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

Scott C. LaBarre slabarre at labarrelaw.com
Thu Oct 28 00:56:16 UTC 2021


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:



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Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868

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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 
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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:


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



<mailto:slabarre at labarrelaw.com>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

  <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

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



NFBCO Logo








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:

<http://www.nfb.org/codeofconduct>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, 
<mailto:jdeden at cocenter.org>jdeden at cocenter.org, 
303-778-1130.  Also visit 
<http://www.cocenter.org/>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 
<mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>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:



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Meeting ID: 980 0126 8868

Passcode: 1111



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platform, please contact Curtis Chong at our Help 
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<mailto:Chong.Curtis at gmail.com>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. 
<http://www.streamtext.net/player?event=NFBCO>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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Passcode: 484562

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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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