[NFBofSC] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Come Join Us in the Rocky Mountains, Virtually or Otherwise, 67th Annual NFB Colorado Convention

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Steve Cook

District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC

President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of
SC

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Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Come Join Us in the Rocky Mountains,
Virtually or Otherwise, 67th Annual NFB Colorado Convention

Greetings Everyone from Your Federation Friends Up Here in the Rocky
Mountains!

We warmly invite you to attend our 67th 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.  

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! 

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:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/98001268868?pwd=cURVWFRDQjBnRllKbnJ0MWNvK1ladz09

Dial: 720-707-2699

Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868

Passcode: 1111

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ZOOM HELP DESK

If you are having trouble connecting to the Zoom platform, please contact
Curtis Chong at our Help Desk at Chong.Curtis at gmail.com
<mailto:Chong.Curtis at gmail.com>  or by phone at 515-306-1654.

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:

*	Registration for NFBCO Convention
<https://www.nfbco.org/nfbco-state-convention-review/registration-for-nfbco-
convention>  

I have pasted below our Agenda, and you can reach out to us with any
question.

Warmly,

Scott LaBarre, President

NFB Colorado

slabarre at labarrelaw.com <mailto:slabarre at labarrelaw.com> 

Note:  All times are, of course, Mountain.

AGENDA

National Federation of the Blind of Colorado

67th Annual State Convention

October 24 - October 31, 2021

Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows 

  10345 Park Meadows Drive
<http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?cp=39.5417~-104.8707&where1=Denver%20
Marriott%20South%20at%20Park%20Meadows&ss=ypid.YN137x402488185&FORM=SNAPST>

Lone Tree, CO 80124

Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D

and on the Zoom Platform, Anywhere and Everywhere

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT and Planning Our Future! 

Scott C. LaBarre, President

2233 W. Shepperd Avenue

Littleton, CO 80120

303-778-1130

NFB PLEDGE

  I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the

  National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality,    

  opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the  

  policies and programs of the Federation and to abide  

  by its constitution.

NFB MESSAGE

  The National Federation of the Blind knows that    

  blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or 

  your future. Every day we raise the expectations of 

  blind people, because low expectations create 

  obstacles between blind people and their dreams. 

  You can live the life you want; blindness is not what  

  holds you back.

NFB Code of Conduct

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:

www.nfb.org/codeofconduct <http://www.nfb.org/codeofconduct>  .

COVID-19 Policy

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.

TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS

We extend our sincerest gratitude to our Title Sponsors,

Colorado Center for the Blind and ARISE Beyond Barriers.

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, jdeden at cocenter.org <mailto:jdeden at cocenter.org>
, 303-778-1130.  Also visit www.cocenter.org <http://www.cocenter.org/>  for
more information.

ARISE Beyond Barriers mission is to encourage and educate people with
disabilities to increase their health and well-being.

The goals of ARISE Beyond Barriers are to:   

*	Increase the well-being, happiness, confidence and health of people
with disabilities living in Colorado. 

*	Provide services to people with disabilities so they can find
resources and support to become or maintain independence. 

*	Educate the community on removing or preventing barriers which
obstruct the participation of people with disabilities. 

ARISE Beyond Barriers is a Non-Profit Partner with Trailhead Institute.

ARISE will stimulate a holistic-healthier-happier community of people with
disabilities by utilizing and providing recreation, social events, life
coaching and peer counseling.

We also thank our Titanium, Gold and Silver Sponsors:

JB&K Services, Titanium Sponsor

Food Services of Gainesville, Platinum Plus Sponsor

First Bank, Gold Plus Sponsor

Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor

Comcast, Gold Sponsor

Global Mobile, Gold Sponsor

LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor

Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gold Sponsor

Spectrum, Gold Sponsor

Ability Counseling, Silver Sponsor

eSight, Silver Sponsor

GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION

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 officeofthepresident at nfb.org <mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>  or
410-659-9314.

REGISTRATION:  

Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer

Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Registration Fee:                                 $25.00

Friday Luncheon:                                 $30.00

Saturday Lunch:                                  $30.00

Saturday Banquet:                               $45.00

CONVENTION ZOOM PLATFORM

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:

Join Zoom Meeting

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Dial: 720-707-2699

Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868

Passcode: 1111

One tap mobile

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ZOOM HELP DESK

If you are having trouble connecting to the Zoom platform, please contact
Curtis Chong at our Help Desk at Chong.Curtis at gmail.com
<mailto:Chong.Curtis at gmail.com>  or by phone at 515-306-1654.

CLOSED CAPTIONING

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. www.streamtext.net/player?event=NFBCO
<http://www.streamtext.net/player?event=NFBCO> 

CHILDCARE INFORMATION:  

Please contact childcare coordinator, Pipi Adams, 

785-231-4425 to make arrangements.

Childcare will be held in Hospitality Suite #428.

Thursday:  Childcare will be open from 6:00 p.m. until the end of closing
ceremonies. 

Friday:  Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Parents must provide meals for their children.  

Saturday:  Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 

4:30 p.m.  Parents must provide lunch for their children.  

Childcare will re-open at 6:30 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. 

Sunday:  Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.  

DOG RELIEF AREA INFORMATION:

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. 

Please deposit all waste in the trash cans provided.

Contact Dog Guide Coordinators, Melissa Green or ReNae Anderson, and pay
attention to general announcements.

DOOR PRIZES:  

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.

RECYCLING LANYARDS AND NAME BADGE HOLDERS

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. 

EXHIBITS:  

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.  

Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Please stop to visit the following exhibitors and sponsors:

ARISE Beyond Barriers, Title Sponsor (Friday afternoon)

AT Guys, Exhibitor

Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor

Beauty by Brittany, Exhibitor

Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and 

DeafBlind, Exhibitor

CDLE, Colorado Business Enterprise Program, Exhibitor

eSight, Silver Sponsor

Global Mobile, Gold Sponsor

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Exhibitor

Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Exhibitor

HumanWare, Exhibitor

Kustom Cane, Exhibitor

LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor

NanoPac / Magnisight, Inc., Exhibitor

The Seeing Eye, Inc., Exhibitor

Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gold Sponsor 

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.

Aurora

Colorado Springs

Mile High

Mountains & Plains

Pueblo

Wild West & Ileen's Tuppylove

Note:  Several of our Divisions are conducting their business meetings prior
to the in-person portion of our Convention.  Please see below.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021

4:00 p.m.

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS ANNUAL MEETING 

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7:00 p.m.

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS 

ANNUAL MEETING 

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 

7:00 p.m.

ANNUAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS MEETING

Pipi Adams invites all blind entrepreneurs and all who wish to support us to
please join us. 

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! 

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021

6:00 p.m.

BLIND PARENTS DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING 

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. 

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021

1:30 p.m.

SENIORS ANNUAL DIVISION MEETING

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6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING 

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 28, 2021

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT: The Key to a Happy and Healthy Life.

Littleton A 

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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. 

Robin Ennis, LCSW; Julie Hill, Yoga Body LLC - Injury Prevention & Healing
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

THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 2021

6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

WELCOME RECEPTION, OPENING CEREMONIES, AND NFB TRIVIA NIGHT

Parkridge Ballroom, Salons C & D

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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!

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!

FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29, 2021

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.     

REGISTRATION

Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer

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.

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.   

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS SHOWCASE

Park Ridge Salon B

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.

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Littleton A 

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Dan Burke and Curtis Chong, Co-chairmen

Come and help set the policy of the National Federation of the Blind of
Colorado!

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.     

NFB OF COLORADO KID CORRAL 

Hospitality Suite #428

Pipi Adams, Corral Leader

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. 

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

HOUR OF POWER

Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D

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Our Sponsors and Exhibitors will have a few minutes each to tell you all
about their products and services.  

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION I

AND OPENING LUNCHEON

Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

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12:00 p.m. 

CALL TO ORDER, WELCOMING REMARKS AND LOGISTICS

Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado

12:05 p.m.

LUNCHING IN STYLE

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.

12:45 p.m.  

ASSESSING THE STATE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES IN COLORADO AND
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

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

1:25 p.m.

PRESENTING THE 2021 NFBCO SCHOLARSHIP CLASS

Jessica Beecham, Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs,
Colorado

Gabriel Gates Ed.D. student

Colorado Springs

University of Colorado at Denver

School of Education & Human Development

Executive Leadership

Deyannira Villa-Cazares

Denver, CO

Freshman, Business

University of Denver

Ellie White

Aurora, CO

Psychology

Community College of Aurora

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.  

1:50 p.m.

ADVANCING OUR RIGHT TO READ AND SECURING OUR RIGHT TO ACCESS INFORMATION

Debbi MacLeod, Interim Assistant Commissioner, Colorado Department of
Education and Director, Colorado Talking Book Library, Denver, Colorado

2:10 p.m.

EXPANDING AND SOLIDIFYING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE

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 

2:35 p.m.

COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Expanding our Right to Live in the World

Senator Jessie Danielson, Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Scott LaBarre, President,
NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado; Other Speakers TBA

3:00 p.m. 

ADJOURN LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION I

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 29, 2021

3:15 p.m. to 5:00p.m

GUN RIGHTS                  

Littleton A

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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. 

3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION 

Littleton B

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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. 

3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

CREATING ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY AT DVR

Lone Tree

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David Nietfeld, Assistive Technology Analyst, Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation

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.

4:15 p.m.

"WHAT VEXES YOU ABOUT TECHNOLOGY: Ask an Expert!"

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.

                FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29, 2021

6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Littleton A

Cody Bair, Chairperson 

(Note:  This is the only closed meeting of the Convention.  Only appointed
representatives 

from chapters and divisions are permitted to 

be in attendance.) 

7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

NFBCO GAME NIGHT    

Park Ridge Salons C & D 

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!!! 

A cash bar and light snacks will be available throughout the evening.

7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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! 

SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 2021

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   

REGISTRATION

Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS Spotlight Showcase

Park Ridge Salon B

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

DEAFBLIND ANNUAL MEETING: Communication, the Key to Staying Connected

Littleton A

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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.

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

UNCONTRACTED VERSUS CONTRACTED BRAILLE USE AND ITS ACADEMIC IMPLICATIONS

Lone Tree

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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. 

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION II 

AND LUNCH, No. II

Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D

10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

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10:15 a.m.  

LET'S GET STARTED

Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFBCO, Centennial, Colorado

10:05 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT AND TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY ALL
THROUGHOUT AMERICA AND THE WORLD: A Report from Our National Office

Mark A. Riccobono, President, NFB, Baltimore, Maryland

10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

TURNING FEDERATION PHILOSOPHY INTO THE REALIZATION OF OUR DREAMS: A Report
from our Colorado Center for the Blind

Julie Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton,
Colorado

11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.

OUR OLYMPIC JOURNEY AND PERFORMING ON THE WORLD STAGE

(Members of the U.S. Paralympic Goalball Team)

11:40 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.

OUR KIDS ARE THE FUTURE, ASSURING A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR BLIND
CHILDREN

Dr. Tanni Anthony, Director of Access, Learning and Literacy Team,
Exceptional Student Services Unit, Colorado Department of Education, Denver,
Colorado

12:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.

TIME TO GO BOXING, LUNCH THAT IS

We will pause our Convention consideration and grab our boxed lunches.  Bon
appetit! 

12:35 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.

MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF

We will hear from two amazing Federationists who have been living the lives
they want and making a difference all over the Globe.

Terry Smith, President, NFB of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Judy
Mares-Dixon, Member, Boulder Valley Chapter, Boulder, Colorado 

1:25 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

REFLECTING ON A JOURNEY AND WELCOMING OUR FUTURE: A Presidential Report

Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFBCO, Centennial, Colorado

2:15 p.m. 

ADJOURN LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION II

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 30, 2021

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

RANDOLPH SHEPPARD ROUND TABLE

Littleton A

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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. 

2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS Littleton B

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Cynthia Coffin, President

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.

2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN:

Follow the IEP Road                

Lone Tree

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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. 

3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

MOUNTAINS & PLAINS AT LARGE CHAPTER ANNUAL IN-PERSON MEETING

Littleton A

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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!

SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30, 2021

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION

Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D

Let's get tuned up for our Annual Banquet with a cash bar and by socializing
with one another.

7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

ANNUAL BANQUET

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Master of Ceremonies, Kevan Worley, Executive Director, Project Literacy,
NFBCO, Colorado Springs, Colorado

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Mark A. Riccobono, President, NFB, Baltimore, Maryland

Presentation of the Raymond C. McGeorge Award 

Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFB of Colorado

NFB OF COLORADO 2021 SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS

Jessica Beecham, Chairperson, Committee on Scholarships, Colorado Springs,
Colorado

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION

Maryann Migliorelli, NFB of Colorado Auction Chairperson

PAC IT UP!

Let's build the Federation with our hearts, minds, and wallets.

SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31, 2021

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION III

Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D

8:30 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.

8:30 a.m. 

NFB COLORADO ANNUAL CHAPTER AND DIVISION BREAKFAST

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Julie Deden, Mistress of Ceremonies, Second Vice President, NFB Colorado and
Executive Director, CCB, Centennial, Colorado

We will dine on a scrumptious breakfast and hear reports from all chapters
and divisions of the NFB of Colorado. 

9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

RAISING OUR KIDS AND DEMANDING A BETTER FUTURE: A Report from the National
Organization of Parents of Blind Children

Carlton Walker, President, NOPBC, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

SO YOU WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL: a Report from our National Association of Blind
Students

Elisabeth Rouse, Treasurer, NABS, Columbia, South Carolina

9:45 a.m. to 11:47 a.m. 

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUSINESS

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. 

Next, we will turn to our elections and elect our leaders.

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.

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.

Maryann Migliorelli will auction off whatever fine items still must be sold.

11:47 a.m.

END LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION III AND ADJOURN THE CONVENTION

Personal Note from the President

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!!

With Love,

Scott

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