Events in July–September 2020
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June 28, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 2 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. Please note the 11:00 a.m. session taking place June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020 will be bilingual. This session will be conducted in English and in Spanish. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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June 29, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 2 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. Please note the 11:00 a.m. session taking place June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020 will be bilingual. This session will be conducted in English and in Spanish. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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June 30, 2020(2 events) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 2 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. Please note the 11:00 a.m. session taking place June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020 will be bilingual. This session will be conducted in English and in Spanish. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
Virtual 2:00 pm: “College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-Person”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-PersonThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-Person”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of June 30, July 2, 7 & 9 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. Going to college is a big step for every young person. For most, it means living on your own for the first time in a dorm, picking a major in a subject you feel passionate about and maybe staying up as late as you want. This fall, it may mean more online courses or only online courses in this era of social distancing. For blind students moving from high school to college, it means no more IEP or 504 meetings, no more technology provided by the school and a number of other things. But it also means exciting opportunities, new friends and new adventures to go along with new responsibilities to know your civil rights as a blind student, how to advocate for them effectively and what to do when you do everything right and still things go wrong. Items that will be addressed during this 4-part workshop include but are not limited to:
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JulyJuly 1, 2020(1 event)All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 2 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. Please note the 11:00 a.m. session taking place June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020 will be bilingual. This session will be conducted in English and in Spanish. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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July 2, 2020(2 events) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 2 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. Please note the 11:00 a.m. session taking place June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020 will be bilingual. This session will be conducted in English and in Spanish. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
Virtual 2:00 pm: “College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-Person”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-PersonThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-Person”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of June 30, July 2, 7 & 9 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. Going to college is a big step for every young person. For most, it means living on your own for the first time in a dorm, picking a major in a subject you feel passionate about and maybe staying up as late as you want. This fall, it may mean more online courses or only online courses in this era of social distancing. For blind students moving from high school to college, it means no more IEP or 504 meetings, no more technology provided by the school and a number of other things. But it also means exciting opportunities, new friends and new adventures to go along with new responsibilities to know your civil rights as a blind student, how to advocate for them effectively and what to do when you do everything right and still things go wrong. Items that will be addressed during this 4-part workshop include but are not limited to:
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July 3, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 2 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. Please note the 11:00 a.m. session taking place June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020 will be bilingual. This session will be conducted in English and in Spanish. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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July 7, 2020(1 event) 2:00 pm: “College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-Person”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-PersonThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-Person”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of June 30, July 2, 7 & 9 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. Going to college is a big step for every young person. For most, it means living on your own for the first time in a dorm, picking a major in a subject you feel passionate about and maybe staying up as late as you want. This fall, it may mean more online courses or only online courses in this era of social distancing. For blind students moving from high school to college, it means no more IEP or 504 meetings, no more technology provided by the school and a number of other things. But it also means exciting opportunities, new friends and new adventures to go along with new responsibilities to know your civil rights as a blind student, how to advocate for them effectively and what to do when you do everything right and still things go wrong. Items that will be addressed during this 4-part workshop include but are not limited to:
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July 8, 2020
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July 9, 2020(1 event) 2:00 pm: “College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-Person”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-PersonThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “College Readiness: Whether Virtual or in-Person”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of June 30, July 2, 7 & 9 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. Going to college is a big step for every young person. For most, it means living on your own for the first time in a dorm, picking a major in a subject you feel passionate about and maybe staying up as late as you want. This fall, it may mean more online courses or only online courses in this era of social distancing. For blind students moving from high school to college, it means no more IEP or 504 meetings, no more technology provided by the school and a number of other things. But it also means exciting opportunities, new friends and new adventures to go along with new responsibilities to know your civil rights as a blind student, how to advocate for them effectively and what to do when you do everything right and still things go wrong. Items that will be addressed during this 4-part workshop include but are not limited to:
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July 21, 2020(1 event) 2:00 pm: “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace LandscapeThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of July 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. This 4-part course is designed to prepare students to enter the working world. Learn about choosing a career path, building resumes, searching for jobs and hear from successfully employed blind individuals. Participants will also have the chance to talk with employers to improve interviewing skills. Part I: Professional Presentation Are first impressions really everything? This session will examine the role of dress, verbal communication and nonverbal communication in an employer’s perception of a job candidate. The goal of this workshop is to help participants understand how to make a good impression on potential employers. Students will also understand how to conduct themselves in business settings. This session will answer questions such as:
Part II: Exploring Career Options “What do I want to be when I grow up” is a question we are asked many times, but we often don’t have the answer. In this session, we will discuss choosing a career path, finding job leads and landing your first job. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to use various resources to choose a career, set appropriate vocational goals and leverage networking opportunities and other resources to get a job. This session will answer questions such as:
Part III: Your Resume, Your Story How do I sell myself on paper? In this session, we will discuss different ways of applying for jobs and the documents every job seeker should be able to complete. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to complete applications, build resumes and write effective cover letters to assist them in the job hunt. This session will answer questions such as:
Part IV: The Interview Interviewing is one of the most daunting parts of job seeking. In this session, we will share tips for interviewing successfully and offer interview practice. The goal of this workshop is to make participants feel more comfortable with the interview process by having knowledge of what to expect, knowing how to prepare and practicing interview skills with real employers. This session will answer questions such as:
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July 22, 2020
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July 23, 2020(1 event) 2:00 pm: “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace LandscapeThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of July 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. This 4-part course is designed to prepare students to enter the working world. Learn about choosing a career path, building resumes, searching for jobs and hear from successfully employed blind individuals. Participants will also have the chance to talk with employers to improve interviewing skills. Part I: Professional Presentation Are first impressions really everything? This session will examine the role of dress, verbal communication and nonverbal communication in an employer’s perception of a job candidate. The goal of this workshop is to help participants understand how to make a good impression on potential employers. Students will also understand how to conduct themselves in business settings. This session will answer questions such as:
Part II: Exploring Career Options “What do I want to be when I grow up” is a question we are asked many times, but we often don’t have the answer. In this session, we will discuss choosing a career path, finding job leads and landing your first job. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to use various resources to choose a career, set appropriate vocational goals and leverage networking opportunities and other resources to get a job. This session will answer questions such as:
Part III: Your Resume, Your Story How do I sell myself on paper? In this session, we will discuss different ways of applying for jobs and the documents every job seeker should be able to complete. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to complete applications, build resumes and write effective cover letters to assist them in the job hunt. This session will answer questions such as:
Part IV: The Interview Interviewing is one of the most daunting parts of job seeking. In this session, we will share tips for interviewing successfully and offer interview practice. The goal of this workshop is to make participants feel more comfortable with the interview process by having knowledge of what to expect, knowing how to prepare and practicing interview skills with real employers. This session will answer questions such as:
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July 24, 2020
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July 27, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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July 28, 2020(2 events) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
Virtual 2:00 pm: “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace LandscapeThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of July 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. This 4-part course is designed to prepare students to enter the working world. Learn about choosing a career path, building resumes, searching for jobs and hear from successfully employed blind individuals. Participants will also have the chance to talk with employers to improve interviewing skills. Part I: Professional Presentation Are first impressions really everything? This session will examine the role of dress, verbal communication and nonverbal communication in an employer’s perception of a job candidate. The goal of this workshop is to help participants understand how to make a good impression on potential employers. Students will also understand how to conduct themselves in business settings. This session will answer questions such as:
Part II: Exploring Career Options “What do I want to be when I grow up” is a question we are asked many times, but we often don’t have the answer. In this session, we will discuss choosing a career path, finding job leads and landing your first job. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to use various resources to choose a career, set appropriate vocational goals and leverage networking opportunities and other resources to get a job. This session will answer questions such as:
Part III: Your Resume, Your Story How do I sell myself on paper? In this session, we will discuss different ways of applying for jobs and the documents every job seeker should be able to complete. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to complete applications, build resumes and write effective cover letters to assist them in the job hunt. This session will answer questions such as:
Part IV: The Interview Interviewing is one of the most daunting parts of job seeking. In this session, we will share tips for interviewing successfully and offer interview practice. The goal of this workshop is to make participants feel more comfortable with the interview process by having knowledge of what to expect, knowing how to prepare and practicing interview skills with real employers. This session will answer questions such as:
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July 29, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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July 30, 2020(2 events) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
Virtual 2:00 pm: “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop for Youth Ages 13 to 21 – Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace LandscapeThe Colorado Center for the Blind presents “Employment: Disabilities and the New Workplace Landscape”, a 4-part virtual workshop to be held on the dates of July 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm MDT. This 4-part course is designed to prepare students to enter the working world. Learn about choosing a career path, building resumes, searching for jobs and hear from successfully employed blind individuals. Participants will also have the chance to talk with employers to improve interviewing skills. Part I: Professional Presentation Are first impressions really everything? This session will examine the role of dress, verbal communication and nonverbal communication in an employer’s perception of a job candidate. The goal of this workshop is to help participants understand how to make a good impression on potential employers. Students will also understand how to conduct themselves in business settings. This session will answer questions such as:
Part II: Exploring Career Options “What do I want to be when I grow up” is a question we are asked many times, but we often don’t have the answer. In this session, we will discuss choosing a career path, finding job leads and landing your first job. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to use various resources to choose a career, set appropriate vocational goals and leverage networking opportunities and other resources to get a job. This session will answer questions such as:
Part III: Your Resume, Your Story How do I sell myself on paper? In this session, we will discuss different ways of applying for jobs and the documents every job seeker should be able to complete. The goal of this workshop is to teach participants to complete applications, build resumes and write effective cover letters to assist them in the job hunt. This session will answer questions such as:
Part IV: The Interview Interviewing is one of the most daunting parts of job seeking. In this session, we will share tips for interviewing successfully and offer interview practice. The goal of this workshop is to make participants feel more comfortable with the interview process by having knowledge of what to expect, knowing how to prepare and practicing interview skills with real employers. This session will answer questions such as:
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July 31, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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AugustAugust 1, 2020(1 event)All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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August 2, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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August 3, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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August 4, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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August 5, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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August 6, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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August 7, 2020(1 event) All day: Confidence Camp / BELL Academy Session 3 All day This summer, two-week-long sessions of Confidence Camp / NFB BELL Academy will take place at 9:00 a.m. MDT. and at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Each session will last for forty-five minutes. See complete details at: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy
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August 8, 2020
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