Ready For October 16th Blind CO Blog? You Know You Are

Writer, aggregator: Kevan Worley.

Contributing editor: Dan Burke.

Here is what you need to know

Look out! Mountains and Plains chapter is at large!

Remember that our At Large chapter will have their regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17. All are welcome. Call 641-715-0866, access code 405276#. This chapter always has great stuff for sale at the convention. Your favorite aggregator hopes they have cutting boards for sale.

Get your questions answered at upcoming NFBCO State Convention. Register now to take advantage of preregistration and lower meal rates.

www.nfbco.org/nfbco-state-convention-review/registration-for-nfbco-convention

Can a blind person serve on the city council? Yolanda Avila does. 

Can a person who is blind start a coffee roasting business and profitably operate it for almost 2 decades? Gerry Leary has.

Can someone who is blind work on the floor of a marijuana processing warehouse? Zachary Parks does.

Hear their stories at the upcoming state convention during our Saturday morning session.

The Giving of the Thanks.

A special reception for race ambassadors and NFBCO 2019 6 Dot Dash sponsors was held at CCB Monday, October 14. We were honored to gather up those who gave significant time and money. CCB students worked with staff to prepare a nice spread of hors d’oeuvres. Jessica Beecham observed, “so many of our great NFBCO staff and wonderful volunteers have to do the work every time we have an event. It was great that people like Lisa, neighbor Karen, Shawn, Marlene, and many others were there only to enjoy the evening and receive our thanks and appreciation.”

Special thanks to Garth Braun and Associates and FirstBank.

 

NFBCO Aurora chapter celebrates White Cane Awareness Day.

The Aurora chapter of the NFB of Colorado held a white cane luncheon at the Rendezvous restaurant on Saturday, October 12. We had more than 65 people in attendance. Speakers included President Scott Labarre, Aurora Chapter President Dale Holden, and Peggy Chong the Blind History Lady. Curtis Chong MC’ed the event.

Now therefore be it resolved! Setting the policy, planning the lives we want.

WHEREAS, NFBCO sets policy at state convention for the work we wish to accomplish in the weeks and months ahead; and

WHEREAS, we set policy through the resolution process; and

WHEREAS, members who want to influence the direction of our movement should consider drafting a resolution for the convention to consider; and

WHEREAS, the resolutions committee will convene at 8:30 Friday morning, November 1^st, at the convention; and

WHEREAS, it is an open committee comprised of one delegate appointed by each chapter and division; and

WHEREAS, members who require any information about the process or wish to have assistance in drafting a resolution should feel free to contact Brent Batron, Dan Burke, or myself: Now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by the Blind CO Blog staff that we urge those resolution drafts to be submitted to Misters Batron or Burke no later than Friday, October 25.

Note, learn about policies enacted through resolution at our National Conventions here.

NFBCO resolutions passed at conventions have inspired our efforts resulting in; protections for blind parents, equal access to the ballot, strengthening Business Enterprise Program, expanding blindness and low vision services, and much more.

16^th Street Pedestrian Mall conversation continues.

In the Blind CO Blog of October 9, we directed you, dear reader, to the press accounts of more than 30 Federationists and others from the community of people with disabilities who met with Brian Pinkerton and other officials to discuss changes being planned for a 16^th Street Pedestrian Mall. Mr. Pinkerton is the Principal Project Manager, Public Works, City and County of Denver. He will be speaking and conducting some Q&A at the NFBCO State Convention, Friday November 1, during the General Session at 12:50. So, join us for lunch as we talk about transforming a Colorado treasure into a 21^st Century gathering place.

 

Pedro and the Octopus.

Parents, teachers, grandmas, grandpas, uncles, and big brothers and sisters will want to know about Pedro and the Octopus.

“When his big sister, Lena, warns him that octopuses have lots of sticky arms for catching kids, Pedro isn't too sure that a family trip to the beach will be much fun. Pretty soon, though, he gets caught up in the excitement of walking in the sand with his long white cane, finding shells and stones to put into his pail, and playing in the waves.”

With its print and Braille text, written by Deborah Kent, and the creative, colorful, and captivating tactile illustrations by Ann Cunningham, this book can be enjoyed through vision and touch. It is a great way to give young children, both blind and sighted a unique reading experience.

To find out more, contact the American Action Fund at 410-659-9315.

Kevan Worley reads from the Braille/print book Oskar & Klaus: The Mission to Cataria to Gabby (9) and Brooklyn (7).
www.oskarandklaus.com

 

Successful meet up in Fort Collins.

As we prepare for Fort Collins State Convention, we think back on the successful Fort Collins meet up on September 24^th. We hope each of you from the meet up will join us at the convention. Many of the meeter-uppers wanted to establish a NFBCO Poudre Valley chapter. Let’s talk about it at the convention and schedule our next Poudre Valley event! For more information contact Ileen Gallegos.

Meet me at Springs Orleans.

Colorado Springs NFBCO chapter continues their monthly meet up events. Join the crowd Tuesday evening, October 22^nd, Springs Orleans. 123 East Pikes Peak Ave. They will be in the back, right corner waiting for you anytime between 5ish and 7ish. 2-for-1 happy hour appetizers. Meet there or be square.