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<h1>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri to Hold Convention<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">St. Louis, Missouri (April 10, 2023):</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Blind people and their families, people who are losing vision, families with blind children, and others are invited
to join the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri at our annual convention this weekend.
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind provides blind people with opportunities for networking and mentorship. Our annual state convention thus serves as a venue for blind Missourians to exchange practical ideas to
improve our lives. Our exhibit hall will showcase various sponsors offering products and services that help blind people live the lives we want. During Friday afternoon we will hold seminars on various topics such as exploring ways to address the needs of
underserved developmentally disabled blind adults, a blind students’ seminar, and a seminar for parents of blind children.
</span>A complete agenda is available at <a href="http://www.nfbmo.org"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.nfbmo.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Location: Hilton St. Louis Airport<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10330 Natural Bridge Rd.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">St. Louis, MO. 63134<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Date: April 13 - April 16, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“We know that blindness does not hold us back from living the lives we want. This convention is an opportunity to explore what blindness is and how blind people can thrive at work, school, home, and in the pursuit
of other interests,” said Shelia Wright, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To learn more about the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri visit
</span><a href="https://nfbmo.org/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.nfbmo.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">About the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions
in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and dreams
of blind people and work together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at
</span><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=9733&qid=2005373"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121">Contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121">Jenny Carmack, President, Lewis & Clark Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121">National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121">(314) 239-9776<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121">jcarmack@nfbmo.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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