Events in December 2019–February 2020
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Applications Due for High School Students to Attend Washington Seminar
Applications Due for High School Students to Attend Washington Seminar
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December 1, 2019We will take up to three Colorado high school students to the National Federation of the Blind’s Washington Seminar, February 10-12. Applications, including the required essay, are due today! Read more at https://cocenter.org/ccb-seeks-blind-colorado-youth-to-go-to-dc-in-february/
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CSDB Mentoring Program
CSDB Mentoring Program
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December 4, 2019The Youth Services team at the Colorado Center for the Blind and CSDB principal Jamie Lugo have been collaborating over the last several years on a monthly mentoring program. Starting this 2019 – 2020 school year a more robust and fulfilling, Mentoring Program has been offered to a wider range of Blind students. Director of Youth Services Martin Becerra-Miranda, along with four student mentors have been traveling to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind on the first Wednesday of every month to work with Blind students ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old.
The purpose of the mentoring program is to provide blind students with positive adult role models and to instruct in the areas of Communication, Reading, Career Education, Employment/College Preparation, Independent Living Skills, Recreation, Problem Solving, Self-Advocacy, & Social interaction.
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind33 N. Institute StreetColorado Springs, CO 80903 -
Colorado Gives Day
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Seniors Holiday Party
Seniors Holiday Party
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December 13, 2019Colorado Center for the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.Littleton, CO 80120303-778-1130 -
NFB of Denver & FAST Holiday Party
NFB of Denver & FAST Holiday Party
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December 14, 2019The annual Holiday Party is hosted by the NFB of Denver, and is conducted with CCB’s FAST Programs for youth. It’s a family event that features food, games, crafts and gifts for all the kids! Everybody is welcome!
Colorado Center for the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.Littleton, CO 80120303-778-1130 -
Last day for Independence Training staff and students
Last day for Independence Training staff and students
All day
December 20, 2019 -
CSDB Mentoring Program
CSDB Mentoring Program
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January 1, 2020The Youth Services team at the Colorado Center for the Blind and CSDB principal Jamie Lugo have been collaborating over the last several years on a monthly mentoring program. Starting this 2019 – 2020 school year a more robust and fulfilling, Mentoring Program has been offered to a wider range of Blind students. Director of Youth Services Martin Becerra-Miranda, along with four student mentors have been traveling to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind on the first Wednesday of every month to work with Blind students ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old.
The purpose of the mentoring program is to provide blind students with positive adult role models and to instruct in the areas of Communication, Reading, Career Education, Employment/College Preparation, Independent Living Skills, Recreation, Problem Solving, Self-Advocacy, & Social interaction.
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind33 N. Institute StreetColorado Springs, CO 80903 -
First day back in classes for Independence Training Program students and staff
First day back in classes for Independence Training Program students and staff
All day
January 7, 2020 -
Annual Try Skating & Blind Hockey event at the Pepsi Center
Annual Try Skating & Blind Hockey event at the Pepsi Center
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January 9, 2020This event is designed to provide youth AND adults a completely free experience to try blind hockey at the Pepsi Center. A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow. Our top coaches will be on the ice to assist the participants in learning the basics. Participants do not need any previous skating or hockey experience.
Pepsi Center1000 Chopper CirDenver, CO 80204 -
Fun Activities & Skills Training (FAST)
Fun Activities & Skills Training (FAST)
All day
January 18, 2020 -
Denver Metro Regional Braille Challenge & Assistive Technology/Resource Fair
Denver Metro Regional Braille Challenge & Assistive Technology/Resource Fair
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January 23, 2020The Colorado Center for the Blind, the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, and the Colorado Association of Education and Rehabilitation together invite you to participate in a day to include the 2020 Denver Metro Regional Braille Challenge followed by the Assistive Technology Vendor/Resource Fair.
Denver Metro Regional Braille Challenge (9:00 am-2:00 pm):
Braille literacy skills are essential to academic and employment success! Blind or visually impaired students in grades 1-12 who can read and write Braille are invited to participate in the Braille Challenge. Skills in several areas will be tested and those with the top scores will be eligible to compete in the final round in Los Angeles on June 26 & 27!For those new to Braille, we will have a rookie component to our programing that will include tactile literacy with renowned tactile artist Ann Cunningham as well as many other activities to get everyone excited about using Braille.
For questions regarding the Braille Challenge or to register your student, please contact Debbie Haberkorn at dhaberkorn@csdb.org
Assistive Technology Vendor/Resource Fair (1:00-4:00 pm)
The Assistive Technology Vendor/Resource Fair is open to everyone including professionals in the field, community members, parents, children, etc. This Fair will give you the opportunity to talk to experts about various devices, try out different devices, and get contact information from participating vendors. Free ACVREP credit available for professionals!For questions concerning the Vendor Fair, please contact Heather Solberg at hwparsons@hotmail.com or call (303) 505-2758.
Agenda
9:00 am: Welcome and rundown of the day’s activities
9:15-11:30 am: Contest Activities and Rookie Activities
11:30-12:30 pm: Lunch (provided)
12:30-2:00 pm: Contest Activities and Rookie Activities
1:00-4:00 pm: Assistive Technology/Resource Vender FairIf you have additional questions, please contact Martin Becerra-Miranda at (303) 778-1130 ext. 223 or email mbecerra@cocenter.org
Colorado Center for the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.Littleton, CO 80120303-778-1130 -
CSDB Mentoring Program
CSDB Mentoring Program
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February 5, 2020The Youth Services team at the Colorado Center for the Blind and CSDB principal Jamie Lugo have been collaborating over the last several years on a monthly mentoring program. Starting this 2019 – 2020 school year a more robust and fulfilling, Mentoring Program has been offered to a wider range of Blind students. Director of Youth Services Martin Becerra-Miranda, along with four student mentors have been traveling to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind on the first Wednesday of every month to work with Blind students ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old.
The purpose of the mentoring program is to provide blind students with positive adult role models and to instruct in the areas of Communication, Reading, Career Education, Employment/College Preparation, Independent Living Skills, Recreation, Problem Solving, Self-Advocacy, & Social interaction.
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind33 N. Institute StreetColorado Springs, CO 80903 -
Washington Seminar
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Washington Seminar
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Washington Seminar
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Washington Seminar
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Shark Dissection with ACC Biology professor Terry Harrison
Shark Dissection with ACC Biology professor Terry Harrison
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February 21, 2020RSVP for Shark Dissection
- Thank you for your interest in bringing students to the 2020 Shark Dissection on February 21. Please RSVP by providing the information requested on our form no later than February 17. This will help us in planning sharks, volunteers and pizza for lunch! If you have any questions, please contact Martin Becerra-Miranda at 303-778-1130, ext. 223 or mbecerra@cocenter.org.
Colorado Center for the Blind2233 W. Shepperd Ave.Littleton, CO 80120303-778-1130