Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Blind Parents Seminar Agenda


Blind Parents Division of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
Blind Parents Seminar
August 23-24, 2019
Colorado Center for the Blind
2233 W. Shepperd Ave
Littleton, CO 80120

Accommodations: Attendees can book lodging at the Hampton Inn and Suites Highlands Ranch. Mention that you are with the Colorado Center for the Blind to receive our special room rate of 138.00 per night. Book your room by calling 303-794-1800

Registration is live at EventBrite.com

Friday Night Bowling Outing: Stay Tuned for more details

Saturday:
8:00am-9:00am                     Registration and continental breakfast

9:00am-9:30am                     Opening Remarks and Introductions
                                                Julie Deden, Director
Colorado Center for the Blind
Scott LaBarre, President
NFBCO
Nate Trela, President
Blind Parents Division NFBCO

9:30am-9:55am                     Parental Rights Legislation: Our roadmap to success
                                                Scott LaBarre, President
                                                NFBCO
                                                Dan Burke, Public Relations Specialist
                                                Colorado Center for the Blind

9:55am-10:25am                   Resources for Blind parents
                                                Nate Trela
Parents Division NFBCO

10:25am-11:25am                 Blind Parents Panel: Experiences from a diverse group of blind parents
                                                            Pipi Adams, Entrepreneur
Pipi LLC
Nate Trela, President
Blind Parents Division NFBCO
Maureen Nietfeld, Outreach Manager
JB&K Services
Kevan Worley, CEO
Worley Enterprises
11:25am-12:25pm:                Advocacy through the life span - an interactive presentation
Brent Batron, Assistant Director
Colorado Center for the Blind
Anahit LaBarre
                                                Senior Services Specialist

12:25pm-1:00pm                   Lunch: Break and grab your boxed lunch

1:00pm-1:45pm                     Keynote Address
Melissa Riccobono, Education and Parenting Consultant
National Federation of the Blind

2:00pm-5:00pm                     Breakout Sessions
           
Infant Track
2:00pm-3:00pm                     Planning to Parent
·      Conception/adoption
·      Setting up the home
·      Making the most of your prenatal visits
·      Hospital Advocacy
Maureen Nietfeld, Outreach Manager
JB&K Services

3:00pm-3:30pm                     Brainstorming alternative Techniques for Common Parenting Tasks
Chris Parsons, Senior Outreach Specialist
Colorado Center for the Blind

3:30pm-5:00pm                     Hands on Stations
Station 1:  Making Baby Food
Station 2:   Measuring Medication
Station 3:  Baby Gadgets: pack n’ play, strollers, carriers, and more
Station 4:  Installing Car Seats

Elementary Track
2:00pm-3:00pm                     Teaching Your Kids Basic Kitchen Skills
                                                Melissa Riccobono, Education and Parenting Consultant
                                                National Federation of the Blind

3:00pm-4:00pm                     Being an Involved Parent: From the classroom to extra curriculars
Brent Batron, Assistant Director
Colorado Center for the Blind
Ena Batron
Stay at Home Mother of Five
4:00pm-5:00pm                     Hands on Family Fun Stations
                                                Station 1 Board Games
Station 2 Reading and Literacy Resources
Station 3 Playing Together: Sports and outdoor games

Pre-Teen and Teen Track
2:00pm-3:00pm:                    Navigating the Teens, how to effectively monitor and supervise
                                                Nate Trela, President
Blind Parents Division NFBCO
Anahit LaBarre, Senior Services Specialist
Colorado Center for the Blind

3:00pm-3:45pm                     Getting Around Town: Driving, transit, and the logistics
                                                Nate Trela, President
Blind Parents Division NFBCO
Anahit LaBarre, Senior Services Specialist
Colorado Center for the Blind
                                                Ena Batron, Stay at Home Mom of Five

3:45pm-4:30pm                     Successful Transitions, first jobs, college prep and college, moving away from home
                                                Dan Burke, Public Relations Specialist
                                                Colorado Center for the Blind

4:30pm-5:00pm                     Advocating for Fair Auto Insurance
                                                Scott LaBarre Esq., President
                                                NFBCO

Grandparents Track
2:00pm-3:00pm                     Being an. Involved Grandparent: From changing diapers to overnight visits  
Phylis Chavez
John Batron

3:00pm-3:30pm                     Keeping Up with Your Family on Social Media
                                                Chris Parsons, Senior Outreach Specialist
                                                Colorado Center for the Blind

3:30pm-4:00pm                     Sharing Your Family Heritage
Peggy Chong, The Blind History Lady

4:00pm-5:00pm                     Hands on Family Fun Stations
Station 1 Board Games
Station 2 Reading and Literacy Resources
Station 3 Playing Together: Sports and outdoor games

6:00pm-8:00pm                     Dinner at Romano’s Pizzeria RSVP (each family is responsible for their dinner check)

Youth Track and Nursery Care
8:30am-5:00pm                     Nursery care (for children 3 and under)

Ages 4-7 Morning Schedule
9:00am-10:00am                   Tactile Art

10:00am-11:00am                 Gym: Goalball orientation

11:00am-12:00pm                 Braille Board Games

Ages 8-10 Morning Schedule
9:00am-10:00am                   Braille Board Games

10:00am-11:00am                 Tactile Art

11:00am-12:00pm                 Gym: Goalball orientation

Ages 11 and Up
9:00am-10:00am                   Gym: Goalball orientation

10:00am-11:00am                 Braille Board Games

11:00am-12:00pm                 Tactile Art

All Youth
12:00pm-1:30pm                   Lunch and Free Play

1:30-3:30                                Movie Ages 4-10
                                                Movie Ages 11 and Up

3:30-4:00                                Snack and Social Time

4:00-5:00                                Discussion Groups   
                                                Ages 4-7: Guide Dogs and More
                                                Ages 8-10: Growing Up with a Blind parent Group 1
                                                Ages 11 and Up: Growing Up with a Blind Parent Group 2

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