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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Friends:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Read below the message regarding the 2024 Governor's Council on Disability Legislative Priorities Poll and make sure to take the survey. Let’s make sure that the priorities of Blind Missourians get a fair hearing in Jefferson City. Please feel free to distribute this message as you see fit.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Daniel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Daniel Garcia, Second Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>dgarcia@nfbmo.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>(816) 621-0902<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>www.nfb.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>www.nfbmo.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Live the life you want<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> Mueth, Laura <Laura.Mueth@oa.mo.gov> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 26, 2024 7:06 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> 2024 Governor's Council on Disability Legislative Priorities Poll<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Good morning,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Each year the Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) distributes a Legislative Priorities Poll (Poll) to gain a greater understanding of issues important to Missourians with disabilities and those who work and live with them. The compiled responses are sent to state legislators and elected officials by our office. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>The 202<span style='color:black'>4 </span>Poll is open! The attached Microsoft Word document and the attached fillable PDF are two ways to share your thoughts. It can also be completed and submitted online at <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmoexperience.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_ezAVsCGDnWWtlhY&data=05%7C02%7C%7C0c89867720dd4af0111508dcc5c78cc8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638602708283491569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RtOw2iquuNjKB781l72fx5jwsRDhvejUDr3ffpDRYiw%3D&reserved=0">Legislative Priorities Poll</a>. All versions can also be found on the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdisability.mo.gov%2Fgcd%2Flegislative_priorities_poll.htm&data=05%7C02%7C%7C0c89867720dd4af0111508dcc5c78cc8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638602708283504855%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B5EvDaN9IcyNw62FrvJxAIHnLOAc6ZAVgEIYGMMB%2Fsc%3D&reserved=0">Legislative Priorities Poll web page</a>. Poll responses must be received by <b><span style='color:black'>Friday, November 1, 2024 </span>at 5:00 p.m</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Please distribute to your friends, family, colleagues, clients/consumers/patients, and any other interested parties so they have the opportunity to participate<span style='color:black'>. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>The document and PDF may be returned to our office via mail (see signature block below), email (<a href="mailto:GCD@oa.mo.gov">GCD@oa.mo.gov</a>) or fax (573-526-4109). The GCD staff is available to assist anyone who has difficulty completing the Poll. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Laura Mueth, M.A., CRC<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Senior Program Specialist <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Missouri Governor's Council on Disability<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Governor’s Council on Disability<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>301 West High Street, Room 620</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>PO Box 1668</span><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Jefferson City, MO 65102-1668</span><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>GCD Phone: 573-751-2600 or 800-877-8249</span><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>GCD Fax: 573-526-4109<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Website: </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdisability.mo.gov%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C0c89867720dd4af0111508dcc5c78cc8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638602708283512142%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cwAN3RyJb2H3MD9gVGi0MkfXo5ZfVH8tkM6q6zuUQXM%3D&reserved=0"><span style='color:blue;mso-ligatures:none'>http://disability.mo.gov</span></a><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'> and </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdisability.mo.gov%2Fgcd%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C0c89867720dd4af0111508dcc5c78cc8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638602708283519261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qlN8joogsvi548Bkklsc2xuV0d%2B%2BkdU6A6mOAEWSwdA%3D&reserved=0"><span style='color:blue;mso-ligatures:none'>https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/</span></a><span style='color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=200 height=200 style='width:2.0833in;height:2.0833in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DAE412.5B393130" alt="Badge for credential Show Me Excellence White Belt issued to Laura Mueth"></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='color:red;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>This electronic communication is from the Governor's Council on Disability and is confidential, privileged and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this information to the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately at the following email address: </span><a href="mailto:laura.mueth@oa.mo.gov"><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none'>laura.mueth@oa.mo.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'> or by calling 573-751-2600. Thank you.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>
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<div><hr style="text-align:center"></div><div style="text-align:center"><b><i><a href="https://nfbmo.org/PrivateVoting" target="_blank">Private voting is a right, it should not require sight.</a></i></b><font color="#000000"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font color="#000000"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font color="#000000">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</font><br></div><div style="text-align:center"><font color="#3367d6"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:center"><a href="https://nfbmo.org/" target="_blank"><img src="https://nfbmo.org/sites/NFBMO.dd/files/EmailLogo.jpg" alt="https://nfbmo.org/"></a><br></div>