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> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Come Join Us in the Rocky Mountains, Virtually or Otherwise, 67th Annual NFB Colorado Convention
> Reply-To: "Scott C. LaBarre" <slabarre at labarrelaw.com>
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> Greetings Everyone from Your Federation Friends Up Here in the Rocky Mountains!
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> 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.
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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!
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> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868
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> ZOOM HELP DESK
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> If you are having trouble connecting to the Zoom platform, please contact Curtis Chong at our Help Desk at Chong.Curtis at gmail.com or by phone at 515-306-1654.
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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:
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> Registration for NFBCO Convention
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> I have pasted below our Agenda, and you can reach out to us with any question.
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> AGENDA
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> National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
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> 67th Annual State Convention
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> October 24 – October 31, 2021
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> Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows
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> Lone Tree, CO 80124
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> and on the Zoom Platform, Anywhere and Everywhere
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> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT and Planning Our Future!
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> Scott C. LaBarre, President
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> 2233 W. Shepperd Avenue
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> Littleton, CO 80120
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> NFB PLEDGE
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> I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the
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> National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality,
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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
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> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what
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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:
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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.
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> TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS
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> Colorado Center for the Blind and ARISE Beyond Barriers.
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> 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, 303-778-1130. Also visit www.cocenter.org for more information.
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> ARISE Beyond Barriers mission is to encourage and educate people with disabilities to increase their health and well-being.
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> First Bank, Gold Plus Sponsor
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> Audio Information Network of Colorado, Gold Sponsor
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> Comcast, Gold Sponsor
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> Global Mobile, Gold Sponsor
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> LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor
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> Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gold Sponsor
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> Spectrum, Gold Sponsor
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> GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
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> 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 or 410-659-9314.
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> REGISTRATION:
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer
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> Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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> Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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> Registration Fee: $25.00
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> Friday Luncheon: $30.00
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> Saturday Lunch: $30.00
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> Saturday Banquet: $45.00
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> CONVENTION ZOOM PLATFORM
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> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868
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> Passcode: 1111
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> ZOOM HELP DESK
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> If you are having trouble connecting to the Zoom platform, please contact Curtis Chong at our Help Desk at Chong.Curtis at gmail.com or by phone at 515-306-1654.
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> CLOSED CAPTIONING
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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. www.streamtext.net/player?event=NFBCO
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> CHILDCARE INFORMATION:
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> Please contact childcare coordinator, Pipi Adams,
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> Thursday: Childcare will be open from 6:00 p.m. until the end of closing ceremonies.
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> Friday: Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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> Saturday: Childcare will be open from 8:30 a.m. to
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> RECYCLING LANYARDS AND NAME BADGE HOLDERS
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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> Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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> Beauty by Brittany, Exhibitor
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> Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and
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> CDLE, Colorado Business Enterprise Program, Exhibitor
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> eSight, Silver Sponsor
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> Global Mobile, Gold Sponsor
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> Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Exhibitor
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> Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Exhibitor
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> HumanWare, Exhibitor
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> Kustom Cane, Exhibitor
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> LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., Gold Sponsor
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> NanoPac / Magnisight, Inc., Exhibitor
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> The Seeing Eye, Inc., Exhibitor
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> Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gold Sponsor
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> Wild West & Ileen’s Tuppylove
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> SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021
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> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS ANNUAL MEETING
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> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS
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> ANNUAL MEETING
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> MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021
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> ANNUAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS MEETING
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> Pipi Adams invites all blind entrepreneurs and all who wish to support us to please join us.
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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!
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> TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021
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> BLIND PARENTS DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING
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> WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021
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> SENIORS ANNUAL DIVISION MEETING
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> SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING
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> THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 28, 2021
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> PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT: The Key to a Happy and Healthy Life.
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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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> THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28, 2021
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> WELCOME RECEPTION, OPENING CEREMONIES, AND NFB TRIVIA NIGHT
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> 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!
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> FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29, 2021
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> REGISTRATION
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> EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS SHOWCASE
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> Park Ridge Salon B
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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 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.
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> RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
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> Dan Burke and Curtis Chong, Co-chairmen
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> NFB OF COLORADO KID CORRAL
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> HOUR OF POWER
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION I
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> AND OPENING LUNCHEON
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> Noon to 3:00 p.m.
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> 12:00 p.m.
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> CALL TO ORDER, WELCOMING REMARKS AND LOGISTICS
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> Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
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> LUNCHING IN STYLE
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> ASSESSING THE STATE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES IN COLORADO AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
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> PRESENTING THE 2021 NFBCO SCHOLARSHIP CLASS
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> Jessica Beecham, Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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> Gabriel Gates Ed.D. student
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> ADVANCING OUR RIGHT TO READ AND SECURING OUR RIGHT TO ACCESS INFORMATION
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> Debbi MacLeod, Interim Assistant Commissioner, Colorado Department of Education and Director, Colorado Talking Book Library, Denver, Colorado
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> EXPANDING AND SOLIDIFYING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE
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> COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Expanding our Right to Live in the World
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> ADJOURN LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION I
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> FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 29, 2021
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> GUN RIGHTS
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> DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
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> Littleton B
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> Join Zoom Meeting
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> https://zoom.us/j/99966180433?pwd=RFBjaGdsNm1kUWV5Z0w3L0FkME5CUT09
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>
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> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 999 6618 0433
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> Passcode: 1111
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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.
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>
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> 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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> CREATING ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY AT DVR
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> Lone Tree
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>
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> Join Zoom Meeting
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> https://zoom.us/j/99343455329?pwd=TFJIT05WZEJhT1pZdmt1MUlxODZYQT09
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>
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> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 993 4345 5329
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> Passcode: 1111
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>
>
> David Nietfeld, Assistive Technology Analyst, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
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> 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.
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>
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> 4:15 p.m.
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> “WHAT VEXES YOU ABOUT TECHNOLOGY: Ask an Expert!”
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>
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> 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.
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>
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> FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29, 2021
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> 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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> NOMINATING COMMITTEE
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> Littleton A
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> Cody Bair, Chairperson
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>
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> (Note: This is the only closed meeting of the Convention. Only appointed representatives
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> from chapters and divisions are permitted to
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> be in attendance.)
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>
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> 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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> NFBCO GAME NIGHT
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> Park Ridge Salons C & D
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> 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!!!
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> A cash bar and light snacks will be available throughout the evening.
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>
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> 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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>
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> 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!
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> SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 2021
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> 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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> REGISTRATION
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Foyer
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>
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> 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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> EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS Spotlight Showcase
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> Park Ridge Salon B
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>
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> 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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> DEAFBLIND ANNUAL MEETING: Communication, the Key to Staying Connected
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> Littleton A
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>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
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> https://zoom.us/j/92506377542?pwd=am5MeG16ckxuU3llQjAxK0w2anU4dz09
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>
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 925 0637 7542
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> Passcode: 1111
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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.
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>
>
> 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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> UNCONTRACTED VERSUS CONTRACTED BRAILLE USE AND ITS ACADEMIC IMPLICATIONS
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> Lone Tree
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>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
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> https://zoom.us/j/98316316118?pwd=THZTNDY0MEdYZWdsTVBadTJBZCs0Zz09
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 983 1631 6118
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> Passcode: 1111
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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.
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>
>
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION II
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> AND LUNCH, No. II
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
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>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
> https://zoom.us/j/98001268868?pwd=cURVWFRDQjBnRllKbnJ0MWNvK1ladz09
>
>
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868
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> Passcode: 1111
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>
>
> 10:15 a.m.
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> LET’S GET STARTED
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>
>
> Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFBCO, Centennial, Colorado
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>
>
> 10:05 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
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> LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT AND TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY ALL THROUGHOUT AMERICA AND THE WORLD: A Report from Our National Office
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>
>
> Mark A. Riccobono, President, NFB, Baltimore, Maryland
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>
>
> 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
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> TURNING FEDERATION PHILOSOPHY INTO THE REALIZATION OF OUR DREAMS: A Report from our Colorado Center for the Blind
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>
>
> Julie Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton, Colorado
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>
>
> 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
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> OUR OLYMPIC JOURNEY AND PERFORMING ON THE WORLD STAGE
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> (Members of the U.S. Paralympic Goalball Team)
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>
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> 11:40 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.
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> OUR KIDS ARE THE FUTURE, ASSURING A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN
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>
>
> Dr. Tanni Anthony, Director of Access, Learning and Literacy Team, Exceptional Student Services Unit, Colorado Department of Education, Denver, Colorado
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>
>
> 12:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.
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> TIME TO GO BOXING, LUNCH THAT IS
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>
>
> We will pause our Convention consideration and grab our boxed lunches. Bon appetit!
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>
>
> 12:35 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.
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> MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF
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>
>
> We will hear from two amazing Federationists who have been living the lives they want and making a difference all over the Globe.
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> Terry Smith, President, NFB of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Judy Mares-Dixon, Member, Boulder Valley Chapter, Boulder, Colorado
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>
>
> 1:25 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
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> REFLECTING ON A JOURNEY AND WELCOMING OUR FUTURE: A Presidential Report
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>
>
> Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFBCO, Centennial, Colorado
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> 2:15 p.m.
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> ADJOURN LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT SESSION II
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>
>
> SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 30, 2021
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>
>
> 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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> RANDOLPH SHEPPARD ROUND TABLE
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> Littleton A
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>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
> https://zoom.us/j/99068155865?pwd=TnpNNjZ6dWI4NG9WMXF2cGdjRHJHZz09
>
>
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 990 6815 5865
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> Passcode: 1111
>
>
>
> 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.
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>
>
> 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS Littleton B
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>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
> https://zoom.us/j/91014388792?pwd=NGlKcGlDQWlQaER1WlNUUHJkckp6UT09
>
>
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 910 1438 8792
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> Passcode: 1111
>
>
>
> Cynthia Coffin, President
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>
>
> 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.
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>
>
> 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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> COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN:
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> Follow the IEP Road
>
> Lone Tree
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>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
> https://zoom.us/j/91603559057?pwd=Qm91OUQyLzh1akowMXo1WW5pWVd4QT09
>
>
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 916 0355 9057
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> Passcode: 1111
>
>
>
> 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.
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>
>
> 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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> MOUNTAINS & PLAINS AT LARGE CHAPTER ANNUAL IN-PERSON MEETING
>
> Littleton A
>
>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
> https://zoom.us/j/99068155865?pwd=TnpNNjZ6dWI4NG9WMXF2cGdjRHJHZz09
>
>
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
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> Meeting ID: 990 6815 5865
>
> Passcode: 1111
>
>
>
> 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!
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>
>
> SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30, 2021
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>
>
> 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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> PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION
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> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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>
>
> Let’s get tuned up for our Annual Banquet with a cash bar and by socializing with one another.
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>
>
> 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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> ANNUAL BANQUET
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>
>
>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
> https://zoom.us/j/98001268868?pwd=cURVWFRDQjBnRllKbnJ0MWNvK1ladz09
>
>
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
>
> Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868
>
> Passcode: 1111
>
>
>
> Master of Ceremonies, Kevan Worley, Executive Director, Project Literacy, NFBCO, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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> KEYNOTE ADDRESS
>
> Mark A. Riccobono, President, NFB, Baltimore, Maryland
>
>
>
> Presentation of the Raymond C. McGeorge Award
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> 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
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> Maryann Migliorelli, NFB of Colorado Auction Chairperson
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>
>
> PAC IT UP!
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> Let’s build the Federation with our hearts, minds, and wallets.
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> SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31, 2021
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>
>
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION III
>
> Park Ridge Ballroom Salons C & D
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> 8:30 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.
>
>
>
> 8:30 a.m.
>
> NFB COLORADO ANNUAL CHAPTER AND DIVISION BREAKFAST
>
>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
> https://zoom.us/j/98001268868?pwd=cURVWFRDQjBnRllKbnJ0MWNvK1ladz09
>
>
>
> Dial: 720-707-2699
>
> Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868
>
> Passcode: 1111
>
> 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,
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>
>
> Scott
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