[GreaterPhilly] It's Monday, So There's Another Federation Focus! Also, Sip. Savor. Support> Flyer attached

Mon Apr 13 21:12:52 UTC 2026

Hey there, PA Federationists,

Five meetings, one fundraiser, and some strong updates headline this 
week's Federation Focus [1]. We kick things off by wishing Lisa Bryant a 
speedy recovery following surgery. On the calendar, note that the 
Capital Area Chapter meeting is postponed, while the DeafBlind Division, 
Happy Valley, Greater Berks, Erie County, and the Pennsylvania 
Organization of Blind Parents are all meeting as scheduled.

Looking ahead, the Keystone Chapter's Sip. Savor. Support. fundraiser is 
coming up on April 28 at Landmark Americana in Philadelphia--an easy and 
delicious way to give back.

We also celebrate big success from the Greater Philadelphia Chapter's 
popcorn fundraiser and the PABM Spring Fling Blind Vendors Showcase. 
Finally, don't miss important reminders about National Convention, 
scholarship deadlines, and how NFB Newsline can keep you informed every 
day.

Scroll down for all the links!

Meetings

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
DeafBlind Division Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98011745391?pwd=OElqZ3JRdXFDRFRzNHp5NUJqYmN0QT09
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,98011745391#

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Happy Valley Chapter Meeting
https://psu.zoom.us/j/4728538979 [2]

Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Greater Berks Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=RjVoSjZabnNaNXh5SlZoWUtVRnlOUT09
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,95253890689# US

Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Erie County Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,91404388179#

Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM
PA Organization of Blind Parents
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92797371396?pwd=QkJ6MVJ6WDVvMEhGdXpMQTlLM000QT09
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,92797371396#

Fundraisers

sip. Savor. Support.

Join the Keystone Chapter for Sip. Savor. Support. on April 28, 2026 at 
Landmark Americana, 3333 Market Street in Philadelphia. From open to 
close, every bite and every sip makes a difference--the chapter earns 
25% on all regularly priced food and drinks, including adult beverages. 
Stop by anytime throughout the day, bring friends, and enjoy great food 
and drinks while directly supporting programs that empower blind 
Pennsylvanians. Get the flyer at 
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G6nEqvQi8/, print it, and present it 
to your server on April 28.

National Convention in Austin

This year's National Convention is in Austin, Texas, from July 3-8. 
Learn more about the 2026 NFB National Convention at 
https://nfb.org/convention. Call 800-627-7468 to book your room. The 
main hotel is the JW Marriott. The spillover hotel is the Austin 
Marriott Downtown. Use the room block code, BL1, to ensure you receive 
the convention room rate.

Jernigan Scholarships for National Convention

If you have never been to a National Convention, you can apply for a 
Jernigan Convention Scholarship by going to 
https://www.nfbofpa.org/jernigan. Good luck!

Financial Assistance to Attend National Convention

If you are a member of our affiliate, you can apply for financial 
assistance for National Convention. Please contact affiliate President 
Lynn Heitz at president at nfbofpa.org for an application.

White Canes Connect

In this episode, we dive into Hable's newest innovation: Speechlabel, a 
labeling system that combines a free app with physical tags to let you 
identify anything using audio or text. From leftovers in your fridge to 
clothes in your closet, this tool solves everyday challenges that AI 
alone can't. We also talk about the Hable One braille keyboard, the 
company's mission to keep accessibility affordable, and how a small team 
is making a global impact.

Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%2420-accessibility-hack-every-blind-person-should-know/id1592248709?i=1000759448456

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/055uQmCdvZ5z9HNQTRqcSA

YouTube
https://youtu.be/2vhYP7_uSyU?si=RbpEgiY5UVZGRKNR [3]

Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/151/

White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists

FeedSpot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/.

Million Podcasts: 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b 
[4]

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 available online! Explore their product 
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/.

Stay cool and have a great week ahead!

Regards,

David

-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [5]
iCantCU Podcast
Apple Podcasts [6] | Spotify [7] | Watch on YouTube [8]
Support The Podcast When You Shop
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Connect with me:
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/gTVdkzW9ygo
[2] https://psu.zoom.us/j/4728538979
[3] https://youtu.be/MREQW3dcqXQ?si=qaStxAk8G4sA7HsO
[4] 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[5] http://www.iCantCU.com
[6] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[7] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[8] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[9] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[10] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[11] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[12] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[13] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[14] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[15] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[16] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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