<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "'Lannan, Amanda' via KY Vision Impairment Professionals" <kyvip@googlegroups.com><br><b>Date:</b> September 30, 2025 at 9:47:38\u202fPM EDT<br><b>To:</b> kyvip@googlegroups.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[KY VIP] XMO 2026 \u2013 Kentucky Athletes with Visual Impairments (Feb 22\u201328, 2026)</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> "Lannan, Amanda" <Amanda.Lannan@uky.edu><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<p>Dear Kentucky Educators, COMS, and Fans<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>We are thrilled to announce that <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">XMO 2026 is on \u2014 and Kentucky is going!</span></strong> Will you join us on the slopes?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>If you or someone you know is interested in attending <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Extreme Mobility (XMO) 2026</span></strong> in Colorado, please read carefully and act quickly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h3>Key Dates (XMO 2026)<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Sunday\u2013Saturday, February 22\u201328, 2026</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Kentucky group travel:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Depart
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Louisville (SDF)</span></strong> on
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Sun, Feb 22</span></strong>; return
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Sat, Feb 28</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Info Session (Zoom):</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
Amanda Lannan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle">
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Topic:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> XMO 2026 Kentucky Athletes with Visual Impairments<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Date/Time:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Join Zoom Meeting:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
<a href="https://uky.zoom.us/j/83327823135" target="_new">https://uky.zoom.us/j/83327823135</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Meeting ID:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> 833 2782 3135<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">One-tap (US Toll):</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> +1 312 626 6799,83327823135# or +1 646 876 9923,83327823135#<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<h3>Who Can Apply<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Kentucky Athletes with Visual Impairments (KAVI)</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> \u2014 both
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">new and returning</span></strong> athletes are eligible.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">10 athlete spots</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> available. Priority to
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">first- and second-year</span></strong> participants, but all applicants will be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<h3>Cost Coverage<o:p></o:p></h3>
<p>Thanks to the <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation</span></strong> and XMO supporters,
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">all core trip costs are covered</span></strong>:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Winter activities and lessons</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<h3>How to Apply (do this now)<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Complete the KAVI XMO 2026 Application:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/H8HwSsJtcw">XMO 2026 Application </a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Confirmation:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> You will receive an email from
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">KAVI (Amanda Lannan and Michele Brown)</span></strong> confirming your application and outlining next steps.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<h3>Required Documentation (after acceptance)<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">medical release</span></strong> signed by a physician or PA.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Additional program waivers and forms (Assistance will be provided in January).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<h3>Timeline & Decisions<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Priority review deadline:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">November 15, 2025</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Final submission review deadline:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> December
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">1, 2025</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Final notifications:</span></strong><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">December 8, 2025</span></strong> (before winter break)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Early submissions are strongly encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<h3>Gear & Prep<o:p></o:p></h3>
<p>In early January, accepted athletes will receive guidance on <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">ordering gear</span></strong>,
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">packing</span></strong>, and
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">completing documents</span></strong>. We\u2019ll host a group Q&A and provide individualized support.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>If, after reading all directions, you still have questions, please email <strong>
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:amanda.lannan@uky.edu"><span style="font-weight:normal">amanda.lannan@uky.edu</span></a></span></strong> or
<a href="mailto:mbrown@ksbcf.org">mbrown@ksbcf.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>If you have trouble accessing the application form, reach out to Michele or me for help.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>We can\u2019t wait to hit the slopes with you in 2026!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Warmly,<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Amanda Lannan</span></strong> &
<strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Michele Brown</span></strong><br>
Kentucky Athletes with Visual Impairments (KAVI)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Amanda Lannan, Ph.D., TVI<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Visual Impairment (VI) Program <br>
President, Kentucky Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">University of Kentucky
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Amanda.lannan@uky.edu"><span style="color:#467886">Amanda.lannan@uky.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">321-689-9966<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn more about our programs:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://education.uky.edu/edsrc-programs/teacher-prep-visual-impairments/"><span style="color:#467886">Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments</span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://education.uky.edu/edsrc-programs/orientation-mobility-program/"><span style="color:#467886">Orientation and Mobility (O&M)</span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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