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<p>Hey there, PA Federation Family & Friends,</p>
<p class="p1">Two fundraisers, three meetings, convention deadlines, and a wedding announcement headline this week’s <a href="https://youtu.be/dmDs0Ustu-A"><span class="s1">Federation Focus</span></a>! 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!</p>
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<p class="p1">Scroll down for all the links!</p>
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<p class="p1">Meetings</p>
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<p class="p1">Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM<br />Seniors Group<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09"><span class="s1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09</span></a><br />One tap mobile<br />+13126266799,,99546476505#</p>
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<p class="p1">Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM<br />State Convention Planning Meeting<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09"><span class="s1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09</span></a><br />One tap mobile<br />+16468769923,,93740003678#</p>
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<p class="p1">Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM<br />Jigsaw Chapter<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09"><span class="s1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09</span></a><br />One tap mobile<br />+13017158592,,91793332704#</p>
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<p class="p1">Fundraisers</p>
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<p class="p1">sip. Savor. Support.</p>
<p class="p1">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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G6nEqvQi8/"><span class="s1">https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G6nEqvQi8/</span></a>, print it, and present it to your server on April 28.</p>
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<p class="p1">Greater Philly Bake Sale and Auction</p>
<p class="p1">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.</p>
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<p class="p1">National Convention in Austin</p>
<p class="p1">This year’s National Convention is in Austin, Texas, from July 3-8. Learn more about the 2026 NFB National Convention at <a href="https://nfb.org/convention"><span class="s1">https://nfb.org/convention</span></a>. 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.</p>
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<p class="p1">Financial Assistance to Attend National Convention</p>
<p class="p1">If you are a member of our affiliate, you can apply for financial assistance for National Convention. Please contact affiliate President Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org"><span class="s1">president@nfbofpa.org</span></a> for an application.</p>
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<p class="p1">State Convention Hotel Room Block</p>
<p class="p1">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 <a href="https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth"><span class="s2">https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth</span></a> 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.</p>
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<p class="p1">White Canes Connect</p>
<p class="p1">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.</p>
<p class="p1">Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:</p>
<p class="p1">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p3"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%2420-accessibility-hack-every-blind-person-should-know/id1592248709?i=1000759448456">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%2420-accessibility-hack-every-blind-person-should-know/id1592248709?i=1000759448456</a><span class="s1"> </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Spotify<br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/055uQmCdvZ5z9HNQTRqcSA">https://open.spotify.com/episode/055uQmCdvZ5z9HNQTRqcSA</a> </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">YouTube<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/MREQW3dcqXQ?si=qaStxAk8G4sA7HsO">https://youtu.be/2vhYP7_uSyU?si=RbpEgiY5UVZGRKNR</a></span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Website<br /><a href="https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/151/">https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/151/</a> </span></p>
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<p class="p1">White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">FeedSpot: <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/">https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/</a>. </span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Million Podcasts: <a href="https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b">https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b</a> </span></p>
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<p class="p1">NFB-NEWSLINE®</p>
<p class="p1">Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE® at <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline"><span class="s1">https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline</span></a>. Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.</p>
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<p class="p1">Braille Monitor</p>
<p class="p1">The Braille Monitor is the NFB’s flagship publication. Learn more about it at <a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor"><span class="s1">https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor</span></a>.</p>
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<p class="p1">Independence Market Online</p>
<p class="p1">The Independence Market is available online! Explore their product offerings and make a purchase at <a href="https://catalog.nfb.org/"><span class="s1">https://catalog.nfb.org/</span></a>.</p>
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<p>I hope you can join us at Landmark Americana tomorrow and the bake sale on Friday!</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>David</p>
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