[Nfb-greeley] Fw: October is Meet the Blind Month

[melissa R green]

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From: Stacey Johnson
To: Stacey Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 10:05 AM
Subject: October is Meet the Blind Month


Please Join Us for an OPEN HOUSE

as we celebrate

National Meet the Blind Month!


Thursday October 11th, from 3 pm til 6 pm at the

Colorado Center for the Blind

Please come and see how we spend the day learning and practicing blindness 
skills at the
Colorado Center for the Blind
  a.. Learn about Braille and even how to write your name. Pick up Braille 
alphabet cards to share with friends, family, co-workers

  b.. See the latest technology that is used: Braille displays, screen 
readers, iPhones and much more

  c.. Step in to our woodshop where blind students will show you their 
projects and talk about how they use power tools

  d.. Learn why you always see us wearing sleep shades (black blindfolds)

  e.. Talk to our students about independent travel; find out how they cross 
complex intersections and much more

  f.. Meet our blind seniors and let them show you how they handle 
everything in their lives now that they are blind

  g.. Stop by the kitchen for some delicious light refreshments and discover 
how our blind students prepare all kinds of foods

  h.. See our plans for the future and learn about our upcoming capital 
campaign
Our Open House will be filled with demonstrations and provide you with a 
whole new understanding on the abilities of blind people.The Center is 
located at 2233 W. Shepperd Ave. Littleton, 80120.For information or 
directions please call 303.778.1130 or visit www.cocenter.org

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Stacey Johnson
Colorado Center for the Blind
2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 778-1130x213
sjohnson at cocenter.org
www.cocenter.org
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