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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The dates for our state convention are actually April 9-12.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Eugene Coulter, Convention Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><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='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Eddie Thieszen-Culp via NFBMO<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 2, 2026 1:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbmo@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Eddie Thieszen-Culp <ekculp@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBMO] state convention accessibility and accommodations<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Greetings NFB's Greatest Affiliate:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri (NFB of Missouri) is committed to inclusion at every level and to ensuring that our state convention is accessible, welcoming, and usable for all participants. We believe accessibility is not a special service, but a fundamental expectation and a shared responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The NFB of Missouri State Convention will be held April 10–13, 2026. As of January 2, 2026, there are 97 days remaining before the convention. Attendees are encouraged to submit accommodation requests as early as possible to allow sufficient time for thoughtful planning and coordination.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Participants who require accommodations to fully and independently participate in convention activities are invited to submit requests or ask questions regarding accessibility. Requests may include, but are not limited to, communication access, mobility considerations, program access needs, or other disability-related accommodations.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Accommodation requests and accessibility inquiries should be directed to:<br>• <b><a href="mailto:accessibility@nfbmo.org">accessibility@nfbmo.org</a></b><br>• <b><a href="mailto:eculp@nfbmo.org">eculp@nfbmo.org</a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>While every reasonable effort will be made to meet accommodation needs, advance notice significantly enhances our ability to provide effective and timely support.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>This accessibility statement is also available on the affiliate website at <b><a href="http://www.nfbmo.org" target="_new">www.nfbmo.org</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The NFB of Missouri values the full participation, independence, and dignity of every attendee. We look forward to working collaboratively to ensure an inclusive and empowering convention experience for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Eddie K. Culp<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>