<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello everybody!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Welcome to our May 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter
of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">During the first few days of the month, we will start
sending out our calendar of events. These events will be within the National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information
from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or
information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please
send them to Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> by the 29th of the month so
it can be added to our calendar for the following month. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For those using screen readers, you can use your heading
navigations to skip around the email. </p>
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<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">1. Google Calendar Links </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also
has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed
to your calendar apps. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You can view the calendar without subscribing to it and view
it on your web browser by clicking: <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">View
our Google Calendar</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get
the events on your calendar apps, please click <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Subscribe</a>
and go through the steps to subscribe: </p>
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<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">2. Member Spotlight” Emily Gindlesperger </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate.
The goal is to allow other members to learn about other members within the
affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight! </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Emily Gindlesperger serves as our affiliate as the 2nd Vice
President. She was also nominated to be our Legislative Director and 2023
Convention Chair. As Legislative Director, she is the lead on our Washington Seminar
events where a group of people talk and advocate to our federal legislators on
issues affecting our Pennsylvania blind community. She is also the President of the Pennsylvania
Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC). She sits with other parents
at IEP meetings in order to ensure the best accommodations for blind children.
A mother of two, enjoys baking cookies and making soup. She likes to network
with other people at the annual state convention so if you get a chance to meet
her, do not forget to say “Hello!”</p>
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<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">3. Calendar of Events </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The following events are also on our Google calendar with
the Zoom information. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any
errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> The below information
is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most
up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to ensure
the right information. </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our
at-large chapter. Meetings </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting for
those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Monday, May 8, 2023
at 6PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly
Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting for
parents of blind children and their supporters </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Tuesday, May 9, 2023
at 11 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting for
those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program,
entrepreneurship and their supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Wednesday, May 10,
2023 at 6PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"> Greater Berks Chapter Monthly
Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County
of Pennsylvania </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh
Valley region of Pennsylvania. This
includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10 AM ET. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two local
chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater
Philadelphia Chapter. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10:15AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater
Pittsburgh area. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"> Capital Area Chapter Monthly
Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Saturday, May 20,
2023 at 10 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater
Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Greater
Philadelphia area. The other chapter is
the Keystone Chapter.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"> Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting
</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 2PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"> Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting
</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Saturday, May 20,
2023 at 7PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"> Pennsylvania Association of Blind
Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for blind students of all ages and their supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Monday, May 22, 2023
at 7PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"> Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting
</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Wednesday, May 24,
2023 at 7:30PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"> Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly
Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for those who live in the Brandywine Valley.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Saturday, May 27,
2023 at 10 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"> Pennsylvania Association of Guide
Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a monthly meeting
for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their
supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Saturday, May 27,
2023 at 4pm ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">4. White Canes Connect Podcast </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Did you know that the
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by
members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant. It features interviews with our PA
members as well as interviews and resources for the blind community. You can
listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Listen on </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Apple Podcasts</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Spotify</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/White-Canes-Connect/dp/B08K5B6683/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=white+canes+connect&qid=1636149501&qsid=139-0343126-3565115&s=audible&sr=1-1&sres=B08K5B6683,B07P88N4RS,B008U2QT28,B00MFS7BT8&srpt=WALKING_STICK" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Amazon Music</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">, </span><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">IHeartRadio</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">, and on </span><a href="https://www.twitter.com/pablindpodcast" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Twitter
@PABlindPodcast</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">. Contact White Canes Connect at </span><a href="mailto:whitecanesconnect@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">whitecanesconnect@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> if you have any show ideas
or wish to be on the podcast. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">5. National Convention 2023 </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Registration is now open for the 2023 National
Convention. Tickets are $25 and banquet tickets are $70. The convention will
take place in Houston, Texas from July 1-6, 2023. Hotel information and
registration links are at </b><a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b>www.nfb.org/convention</b></a><b>
</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">6. Special Shout-Outs! </h1>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Birthday Wishes </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would
like to wish all those who were born in May a very happy birthday! </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Thank you, Mom!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The NFB of PA would also like to extend our gratitude to all
mothers and mother figures! Thank you for all your hard work, perseverance.
Love, and support! Happy Mother’s Day! </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Congratulations to Cheryl Frazier!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We would like to congratulate Cheryl Frazier for being
nominated as the President of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter at their April
2023 meeting. She previously served the role of Vice President!
Congratulations!!!</p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">A Message from Stacie Leap </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“Hello Federation family! Thank you to everybody for all
your well wishes, positive thoughts, and prayers as I went through a big
medical emergency. I ended up with a bad case of pneumonia that ended up
affecting a lot of my already existing health conditions. I am slowly regaining
my health and slowly taking on responsibilities. This past month has helped me
reflect on my health and I will be taking more time focusing on my health
instead of pushing it off to the side. I thank those who called, texted, and
showed up to help. I really, really, really appreciate all of you!” </p>
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<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">7. Fundraisers </h1>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">PAOPBC Chocolate Fundraiser </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children ended
their Sarris Chocolate fundraiser and would like to thank everybody who helped
make the fundraiser a success! </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Community Service Division to bring their boxes of love service project to
national convention!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind Community Service
Division will participate in a service project on Sunday, July 2, 2023. We are
partnering with The Ronald McDonald House in Houston, Texas. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our division’s goal is to fill 100 Bags of Love. The items
we need to collect are below: </p>
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</span></span>Individual variety snacks (Chips, Crackers, Cereal/Granola
Bars of any kind) </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Ramen noodles </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Shampoo/Conditioners</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Toothbrushes/Hair Brushes</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Toothpaste</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Disinfectant Wipes</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Ziploc Bags of all sizes</p>
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</span></span>wet wipes </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>mouthwash</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>lotion</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>bath towels or sponges </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>hand sanitizer</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>razors</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>deodorant (all types)</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>body wash (bars or bottle)</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">These brand-new products can be trail or any size. Also, if you plan to mail your products to
our division president, they will need to be mailed by Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
If you have questions, please contact Jeanetta Price at 409-344-1005. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Mailing Address</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jeanetta Price </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8035 San Bruno Street </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Beaumont, Texas 77708</p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Blind Parents Group still has some t-shirts left over
from our fundraising efforts at the state convention. The t-shirts come in
either black with white letterings or white with black letterings. Both shirts
say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group”
at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship fund to assist blind or
visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To
purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">8. Other External Events </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">These events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the
NFB of PA. However, we think these might be good resources for those living in
Pennsylvania. If you have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest,
please email Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a>
</p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">SEPTA Advisory Council Meeting Postponed </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority typically
holds monthly advisory council meetings to the public; however, meetings are
postponed until further notice. There was a May meeting scheduled but it was
canceled. Please see the letter sent to the Advisory Council and public. This
was sent out in February 2023.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Verdana Pro",sans-serif;color:black">Good afternoon,
SAC members and general public, </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Verdana Pro",sans-serif;color:black">I regret to inform
you that the February 9, 2023, SAC meeting is canceled. SEPTA must
complete an internal investigation regarding the conduction of SAC meetings.</span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Verdana Pro",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Verdana Pro",sans-serif;color:black">SAC meetings
will resume upon SAC chairs and SEPTA coming to a resolution on their
internal issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Verdana Pro",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">Sincerely,</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">The SAC
chairs</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">John Jon Awareness Walk </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our member Lyvette Byrd is putting on her 2<sup>nd</sup>
Annual John Jon Awareness Walk on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the John Heinz
Wildlife Refuge Park in Philadelphia, PA. It is to raise awareness about people
with different abilities and to honor their advocates. More information and
registration coming soon! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Liberty Resources’ Blind/Low Vision Support Group </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with
Liberty Resources to hold a weekly virtual support group at Liberty Resources.
The aim is to share resources and provide support to those experiencing
blindness or low vision. Meetings are weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via
Zoom. You do not need to live in Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is
open to all in Pennsylvania! For more information or to sign-up, please email
Latoya Maddox at <a href="mailto:LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:rgb(58,54,52)">LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Vision Thru Art</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Vision Thru Art is a weekly sculpture class for blind and
visually-impaired artists that has been running at Allens Lane Art Center for
more than 30 years. Our dedicated faculty, staff and volunteers help the
students express their inner vision through a variety of media including clay,
wood, mosaic, stone and other mixed materials. The students are encouraged to
work at their own pace while enjoying the easy-going social atmosphere of the
class. In 2014, Allens Lane Art Center made the class completely free for all
the students including free art supplies each year.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Location:</b> The Fluhr Studio - (downstairs back studio
accessible by rear entrance). Many of the students use Para-transit to get to
the class. Service dogs are of course welcome.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Day/Time:</b>
Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12:30pm and Friday 10:30 am – 12:30pm.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Fees:</b> There are no fees for this class.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Registration:</b> Contact by phone (215-248-0546) or by <a href="https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/</a></p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Women Healed For A Purpose 2023 Conference!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our member Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual
Women Healed For a Purpose Conference under her business, For The Byrds
Consulting, LLC. The mission of the conference is to equip and restore the
community through a faith-based initiative that we hope will strengthen women
holistically; mind, body, and spirit.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are women Living Interdependently in support of Family,
Friends, and our Fellow neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The
event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023. More details about the event will
come at a later date! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">9. NFB Pledge </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the
National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and
security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation;
and to abide by its constitution.</p>
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<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">10. NFB Message </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is
not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between
blind people and our dreams.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the
Federation! </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbp.org</a> </p></div></div>