There Is So Much Happening We Needed to Release This Special Blind Coloradan

 

                         Writer, aggregator Kevan Worley. 

                              Contributing editor Dan Burke.

                              Here is what you need to know

Ready! Set! Go!

We know that we are all confronting the stress, trials, and tribulations of the pandemic. But, this crisis, the elections, the anxiety, and social strife in which we now live is not stopping NFBCO and our Colorado Center for the Blind from our Fall agenda.

The NFBCO 6 Dot Dash will be running, running! a number of virtual activities during Meet the Blind Month. Registration for the NFBCO Comcast 6 Dot Dash also sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Blackstone Consulting Inc. is open now! www.6dotdashco.com.

There are so many ways to participate. We plan a number of virtual events for our members, participants, allies, supporters, families, and sponsors. This is truly going to be a fabulous fundraiser as well as a way to call the mission of our Federation to the attention of the public. More details coming soon. But, please, go to the website and register today!

 

Fall Means State Convention

NFBCO State Convention Anywhere and Everywhere over Zoom. 29, 30, & 31 October. Registration is FREE! Registration is open now! Soon we will be announcing a host of virtual activities, seminars, exhibits, special guests, and more! Deadline for registration is October 15. Members of the Federation and professionals in the field of blindness are encouraged to submit seminar proposals to Jessica Beecham, NFBCO First Vice President, jbbeecham@gmail.com.

Moms and Dads of Blind Boys and Girls, An Important Meeting of The Colorado Organization of Blind Children Happens This Sunday, at 1 p.m. If You are a Parent or Caregiver, Family Member, Teacher, of a Blind or Visually Impaired Child Join CO-POBC and Help Make the Magic Happen

For information, contact Amira Lucas, amira_a@msn.com. Or just Zoom on over.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88509225463?pwd=THBZUjFQaGRIaUpqemdKc3NHbFY4UT09

Meeting ID: 885 0922 5463

Passcode: 150567

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Mountain Time at 5 Was Back!

We thank all of our presenters and those who joined our Mountain Time at 5 Zoom call on Wednesday, September 16. Thanks to members Ileen Gallegos and Paul Sandoval for their presentation about Mexican Independence Day. Thanks to Ileen for her magical flute playing.

 

Colorado Center for the Blind May Have a Spot for You!

On our Mountain Time at 5 call, the Executive Director of the Colorado Center for the Blind gave us an information-packed exuberant report. Although there is a bit of a waiting list. If you are a person who is blind or vision impaired in need of a solid, progressive, engaging independence training program please contact Julie Deden, jdeden@cocenter.org, 303-778-1130. You will probably be able to talk to the delightful Jennifer Spears, our resourceful receptionist.

 

LeAnn Rimes to Star at Sunset in The City

The Anchor Center for Blind Children invites you to support the loving work they do for blind preschoolers and their families. This year’s Sunset in the City is virtual. The online auction is open now. A wonderful program is planned for friends and supporters this Saturday evening the 19^th. The Anchor Center nurtures and teaches our spiritual children. They are a highly valued partner of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado. We urge you to register now and enjoy a top-notch program. The program is free, but you must be registered.

 

NFBCO Needs You

If you are blind and interested in lending a hand. We want you and we need you. For information about the work of our Inclusion and Diversity committee email assistance@nfbco.org. We are building the Federation. One blind person at a time. Regardless of their other physical and social characteristics and backgrounds.

 

Attention All Doggers

Hey guide dog handlers, want to be’s, trainers, puppy raisers,

This Sunday at 4 is our regularly scheduled, only occasionally canceled, monthly meeting of the Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users. We have a few items of business and I am sure we will have a story or two to share with one another. We look forward to hearing all the doggers Sunday at 4. Our meetings do not exceed 1 hour. Onyx just won’t stand for it!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/7206208007

Meeting ID: 720 620 8007

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Voting is Accessible in Colorado

Curtis Chong, technical wizard and voting advocate for people with disabilities, has assembled a guide filled with resources for all of us who plan to vote in this November’s election. Voting begins by mail on October 9. We plan to post extensive information about the voting process in upcoming blogs.

 

Colorado Talking Book Library Fall Newsletter Can Be Found on NFB Newsline

Most of us appreciate our Colorado State Library. Learn what’s happening and how you can support our library. The newsletter is available on NFB Newsline or https://myctbl.cde.state.co.us/ctbl-news.

 

You Thought That Was the Last Article? Neigh!

CCB keeps horsing around. In our most recent Blind Coloradan, we highlighted the independence training programs students experience learning to groom and enjoying an outing with Arapahoe County Sheriff Offices Mounted Unit. Director of Youth Services for CCB, Martin Becerra-Miranda, tells us that Sunday, September 13^th families and blind children who participate in our FAST program got to enjoy that experience on Sunday, September 13. And by the way, that was also Grandparents Day. Congratulations to all and GIDDY UP!

 

That’s It for This Edition of the Blind Coloradan

Forward, always Forward!