The Missouri Council of the Blind serves blind and visually impaired Missourians through a network of local affiliate chapters spanning the entire state.
Whether you live in St. Louis, Kansas City, Cape Girardeau, or a rural Missouri community, there's likely an MCB affiliate near you — a welcoming group of peers who understand the challenges and joys of life with vision loss. Joining a local affiliate is the most direct way to connect with your blind community, access MCB's programs, and add your voice to statewide advocacy efforts.
Local Affiliates Directory
Contact information is current as of 2025–2026. For the most up-to-date details, call the MCB office at (314) 832-7172.
4 Rivers Council for the Blind
Franklin, Missouri
Meets: First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Meets via Zoom with 3 to 4 in-person celebrations per year
Denny Huff — President
Allied Workers for the Blind
Kansas City, Missouri
Meets: Second Saturday of the month, 12:00–2:00 PM
In-person meetings around the Kansas City area or via conference call
Also serving: Lee's Summit, Independence, Liberty, Gladstone, Blue Springs, Parkville, Riverside
Felishya Booker — President
Agape Council
St. Louis, Missouri
Meets: First Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM
5453 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63109
Elizabeth Brown — President
Heritage Council of the Blind
St. Louis, Missouri
Meets: Third Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
3815 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Multipurpose Room
Wilma Chestnut-House — President
River City Workers
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Meets: Second Thursday of the month at 9:15 AM
711 Clark St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Sabrina Fowler — President
South West Vision Connections
Joplin, Missouri
Meets: First Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM
2639 E. 34th St., Joplin, MO 64804
Also serving: Carl Junction, Webb City, Carthage, Neosho, Oronogo, Alba
Joplin Independent Living Center provides transportation
Debbie Platner — President
United Workers for the Blind
Brentwood, Missouri
Meets: Meeting schedule to be announced
Kay Malquist — President
Special Interest Affiliates
MCB also supports statewide special-interest affiliates that connect Missourians with shared interests or needs:
Braille Revival League of Missouri
Statewide — Dedicated to the promotion of Braille literacy as an essential tool for blind independence. Contact the MCB office for current leadership information.
No Affiliate Near You? Join as a Member-at-Large.
If there is no MCB affiliate in your area — or if you prefer to connect statewide rather than locally — you can join MCB as a member-at-large. Members-at-large are full MCB members with complete access to all programs, benefits, and advocacy activities.
Start a New Affiliate in Your Community
Interested in bringing an MCB affiliate to your area? MCB welcomes the formation of new local chapters. Contact the MCB office to learn about the affiliate formation process.
Contact MCB to Get Started