Regional Association of Public Information Officers (RAPIO)

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The Regional Association of Public Information Officers (RAPIO) gives area communicators an opportunity to share information, work cooperatively on regional issues and network with their peers. All local government employees who are full or part-time PIOs in the metropolitan area — and other public sector employees who are regularly called on to serve in a public information capacity — are welcome to attend. 

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Oct
23
RAPIO
October 23, 2026 | 11:30 am
MARC offices, 801 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105
Local Government | Regional Association of Public Information Officers

Digital accessibility has been an ongoing topic of interest within RAPIO and, as the first compliance deadline for larger public entities approaches in April 2027, many organizations are asking the same question: What should we be doing now? Join us on Friday, Oct. 23, for a timely discussion of digital ADA requirements, recent developments and practical steps communicators can take to support compliance efforts.

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Committee details

Meeting information

Meetings are typically held at noon on the fourth Friday of the month. 

Co-chairs

  • Missouri
    Emily Becker, Mid-Continent Public Library
  • Kansas
    Doug Donahoo, Shawnee, Kansas
     

Subcommittees

Social Media Subcommittee

This group comes together to focus on social media topics, challenges and opportunities. Members of RAPIO who are interested in or work directly on social media communications are welcome to attend.  

Meetings are typically held after RAPIO on the fourth Friday of the month.  

Co-chairs

Kansas
Bryn Smernoff, Johnson County

Missouri
Toni Alexander, City of Raytown