[GreaterPhilly] Festivus, Christmas, Kwanza — and Federation Focus

[David B. Goldstein]

Hey there PA Federationists,

In this holiday-week edition of Federation Focus for December 22, I 
share one important meeting and a critical year-end reminder. Watch at 
https://youtu.be/5J2d1kN9NZk. The Brandywine Valley Chapter meets 
Saturday, December 27 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom, with links provided below. 
As we approach the end of 2025, I strongly encourage everyone to pay 
their chapter or division dues by December 31 to maintain voting rights, 
hold office, and remain eligible for financial assistance for Washington 
Seminar, State Convention, and National Convention. I also take a moment 
to celebrate the season--Festivus, Christmas, and Kwanza--and wish you 
and your family a joyful holiday week.

Scroll down for all the links!

There's Still Time for a Year-end Donation

Every day, we are challenging low expectations, expanding access, and 
proving that blindness is not a barrier to living the life you want. 
When you give at http://www.SupportPABlind.org/ [1], you fuel training, 
mentorship, and opportunities for blind Pennsylvanians across the 
Commonwealth.

The impact of your generosity starts right now. Please consider donating 
today.

Renew or Join Now

Your membership is your voice -- it's what gives you the right to vote, 
shape priorities, and help lead your chapter or division forward. And 
here's something many don't realize: to receive financial assistance for 
the 2026 National Convention, State Convention, or Washington Seminar, 
you must be a member by December 31, 2025.

Don't miss out on the support and opportunities you deserve. Renew your 
membership or join today by contacting your chapter or division 
President or Treasurer.

Meetings

Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Brandywine Valley Chapter Meeting
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96234199448?pwd=cEtjbmRoV1hteVhVSXdwV2FDVGJUdz09
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,96234199448#

White Canes Connect

White Canes Connect episode 147 features a powerful address from 
National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono, delivered to 
the NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention in Harrisburg. Reflecting on 
the eve of the organization's 85th anniversary, President Riccobono 
shares his personal journey of discovering the Federation in 1996 and 
how the community transformed his understanding of blindness, 
leadership, and collective action.

Find this episode at:

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe-and-build-president-riccobonos-message-to/id1592248709?i=1000740578363 
[2]

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OCl9nD6xdYjSlvHFvl6ZM

YouTube

https://youtu.be/KsOQ1F4n8IE?si=RzLew2SO9fJFXtu7

White Canes Connect Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/147/

White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists

Our affiliate podcast is one of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts 
on FeedSpot! Check out the list at 
https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/.

White Canes Connect is also on the Best 100 on Million Podcasts! Have a 
look: 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b 
[3]

NFB-NEWSLINE(R)

Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE(R) at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline. 
Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.

Braille Monitor

The Braille Monitor is the NFB's flagship publication. Learn more about 
it at https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor.

Independence Market Online

The Independence Market is now available online! Explore their product 
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/.

Merry Christmas from Eliz, Jane, Ziggy, and me!

Regards,

David

-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [4]
iCantCU Podcast
Apple Podcasts [5] | Spotify [6] | Watch on YouTube [7]
Support The Podcast When You Shop
Amazon [8]
Connect with me:
Twitter [9] | Instagram [10] | LinkedIn [11] | Facebook [12]
My Other Show: White Canes Connect
Apple Podcasts [13] | Spotify [14] | YouTube [15]

Links:
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[1] http://www.SupportPABlind.org/
[2] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303
[3] 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[4] http://www.iCantCU.com
[5] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[6] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[7] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[8] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[9] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[10] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[11] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[12] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[13] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[14] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[15] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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