[GreaterPhilly] Watch Federation Focus Now, Join the Blind Merchants Meeting at 6:00 PM
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
Tue Apr 21 20:46:30 UTC 2026
Hey there, PA Federationists,
Five meetings are on the calendar this week across the Pennsylvania
affiliate, plus two Philadelphia-area fundraisers you won't want to
miss. This week's Federation Focus [1] covers the Diabetes Action
Network, Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants, Capital Area
Chapter, Seniors Division, and Greater Philadelphia Chapter meetings.
I also share important updates on the 2026 National Convention in
Austin, Texas, including hotel availability, travel timing, and the May
3 deadline for members seeking financial assistance. State Convention
room reservations are now open for Hershey in November.
Fundraiser highlights include Keystone Chapter's Sip Saver Support on
April 28 at Landmark Americana, where 25% of eligible purchases benefit
the chapter, and the Greater Philly Bake Sale & Auction on May 1 at Park
Tower Apartments.
Plus, hear about the National Federation of the Blind's new partnership
with the Philadelphia Marathon and opportunities coming this fall.
Watch now and stay connected with everything happening across the NFB of
Pennsylvania.
Scroll down for all the links!
Meetings
Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Diabetes Action Network Group
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91010106648?pwd=cTNTUlBZTSt6VGxIb0hyVUcxN3pLQT09
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,91010106648#
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
PA Association of Blind Merchants
Via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944
One Tap Mobile
+13092053325,,4503152944#
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Capital Area Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92858011027?pwd=DjMpP2nTRjmjjA6FhEFKdFJiKVCkYt.1
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,92858011027#
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Seniors Group
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,99546476505#
Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Meeting
In-person at the Park Tower Apartments
4001 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Zomm Info
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/97666825771/invitations?signature=_2F7tzs2xoMnx_mu92njSHpvAHhfbDy2OFICXSFo0U8
[2]
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,97666825771#
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.
Greater Philly Bake Sale and Auction
Join the Greater Philadelphia Chapter for their Annual Bake Sale &
Auction on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Park Tower Apartments, 4001
Conshohocken Avenue, Philadelphia. Enjoy delicious homemade baked goods
and sweet treats, browse our Elephant Table filled with $1, $3, and $5
treasures, and don't miss the excitement of our live auction. Come out
for a fun-filled day while supporting the work of the Greater
Philadelphia Chapter.
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.
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.
State Convention Hotel Room Block
Secure your stay for the National Federation of the Blind of
Pennsylvania State Convention at the Hershey Lodge! Guest rooms are
available from November 4-9, 2026, at a special rate of $149 per night
(plus taxes and fees). To book online, please copy and paste
https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth [3] into your
browser; enter Group ID: 10524996 and Passcode: NFBLODGE26 (both are
case-sensitive). If you prefer to speak with a representative, call
855-729-3108 between 8 AM and 8 PM and mention the National Federation
of the Blind room block. Since this is a new booking system, ensure you
search for your specific dates to see accurate availability.
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 [4]
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
[5]
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/.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the week!
Regards,
David
--
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
(610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [6]
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/4Cf4jPnNurk
[2]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/97666825771/invitations?signature=_2F7tzs2xoMnx_mu92njSHpvAHhfbDy2OFICXSFo0U8
[3] https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth
[4] https://youtu.be/MREQW3dcqXQ?si=qaStxAk8G4sA7HsO
[5]
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[6] http://www.iCantCU.com
[7] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[8] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[9] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[10] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
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[15]
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[16] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[17] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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