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/jess%40seranis.net">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/jess%40seranis.net</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>List archives can be found at <a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org"><http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org></a><o:p></o:p></pre></blockquote><pre>-- <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>All the best,<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Jess<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Frontier Shepherds Academy<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>free Tech support, training, and prayer<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Call:<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Toll-free (855) 324-8484<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>local: (720) 844-2002<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Text:<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>(321) 353-5573<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Web: <a href="http://fsacad.net">http://fsacad.net</a><o:p></o:p></pre><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>Colorado-Talk mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Colorado-Talk@nfbnet.org">Colorado-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Colorado-Talk:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/sue%40teamspirit.net">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/sue%40teamspirit.net</a><br>List archives can be found at <<a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org">http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org</a>><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>Colorado-Talk mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Colorado-Talk@nfbnet.org">Colorado-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Colorado-Talk:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/maureenbassmaster%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org/maureenbassmaster%40gmail.com</a><br>List archives can be found at <<a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org">http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org</a>><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>