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February 12, 2022(1 event)
1:00 pm: Learn the Moves at Our Valentine’s Dance!1:00 pm: Learn the Moves at Our Valentine’s Dance! – On FAST Saturday February 12
For the studentsEllie White is passionate about dancing, and we’re excited to welcome her and our wonderful yoga instructor at CCB, Julie Hill to lead our Valentine’s Dance party this month! Ellie won a scholarship from the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado in 2021 and appeared on America’s Got Talent with her dance troupe, Silhouettes, when she was nine. She’s also a CCB graduate! Ellie and Julie have cued up some great dance music for the Valentine’s Dance Party. They are ready to teach students all kinds of dance moves. We’ll also decorate heart-shaped sugar cookies to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
For Parents/GuardiansWe promised this in January, and in February we’ll bring it to fruition! Take part in a dynamic workshop. Meet Amira Lucas president of the National Federation of the blind of Colorado Parents of blind children. Learn about resources and opportunities that this vibrant organization provides. Meet David Nietfeld Certified Orientation and Mobility instructor. Learn about independent travel. When should your child begin receiving services? Should your child be using a cane? How much instruction is needed? But we won’t just talk about it. Next, you will be given a cane with a blind fold or “Learning Shades.” You’ll have a lesson in basic cane technique, including how to hold the cane and how to navigate around the center. You’ll even successfully negotiate the stairs. WE will come back together to answer your questions and to plan future workshops. And that’s when the adults will get their snacks. Please RSVP here by Tuesday, February 8th. COVID-19 PrecautionsThe Colorado Center for the Blind follows official guidelines to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 as required by Tri-county Health, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, etc. These include wearing masks indoors, social distancing, individually packed snacks, and hand sanitizers available throughout the building. For more information or questions, please contact Anahit LaBarre at: We look forward to seeing you all here on Saturday, February 12th!
Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 W. Shepperd Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 303-778-1130 |
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February 21, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: BRING ON THE WEATHER Learning Box Activity10:00 am: BRING ON THE WEATHER Learning Box Activity –
For Part Two of our Learning Box on weather, Channel 7 Mike Nelson will join us on President’s Day, Monday February 21.
We’d love to have you join us as we learn about the job of a meteorologist and the weather from Mike Nelson, Chief meteorologist with Channel 7 News! Mike will share his experiences with the science and surprises of meteorology. Students will learn what it takes to be a meteorologist on television. Climate change may also be a topic of discussion. When: Monday, February 21, 2022 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) Where: A Zoom link will be provided upon registration Register your child for “BRING ON THE WEATHER“ by February 18.This educational activity is developed and presented by The National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, the Colorado Center for the Blind, and the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults. It is free of charge for all participants, but if you would like to donate, please visit our donation page . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Anahit LaBarre at alabarre@cocenter.org Michelle Chacon blindedcolo@gmail.com Virtual |
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March 7, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: 2022 Shark Dissection With Arapahoe Community College Professor of Biology, Terry Harrison.10:00 am: 2022 Shark Dissection With Arapahoe Community College Professor of Biology, Terry Harrison. –
It’s an annual thing, having Professor Harrison over to the center’s gym with several coolers full of frozen dog sharks. He will lead blind and low vision youth in the tactile art and science of dissection. It’s something that too often blind students have been asked to “observe,” instead of taking part. So, this is a hand into the belly of that beast, meaning really getting to explore tactilely, the way blind people do successfully, and get real science at your student’s (gloved) fingertips! Oh, yeah … and we’ll have pizza afterwards! When: Monday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 W. Shepperd Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 Registration closes Thursday, March 3, or when our limited space is full. And this is the link to click on for registration!For more information, contact Anahit LaBarre at 303-778-1130, x223, or alabarre@cocenter.org. Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 W. Shepperd Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 303-778-1130 |
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March 12, 2022(1 event)
1:00 pm: Goal Ball rescheduled!1:00 pm: Goal Ball rescheduled! –
Goal Ball rescheduled! Everyone was looking forward to this activity in January, so we’re all excited to make it happen in March! When: Saturday, March 12, 2022 1 to 3 PM ((Please arrive by 1 o’clock to allow for quick introductions.) Where: The Colorado Center for the Blind
For StudentsStudents will choose between playing goal ball and other games. Afterwards, all will learn how to plan for a snack that gives energy and tastes good, too! For Parents/GuardiansJoin us for an introduction to tactile literacy, including the value and importance of Braille and tactile graphics. This will be a great way for parents to learn more about how to best support their child with schoolwork etc. There will be time to share, ask questions, and learn more about issues facing our students day-to-day. We all welcome new ideas about how to provide support and guidance to our students while encouraging independence.
Please RSVP here by Tuesday, March 8.
COVID-19 Precautions The Colorado Center for the Blind follows official guidelines to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 as required by Tri-county Health and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. These include social distancing, individually packed snacks, and hand sanitizers available throughout the building. Masks are encouraged, but no longer required. We look forward to seeing you all here on March 12! For more information or questions, please contact Anahit LaBarre at:
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March 30, 2022(1 event)
5:30 pm: Summer For Success – A virtual Open House5:30 pm: Summer For Success – A virtual Open House – You are cordially invited to attend a virtual open house at the Colorado Center for the blind to learn about our exciting summer program for blind youth. Meet summer staff members. Date: Wednesday March 30 2022 Time: 5:30 MST. Who should attend: Colorado Students who are blind ages 14 to 21, their parents, and rehabilitation professionals. General Information We are offering two three week sessions this year. One session will begin on June 10 and will run through July 1. The next session will run from July 15 through August 5. Students will live in an apartment and will be supervised by a summer staff member. Space is limited and filling up fast. Join us on Wednesday, March 30 to find out more! Please RSVP to Anahit LaBarre Director of Youth Services at alabarre@cocenter.org. She will send you the zoom link we’ll be using for the open house. We’re looking forward to meeting you all virtually next Wednesday! |
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April 23, 2022(1 event)
12:00 pm: Spring Into Action FAST AND Learning Box Combined Activity12:00 pm: Spring Into Action FAST AND Learning Box Combined Activity –
We’re combining FAST and learning Box again this month for an all in-person Saturday afternoon of fun and learning! We have two activities planned for students: learning about planting and playing goalball. Students will get to do both. Ann Cunningham will teach about the life stages of a lima bean, from germination to a full-grown plant. She will have tactile pictures and plants in several stages of growth that students will explore. Then students will plant seeds in a small planter box. They will also have an option to take home lima beans and necessary supplies for planting more. Of course there will be Goalball in the gym, and everyone gets to play! Do we have to say that goalball is a lot of fun? But it also offers the lessons of any team sport – teamwork, collaboration, and communication.
For ParentsParents of blind children and blind parents will collaborate on making fun snacks for all the kids. members of the Blind Parents’ Division of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado will lead the activity by teaching their sighted fellow parents safe and effective nonvisual techniques in the kitchen. These are techniques parents can then teach to their own children in order to help foster greater age-appropriate independence.
For Young ChildrenWe invite all members of the Blind Parents’ Division to attend with their little ones. Our younger participants can plant lima beans. Afterwards, they can spend time with friends, playing various games, such as Red Light, Green Light. One of our blind parents will read a braille story to the children. Supervision and snacks will be provided.
Click on this sentence because it’s the link to register your student by April 18.If you have any further questions, please contact Anahit Labarre, alabarre@cocenter.org or 303-778-1130,,223.
Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 W. Shepperd Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 303-778-1130 |
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