Take Charge with Confidence and Self-Reliance

Year: 2023

  • Blindness, Hope and Belief from Liberia to Littleton and back

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    Dan Burke

    Four Liberian educators and three CCB staff members in front of a tactile logo smile at the camera

    At the end of their two weeks with us, our Liberian guests each spoke to the assembled staff and students about their experience at CCB and what they will take back to their blind students. They also received certificates from Julie. Left to right are Nokutula Ncube, Julie Deden, Noah Z. Gibson, Maureen Nietfeld, Suahibu…

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  • CCB Featured in America’s Test Kitchen Podcast @Jason_Strother @TestKitchen @pang

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    Dan Burke

    Jason Strother gives a talk during a CCB philosophy class

    In June, 2022 we hosted journalist Jason Strother for a week of training at the Center. Jason, who has worked for years as a free-lance reporter and was headquartered for a time in Seoul, South Korea, was researching a story about how blind people obtain food. Groceries, that is. His interest in this subject is…

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  • Older Blind Show There’s More Than One Way to Get the Ball Down the Lane

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    Dan Burke

    Cane tucked under his right arm, Andrew leans forward after his left-handed release. The ball speeds down the lane toward 3 standing pins.

    Earlier in May a group of our older blind folks went off to Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que & Bowling on South Broadway for a morning of active fun. These photos attest to the truth that there’s more than one way to get the ball down the lane!      

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  • Mother’s Day Breakfast at CCB

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    Dan Burke

    Six men face the camera across the kitchen island , some holding spatulas and one giving a double thumbs-up

    The guys arrived very early so the breakfast would be ready to serve right after announcements. In all more than 20 female students enjoyed the meal. Left to right, the cooks are Noah, Ernest, Florentino, Shane, Dave, and Mason. Julie Deden holds her mock mimosa in a fluted glass.

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  • May the Fourth Be with You!

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    Dan Burke

    Jedi Master Acheson

    Tech Instructor Charlie Acheson shown in front of the CCB logo in his Jedi tunic, robe and wielding his blue light saber Yes Star Wars fans, it’s May the Fourth Be with You today. And in honor of this day, Jedi Tech Instructor Charlie Acheson came in his Jedi robe and with his light saber.…

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  • 2023 Summer Youth Programs

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    Dan Burke

    Ty and Seamus standing with their canes waiting on the train

    Confidence Camp/BELL Academy Dates: June 12 through June 23 Ages: 5 to 10 Location: Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 W Shepperd Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 Program Description This two-week day program will be filled with learning, challenge and fun. Your child will meet competent blind role models who will work with the kids on…

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