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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Courier New">Becky</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org">Robert Newman via
Nebraska-senior-blind</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org">0senior division listserv</A>
</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March 13, 2015 7:13
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN
Senior division March Meeting - and aNewsletter from Colorado, Senior
division</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
align=center>Greetings!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center>RE: Getting ready
for our Monday March 16 meeting <o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
align=center><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>*#1 Info about the call<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>*#2 About last meeting’s minutes, and our
constitution<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>*#3 Agenda <o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center>*#4 A Newsletter
from Colorado Senior division<o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
align=center><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
align=center><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>*#1 And so here is what you need to know to join us for our
meeting: <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The date: Monday the 16<SUP>th</SUP> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The time for the call: 7:00 CT; 6:00 MT<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The phone number you will dial: 267-507-0400
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Access code: 203747Pound <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>*#2 Here is a second chance to read the attached minutes
from our February 2<SUP>nd</SUP> meeting. If you have any corrections or
additions, email them to, both me and Karen Lemmon. And be ready to discuss
and approve them.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Also, at this month’s meeting, we need to review and ready
our amended constitution to be sent off and approved; see attachment.
(Firstly, talking through the required steps to make this process
legal.)<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>*#3 Agenda: <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>-First- Come-to-order, say our NFB Pledge (see below
and let us make sure we do this!) <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>-Next- Reports Will be discussed and approved (Secretary
& Treasurers)<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>-Next- Old business, which will be a review of our proposed
changes for the constitution.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>-Next- New business, uncertain at this time; so bring it
on.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>-Finally- brags & drags<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>-Adjournment<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText> I pledge to
participate actively in the efforts of the National<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Federation of the Blind to achieve equality,
opportunity, and security for<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>the blind; to support the policies and programs of the
Federation; and to<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>*#4 Below is the February Newsletter for The Colorado
Senior division <o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal
align=center><o:p> </o:p></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 36pt">FEBRUARY,
2015<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 36pt">SENIORS IN
CHARGE NEWSLETTER</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; FONT-SIZE: 28pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 20pt">Connecting
Blind Seniors Across Colorado <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 20pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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height=261><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria Math',serif; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> </SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 26pt">Blindness
and Self Perception</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 26pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 19pt">By Phyllis
Chavez</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica',sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">It is my belief that we are here
for a purpose, a reason to live. We , as blind people, have been given
this gift of blindness for a reason. We are not brave, not tragic or
helpless. We are here to teach others in the sighted
world.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">I have been blind since I was
born a “preemie.” All my life I was protected, was felt sorry for and
was cared for. I did not accept my blindness till now. I am
finding that I am capable, that I can learn, and I can
do!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Growing up, being partially
sighted or low vision meant you had some vision but not enough.
Blindness is a physical inconvenience. We have our minds and our hearts
to make a difference. What we look like on the outside, the color of our
skin, blindness, deafness, or in a wheelchair, we should, as Dr. King said, be
judged by the content of our character. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">So when we speak out for our
blind selves, think of it as a gift that we are giving to the sighted world.
To teach and educate the sighted world is our platform. So, go out there
and show them with positivity and strength and with
words.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">It starts with our own
self-perception. As an example, look at Helen Keller. She had a
beautiful spirit and a wonderful mind. It shows anything is possible if
you put your mind to it.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Your journey of blindness starts
with you, but no one stands alone. We are here to support and cheer each
other on as we go through this journey.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but I
think that our spirits, our minds and our hearts are windows to the
soul.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">Can
You Reach Out?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria Math',serif; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">At the Colorado
Center for the Blind, we like to do “outreach.” So what does that
mean? We try to let others know that there is help, there are resources,
and there are solutions to the various challenges that people have when they
begin to, or have already lost some or all of their sight. That is the
main purpose of this newsletter.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">We have reached
you, but we know there are many others who could also benefit from the
information we are all sharing. If you have a friend, neighbor, family
member or acquaintance with any sight loss, please feel free to pass along the
contact and other information in the newsletter.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">You too can reach out and give hope to
others!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">I
NEEDED A LOT MORE LIGHT<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">TO
DRIVE BY NIGHT (part 2)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">By
John Batron</SPAN></I></B><B><I><SPAN
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">If you recall from John’s story
“Part 1” in our October 2014 issue, the doctors did not know what was wrong
with John’s eyes as a child. He determined that he was night blind at
the age of 15 but by the time he was ready to get married he still did not
have a firm diagnosis. Please read “Part 2” of John’s
story:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">In 1967, John marries
Amelia. He thinks his eyes need to be checked once more, so off to the
eye Doc once more! This time the Doctor not only goes “Gah, Gah,” but
tells us what I have, not “crap,” but R. P., Retinitis Pigmentosa. It
still spelled “crap” to me. He said I couldn’t pass it on to my
kids…more “crap!”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">
In 1970, Brent was born. I continued to work and drive. In 1976, I
gave up driving; and in 1980, work gave up on me. It turned out to be a
blessing in disguise, because I didn’t have to worry how I was going to get to
work or home again, but it also meant I got to make up for missed time with my
son. I was now there for Little League, scouts, camping and
fishing. Being home with my boy was well worth the loss of income.
In the Fall, he went back to school. I bought a table saw! Woodworking
is my passion. It didn’t take long before I was making money at what I
loved.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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In 1990, I learned braille and joined the N.F.B. (National Federation of the
Blind). Both have made quite an impact on my life…Braille, because I was
never a reader. But, after I learned it, I read all the Harry Potter
books in Braille.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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In 2006, we moved from Maine to Colorado. We now have 5 grandchildren – thanks
Brent, thanks Ena. I graduated in 2011 from the Colorado Center for the
Blind (C.C.B.) Independence Training Program (I.T.P.), and received my
Freedom Bell! I consider it one of the greatest achievements in my
life.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Right now I volunteer teaching braille to the “Seniors in Charge” at the
Colorado Center for the Blind, and am loving every minute of it. Not bad
for an old fella, “A?” I have been rock climbing, ZIP lining, and yes, I
have even driven a car as a blind person, and it was great! I believe
that blindness should not be the reason you don’t live a full life.
Other than seeing all the 50 states, I want to go down the Grand Canyon on the
back of a burro, and you can bet I won’t be the first blind person to have
done it, nor will I be the last. I will let you all know
when!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">
<B>So, don’t give up your dreams just because you can’t see as well as you
used to. </B> You’ve still “Got It!” And, you have our support
100%!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">Learn
How to Take Down the Big Guys!!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">In the Fall of 2014, several
members of the Senior Groups at the Colorado Center for the Blind, began a
self-defense class called “One Touch.” This particular class is meant for the
blind and visually impaired, and teaches techniques that can be used when
someone touches them. Once the person has put a hand on you, you have
the opportunity to use these techniques to possibly gain the upper
hand!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
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One way to learn self defense is to practice with someone who is bigger than
you. Gary and Dale were two of the big guys in the class. Dale
commented, “Gary is too strong.” One of our participants was 95 year old
Marie, who is not quite 5 foot tall. However she was determined to learn, so
she requested a bigger partner to work with. “You don’t just flee
or freeze – you turn around and handle them!” When Gary, who is over 6 feet,
heard that, he decided he’d better stay away from her. Even our
instructor Scott said, “I won’t mess with Marie – she’ll lay me down
flat!”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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We learned some good moves, did warm up exercises, became more confident and
even had fun being a part of the class.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">We
Want to Hear From YOU!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Have you developed any special tricks or skills as a
blind person that you find useful for cooking or
housecleaning?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">How do you crack an egg and avoid getting the
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">shell pieces in your food?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">What method do you use to sweep the
floor?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">We welcome your tips, tricks and suggestions, because
sharing is a great way to help one another!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">AND, by submitting your tips or questions, you will be
automatically entered in the drawing to win a Free Braille Chocolate Bar--see
below.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">We will continue to hold drawings for
Braille Chocolate bars, to encourage all Colorado Seniors with any vision
impairment, to take part in this Colorado Senior
Newsletter!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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We know you all have experiences, challenges and successes dealing with vision
loss. By sharing your ideas, questions or stories, you will be helping
others.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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To be eligible for the drawing, you only need to contact Duncan Larsen at the
Colorado Center for the Blind at (303) 778-1130 X226 with questions,
suggestions, comments, stories or other articles of interest for the
Seniors In Charge Newsletter. You also need to let us know that you’d
like to be included in the Braille Chocolate bar drawing, and give us your
contact information so we can send you your prize if you are a
winner!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">The current winner
of a Braille Chocolate bar is<SPAN style="COLOR: red">
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
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style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 22pt">Susie Drum!</SPAN></B><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt">Congratulations and thanks for
participating!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">We would like to
hear from the Colorado Chapters of the NFB. You are all doing important
work, and we’d like to share your ideas and successes with other Colorado
Seniors.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Please send us a
brief article about your groups’ activities. If you do, you’ll also be
eligible for a Braille Chocolate Bar!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">At the Senior program of the
Colorado Center for the Blind, we have learned from the NFB and from
experience that one of the biggest problems for the blind is not blindness,
but the attitudes of others toward us. We want to help! And we hope you
will join us!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">We are distributing Kernel
books, which have personal stories of blindness plus an introduction by our
past National Federation of the Blind presidents – Dr. Jernigan or Dr.
Mauer. In each book we have placed a braille alphabet card with
information about CCB and a list of the Courtesy Rules of Blindness. We
are taking these books with us and leaving them in waiting rooms everywhere:
in Doctors offices, clinics, libraries, hotels, barber and beauty shops, and
any public place or business we are going to that has a waiting room! If
possible, it’s courteous to ask the receptionist if it’s ok to leave
them. You may also pass them along to friends, family and neighbors, and
even read them yourselves or have someone read to
you. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">We have heard the saying about
“the blind leading the blind.” Now it’s time for the blind to reach out
and teach the sighted! This does not have to cost you any money, and the
time spent working on it is minimal since the places you leave the books are
places you are already going to! This is something all of us can
do!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">We can send you some of these
books or you can order them free from the NFB. If you would like more
information you may call Estelle at <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">303-789-7538, or the Senior
program at CCB: 303-778-1130. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">From
the NFB & “Blind Justice” by Floyd Matson<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">You may have heard the name of Jacobus tenBroek
before, He was the founder of the National Federation of the Blind in
1940. However that was not the beginning of the movement to organize the
blind and teach them independence. This and similar goals of education,
freedom and equality for all, had its beginnings in various ways through
history.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">One man in particular played an important role in
these movements, and was, as well, a mentor, teacher and leader to the
blind. His name was Newell Perry. Dr. Perry was born in 1873. At
the age of 8, he had been blinded as a result of a case of poison oak, which
caused his eyes to swell and burst, leaving him in a coma for a
month.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">As a young blind man who was denied entrance to a
university, he had as a supporter and financial benefactor, Warring Wilkinson,
who was the first principal of the California State School for the Deaf and
Blind. Wilkinson saw the potential in Perry and became his mentor and
friend as well.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Newell Perry became a math professor and was called
"Doctor" by his students. At one time, he expelled Jacobus tenBroek from
high school for being incorrigible. TenBroek did eventually finish high
school, and Dr. Perry became his financial backer when he needed funds and
support to be admitted to college.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Earlier, Perry had devoted himself to further
education, served as a teaching fellow, an assistant and then instructor of
mathematics. He studied in Europe, securing a doctorate of philosophy in
math with highest honors. In spite of his accumulated knowledge degrees
and honors, when he returned to the United States in 1902, he experienced 10
years of struggle and denial to attain a university position to teach.
He had mailed letters and applications to 500 institutions, but was denied the
positions because of his blindness.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">As frustrated and discouraged as he was, he did not
become embittered but came to understand what he would dedicate his life
to. Dr. Perry returned to the California School for the Blind to teach,
and became a primary mover in securing legal, constitutional, and educational
equality, as well as employment and the very basic necessities of life for the
blind. He also led the education of society to accept the blind in terms of
normality and equality instead of charity and custody. Dr. Perry was the
president of the California Council for the Blind which began in 1934, until
he retired in 1953.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Dr. Newell Perry taught his many students and
followers that not to become organized led only to disorganization. He
lived to his 80s as a lifelong friend, supporter and mentor to many blind
people including Jacobus. tenBroek.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">Would
You Like a Pen Pal or Braille Buddy?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Adrijana Prokopenko is a blind teacher who lives in
Macedonia. She has developed a free electronic magazine for the blind
who want to make friends by e-mail and other social media and even by
Braille. The magazine comes weekly to your e-mail address. At this
time there are over 600 blind members from all over the world. Adrijana
works hard to advertise in places where spammers do not
go.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">To subscribe, you can send a request by e-mail
to: </SPAN><A href="mailto:adrijana.prokopenko@gmail.com"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">adrijana.prokopenko@gmail.com</SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">Did
You Know?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">……….that several countries put tactile markings on
their currency so that the visually impaired can differentiate the bills from
one another? India, Canada, Israel and Russia do that! In Canada,
they don’t use regular Braille, but conferred with the visually impaired
community to devise a code to use on the paper money!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow">Valentine’s
Day Recipe<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 20pt; mso-highlight: yellow"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">
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align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">VALENTINE
KISSES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="TEXT-INDENT: -1in; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><SPAN
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">1 cup
butter, softened </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -1in; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">◦<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">1 cup
powdered sugar, sifted </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -1in; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">◦<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">1/8
teaspoon salt </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -1in; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">◦<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">2
teaspoons cherry juice </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -1in; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><SPAN
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">1/4
teaspoon almond extract </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -1in; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">2 1/4
cups flour </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -1in; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">1/2-3/4
cup chopped or crushed maraschino cherry </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P
style="TEXT-INDENT: -1in; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">1 cup
granulated or decorator sugar ( as needed) </SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">12
ounces Hershey chocolate kisses (1 per cookie) </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times',serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times',serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Directions<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">-Beat
butter, add sugar and salt. Beat in cherry liquid and almond extract. Beat in
flour. Fold in cherries. </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">-Refrigerate
dough for at least 30 minutes (you don't have to, but dough is easier to work
with when cold). </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">-Roll
dough into balls, coat in sugar and place on cookie sheet. These cookies will
flatten on their own, but I typically put a thumb print in the center to
flatten some. </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">-Bake
at 325 degrees for 14 minutes. Let cool on pan for 1-2 minutes. </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: " class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">-Add
Hershey Kiss to center of the cookies. (Cookies should still be warm so
chocolate can melt into the cookie). </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #282c2d; FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">-Transfer
to wire rack to cool.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial',sans-serif; COLOR: #262626; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Makes
24-36 cookies</SPAN><SPAN
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Do you own a Perkins Brailler that doesn’t seem to
perform properly? We have a gentleman in Denver who can clean and repair your
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style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">For more information, please call Kirk McCall at
303-274-4640.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">For questions about senior services, please
contact:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Duncan Larsen <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Director of Senior Services<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">dlarsen@cocenter.org<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">(303) 778-1130 X226<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">2233 W Shepperd
Ave<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 18pt">Littleton CO 80120<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>President, NFBN Senior division <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness
is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Every day we raise the expectations of blind people,
because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our
dreams.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds
you back<o:p></o:p></P>
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