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<DIV><BR>Melissa and Pj<BR>Facebook: Melissa R Green<BR>Nobody is in charge of
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=csprague@cocenter.org href="mailto:csprague@cocenter.org">Carol
Sprague</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=csprague@cocenter.org
href="mailto:csprague@cocenter.org">csprague@cocenter.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 31, 2012 4:13 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> CCB September-October 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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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></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">September-October
2012 Newsletter</SPAN></I></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></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">Take charge with
confidence and self-reliance</SPAN></I></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></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">The summer
months at the Colorado Center for the Blind were filled with laughter,
excitement, new learning and challenges. At this writing, it is the end of
October. Fall is in the air, we have already had our first snow,
experienced walking through crunchy leaves, been exhilarated by the crisp
autumn air and enjoyed freshly baked apple crisp.</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">Each day our
students learn that their blindness does not need to limit them. They
realize that part of their responsibility is to educate the public about
blindness so they can understand that blind people can compete equally and
effectively with their sighted peers. October is known as “Meet the Blind”
month. Students participated in a fair at the Auraria campus, demonstrated
blindness techniques at the Veterans Administration, met with international
students from the Spring Institute and handed out over 1000 pieces of literature
in downtown Denver on October 15<SUP>th</SUP>. On October 11<SUP>th</SUP>
the center hosted an open house. Several students volunteered to be tour
guides. We were pleased to show them our building as we have completed
several renovations since we purchased it from the YMCA in 2000. This
wouldn’t have been possible if we had not received Community Development Block
Grant funds. Our guests were just part of the classes that we
teach. They expressed their appreciation for being invited and were
excited to learn how blind people cook, read and write Braille, use power tools
and access the internet, use iPhones and so much more. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
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">Youth Program
</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Brent Batron
Youth Services Coordinator, a student and the outreach coordinator for the
National Federation of the Blind attended a college fair at the Colorado School
for the Deaf and Blind. They talked with students about being successful
in college and were pleased to meet so many vibrant students eager to go off to
college. Following their meeting with the students, they met with Jennifer
Langley the new principal at the school to discuss setting up a mentoring
program. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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">If you are
interested in becoming a part of the mentoring program either as a mentor or
mentee, please contact Brent to get started! </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </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">In September we
presented Ellaun with his freedom bell. Ellaun is from Missouri and he
worked hard throughout his program. He was always happy to assist
others whether they were students or guests. Ellaun wants to return to
Denver to obtain employment and to live in his own apartment. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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">John also
proudly rang his bell of freedom in September. Losing his vision later in
life, John did not believe at first that he could live a happy life. While
at the center he learned that he could travel all over the city and especially
loved cooking for his friends.</SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Senior
Program</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Seniors in
Charge: </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">On October
2<SUP>nd</SUP> six seniors came from all over the state and the country to
participate in intensive training for a week. Our oldest student in this
program was 83. They all spent time in the woodshop using a router and the
table saw. The students prepared delicious meals, loved learning Braille
and all used their canes with pride. Their family members expressed their
appreciation on the last day of this program. Everyone realizes that they
can continue to be productive and have fun at the same time. This program
is especially valuable as the seniors have the opportunity to meet all kinds of
blind role models. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Senior groups
are available weekly. For more information, please call Duncan Larsen at
303-778-1130 extension 226.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Professional
Training Program:</SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">We were pleased
to have six paraprofessionals with us for a full day of blindness
training. This group was ready to learn as they are dedicated to teaching
and were excited to develop a variety of blindness techniques. We had them
utilize a cane with sleepshades to get a good idea about how to travel.
They learned about technology, home management, Braille and general information
about blindness. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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">We are always
pleased to provide training for professionals. </SPAN></P>
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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">Staff in the
Spotlight</SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">When you call
the center you will most likely connect first with Robert Dyson. Robert
loves talking to perspective students who are thinking about coming to the
center. He talks with them about blindness and how the center can give
them the skills and confidence they are looking for. He is a big reason
why students want to come to the center because he makes them feel very
comfortable. Robert also coordinates our volunteers at the center.
This can be a lot of work as we have many volunteers who drive and do other jobs
for us. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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">Robert is a
graduate of the center. He lost his vision some years ago and obtained his
first job as a blind person at Citicorp Diners Club. Robert credits the
center for his success. He understands what it is like to lose
vision. He is always encouraging to others and challenges our students to
reach their full potential. Robert is celebrating 10 years at the
center! </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
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">Upcoming
Events:</SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">November 9:
Shark dissection </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">November
17: NFB of Denver chapter meeting 10:00 am to noon</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">November 30:
Career fair for blind students <A name=_GoBack></A> </SPAN></P>
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<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">To refer someone
who is interested in training, please call Robert Dyson at 303-778-1130
extension 249.</SPAN></B></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"></SPAN></B> </P>
<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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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></B> </P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></B> </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Please note that my email
address has changed to: <A
href="mailto:csprague@cocenter.org">csprague@cocenter.org</A></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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