[NFB-Greeley] Fw: [Colorado-Talk] Convention Day 1

Fri Oct 30 05:40:43 UTC 2020

Convention day 1.
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Namaste
Best
Melissa R. Green
A home is nothing without the people you love inside of it. 

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From: Scott C. LaBarre via Colorado-Talk  <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: his'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'"  <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020 10:36 am
Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Convention Day 1

ar
ar Greetings Colorado!!

 Well, it sure is shaping up to be a beautiful Fall day here in Colorado and perfect for starting our Convention.  I have pasted below all of today's activities with the corresponding Zoom links.  See you around the Convention!
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 Best,
 Scott
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> THURSDAY MORNING OCTOBER  29, 2020
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> Please note that there will be three tracks of Zoom offerings throughout Thursday morning and afternoon:  NFBCO Live Track, COPOBC Track and CCB Empowerment Track.  Each track is set forth separately.
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> NFBCO LIVE
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> The following breakout sessions are being offered live on the main NFBCO Zoom Ballroom.
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/3895150172?pwd=dkhBNHI1QXBEdTFYR2lMYjhyNi9KQT09
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> Meeting ID: 389 515 0172
> Passcode: 1111
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> One tap mobile
> +172070726991,3895150172#
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> Dial: 1-720-707-2699
> When prompted for a meeting ID, enter: 389 515 0172 followed by pound.
> No pass code required
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> 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
> SENIOR DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING
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> Diane McGeorge, President, NFBCO Senior Division, Littleton, CO
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> In this year when COVID-19 is changing how we live, we are accessing services in new and different ways. We will discuss methods to remain in control of our daily lives. We will share strategies for accomplishing our goals in different ways in the areas of medical treatment, organizing shopping, and financial management.
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> 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
> THE BLIND HISTORY LADY
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> Peggy Chong, Aurora, CO
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> We will be talking about some of the early board members of the United Workers for the Blind of Colorado.  Having tracked down a few of them, we'll find out a bit of their history.  We know of one UWB board member who had very poor vision; today we may say he was legally blind.  One of his former positions was Governor.  Can you guess who he was?  Our blind children, as well as all of our members and guests, should know our blind Colorado ancestors. We will share other finds in the old files and discuss the purpose of preserving them and the methods we have selected.
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> THURSDAY AFTERNOON OCTOBER 29, 2020
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> 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
> DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
> Monique Melton, Board Member, NFBCO, Vice President, Mile High Chapter, Littleton, CO
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> We will give NFBCO members a chance to share their stories and talk about how their backgrounds have affected their blindness moving through life. We hope to find ways to showcase different walks of life to help other members feel welcome and get pumped up about helping us in the federation because we fight for everyone.
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> 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
> BLIND PARENTS DIVISION SEMINAR: The Parenting Journey, from Bringing Your Child Home to Watching Them Leave
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> Nate Trela, President, NFBCO Blind Parents Division, Littleton, CO
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> A series of short talks by blind parents about different stages of the parenting journey, ranging from 5 to 15 minutes per person. There will be discussions of the hospital experience (importance of being prepared and advocating for yourself), the adoption experience (best practices for making agencies comfortable and confident in your abilities), toddlerhood (helping your curious child explore the world), preschool (working with teachers for the first time), elementary school (managing homework, among other challenges), middle school (new issues with schooling as well as surviving the transition from kid to teenager) and high school (your child's bustling extracurricular schedule, their social life and challenges of blind parents getting sighted kids behind the wheel), as well as a focused talk on issues around online learning platforms that are now ubiquitous in the ongoing pandemic.
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> 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS:
> Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users Cares!
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> Kevan Worley, President, COAGDU, Colorado Springs, CO
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> COAGDU presents wellness and advocacy for human and dog. A special seminar for guide service dog handlers, trainers, and dog lovers who want to make the most of their canine experience. Raul Gallegos, President, National Association of Guide Dog Users; Scott C. LaBarre, LaBarre Law Offices, P.C.; Melissa Allman, Advocacy and Government Relations Specialist, The Seeing Eye; Courtney Kirman, Owner, Tender Hands Animal Training.
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> Join us for the NFBCO Comcast 6 Dot Dash! www.6dotdashco.com<http://www.6dotdashco.com/>
> Join my team, The Doggers!  Or build your own team. Thank you Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia Insurance, Blackstone Consulting Inc., and other dear friends and supporters.  #comerunwithus
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> The following COPOBC meeting will use the following Zoom information:
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81751111728?pwd=RkJzMW0yY2lMeVRQVFF4cUUyYm90UT09
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> Meeting ID: 817 5111 1728
> Passcode: 953147
> One tap mobile
> +172070726991,81751111728#
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> Dial: 1-720-707-2699
> When prompted for a meeting ID, enter: 817 5111 1728 followed by pound.
> No pass code required
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> 12:00 p.m.
> COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN: Connecting and Supporting One Another Through Our Parenting Journeys
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> Amira Lucas, Thornton, CO
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> We will be holding roundtable discussions on topics ranging from education, social/emotional needs to recreation and orientation and mobility for all ages. There will be an opportunity to participate in a tactile art activity and create your own storybook at the end. We hope you are able to join us for this chance to learn from different speakers and support one another as we move through this parenting journey together.
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> THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29, 2020
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> Colorado Center For The Blind Empowerment Track
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> These sessions were all recorded during the summer of 2020 as part of the CCB Youth Programs, and we are rebroadcasting them now because even though they were originally targeted at our youth, much of the substance is relevant to all our members.
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84907531553?pwd=dWFHdFJiOStRb3hDbFIwanI2VDdjZz09
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> Meeting ID: 849 0753 1553
> Passcode: 694027
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> One tap mobile
> +172070726991,84907531553#
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> Dial: 1-720-707-2699
> When prompted for a meeting ID, enter: 849 0753 1553 followed by pound.
> No pass code required
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> 10:00 a.m.  to 11:00 a.m.
> WHAT'S YOUR BLUEPRINT TO SUCCESS?
> Looking at Blindness as an Opportunity Not a Hindrance
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> You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear from Chris Downey, President, Architecture for the Blind, about his transition from sighted architect to blind architect, and why he wishes he had been blind earlier in life.
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> 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
> WHO BETTER THAN ME? How to be My Own Best Advocate
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> Hear from our very own NFBCO President Scott C. LaBarre on why advocacy is important, and gain tips to get started down this path.
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> 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
> NATIONWIDE NETWORKING: Connect with Students from Across the Country and Help Make a Difference
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> NABS Panel with National Association of Blind Students President Trisha Kulkarni, and 3 other outstanding board members will talk to us about why getting involved with NABS is important and how it can help you be successful in school.
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> THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 29, 2020
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> 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
> LEVELING UP: Tips and Techniques for Navigating College
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> Join us to hear from three higher-ed students in varying stages of their post-secondary education journey. Charis Glatthar, Chemistry Major, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Kevin Darcy, PhD Student/Lead Researcher for the Digital Accessibility Office, University of Colorado Boulder; and Garrett Mooney, Law Student, University of Baltimore.
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> THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29, 2020
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> 5:30 p.m.
> OPENING CEREMONIES
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/3895150172?pwd=dkhBNHI1QXBEdTFYR2lMYjhyNi9KQT09
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> Meeting ID: 389 515 0172
> Passcode: 1111
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> One tap mobile
> +172070726991,3895150172#
>  
> Dial: 1-720-707-2699
> When prompted for a meeting ID, enter: 389 515 0172 followed by pound.
> No pass code required
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> Scott LaBarre, Maureen Nietfeld, and Jessica Beecham, Masters of Ceremonies
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> Kick off convention with an engaging and dynamic opening ceremonies!!! This is going to be packed with entertainment. Hear from the president of our host chapter, the At-Large Mountains and Plains Chapter. We will be welcomed by several national board members and our national representative John Paré. Listen to our very own virtual choir and enjoy some great music from local talent. The Bulldogs, the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind band, will be joining us, and there will be so much more!! Learn some fun facts about Colorado and take a trip through history as we celebrate major advancements for blind people in Colorado. This is something no one will want to miss!
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> 7:30 p.m.
> HOSPITALITY
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> Stop by our hospitality event to have the kids carve a pumpkin, play a game, socialize, or participate in some
> improv.  This will be a fun evening with something for
> everyone!!
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> SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN FUN
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5955066474
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> Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
> No passcode required
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> One tap mobile
> +172070726991,5955066474#
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> Dial: 720-707-2699
> When prompted for a meeting ID, enter: 595 506 6474 followed by pound.
> No pass code required
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> Ann Cunningham and Rashika Kartik will be carving and decorating pumpkins with the whole family while learning about artistic techniques, the history of pumpkin carving, and pumpkin science.
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> TWO MINUTE MYSTERIES
> Hosted by Brett Boyer, NFB of Denver
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85702404133?pwd=dVN6YzZoMFBkd3FyTy9jYVo1SVhSUT09
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> Meeting ID: 857 0240 4133
> Passcode: 2233
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> One tap mobile
> +172070726991,85702404133#
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> Dial: 720-707-2699
> When prompted for a meeting ID, enter: 857 0240 4133 followed by pound.
> Passcode: 2233
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> What a great night for some mysteries. Come listen to some short stories and try to figure out how our old inspector solved the crime. The question for you is not whodunit, but howdunit!
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> NAME THAT TUNE
> Hosted by the Mountains and Plains Chapter
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9709770188
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> Meeting ID: 970 977 0188
> One tap mobile
> +72070726991,9709770188#
> Meeting ID: 970 977 0188
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> Dial: 1-720-707-2699
> When prompted for a meeting ID, enter: 970 977 0188 followed by pound.
> No pass code required
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> Do you love music of all kinds? Are you one of the first to guess a song? Have fun competing with your friends to Name that Tune
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> MIGS HOUSE IMPROV NIGHT
> Hosted by Maryann and Paul Migliorelli, Boulder, CO
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7202842318?pwd=c2c4NWpIQTZmOEpweEYyVHpCR0pjUT09
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> Meeting ID: 720 284 2318
> Passcode: 632266
> One tap mobile
> +172070726991,7202842318#eaeaeaeaeaeablej#eaea63266#
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> Dial: 1-720-707-2699
> When prompted for a meeting ID, enter 720 284 2318
> Passcode: 632266
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> Join us for an evening of fun improv games designed to stimulate your creative juices, take you beyond your comfort zone, and grow you to places only your colleagues can imagine.  Come ready to laugh, play, and have more fun than a pack of puppies.
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> WORLEY'S BAR
> Hosted by Kevan Worley
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/93627698100?pwd=TVhLeUxzZDgwUFFaeGxzYitaS2t1dz09
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> Meeting ID: 936 2769 8100
> Passcode: 0000
> One tap mobile
> +172070726991,93627698100#
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> Dial: 720-707-2699
> Meeting ID: 936 2769 8100
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