<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Also don\u2019t forget we are collecting old canes that you don\u2019t have any need for anymore. We will take any kind and even if they are slightly broken. We are collecting them for sending them to Africa. Thanks everyone.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 15.4px;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Maureen Nietfeld<br>Director of Student Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pronouns: she/her/hers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 15.4px;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><span lang="EN">Colorado Center for the Blind</span></b><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Phone: <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">303.778.1130 Ext: 233</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fax: <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">303.778.1598</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">2233 W. Shepperd Ave.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">Littleton, CO 80120</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://cocenter.org/">cocenter.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><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></p></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Feb 20, 2026, at 7:23\u202fPM, Erin Daley via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Good evening all! The Zoom information follows directly below this, but please read on if you are interested in learning what we will be doing this month and at the bottom for the list of items for the severe weather shelter donation drive that will be holding where you will be entered to win $50 for every three items that you donate. Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow at the chapter meeting!!!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> Join Zoom Meeting</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86765164389</p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Meeting ID: 867 6516 4389</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">One tap mobile</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span dir="ltr">+17193594580,,86765164389#</span> US</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span dir="ltr">+12532158782,,86765164389#</span> US (Tacoma)</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The Denver Chapter has an action-packed meeting coming up <span dir="ltr">on Saturday February 21</span>! Meeting will run <span dir="ltr">from 10-12</span> at<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Colorado Center for the Blind</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span dir="ltr">2233 West Shepperd Ave</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span dir="ltr">Littleton, CO 80120</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Zoom link to follow prior to the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">This month we will be hearing all about origami and tactile puzzles with the chance to get hands-on experience with both! The students will be making their delicious breakfast sandwiches again, so don\u2019t forget your $5! This month we will also be doing our drive for the severe weather shelter (complete list of items below) and for every 3 items donated you will entered to win $50. One of our center students is also collecting used canes to be donated to people in Congo, so if you have any that are in decent shape please bring them all in! Any length and all types are welcome and appreciated! </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">After our meeting there will be our scholarship seminar! Come learn about our NFB of Colorado scholarship as well as our National Scholarship and get all of your questions answered and meet other students just like yourself! Even if you are thinking about attending college and aren\u2019t 100% sure, please come and join to network and get all the details! Lunch will be served, so you do need to RSVP for this event. Please reach out to me if you are interested and I will make sure to get you the link to RSVP!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Hygiene items:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Deodorant<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Nail clippers<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Foot powder <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Sunscreen<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Hand Sanitizer (lg)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Hand Sanitizer (small personal size)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Chapstick <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Hand warmers<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Disposable razors <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Shaving cream<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Tampons <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Hairbrush<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Cleaning Supplies:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Lysol spray <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Liquid Hand soap<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Paper towels <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Toilet Paper<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Dish soap <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Disinfecting wipes<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Large trash bags <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Tissues<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Washcloths <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Bath towels<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Individual load size laundry detergent<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Kitchen and Misc: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Paper plates <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Paper bowls<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Sugar <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Coffee & Creamer<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Granola/Fruit bars <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Bottled water (cases)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Plastic wear <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">12oz Hot beverage Cups with lids<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Small Bibles <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">White copier paper<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Local RTD tickets <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">King Soopers gift cards<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Sm/Lg envelopes <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Scotch tape<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">AA Batteries<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Clothing items:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Mens and Womens coats <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Snow Pants<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Thermal tops and pants <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Gloves<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Sleeping bags <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Tarps<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Mens boxers <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Womens underwear<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Boots and shoes <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Winter Boots<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Mens Jeans <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Winter Hats<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Back Packs-Duffle bags <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Plastic water bottles</p><div dir="ltr">Erin Daley</div></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Colorado-Talk mailing list</span><br><span>Colorado-Talk@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/colorado-talk_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 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