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Greetings everyone, I invite you to participate in the 63<sup>rd</sup>
Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
occurring this weekend. We will stream general sessions and the
Banquet. The first session starts tomorrow Friday, October 27 at
11:00 am Mountain time. The link for our streaming is:<br>
<a href="http://cent6.directhostingcenter.com:2199/tunein/eomuiimi.pls">
http://cent6.directhostingcenter.com:2199/tunein/eomuiimi.pls</a><br>
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I have pasted below our agenda. Additionally, if you still
want a crack at Amazing Colorado Raffle tickets with prizes of $2500,
$1000, and $500, online sales are closed but we can take phone
orders. Send me an email at
<a href="mailto:slabarre@labarrelaw.com">slabarre@labarrelaw.com</a> or
call me on my cell 303 520-3584, or text me at that same
number. I will make sure someone calls you
and has the equipment to process your card. We draw those tickets
Saturday evening about 8:00 pm Mountain time and you need not be present
to win.<br>
<br>
Cheers,<br>
Scott <br>
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<h4><b>AGENDA</b></h4><div align="center"><b> <br><br>
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<h1><b>National Federation of the Blind of
Colorado</b></h1><div align="center"><b> <br>
63rd Annual State Convention<br>
October 26 – October 29, 2017<br>
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Fort Collins Hilton<br>
425 West Prospect Road<br>
Fort Collins, CO 80526<br>
Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III<br>
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LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT! <br>
<br>
Scott C. LaBarre, President<br>
2233 W. Shepperd Avenue<br>
Littleton, CO 80120<br>
303-778-1130<br>
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<h4><b> <br><br>
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NFB PLEDGE<br><br>
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</b></h4><h3><b> </b></h3><b> I pledge to participate actively
in the effort of the<br>
National Federation of the Blind to achieve
equality, <br>
opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the
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policies and programs of the Federation and to abide <br>
by its constitution.<br>
</b> <br>
<b> <br>
<div align="center">NFB MESSAGE<br>
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The National Federation of the Blind knows that
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blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or <br>
your future. Every day we raise the expectations of <br>
blind people, because low expectations create <br>
obstacles between blind people and their dreams. <br>
You can live the life you want; blindness is not what <br>
holds you back.<br>
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<div align="center"><b><u>TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS<br>
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We extend our sincerest gratitude to our Title Sponsor; <br>
Colorado Center for the Blind.<br>
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Since 1988, the CCB has been changing what it means to be blind one life
at a time. The Center has provided world class blindness training
to students from all over the world. Contact Julie Deden, Executive
Director, <a href="mailto:jdeden@cocenter.org">jdeden@cocenter.org</a>,
303-778-1130. Also visit
<a href="http://www.cocenter.org/">www.cocenter.org</a> for more
information.<br>
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<b>WE ALSO THANK OUR TITANIUM, GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORS:<br>
</b> <br>
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titanium Sponsor<br>
Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor<br>
Charter Communications, Gold Sponsor<br>
LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor<br>
WE Fit Wellness, Gold Sponsor<br>
Colorado Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center, Silver Sponsor
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<div align="center"><b>GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION<br>
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<u>REGISTRATION: <br>
</u>Colorado State Ballroom Foyer Salons II & III<br>
</b>Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. <br>
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. <br>
<br>
Registration
Fee:
$25.00<br>
Friday
Luncheon:
$30.00<br>
Saturday
Lunch:
$30.00<br><br>
<h2><b>Saturday
Banquet:
$45.00</b></h2> <br>
<b><u>CHILDCARE INFORMATION</b>: <br>
</u>Please contact childcare coordinator, Rebekah Felix, <br>
719-306-5151 to make arrangements.<br>
<br>
Childcare will be held in Hospitality Suite #232.<br>
<br>
<b><u>Friday:</u></b> Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.<br>
Parents must provide meals for their children. <br>
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<b><u>Saturday:</u></b> Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to
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4:30 p.m. Parents must provide lunch for their children.
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Childcare will re-open at 6:30 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. <br>
<b><u> <br>
Sunday:</u></b> Childcare will be open from 8:45 a.m. to
Noon. <br>
<b><u> <br>
DOG RELIEF AREA INFORMATION:<br>
<br>
</u></b>From the last automatic door on the West side entrance to the
hotel go 23 feet (straight ahead) and on the left/South and the
right/North are two mulch areas for dog relief. On the left on the rock
pillar are “poopy pouches” on a dispenser attached about 5 feet up on the
West side. On the left and right are also two outdoor trash receptacles.
The one with a 3 foot hole is for recyclables and the one with the 8 inch
hole is for trash/waste. The mulch to the right extends to the wall on
the outside pool deck and on the left the mulch extends out to the 10
foot round gazebo. <br>
<b><u> <br>
DOOR PRIZES:</u></b> <br>
<br>
Julie Deden serves as our Door Prize Chairwoman. Door Prizes will
be drawn in general Convention session and you must be present to
win. Please bring your prizes to Julie prior to the beginning of
general sessions.<br>
<b><u> <br>
RECYCLING LANYARDS AND NAME BADGE HOLDERS<br>
</u></b> <br>
If you do not care to keep your Convention lanyard and name badge holder,
do please drop them off on the registration table at the ballroom entry
as Convention winds down. We will be able to use them for future
Conventions. <br>
<b><u> <br>
EXHIBITS: <br>
</u></b> <br>
Exhibits will be open in the Hilton Atrium throughout the entire
Convention at the discretion of the individual exhibitor and primarily
when there aren't competing Convention activities. The times listed below
are definitely scheduled and it is likely that exhibits will also be open
during breakout sessions, especially on Friday. <br>
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Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<br>
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.<br>
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Please stop to visit the following exhibitors and sponsors:<br>
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AIRA Tech, Exhibitor<br>
AKB Visions for NanoPac, Inc., Exhibitor<br>
Ambron Products, Exhibitor<br>
<b>Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor<br>
</b>BAUM USA, Exhibitor<br>
Blind Tech Training, Exhibitor<br>
<b>Charter Communications, Gold Sponsor<br>
</b>Colorado Business Enterprise Program, Exhibitor<br>
<b>Colorado Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center, Silver Sponsor
<br>
</b>Guide Dogs for the Blind, Exhibitor<br>
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Exhibitor<br>
HumanWare, Exhibitor<br>
<b>LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor<br>
</b>MagniSight, Inc., Exhibitor<br>
No Barriers: Leading the Way, Exhibitor<br>
University of Maine, Exhibitor<br>
US Association of Blind Athletes, Exhibitor<br>
<b>Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titanium Sponsor <br>
WE Fit Wellness, Gold Sponsor <br>
</b> <br>
Special thanks to Learning Ally for their support of this year’s
convention. <br>
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Note: This year we will again be conducting a door prize drawing
for all those who can prove that they have visited at least twelve
exhibitors. You will be given a sheet to which exhibitors will
affix a sticker. When your sheet has twelve stickers return it to
Lorinda Riddle and it will be placed in a drawing for a nice prize.<br>
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<div align="center"><b>THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 26, 2017<br>
</b></div>
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1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
FIND YOUR TALENT: PATHWAY TO POSSIBILITIES <br>
Salons I & V<br>
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1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. <br>
Welcome, review schedule and overview of the path that led to this
seminar <br>
<br>
Master of Ceremony team: Kevan Worley and Julia Zanon<br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. <br>
Career Pathways, Sector Partnerships, Talent Found, Competencies
assessment and what employers need<br>
Presenters Jeff Sidders and Renise Walker<br>
Built in time for Q and A<br>
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3:00 p.m. <br>
BREAK<br>
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3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br>
TWO TRACKS<br>
<br>
Track I: EXPANDING YOUR TALENT POOL <br>
(for employers, WFC staff, educators, job placement vendors)<br>
The theme of this track is Blindness Awareness<br>
Presenters Julie Deden and Laverne Dell <br>
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Track II: MAKING THE MOST OF MY TALENT <br>
(for job seekers)<br>
Special guests Ryan Mehaffey and Ethan Hollinger from Blind Institute of
Technology<br>
<br>
The theme is resources, strategies, brainstorming careers<br>
Presenters Jeff Sidders and Monique Melton <br>
<br>
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<div align="center"><b>THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 2017<br>
</b></div>
<br>
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. <br>
NETWORKING PATHWAYS <br>
NETWORKING RECEPTION <br>
Salon II<br>
<br>
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while networking with your Federation
colleagues and those participating in the employment seminar.<br>
<br>
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br>
NFBCO MOVIE NIGHT<br>
Salons I & V<br>
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We will screen the new hour long documentary, <br>
<i>“Do You Dream in Color?” <br>
</i> <br>
You are invited to share the story of four blind teenagers as they
struggle to navigate the low expectations they confront in school and
society. Connor wants to be a sponsored skateboarder. Sarah wants to
travel the world. Nick dreams of being a rock star. Carina wants to be
the first member of her family to graduate high school.<br>
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For their work on this project, filmmakers Sarah Ivy and Abigail Fuller
received a $15,000 Jacob Bolotin award at the 2017 National Federation of
the Blind Convention for outstanding contributions toward achieving the
full integration of the blind into society on the basis of equality. We
will hold an informative discussion after the movie has concluded.
Popcorn and a cash bar will be available at this picture show.<br>
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FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 27, 2017<br>
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8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. <br>
REGISTRATION<br>
Colorado State Ballroom Foyer Salons II & III<br>
<br>
Pick up your pre-registration packets and register for door prize
drawings. If you didn't register in advance, Convention
Registration is $25.00, Friday Luncheon $30.00, Saturday Luncheon $30.00,
and Banquet $45.00.<br>
<br>
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. <br>
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS SHOWCASE<br>
Hilton Atrium<br>
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Peruse this year’s selection of Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors and
find out what is new in technology, products, and services. In
particular, we want to salute our Title Sponsor, Colorado Center for the
Blind.<br>
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8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. <br>
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE<br>
Salon I <br>
<br>
Brent Batron and Dan Burke,
Co-chairmen<br>
<br>
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. <br>
NFB OF COLORADO KID CORRAL <br>
Hospitality Suite #232<br>
Bekah Felix, Corral Leader<br>
<br>
This is our NFB of Colorado Childcare and it’s not just
babysitting. Bekah has planned a number of activities to keep the
kiddos busy. Although there is no charge for Corral, we ask that
you register your children for the Convention. Donations to NFBCO
are welcome to help defray the expenses. Kids in childcare will be
eligible to receive door prizes through their parents if their names are
called. Also, parents are responsible for providing the children
with meals, except for the banquet when pizza will be provided to the
kiddos. Snacks will be available throughout. <br>
<br>
<div align="center">LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION I<br>
</div>
Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III<br>
<br>
11:00 a.m. <br>
WELCOME, LOGISTICS, AND OPENING CEREMONIES<br>
<br>
Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado; Cerridwyn
Nordstrom, President, Fort Collins Chapter, NFB Colorado, Fort Collins,
Colorado; Cathy Jackson, Member, NFB Board of Directors, President, NFB
Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky; Alexander LaBarre and Emily LaBarre,
Centennial, Colorado; Michelle (Showe) Trela, Treasurer, NFB Denver,
Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
11:15 a.m. <br>
SERVING THE BLIND AND LOW VISION IN NORTHERN COLORADO<br>
<br>
Denny Moyer, CEO/President, Ensight Skills Center Inc. for Visual
Rehabilitation and Curtis Strong Center for the Visually Impaired, Fort
Collins, Colorado<br>
<br>
11:30 a.m. <br>
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS AND ACHIEVING TRUE SUCCESS AT THE BLINDNESS AND LOW
VISION UNIT<br>
<br>
Steve Anton, Director, Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
Denver, Colorado; Julia Zanon, Manager, Blindness and Low Vision Unit,
Denver, Colorado<br>
<br>
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. <br>
LUNCHEON: Commenced, Served, and Consumed<br>
<br>
Jessica Beecham, Mistress of Ceremonies, Secretary, NFB Colorado,
Colorado Springs, Colorado<br>
<br>
12:30 p.m. <br>
PRESENTING THE 2017 NFBCO SCHOLARSHIP CLASS<br>
<br>
Jessica Beecham, Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs,
Colorado<br>
<br>
Pipi Adams<br>
Englewood, Colorado<br>
Nutrition Therapy Institute, Denver<br>
Personal Chef with an emphasis on Holistic Nutrition <br>
Dora Lopez <br>
Greeley, Colorado.<br>
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley<br>
Rehabilitation Counseling<br>
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Tabea Meyer<br>
Littleton, Colorado<br>
University of Denver<br>
Masters in Social Work <br>
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Ashley Neybert <br>
Greeley, Colorado<br>
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley <br>
Masters of Chemistry <br>
<br>
Maureen Nietfeld<br>
Littleton, Colorado<br>
Metropolitan State University of Denver<br>
Human Nutrition and Dietetics<br>
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12:40 p.m.<br>
WHAT’S UP AT THE COLORADO TALKING BOOK LIBRARY<br>
<br>
Debbi MacLeod, Director, Colorado Talking Book Library, Denver,
Colorado<br>
<br>
12:55 p.m.<br>
AIN’T IT GREAT? <br>
A Report from Audio Information of Colorado<br>
<br>
David Dawson, Executive Director, AINC, Boulder, Colorado<br>
<br>
<br>
1:10 p.m. <br>
LEADING DISABILITY RIGHTS ATTORNEY AND EMERGING POLITICAL FORCE<br>
<br>
Carrie Ann Lucas, Executive Director and Founder, Disabled Parents
Rights, Candidate, Windsor Town Board, Windsor, Colorado<br>
<br>
1:25 p.m.<br>
COLORADO ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND AND
VISUALLY IMPAIRED: What’s the Latest <br>
<br>
Brent Batron, President, CAER, Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
1:35 p.m. <br>
HOW WE ARE CHANGING ACADEMIC LEARNING FOR THE BLIND AND LIVING THE LIVES
WE WANT<br>
<br>
Darick R. Williamson NOMC, NCRTB Instructor Louisiana Tech
University/Louisiana Center for the Blind<br>
<br>
1:45 p.m. ADJOURN<br>
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<div align="center"><b>FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 27, 2017<br>
</b></div>
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2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
<br>
TACTILE GRAPHICS SEMINAR <br>
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Session 1<br>
Salon I<br>
<br>
Julie Deden, Ann Cunningham and others<br>
<br>
This seminar is about tactile literacy, the idea that through the sense
of touch blind children and adults can experience art, maps, graphs and
other objects that can open up the world around them. In this
hands-on seminar we will explore ways to develop tactile literacy and
integrate it into the classroom and the world beyond.<br>
<br>
TACTILE GRAPHICS SEMINAR <br>
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Session 2<br>
Salon I<br>
<br>
ACCESSING SCIENCE'S FULL INTEGRATION FOR BLIND STUDENTS <br>
<br>
Ashley Neybert, Graduate student in Chemistry University of Northern
Colorado and Daniel Burke, College Preparation Instructor, Colorado
Center for the Blind<br>
<br>
Participants will learn about technology and alternative techniques that
blind scientists use in a number of scientific fields. We will have hands
on demonstrations. <br>
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br>
2017 NFBCO TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR<br>
Salon V<br>
<br>
Chip Johnson, Technology Instructor, CCB<br>
<br>
Join us for the technology seminar and learn about what’s new in iOS 11.
We'll also discuss apps you can use to read printed material and identify
products with your smart phone. Finally, we'll give participants an
opportunity to ask technology-related questions and discuss new apps and
the latest assistive technology.<br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
SENIOR DIVISION ANNUAL
MEETING:<br>
Live the Life You Want As a
Senior<br>
Rams Room<br>
<br>
Diane McGeorge, President<br>
NFBCO Senior Division<br>
<br>
We have a lot planned for our Friday meeting. We will be discussing
Senior living options in the Fort Collins area as well as throughout the
state, where you can obtain mobility training from a certified instructor
in the use of a white cane and the use of a guide dog. We will also
discuss the importance of good brain health and understanding how the
brain works as we age.<br>
<br>
The old saying “you can't teach an old dog new tricks” is absolutely not
true. Our speakers are dynamic well informed professionals. Bring your
ideas to share with seniors throughout our state. We want to see you
there.<br>
<br>
Elections will be held. Dues are $5. <br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br>
<b>BLIND PARENTS DIVISION <br>
</b>
Aggie Room, 2nd Floor<br>
<br>
Nate Trela, President, Englewood, Colorado<br>
<br>
Nate Trela, Englewood, Colorado; Cathy Jackson, Louisville, Kentucky; Dan
Burke, Littleton, Colorado; Nathan Hecker, Grand Junction, Colorado<br>
<br>
Come in to talk about the rights of blind parents, how the NFB is
protecting them, being an active grandparent, raising school-aged kids
and the adjustment to parenting after becoming blind. Join today and vote
in our election.<br>
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br>
DROP-IN ART ROOM<br>
Research Room, 2nd Floor<br>
<br>
Free for All! Come and get creative. Play with clay or have fun making a
tactile drawing, cut, paste and color! Be sure to check out the American
Action Fund's wonderful new Tactile Art Kit.<br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br>
<b>
GUIDE DOG LOUNGE<br>
Vet Medicine Room, </b>2nd Floor<b> <br>
<br>
</b>Considering a guide dog? Want to go for a test drive? Drop by the
Guide Dog Lounge! Bring your questions <br>
and mingle with experienced users as well as staff from various training
programs. Nail trimming also available for $1 donation to COAGDU.<br>
<b> <br>
</b>3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
<b>COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN<br>
</b>Aggie Room, 2nd Floor<br>
<b> <br>
</b>NETWORKING INCREASES YOUR CHILD’S NET WORTH <br>
<br>
Parents will have the chance to share ideas and<br>
experiences with one another. We will also have a <br>
panel of blind adults who will share the experiences that <br>
shaped them into successful blind adults. <br>
We want to assist you in understanding the <br>
importance of setting high expectations for your child,<br>
both in the classroom and at home. Help your child <br>
achieve age appropriate goals as they prepare for their<br>
future, no matter what their age. <br>
<br>
<div align="center"><b>FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27, 2017<br>
</b></div>
<br>
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. <br>
NOMINATING COMMITTEE<br>
Natural Resources Room, 2nd Floor<br>
Julie Deden, Chairperson <br>
<br>
<b>(Note: This is the only closed meeting of the Convention. Only
appointed representatives <br>
from chapters and divisions are permitted to <br>
be in attendance.) <br>
</b> <br>
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.<br>
FRIDAY FUN: GAMES AND ADVENTURES!<br>
Salons II and III<br>
<br>
Get ready for Friday night fun with our chapters and divisions. Whether
you are looking for an exciting adventure or a fun evening socializing
with friends, there is something for everyone. Hang on for a wild ride on
the mechanical bull, compete with friends on the bungee run, knock down
pins in the human bowling, and enjoy board games. Don't forget to place
your bet for the annual NFBCO Sports and Rec horse race! <br>
<br>
A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.<br>
<br>
<div align="center"><b> <br>
SATURDAY MORNING OCTOBER 28, 2017<br>
</b></div>
<br>
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. <br>
REGISTRATION<br>
Colorado State Ballroom Foyer Salons II & III<br>
<br>
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. <br>
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE<br>
SHOWCASE<br>
Hilton Atrium<br>
<br>
<br>
<div align="center">LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION II<br>
Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III<br>
<br>
</div>
9:00 a.m. <br>
GOOD MORNING AND THE DAY’S LOGISTICS<br>
<br>
Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
9:05 a.m. <br>
LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT THROUGHOUT AMERICA AND THE WORLD: A National
Report<br>
Cathy Jackson, Member, NFB Board of Directors, President, NFB Kentucky,
Louisville, Kentucky<br>
<br>
9:35 a.m. <br>
MY FIFTY-TWO YEARS IN THE FEDERATION: Reflections on an Amazing
Journey<br>
<br>
James Gashel, Secretary, NFB Board of Directors,<br>
Avon, Colorado<br>
<br>
10:00 a.m. <br>
TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY HERE IN COLORADO: A Presidential
Report<br>
<br>
Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
10:30 a.m. <br>
LIVING THE LIFE I WANT AND REALIZING MY FULL POTENTIAL WHILE CONQUERING
SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES <br>
<br>
Jessica Beecham, Secretary, NFB Colorado, Program Director, WE Fit
Wellness, Colorado Springs, Colorado<br>
<br>
10:55 a.m. <br>
BREAK<br>
<br>
11:10 a.m.<br>
RINGING THE BELL CLEARLY AND LOUDLY IN COLORADO<br>
<br>
Michelle Chacon, Director, NFB Colorado BELL Academies, Las Cruces, New
Mexico<br>
<br>
11:30 a.m. <br>
GETTING OLDER AND GOING BLIND DOESN'T MEAN WE HAVE TO STOP LIVING THE
LIVES WE WANT: A Report from Our Senior Program<br>
<br>
Diane McGeorge, President, NFB Colorado, Senior Division, Littleton
Colorado; Duncan Larsen, Director of Senior Programs, Colorado Center for
the Blind, Littleton, Colorado <br>
<br>
12:00 p.m. <br>
A NEW TOOL IN THE TOOL BOX: AIRA, WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?<br>
<br>
Kevan Worley, Board Member, NFB Colorado, CEO, Worley Enterprises,
Colorado Springs, Colorado<br>
<br>
12:10 p.m. <br>
TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT AT THE COLORADO CENTER FOR
THE BLIND<br>
<br>
Julie Deden, First Vice President, NFB Colorado, Executive Director, CCB,
Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
12:45 p.m. <br>
MY BLINDNESS MYSELF<br>
<br>
Three Federationists will share their inspiring stories about their
blindness and the Federation’s role in allowing them to live the lives
they want.<br>
<br>
1:30 p.m. <br>
BREAKING UP IS SO EASY TO DO<br>
<br>
Grab your boxed lunch and head toward our afternoon seminars.<br>
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 28, 2017<br>
</b></div>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS<br>
Salon I<br>
<br>
Melissa, Green, President, COAGDU<br>
Greeley, Colorado<br>
<br>
Colorado association of guide dog users annual business meeting, seminar,
and fun match. If you are a guide dog handler or are thinking about a
guide dog, join us! We don't bite. Learn tips and tricks, discuss
grooming and health, and take part in our first fun match. Guide dog
handler teams will go through their paces in a number of performance
categories in front of judges from leading guide dog schools.<br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
COLORADO ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE BLIND AND
VISUALLY IMPAIRED: Discovering Structured Discovery <br>
Salon V <br>
<br>
Brent Batron, President, CAER,
Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
Session I – 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br>
CAER invites you to attend a seminar on structured<br>
discovery cane travel. The first part is all about the <br>
basics in the way in which NFB Centers teach cane <br>
travel. This session will integrate non-traditional <br>
teaching into the traditional teaching model. <br>
<br>
Session II – 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
In this session participants will receive a more in-depth<br>
experience as you will travel outside of the hotel into <br>
the surrounding area. CAER is proud to partner with <br>
the NFB of Colorado to expand the knowledge base of <br>
CAER members. Professionals will receive professional<br>
development hours through ACVREP.<br>
<br>
The cost for this seminar is separate from convention registration.
For CAER members the cost is $10 and $20 for non-members.<br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS BUSINESS MEETING<br>
Rams Room<br>
<br>
Anna Givens, President, CABS<br>
Denver, Colorado<br>
<br>
We gladly welcome students, teachers, parents, or anyone interested in
the well-being of blind high school and college students. We'll be
teaching you how to advocate for yourself at school and in your life
through hearing experiences of others and doing some fun activities. We
want to see how we can help throughout the year. This is an excellent
place to meet, socialize, and network with other blind students and
mentors.<br>
$5 registration.<br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br>
SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING<br>
Aggie Room, 2nd Floor<br>
<br>
Maureen Nietfeld, President, Sports and Recreation Division, Littleton,
Colorado <br>
<br>
Come join the sports and recreation division to share your journey with
wellness and exercise! Whether you are an avid runner or just getting
started, we want to hear from you. Participate in a lively open
discussion around advocacy in the gym and help us outline our goals for
2018. We hope to see you there!!<br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br>
DROP-IN ART ROOM<br>
Research Room, 2nd Floor<br>
<br>
Free for All! Come and get creative. Play with clay or have fun making a
tactile drawing, cut, paste and color! Be sure to check out the American
Action Fund's wonderful new Tactile Art Kit.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. <br>
NON-24 CIRCADIAN RHYTHM DISORDER EDUCATION PROGRAM<br>
Natural Resources Room, 2nd Floor<br>
<br>
Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.<br>
<br>
Come learn more about a debilitating disorder called Non-24 from our
nurse educator expert – Shauna Jatho. Non-24 is a serious, chronic
circadian rhythm disorder that is very common in people who are totally
blind. Non-24 causes nighttime sleep problems and a wide range of daytime
difficulties, including an overwhelming urge to sleep during the day
affecting the ability to do everyday tasks.<br>
<s> <br>
</s>Vanda Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused
on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to
address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients.<br>
<br>
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS<br>
Vet Medicine Room, 2nd Floor <br>
<br>
Bradly Basta, President<br>
Colorado Association of Blind Merchants<br>
Golden, Colorado<br>
<br>
We will be discussing the ways in which we can strengthen and grow our
BEP program and other entrepreneurs in Colorado, and many topics
pertaining to this. <br>
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SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 2017<br>
</b></div>
<br>
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br>
PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION<br>
Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III<br>
<br>
Let’s get tuned up for our Annual Banquet with a cash bar and socializing
with one another.<br>
<br>
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.<br>
ANNUAL BANQUET<br>
<br>
Master of Ceremonies<br>
Kevan Worley, Board Member, NFBCO<br>
Colorado Springs, Colorado<br>
<br>
KEYNOTE ADDRESS<br>
Cathy Jackson, Member, NFB Board of Directors; President, NFB of
Kentucky<br>
<br>
NFB OF COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS<br>
<br>
Jessica Beecham, Chairperson, Committee on Scholarships<br>
Colorado Springs, Colorado<br>
<br>
AWARDS AND OTHER SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS<br>
<br>
Scott C. LaBarre, President <br>
NFB of Colorado<br>
<br>
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION<br>
Maryann Migliorelli, NFB of Colorado Auction Chairperson<br>
PAC IT UP!<br>
Monique Melton, NFB of
Colorado PAC Chairperson<br>
<br>
NFB OF COLORADO AMAZING RAFFLE
DRAWING<br>
<br>
<div align="center"><b> <br>
SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29, 2017<br>
</b></div>
<br>
<div align="center">LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION III<br>
</div>
Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III<br>
<br>
8:00 a.m. <br>
NFB COLORADO ANNUAL CHAPTER AND DIVISION BREAKFAST<br>
<br>
Julie Deden, Mistress of Ceremonies, First Vice President, NFB Colorado
and Executive Director, CCB, Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
We will dine on a scrumptious breakfast and hear reports from all
chapters and divisions of the NFB of Colorado. We will also be honored to
hear a report from Kathryn Webster, President, of the National
Association of Blind Students.<br>
<br>
9:25 a.m. <br>
LAST GENERAL SESSION<br>
<br>
Brent Batron, Facilitator, Second Vice President, NFB Colorado,
Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
9:30 a.m. <br>
PROTECTING AND ADVANCING THE RIGHT OF THE BLIND TO PARENT<br>
<br>
Carla McQuillan, Member, NFB Board of Directors, President, NFB Oregon,
Eugene, Oregon; Nate Trela, President, NFB Colorado Blind Parents
Division, Centennial, Colorado<br>
<br>
9:50 a.m. <br>
THE BRAND NEW NFB APP<br>
<br>
Rachel Olivero (remote appearance), Director of NFB Organizational
Technology, Baltimore, Maryland<br>
<br>
10:05 a.m. <br>
THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN NFB NEWSLINE<sup>®<br>
</sup> <br>
Chip Johnson, NFBCO Newsline<sup>®</sup> Coordinator, Englewood,
Colorado<br>
<br>
10:20 a.m. <br>
NFB COLORADO BUSINESS SESSION<br>
<br>
We will take up resolutions, conduct elections for our Board of
Directors, review our financial report, and facilitate the Honor Roll
Call of Chapters and Divisions.<br>
<br>
11:47 a.m.<br>
ADJOURN<br>
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