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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>No Limits to Learning<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4-week program<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Dates: June 4-July 2, 2025<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This summer the Colorado Center for the Blind is excited to again offer its No Limits to Learning program for blind teens and young adults. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To participate in this program, applicants must be 15 years of age or older. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Colorado Center for the Blind is nestled in suburban Littleton Colorado, with easy access to downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains. We place a strong emphasis on safety and security and follow the Youth protection policy established by the National Federation of the Blind. All staff receive extensive training prior to the students’ arrival. Students live with a counselor and will be supervised. <a href="https://u23754554.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=HYeveyZivp7ImFFJx5B1nbX1TsThbcYsXmrh7sduFRMUd6n7GI3wbjSQ0ACd7Q4a7TIu_q7UMcdhbcoxWh4JG7s7hG2oGPJfb4nhTuh8yah8JRfMYvFZD2eakYYksDyN5nkOrzcaCi-2B7RR94-2Bzh5U7h4-2FFEmAD2CUiV-2BBpZmaIHqNsslMzl5Rm42A-2BpOukKfGstI1-2FA-2FL7hF-2BnnIPZ1P8-2FgeDeoL62mjJnqkGR7-2B4TLV5uWKH0Oq0ib0iN2am3WZpaj485ECAVYn2kLkjNi9zFOS8W2zOFfiKxXp5fSXTKQ6mIDkHhaR-2BARl7I9q-2FhDo35lu-2Fpv9x0WR-2FjQP7T91OrjUG-2B1tw5-2Fx2GLYuncmOrwCCcHs-3D">Read our full Youth Participant Protection Policy</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What is the process?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First, students, their parents, TVI, or VR counselor completes the <a href="https://u23754554.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=HYeveyZivp7ImFFJx5B1nWf2SXNnUs3vv3ySR-2BhSdQbcpyZkakZcINCtp5oVwNeI06m3rAamPlLc0JyrI-2ByYVhT-2FpKHH-2Bjd7RQHk2g4P9xvf5MrqMM3OqOAUNPAtQye2tfa0wCM-2FORuB2bRjy7wr8w-3D-3DBNKe_q7UMcdhbcoxWh4JG7s7hG2oGPJfb4nhTuh8yah8JRfMYvFZD2eakYYksDyN5nkOrzcaCi-2B7RR94-2Bzh5U7h4-2FFEmAD2CUiV-2BBpZmaIHqNsslMzl5Rm42A-2BpOukKfGstI1-2FA-2FL7hF-2BnnIPZ1P8-2FgeDejMB4bNnIRUOSUz9MXFOLG-2BoinkhmtRlQQCSuLrzVvFQ-2B5rAuxgiOD72B5Be4DW71lK4uEfNgmOCgMRNq0-2BaARMZVuwFRuSCvxPIU07xytQq4TqEwNmipoqKFXAIc1n39a5LWmobVX5cDlgNhakAV4M-3D">Summer Youth Application</a> form.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Once we have the student’s application, all potential students are interviewed along with their parent by our Director of Youth Services to help determine if our programs will be a good fit for that applicant.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If all agree the program and the student are a good fit after talking with the youth director, families will be asked to provide additional information, such as the student’s medications, food or other allergies, etc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Here are the elements that have made our summer programs vibrant and life changing for so many teens<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Each student gains belief and confidence in themselves as blind individuals.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Students receive instruction from positive blind role models.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Students live with a counselor and a roommate in their own apartment to build their skills in all areas of cooking, cleaning, and responsibility sharing.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>All students are required to use a long white cane.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>All students, regardless of degree of blindness, develop nonvisual techniques by using learning shades in all classes.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Students take the following core classes: Cane Travel, Braille, Technology, and Home Management.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Students learn about the world of work through job seeking skills class, job shadows, and work experiences.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Students who will be attending college participate in a college readiness class.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Students learn about methods that they can use to succeed in STEM fields through hands-on seminars.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Students participate in challenge recreational activities including rock climbing, canoeing, self-defense, ice skating, rafting, and more.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>Discussion groups are held several times each week. Topics covered include taking charge of school and life as a blind person, dating, taking responsibility, educating the public, images of blindness, and more.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6'>A seminar held for family members provides them with support and encouragement to have high expectations for their blind teens.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b>What do students gain?<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9'>Lifelong friendships with blind peers.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9'>Confidence in their abilities as blind people.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9'>Pride in being blind.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9'>Skills in all class areas.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9'>Connections with other blind people through the National Federation of the Blind in their state.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9'>Leadership skills.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal>“I never thought I’d be able to live successfully on my own, but this program challenged me and now I know that I can.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions, please contact Chaz Davis, Director of Youth Services, at <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:cdavis@cocenter.org">cdavis@cocenter.org</a> or 303-778-1130, ext. 212.<br><br><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdY8C6CNeSDM2qWZ1uZSNlREy6ifTKWJmWa5y67UHQsib6PtQ/viewform">Apply for No Limits to Learning 2025</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>