Stay connected with the Missouri Council of the Blind — from our annual convention and member periodical to weekly community calls and Capitol advocacy days.
MCB members and friends stay informed through multiple channels: the Missouri Chronicle periodical, the People's Perspective podcast, Community Connect Friday calls, and our annual convention. Find everything you need to stay engaged below.
News & Community Channels
Event Calendar
Browse upcoming MCB events, meetings, conventions, and advocacy days. Stay connected with everything happening across Missouri's blind community.
The Missouri Chronicle
MCB's member periodical featuring news, advocacy updates, and community stories. Subscribe or contribute an article.
MCB Podcast Series
MCB's podcast featuring conversations with blind community leaders, advocates, and members from across Missouri.
MCB Community Connect
Weekly Friday phone calls at 2 PM CT plus a podcast series. Dial (206) 806-9756 to join.
Email Lists
MCB-Chat and MCB-List on Groups.io — stay connected with fellow members between events and convention.
Annual Convention
MCB's signature annual event. 2026 Convention: October 15–18 at the Crowne Plaza Bridgeton, MO — MCB's 70th anniversary celebration!
Legislation Day
MCB's annual February advocacy event at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Make your voice heard at the legislature.
White Cane Day
Annual celebration each October 15th honoring blind independence, the white cane, and the Missourians who carry them.
MCB 2026 Convention — 70th Anniversary
October 15–18, 2026 — Crowne Plaza St. Louis–Bridgeton, Missouri
Join MCB's milestone 70th Annual Convention — four days of sessions, workshops, awards, and community across five program tracks. First-timer scholarships available covering lodging, transport, and meals.
October 15–18, 2026
Crowne Plaza St. Louis–Bridgeton
Celebrating 70 Years of MCB