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Greetings Everyone from Your Federation Friends Up Here in the Rocky
Mountains!<br><br>
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We warmly invite you to attend our 67<sup>th</sup> Annual NFB Colorado
Convention which will be a hybrid event taking place at the Denver
Marriott South and on the Zoom Platform. It is a special Convention
for us because we are undertaking a major transition in leadership.
After 16 years as NFBCO’s President, I am not running for reelection, and
I am enthusiastically supporting Jessica Beecham as our next
President. <br><br>
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We have a moving and entertaining agenda planned. We are delighted
that President Riccobono will be with us as our national
Representative. Another highlight is that our Opening Ceremonies
will feature great entertainment including the band that performed Rhythm
of the Movement and our theme song, Live the Life You Want.
Christina Ebersohl, a national scholarship winner and highly claimed
violist will also be performing. Opening Ceremonies start at 7:00
PM Mountain, 9:00 Eastern on Thursday evening! <br><br>
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Unless noted otherwise specifically in the agenda, most activities will
be occurring in the NFBCO Main Zoom Ballroom. Three large blocks of
time have been scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the
convention. Every block has the same link, password, meeting ID,
and telephone number except where indicated otherwise in the
agenda. The Zoom information that we generally will be using
follows:<br><br>
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If you are having trouble connecting to the Zoom platform, please contact
Curtis Chong at our Help Desk at
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phone at 515-306-1654.<br><br>
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In any event, it’s not too late to register for the Convention.
While it’s true that anyone can jump on the Zoom, you won’t be eligible
for our fabulous door prizes unless you register. It’s only
$20. Please go to this link:<br><br>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.nfbco.org/nfbco-state-convention-review/registration-for-nfbco-convention">
Registration for NFBCO Convention</a>
</ul><br>
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I have pasted below our Agenda, and you can reach out to us with any
question.<br><br>
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Warmly,<br><br>
Scott LaBarre, President<br><br>
NFB Colorado<br><br>
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<a href="mailto:slabarre@labarrelaw.com">slabarre@labarrelaw.com</a><br>
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Note: All times are, of course, Mountain.<br><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><br>
67th Annual State Convention<br><br>
October 24 – October 31, 2021<br><br>
<br><br>
Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows <br><br>
<a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?cp=39.5417~-104.8707&where1=Denver%20Marriott%20South%20at%20Park%20Meadows&ss=ypid.YN137x402488185&FORM=SNAPST">
10345 Park Meadows Drive</a> <br><br>
Lone Tree, CO 80124<br><br>
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Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D<br><br>
and on the Zoom Platform, Anywhere and Everywhere<br><br>
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LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT and Planning Our Future! <br><br>
<br><br>
Scott C. LaBarre, President<br><br>
2233 W. Shepperd Avenue<br><br>
Littleton, CO 80120<br><br>
303-778-1130<br><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><br>
National Federation of the Blind to achieve
equality, <br><br>
opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the
<br><br>
policies and programs of the Federation and to abide
<br><br>
by its constitution.<br><br>
</b> <br><br>
<b> <br><br>
<div align="center">NFB MESSAGE<br><br>
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</div>
The National Federation of the Blind knows that
<br><br>
blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or <br><br>
your future. Every day we raise the expectations of <br><br>
blind people, because low expectations create <br><br>
obstacles between blind people and their dreams. <br><br>
You can live the life you want; blindness is not what
<br><br>
holds you back.<br><br>
</b> <br><br>
<div align="center"><b>NFB Code of Conduct<br><br>
</b></div>
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All NFB members, employees, contractors, event attendees, volunteers, and
program participants are subject to the NFB Code of Conduct.
Everyone is strongly encouraged to review the Code which can be found
at:<br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/codeofconduct">www.nfb.org/codeofconduct</a>
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<div align="center"><b> <br><br>
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COVID-19 Policy<br><br>
</b></div>
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The Board of Directors of the NFB of Colorado has adopted a policy
requiring that all in-person Convention Attendees be vaccinated against
the COVID-19 virus. In the alternative, attendees must have a
negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of attending the Convention.
Additionally, masks will be required at the Convention except when
attendees are actively eating and/or drinking.<br><br>
<div align="center"><b><u>TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS<br><br>
</u></b></div>
<br><br>
We extend our sincerest gratitude to our Title Sponsors,<br><br>
Colorado Center for the Blind and ARISE Beyond Barriers.<br><br>
<br><br>
Since 1988, the CCB has been helping the blind live the lives they want
and reaching new heights of independence. 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><br>
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ARISE Beyond Barriers mission is to encourage and educate people with
disabilities to increase their health and well-being.<br><br>
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The goals of ARISE Beyond Barriers are to:
<ul>
<li>Increase the well-being, happiness, confidence and health of people
with disabilities living in Colorado.
</ul><br>
<ul>
<li>Provide services to people with disabilities so they can find
resources and support to become or maintain independence.
</ul><br>
<ul>
<li>Educate the community on removing or preventing barriers which
obstruct the participation of people with disabilities.
</ul><br>
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ARISE Beyond Barriers is a Non-Profit Partner with Trailhead
Institute.<br><br>
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ARISE will stimulate a holistic-healthier-happier community of people
with disabilities by utilizing and providing recreation, social events,
life coaching and peer counseling.<br><br>
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<b>We also thank our Titanium, Gold and Silver Sponsors:<br><br>
</b> <br><br>
JB&K Services, Titanium Sponsor<br><br>
Food Services of Gainesville, Platinum Plus Sponsor<br><br>
First Bank, Gold Plus Sponsor<br><br>
Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor<br><br>
Comcast, Gold Sponsor<br><br>
Global Mobile, Gold Sponsor<br><br>
LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor<br><br>
Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gold Sponsor<br><br>
Spectrum, Gold Sponsor<br><br>
Ability Counseling, Silver Sponsor<br><br>
eSight, Silver Sponsor<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION<br><br>
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</b></div>
National Representative: This year we are delighted to have Mark
Riccobono serving as our National Representative. Mark has served
as the NFB’s national President since 2014 and is a graduate of our
Colorado Center for the Blind. President Riccobono encourages you
to reach out to him while he is with us, and you are always welcome to
contact him at our National Center at
<a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org">
officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314.<br><br>
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<b><u>REGISTRATION: <br><br>
</u>Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer<br><br>
</b>Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. <br><br>
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. <br><br>
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Registration
Fee:
$25.00<br><br>
Friday
Luncheon:
$30.00<br><br>
Saturday
Lunch:
$30.00<br><br>
<h2><b>Saturday
Banquet:
$45.00</b></h2> <br><br>
<div align="center"><b><u>CONVENTION ZOOM PLATFORM<br><br>
</u></b></div>
<br><br>
Unless noted otherwise specifically in the agenda, most activities will
be occurring in the NFBCO Main Zoom Ballroom. Three large blocks of
time have been scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the
convention. Every block has the same link, password, meeting ID,
and telephone number except where indicated otherwise in the
agenda. The Zoom information that we generally will be using
follows:<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b><u>ZOOM HELP DESK<br><br>
</u></b></div>
<br><br>
If you are having trouble connecting to the Zoom platform, please contact
Curtis Chong at our Help Desk at
<a href="mailto:Chong.Curtis@gmail.com">Chong.Curtis@gmail.com</a> or by
phone at 515-306-1654.<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b><u>CLOSED CAPTIONING<br><br>
</u></b></div>
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We will be providing live closed captioning for our Opening Ceremonies,
Live the Life You Want sessions, the DeafBlind Seminar and the
banquet. You can access the captions by using the Zoom caption
feature or by opening the link below in a separate browser window.
<a href="http://www.streamtext.net/player?event=NFBCO">
www.streamtext.net/player?event=NFBCO</a><br><br>
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<b><u>CHILDCARE INFORMATION</b>: <br><br>
</u>Please contact childcare coordinator, Pipi Adams, <br><br>
785-231-4425 to make arrangements.<br><br>
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Childcare will be held in Hospitality Suite #428.<br><br>
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<b><u>Thursday:</u></b> Childcare will be open from 6:00 p.m. until
the end of closing ceremonies. <br><br>
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<b><u>Friday:</u></b> Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.<br><br>
Parents must provide meals for their children. <br><br>
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<b><u>Saturday:</u></b> Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to
<br><br>
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><br>
<b><u> <br><br>
Sunday:</u></b> Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to
Noon. <br><br>
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DOG RELIEF AREA INFORMATION:<br><br>
</u></b>There are two dog relief areas. The first is located off
the restaurant patio, up a few steps and left a short distance to the
grassy area. There will be a trash can next to the railing.
The second location is out and to the right of the exit door that is
between the Littleton and Englewood/Parker breakout rooms. <br><br>
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Please deposit all waste in the trash cans provided.<br><br>
Contact Dog Guide Coordinators, Melissa Green or ReNae Anderson, and pay
attention to general announcements.<br><br>
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DOOR PRIZES:</u></b> <br><br>
Monique Melton, Erin Daley and Brittany Savage serve as our Door Prize
Chairwomen. Door Prizes will be drawn in general Convention session
and you must be present to win. Please bring your prizes to Julie
Deden prior to the beginning of general sessions.<br><br>
<b><u> <br><br>
RECYCLING LANYARDS AND NAME BADGE HOLDERS<br><br>
</u></b>If you do not care to keep your Convention lanyard and name badge
holder, 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><br>
<b><u> <br><br>
EXHIBITS: <br><br>
</u></b>Exhibits will be open in the Park Ridge Salon B throughout the
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><br>
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Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<br><br>
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.<br><br>
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Please stop to visit the following exhibitors and sponsors:<br><br>
<br><br>
<b>ARISE Beyond Barriers, Title Sponsor (Friday afternoon)<br><br>
</b>AT Guys, Exhibitor<br><br>
<b>Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor<br><br>
</b>Beauty by Brittany, Exhibitor<br><br>
Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and <br><br>
DeafBlind, Exhibitor<br><br>
CDLE, Colorado Business Enterprise Program, Exhibitor<br><br>
<b>eSight, Silver Sponsor<br><br>
Global Mobile, Gold Sponsor<br><br>
</b>Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Exhibitor<br><br>
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Exhibitor<br><br>
HumanWare, Exhibitor<br><br>
Kustom Cane, Exhibitor<br><br>
<b>LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor<br><br>
</b>NanoPac / Magnisight, Inc., Exhibitor<br><br>
The Seeing Eye, Inc., Exhibitor<br><br>
<b>Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gold Sponsor <br><br>
</b> <br><br>
The following NFB of Colorado Chapters will also have tables in the
exhibit hall and would love for you to stop by and visit with
them.<br><br>
Aurora<br><br>
Colorado Springs<br><br>
Mile High<br><br>
Mountains & Plains<br><br>
Pueblo<br><br>
Wild West & Ileen’s Tuppylove<br><br>
Note: Several of our Divisions are conducting their business
meetings prior to the in-person portion of our Convention. Please
see below.<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021<br><br>
</b></div>
<br><br>
4:00 p.m.<br><br>
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS ANNUAL MEETING <br><br>
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7:00 p.m.<br><br>
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS <br><br>
ANNUAL MEETING <br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 <br><br>
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7:00 p.m.<br><br>
ANNUAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS MEETING<br><br>
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Pipi Adams invites all blind entrepreneurs and all who wish to support us
to please join us. <br><br>
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We will be having a round table discussion focusing on where we would
like to take the division in the next year. We will also be making
our annual pledges to the NFB, holding elections, and planning a holiday
party. Please join us for an evening of great discussion and idea
sharing! <br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021<br><br>
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6:00 p.m.<br><br>
BLIND PARENTS DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING <br><br>
The meeting will run from 6 p.m. and will end at 7 p.m. Following the
meeting, we are hosting a game until 8 p.m. <br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021<br><br>
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<br><br>
1:30 p.m.<br><br>
SENIORS ANNUAL DIVISION MEETING<br><br>
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SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING <br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 28, 2021<br><br>
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3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br><br>
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT: The Key to a Happy and Healthy Life.<br><br>
Littleton A <br><br>
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Learn what steps you can take to make positive change in your life.
Develop techniques to handle pressures and take care of tasks
effectively. This seminar will give you some valuable tools to use.
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Robin Ennis, LCSW; Julie Hill, <b>Yoga Body LLC - Injury Prevention &
Healing </b>Yoga Therapist C-IAYT / E-RYT 200 Yoga Alliance / ACE
Personal Trainer Orthopedic Exercise Specialist / Reiki Energy Healer /
NeuroKinetic Therapy Practitioner Level 2; Ryan Carsey, Braille
Instructor, Colorado Center for the Blind<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 2021<br><br>
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6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.<br><br>
WELCOME RECEPTION, OPENING CEREMONIES, AND NFB TRIVIA NIGHT<br><br>
Parkridge Ballroom, Salons C & D<br><br>
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Come join us for a rockin’ celebration of the National Federation of the
Blind of Colorado and our 2021 convention. There will be entertainment,
auction, and more. This is an event you don’t want to miss!<br><br>
<br><br>
We will kick off the evening with a terrific reception where we will
serve heavy hors d’oeuvres and offer a cash bar. Our opening
ceremonies will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by an NFB Trivia Night.
We will be having a team trivia contest with teams of 6 that have been
formed prior to the event. We will have one NFB category as well as
a few other categories that will be detailed later. You won’t want to
miss this opening event of the Convention!<br><br>
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FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29, 2021<br><br>
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8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. <br><br>
REGISTRATION<br><br>
Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer<br><br>
<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>
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8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. <br><br>
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS SHOWCASE<br><br>
Park Ridge Salon B<br><br>
Peruse this year’s selection of Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors and
find out what is new in technology, products, and services. In
particular, we once again want to salute our Title Sponsors, Colorado
Center for the Blind and ARISE Beyond Barriers. Our heartfelt
thanks goes to Vanda Pharmaceuticals, JB&K Services, Food Services of
Gainesville, eSight, Ability Counseling, Comcast, Audio Information
Network of Colorado, Global Mobile and LaBarre Law Offices, P.C.<br><br>
<br><br>
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. <br><br>
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE<br><br>
Littleton A <br><br>
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Passcode: 1111<br><br>
<br><br>
Dan Burke and Curtis Chong, Co-chairmen<br><br>
Come and help set the policy of the National Federation of the Blind of
Colorado!<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. <br><br>
NFB OF COLORADO KID CORRAL <br><br>
Hospitality Suite #428<br><br>
<br><br>
Pipi Adams, Corral Leader<br><br>
<br><br>
This is our NFB of Colorado Childcare and it’s not just
babysitting. Pipi 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>
<br><br>
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.<br><br>
HOUR OF POWER<br><br>
Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION I<br><br>
AND OPENING LUNCHEON<br><br>
Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D<br><br>
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12:00 p.m. <br><br>
CALL TO ORDER, WELCOMING REMARKS AND LOGISTICS<br><br>
<br><br>
Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
12:05 p.m.<br><br>
LUNCHING IN STYLE<br><br>
<br><br>
Note: throughout the lunch, we will conduct part of our Annual Auction
under the stellar leadership of our Auction Chair, Maryann Migliorelli,
Boulder, Colorado. We will take up other relevant announcements and
tidbits.<br><br>
<br><br>
12:45 p.m. <br><br>
ASSESSING THE STATE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES IN COLORADO AND
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE<br><br>
<br><br>
Cher Haavin, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Communications Officer,
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Denver, Colorado; Krista
Hedlund, Manager, Blindness and Low Vision Services, CDLE, Denver,
Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
1:25 p.m.<br><br>
PRESENTING THE 2021 NFBCO SCHOLARSHIP CLASS<br><br>
Jessica Beecham, Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs,
Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
Gabriel Gates Ed.D. student<br><br>
Colorado Springs<br><br>
University of Colorado at Denver<br><br>
School of Education & Human Development<br><br>
Executive Leadership<br><br>
<br><br>
Deyannira Villa-Cazares<br><br>
Denver, CO<br><br>
Freshman, Business<br><br>
University of Denver<br><br>
<br><br>
Ellie White<br><br>
Aurora, CO<br><br>
Psychology<br><br>
Community College of Aurora<br><br>
<br><br>
We will also introduce you to Christina Ebersohl who is a 2021 NFB
National Scholarship Winner. Christina hales from Colorado Springs
and is a student at the Lamont School of Music, University of
Denver. Her major is the viola, and she is in her second year of a
Masters degree and Performance Certificate. <br><br>
<br><br>
1:50 p.m.<br><br>
ADVANCING OUR RIGHT TO READ AND SECURING OUR RIGHT TO ACCESS
INFORMATION<br><br>
<br><br>
<a name="_Hlk85566880"></a>Debbi MacLeod, Interim Assistant Commissioner,
Colorado Department of Education and Director, Colorado Talking Book
Library, Denver, Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
2:10 p.m.<br><br>
EXPANDING AND SOLIDIFYING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE<br><br>
<br><br>
Curtis Chong, NFBCO Voting Rights Coordinator, Aurora, Colorado; Caleb
Thornton, Legal, Policy, and Rulemaking Manager-Elections, Department of
State; Senator Jessie Danielson, Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Lee Durham and
Corbin Barret, Reps from Global Mobile <br><br>
<br><br>
2:35 p.m.<br><br>
COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Expanding our Right to Live in the
World<br><br>
<br><br>
Senator Jessie Danielson, Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Scott LaBarre,
President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado; Other Speakers
TBA<br><br>
<br><br>
3:00 p.m. <br><br>
ADJOURN LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION I<br><br>
<br><br>
<div align="center"><b>FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 29, 2021<br><br>
</b></div>
<br><br>
3:15 p.m. to 5:00p.m<br><br>
GUN
RIGHTS
<br><br>
Littleton A<br><br>
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Moderator Nathan Hecker will be joined by Daniel Perry from the Shootist
Gun Range, Inc., along with panel members John Fritz, LaDonna Derocher,
Andrea Fowler and Stephanie Baldwin. They will inform blind
individuals about their rights for carrying firearms. Whether it’s open
carry, concealed carry and or hunting. They will also discuss the rights
for purchasing and owning firearms and buying firearms as well. <br><br>
<br><br>
3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br><br>
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION <br><br>
Littleton B<br><br>
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Monique Melton is the moderator for this session where you will get the
opportunity to explore the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion
through thought provoking discussion, engaging activities, and a little
treat. We will look at the definitions of diversity, equity, and
inclusion, and discuss how to fight for all blind people while
recognizing and embracing our differences. <br><br>
<br><br>
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.<br><br>
CREATING ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY AT DVR<br><br>
Lone Tree<br><br>
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<br><br>
David Nietfeld, Assistive Technology Analyst, Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation<br><br>
Overview of how new programs and apps are being adopted at DVR.
Example of how to use electronic signatures in Adobe sign, our new
electronic signature program. Explanations of upcoming
implementation of apps and systems to create an accessible business
environment.<br><br>
<br><br>
<a name="_Hlk85704839"></a>4:15 p.m.<br><br>
“WHAT VEXES YOU ABOUT TECHNOLOGY: Ask an Expert!”<br><br>
<br><br>
Come and ask questions about technology that might have been plaguing you
for a while. If you have a niggling problem that simply can’t be solved
or simply want to know something about the latest and greatest access
technology you’ve heard about, be prepared to come and ask your
questions. If Curtis Chong and Bret Boyer don’t know the answer, they
will tell you. Otherwise, they will do their best to give you the most
complete answer they can using language that everybody should be able to
understand.<br><br>
<br><br>
<b>FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29, 2021<br><br>
</b><div align="center"> <br><br>
</div>
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. <br><br>
NOMINATING COMMITTEE<br><br>
Littleton A<br><br>
<br><br>
Cody Bair, Chairperson <br><br>
<br><br>
<b>(Note: This is the only closed meeting of the Convention.
Only appointed representatives <br><br>
from chapters and divisions are permitted to <br><br>
be in attendance.) <br><br>
</b> <br><br>
7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. <br><br>
NFBCO GAME NIGHT <br><br>
Park Ridge Salons C & D <br><br>
<br><br>
Join COAGDU for a scavenger hunt, play back ball with ARISE Beyond
Barriers, try your hand at audio games, place your bet on a winning
horse, relax with friends around a board or card game, or just enjoy the
cash bar. As always, we have a few fun surprises up our sleeve so come
out and play!!! <br><br>
A cash bar and light snacks will be available throughout the
evening.<br><br>
<br><br>
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.<br><br>
<br><br>
Crafters of all ages are welcome to join ReNae Anderson, Peggy
Chong and Sandy Schleich for a craft creation and sale. Blind crafters
from Colorado, as well as from the Krafter’s Korner, the crafters
division of NFB, will have items on display and for
sale. We will have fun and easy crafts that you may
create on the spot. Everyone is welcome, including children, as
there are crafts for all! <br><br>
<br><br>
<div align="center"><b>SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 2021<br><br>
</b></div>
<br><br>
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. <br><br>
REGISTRATION<br><br>
Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer<br><br>
<br><br>
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.<br><br>
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS Spotlight Showcase<br><br>
Park Ridge Salon B<br><br>
<br><br>
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.<br><br>
DEAFBLIND ANNUAL MEETING: Communication, the Key to Staying
Connected<br><br>
Littleton A<br><br>
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When you are hard of hearing and/or DeafBlind, communicating becomes more
of a challenge. Join the Colorado Association of the Blind, Hard of
Hearing and Deafblind, along with the Colorado Commission for the Deaf,
Hard of Hearing and Deafblind as we share some tips and tricks on ways to
help you communicate.<br><br>
<br><br>
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.<br><br>
UNCONTRACTED VERSUS CONTRACTED BRAILLE USE AND ITS ACADEMIC
IMPLICATIONS<br><br>
Lone Tree<br><br>
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M. Grace Gundel is the elementary teacher at the Colorado School for the
Deaf and Blind, in the Adams School for the Blind. In the spring of
2021 she conducted a study on the knowledge of Braille contractions in
the uncontracted format. The purpose of the study was to identify the
gaps in literacy instruction. <br><br>
<br><br>
<div align="center"><b><a name="_Hlk527270132"></a>LIVING THE LIFE WE
WANT SESSION II <br><br>
AND LUNCH, No. II<br><br>
Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D<br><br>
10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.<br><br>
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10:15 a.m. <br><br>
LET’S GET STARTED<br><br>
<br><br>
Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFBCO, Centennial, Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
10:05 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.<br><br>
LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT AND TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY ALL
THROUGHOUT AMERICA AND THE WORLD: A Report from Our National
Office<br><br>
<br><br>
Mark A. Riccobono, President, NFB, Baltimore, Maryland<br><br>
<br><br>
10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.<br><br>
TURNING FEDERATION PHILOSOPHY INTO THE REALIZATION OF OUR DREAMS: A
Report from our Colorado Center for the Blind<br><br>
<br><br>
Julie Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind,
Littleton, Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.<br><br>
OUR OLYMPIC JOURNEY AND PERFORMING ON THE WORLD STAGE<br><br>
(Members of the U.S. Paralympic Goalball Team)<br><br>
<br><br>
11:40 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.<br><br>
OUR KIDS ARE THE FUTURE, ASSURING A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR BLIND
CHILDREN<br><br>
<br><br>
Dr. Tanni Anthony, Director of Access, Learning and Literacy Team,
Exceptional Student Services Unit, Colorado Department of Education,
Denver, Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
12:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.<br><br>
TIME TO GO BOXING, LUNCH THAT IS<br><br>
<br><br>
We will pause our Convention consideration and grab our boxed
lunches. Bon appetit! <br><br>
<br><br>
12:35 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.<br><br>
MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF<br><br>
<br><br>
We will hear from two amazing Federationists who have been living the
lives they want and making a difference all over the Globe.<br><br>
Terry Smith, President, NFB of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Judy
Mares-Dixon, Member, Boulder Valley Chapter, Boulder, Colorado <br><br>
<br><br>
1:25 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.<br><br>
REFLECTING ON A JOURNEY AND WELCOMING OUR FUTURE: A Presidential
Report<br><br>
<br><br>
Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFBCO, Centennial, Colorado<br><br>
2:15 p.m. <br><br>
ADJOURN LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION II<br><br>
<div align="center"><b> <br><br>
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 30, 2021<br><br>
</b></div>
<br><br>
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. <br><br>
RANDOLPH SHEPPARD ROUND TABLE<br><br>
Littleton A<br><br>
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Join National Association of Blind Merchants leaders Nicky Gacos and
Terry Smith and members of the Colorado Association of Blind Merchants
for an exciting and informative conversation about Randolph Sheppard and
new and innovative ideas for growing the program. Come with questions,
leave with a renewed passion and commitment for what has historically
been one of the most successful employment opportunities for blind
people. <br><br>
<br><br>
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. <br><br>
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS Littleton B<br><br>
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<br><br>
Cynthia Coffin, President<br><br>
<br><br>
Please join us for our CABS mini college seminar. We will discuss
accessibility, how to get into college, and resources to help you have
the best college experience.<br><br>
<br><br>
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br><br>
COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN:<br><br>
Follow the IEP
Road
<br><br>
Lone Tree<br><br>
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Join us for a discussion about the journeys you are taking with your
children. We are excited to host a panel of professionals discussing the
items to be considered on the journey, beginning with birth and
continuing through adulthood. Panelists for this seminar are Tanni
Anthony, Carlton Walker, Michele Reed, Michelle Chacon, Amira Lucas, and
Anahit LaBarre, moderator. <br><br>
<br><br>
3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br><br>
MOUNTAINS & PLAINS AT LARGE CHAPTER ANNUAL IN-PERSON MEETING<br><br>
Littleton A<br><br>
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<br><br>
ReNae Anderson, President, invites you to join this chapter for its
annual meeting where elections for vice president, secretary and outreach
board member will take place. There will also be business
discussions and door prizes!<br><br>
<br><br>
<div align="center"><b>SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30, 2021<br><br>
</b></div>
<br><br>
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br><br>
PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION<br><br>
Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D<br><br>
<br><br>
Let’s get tuned up for our Annual Banquet with a cash bar and by
socializing with one another.<br><br>
<br><br>
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.<br><br>
ANNUAL BANQUET<br><br>
<br><br>
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<br><br>
Master of Ceremonies, Kevan Worley, Executive Director, Project Literacy,
NFBCO, Colorado Springs, Colorado<br><br>
KEYNOTE ADDRESS<br><br>
Mark A. Riccobono, President, NFB, Baltimore, Maryland<br><br>
<br><br>
Presentation of the Raymond C. McGeorge Award <br><br>
Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFB of Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
NFB OF COLORADO 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS<br><br>
Jessica Beecham, Chairperson, Committee on Scholarships, Colorado
Springs, Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION<br><br>
Maryann Migliorelli, NFB of Colorado Auction Chairperson<br><br>
<br><br>
PAC IT UP!<br><br>
Let’s build the Federation with our hearts, minds, and wallets.<br><br>
<br><br>
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<br><br>
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<br><br>
<div align="center"><b>SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31, 2021<br><br>
</div>
<br><br>
<div align="center">LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION III<br><br>
Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D<br><br>
8:30 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.<br><br>
</b> <br><br>
</div>
8:30 a.m. <br><br>
NFB COLORADO ANNUAL CHAPTER AND DIVISION BREAKFAST<br><br>
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Julie Deden, Mistress of Ceremonies, Second Vice President, NFB Colorado
and Executive Director, CCB, Centennial, Colorado<br><br>
<br><br>
We will dine on a scrumptious breakfast and hear reports from all
chapters and divisions of the NFB of Colorado. <br><br>
<br><br>
9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.<br><br>
RAISING OUR KIDS AND DEMANDING A BETTER FUTURE: A Report from the
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children<br><br>
<br><br>
Carlton Walker, President, NOPBC, Carlisle, Pennsylvania<br><br>
<br><br>
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.<br><br>
SO YOU WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL: a Report from our National Association of
Blind Students<br><br>
<br><br>
Elisabeth Rouse, Treasurer, NABS, Columbia, South Carolina<br><br>
<br><br>
9:45 a.m. to 11:47 a.m. <br><br>
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BUSINESS<br><br>
<br><br>
This is our Annual Business Session of our Convention. We will hear
a report from Kevan Worley and our Project Literacy. Peggy Chong
will brief us on the progress of our Preserving Historical Documents
project and Michelle Chacon will tell us all about the Private School
Initiative. <br><br>
<br><br>
Next, we will turn to our elections and elect our leaders.<br><br>
<br><br>
The Honorable Cody Bair will update us on our financial picture, and we
will adopt our Annual Financial Report. We will also hold our Honor
Roll Call of Chapters and Divisions to support our affiliate
financially.<br><br>
<br><br>
Dan Burke and Curtis Chong will guide us as we adopt our policies for the
coming years and beyond as we vote on our resolutions.<br><br>
<br><br>
Maryann Migliorelli will auction off whatever fine items still must be
sold.<br><br>
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11:47 a.m.<br><br>
END LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION III AND ADJOURN THE
CONVENTION<br><br>
<br><br>
Personal Note from the President<br><br>
<br><br>
It has been the greatest honor and privilege of my life to serve as your
President. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your
love and support. You will never know how much it means to
me. We have done great things over the last sixteen years, but
there is so much more important work to do. I fully expect that we
will elect Jessica Beecham as our next President, and her talents,
energy, and passion will lead us to even greater heights. Good
luck, Jess; you'll do a great job!!<br><br>
<br><br>
With Love,<br><br>
<br><br>
Scott<br><br>
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