[KeyStoneChapter] Another Week, Another Federation Focus

Mon Mar 9 22:23:36 UTC 2026

Hey there, PA Federationists,

In this week's Federation Focus [1], I've got three meetings to tell you 
about and two important fundraisers you won't want to miss. We'll cover 
the upcoming DeafBlind Division meeting, Keystone Chapter's gathering at 
the Penn Museum (with a very important donuts vs. pie question), and the 
Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter meeting at Applebee's. I'll also remind 
you to get those raffle tickets turned in before the end-of-March 
deadline and share details about the Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase 
coming April 11 in Philadelphia--including the critical hotel 
reservation deadline. Plus, a quick reminder about NFB scholarships and 
a new episode of White Canes Connect.

Scroll down for all the links!

Meetings

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
DeafBlind Division Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98011745391?pwd=OElqZ3JRdXFDRFRzNHp5NUJqYmN0QT09
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,98011745391#

Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:15 AM
Keystone Chapter Meeting
In-Person at the Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91072715893?pwd=MG8zRGlmWmNDblV5VXJpVGFOT2orUT09
One tap mobile

+16469313860,,91072715893#

Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM
Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter
In-person:
Applebee's
3730 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18020

Conference call:
(605) 475-4000 Circle mod

Security code: 408007#

Fundraisers

April Raffle Tickets on Sale Now

It's time for one of our most exciting fundraisers of the year--and it 
could put cash in your pocket all April long. Grab raffle tickets to 
sell, buy a few for yourself, or do both, and give yourself a chance to 
win every single night. Drawings happen nightly in April just before 
7:00 PM, with $50 winners Sunday through Friday and a $100 winner every 
Saturday. Even better, every ticket sold directly supports our general 
fund, helping members attend State and National Conventions, Washington 
Seminar, and other essential programs. It's simple, it's fun, and it's a 
win for you and for our Federation.

Spring Fling 2026

The Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) invites you to 
its highly anticipated Spring Fling Blind Vendors Showcase on April 11, 
2026, from 4:00-10:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia 
Airport. Part fundraiser, part vendor showcase, this signature event 
celebrates the talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of blind 
business owners from across the Commonwealth. Tickets are $60 for adults 
and $30 for children 12 and under, and include a buffet meal, a two-hour 
open bar for adults, and two raffle tickets per attendee. For more 
information and to register, go to 
https://www.pablindmerchants.org/springfling2026. If you are a blind 
vendor, we want to showcase your business! Register for a table to meet 
with attendees at https://pablindmerchants.org/exhibitors. Sponsorship 
opportunities are available! Visit https://pablindmerchants.org/sponsors 
to see the sponsorship levels and register.

Apply for a $10,000 National Scholarship

The National Federation of the Blind is accepting applications for the 
2026 NFB Scholarship Program. We offer an array of scholarships to blind 
students to support their educational and professional goals. In 
addition to the $10,000 cash award, each recipient receives funding to 
attend our national convention, opportunities to network with other 
blind students, and avenues to connect with hundreds of blind 
professionals. Learn more and apply at 
https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program. 
Application deadline is March 31, 2026.

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!

White Canes Connect

In this episode of White Canes Connect, host David Goldstein speaks with 
Kaleigh Brendle, founder and president of Judy's League and a recent 
graduate of Villanova University preparing to begin law school. Kaleigh 
is a passionate disability rights advocate dedicated to protecting the 
civil rights of disabled Americans through education, outreach, and 
grassroots organizing.

Kaleigh joins the show to discuss Judy's League, a cross-disability 
advocacy organization she founded in response to legal challenges 
threatening Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973--one of the 
foundational civil rights protections for people with disabilities. The 
conversation explores the ongoing lawsuit Texas v. Kennedy, why Section 
504 matters, and how advocacy groups are working to ensure these 
protections remain intact.

Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:

Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judys-league-and-the-battle-to-save-section-504/id1592248709?i=1000753957519

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/09dOAvvUKj5kUDxrG7AIax

YouTube
https://youtu.be/xFZLaG7Y53g?si=q35QRN8xlW-7Ljfh

White Canes Connect Website
whitecanesconnect.com/151/ [2]

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

Have a great week ahead!

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:
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My Other Show: White Canes Connect
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/9I4NZcx4jhI
[2] http://whitecanesconnect.com/151/
[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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