[GreaterPhilly] Watch Federation Focus Now, Join Keystone for a Bite Tomorrow
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
Mon Apr 27 16:51:22 UTC 2026
Hey there, PA Federation Family & Friends,
Two fundraisers, three meetings, convention deadlines, and a wedding
announcement headline this week's Federation Focus [1]! Join us for the
rescheduled Senior meeting Wednesday, state convention planning
Thursday, and Jigsaw Saturday. Support Keystone Chapter Tuesday at
Landmark Americana's Sip Saver Support, then visit Greater
Philadelphia's Bake Sale & Auction Friday. Need national convention
assistance for Austin? Request your form now and return it by May 3.
Plus, don't forget to reserve your room for the PA state convention in
Hershey this November!
Scroll down for all the links!
Meetings
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Seniors Group
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09
[2]
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,99546476505#
Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM
State Convention Planning Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09
[3]
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,93740003678#
Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Jigsaw Chapter
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09
[4]
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,91793332704#
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/ [5], 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 [6]. 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 [7] 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 [8]
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
[9]
NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE(R) at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline
[10]. 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
[11].
Independence Market Online
The Independence Market is available online! Explore their product
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/ [12].
I hope you can join us at Landmark Americana tomorrow and the bake sale
on Friday!
Regards,
David
--
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
(610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [13]
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/dmDs0Ustu-A
[2]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09
[3]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09
[4]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09
[5] https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G6nEqvQi8/
[6] https://nfb.org/convention
[7] https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth
[8] https://youtu.be/MREQW3dcqXQ?si=qaStxAk8G4sA7HsO
[9]
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[10] https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline
[11] https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor
[12] https://catalog.nfb.org/
[13] http://www.iCantCU.com
[14] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[15] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[16] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[17] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[18] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[19] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[20] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[21] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[22]
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[23] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[24] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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