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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> January CCB newsletter</DIV></DIV>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">COLORADO CENTER
FOR THE BLIND</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2233 W. Shepperd
Ave.</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Littleton,
CO 80120</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">303-778-1130
800-401-4632</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="mailto:ccb@cocenter.org">ccb@cocenter.org</A> www. <A
href="http://cocenter.org">cocenter.org</A></SPAN></I></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">January 2012
Newsletter</SPAN></I></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Take charge with
confidence and self-reliance</SPAN></I></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Message from the
Director </SPAN></U></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Teaching our
students that they can be independent and self-sufficient is the key to all of
our programs at the Colorado Center for the Blind. I reported previously
that the Regional Transportation District (RTD) cut major bus routes to and from
the current student apartments. RTD attempted to pacify us by putting in a
Call and Ride system that would provide sketchy service to the area. As
blind people, it is critical for us to know that we can travel independently and
use public transportation to get where we want to go. If we were to stay
at our current apartment complex, the integrity of our program would have been
sacrificed. We do not stand by and let others control our
destiny!</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I am very happy
to report that on January 13<SUP>th</SUP> we purchased an apartment complex that
will meet the needs of our students in the Independence Training Program.
This acquisition also allows us to provide year round services for blind
seniors, family members and youth. We plan to house our summer students at
the apartment and have great plans for the future. The apartments are
located near restaurants, shopping and have access to two excellent bus
routes. Always remember, “When one door closes, another one opens”.
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Program
Notes</SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Independence
Training Program</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">When you are in
Colorado in the winter time, it’s time to go skiing. Students and staff
love going up to the fresh, crisp mountains to take advantage of some of the
best skiing in the world. Most of our students have never skied
before. They choose between snowboarding, downhill and alpine
skiing. Flying down a hill is exhilarating and not so overwhelming when
our students learn the basics. Everyone is having a great time.</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">An International
Flair--come to the Center and learn about the world. At this time, we have
students who are originally from Iraq, Oman, Liberia, Somalia, Nigeria, and the
Ukraine. We also enjoy getting to know our students who come to us from
all over the United States. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Youth</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">It is an
exciting time for the Center’s Youth Programs. We are putting the
finishing touches on our new summer youth DVD. It will allow us to
showcase all the energy of our College Prep, High School and Middle School
Programs. Also, we have updated our summer youth brochure.
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">As for the Year
Round Youth Program, we have recently been to Lake’s Gymnasium where blind and
low vision kids were able to take part in a gymnastics class which included
floor exercises, balance beam, uneven bars and meeting new friends. In
February we will begin swim classes and in March we will go kayaking with the
National Sports Center for the Disabled. Also we will be
participating in a hockey camp at the Pepsi Center on February 21st and the
Nuggets Sports Camp on March 6th. We are also going to launch our
Youth Culture Club in March in conjunction with Ann Cunningham.
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">There will be
many more events in the spring including rock climbing and a science seminar
with WizKidz Science and Technology Centers. In addition to all of this,
we are gearing up for our summer programs. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Senior
Services</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Over 70 seniors
came together in December to celebrate the holiday season. Everyone
enjoyed spending time together and realizing that being blind is now something
that they can handle. The food and desserts they brought was scrumptious.
</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Anahit LaBarre,
our new home instructor, has been meeting with seniors to get them set up with
resources so they can continue to cook clean and take care of their
households. Anahit says that she loves meeting new people and that there
is nothing better than showing others that blindness does not need to stop
them. Anahit is a graduate of the Colorado Center, has two great kids and
is married to the president of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado,
Scott LaBarre.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Senior support
groups are available each month. For more information please call Duncan
Larsen at 303-778-1130 extension 226.</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Colorado Gives
Day</SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Thank you to all
who participated in Colorado Gives Day 2011 by donating to the Center.
Thanks to you, we surpassed our goal and raised just over $10,000!
We are looking forward to Colorado Gives Day 2012!</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Colorado Center
Apparel </SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">If you haven’t
already done so, be sure to stop by the Center and check out our new Center
hoodie and polo shirts. They come in a beautiful royal blue color with the
Center logo embroidered in white. The hoodies are $30 and available in
unisex sizing from small to 4XL. The polos are $25 and available in both
men’s and women’s sizes from small to 3XL. If you are interested in
purchasing and live out of town, shipping options are available! Call
Stacey at the Center (extension 213) to order over the phone and she will be
happy to send to you! An online purchase option will be available
next month as well. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Upcoming
Events</SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">It is that time
of year when we start planning for the annual fundraising event! We
are in the process of working out the details of what will be a remarkable
event. Look for a “Save the Date” email in the next couple of weeks.
You won’t want to miss this one!</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">To refer someone
who is interested in training, please call Robert Dyson at 303-778-1130
extension 249.</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">If you have
items for the newsletter, please send them to </SPAN></B><A
href="mailto:ccb@cocenter.org"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">ccb@cocenter.org</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">.</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Carol Sprague</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Administrative Coordinator</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Colorado Center for the Blind</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>2233 W. Shepperd Ave.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Littleton, CO 80120</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>303-778-1130</P>
<P class=MsoNormal>303-778-1598 fax</P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A href="http://www.cocenter.org">www.cocenter.org</A></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><I>Take charge with confidence and self-reliance</I></P>
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