Kansas City Chapter
Last Update 3-20-23
We are blind people who believe that blindness does not hold us back from living the lives we want. We welcome you to come and join us. Acquaint yourself with our chapter, and our work on behalf of Kansas City's blind.
Meeting Information
The Kansas City Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri holds monthly meetings, generally on the third Saturday of each month. However, since there are occasional changes in the date, time, and location, make sure to read our News & Announcements section below or contact President Garcia by phone or email for timely updates. .
Meeting Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Date: Third Saturday of every month.
Location:
Kansas City Public Library Westport Branch Second Floor
118 Westport Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
News & Announcements
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Our March 18 chapter auction was wildly successful, bringing in much needed funds to continue running the programs of the National Federation of the Blind. Thank you all who brought in or bought items.
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Our April meeting will be on Saturday, April 8, because we will be at our state convention in St Louis on April 15.
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We will have our 2023 Walk for Independence 5K Walk on Saturday, May 6 at Loose Park. Contact President Garcia for more information about how you can join us at the Walk, make a donation, or sponsore the event.
Board Members
The following members will serve on the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri effective November 12, 2022:
Daniel Garcia, President
Linda Coccovizzo, First Vice President
Debbie Eifler, Second Vice President
Sarah Coccovizzo, Secretary
Jeff Giffen, Treasurer
Willa Patterson, Board Member
Tony Waterhouse-Leal, Board Member
Ruby Polk, Immediate Past President
Contact Us
For more information about Blindness or activities of the National Federation of the Blind, and our chapter please feel free to contact President Garcia by phone at (816) 621-0902 or by email at dgarcia@nfbmo.org.