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Year: 2013

  • Shark Dissection Attracts Crowd, 9News

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    Dan Burke

    This year’s shark dissection, sponsored by Arapahoe Community College and directed by its Terry Harrison, attracted more than 30 local blind middle school and high school students to the Center on November 22. Oh yeah, the kids brought teachers and parents, too. It’s all part of our ongoing commitment to make STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering…

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  • Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration In the News!

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    Dan Burke

    For the Center’s alums, current students, staff, volunteers and Littleton community members, our 25th Anniversary Celebration was a big deal. Here are some articles about the event that appeared in the local media. Colorado Center for the Blind celebrates turning 25 By Jennifer Smith From the Littleton Independent Just like any businessman starting his workday,…

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  • Our 25th Anniversary

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    Joe Dolson

    A Celebration to Remember! The Colorado Center for the Blind first opened its doors in January of 1988 with three staff members and five students. On September 13 & 14, 2013, the Center held its 25th Anniversary Celebration with an open house and a gala banquet. Friday, September 13 The rain stopped and the sky…

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  • Center Hosts Braille Carnival

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    Joe Dolson

    by Jennifer Smith. Posted Monday, June 24th in the Littleton Independent Louis Braille made a surprise visit to the Colorado Center for the Blind on June 18 — extremely surprising, given that he’s been dead for 161 years. “I’m having a great time,” said “Braille” — portrayed by center instructor Tom Anderson — while watching…

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  • Blind Chemistry Students Learn to Work Independently in Denver Lab

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    Joe Dolson

    In the chemistry lab at Metro State University in Denver recently, Quinita Thomas expertly traces her fingers around the top of a glass beaker. She gingerly touches the sleek sides of an electronic probe. Then she feels the hard edges a metal test-tube holder. The 17-year-old can hardly contain her excitement. Read the full article!

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