<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello
everybody!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Welcome to
our June 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation
of the Blind of Pennsylvania! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">During the
first few days of the month, we will start sending out our calendar of events.
These events will be within the National Federation of the Blind of
Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National Federation
of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you or
anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the
blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at
<a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> by the 29th of the month so it can be added to our
calendar for the following month. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For those
using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the
email. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Special
Note: There will be no July 2023 monthly digest as a lot of us will be in Houston,
Texas for the 2023 National Convention!</p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">1. A Message from our State Affiliate President</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hello everyone!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We are now in the month of June and things are
really happening! We are continuing our conversation with BBVS, so if there are
any concerns, please let me know! On June 8<sup>th</sup>, the next OVR Board
meeting will be held via Zoom. Contact information will be available
shortly. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Registration for the National Convention is closed
and we are waiting impatiently for the 2023 Agenda!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">I hope to see many of you in Houston!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lynn Heitz</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">President, National Federation of the Blind of
Pennsylvania </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:president@nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbp.org</a>
</span></p>
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<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>2. Google Calendar Links </b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar
that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar
apps. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You can
view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by
clicking: <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">View our Google Calendar</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">However, if
you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps,
please click <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Subscribe</a> and go
through the steps to subscribe: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>3. Member Spotlight” Harriet Go </b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Each month,
we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other
members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy
this little spotlight! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Harriet Go
serves our state affiliate as our secretary. She is also the President of the
Keystone Chapter. Considered quite hilarious, she shows off her comedic styles
at our meetings and social functions. She is proclaimed to be the number 1 best
seller of M&M’s. Make sure you do not leave any lying around because she
will start selling them! Full of energy, she is taking on the role of Kids Camp
Director at our 2023 National Convention in Houston, Texas. This definitely requires bouts of energy and
patience that she learned as at her current job as elementary school teacher
for the School District of Philadelphia.
She is always willing to have a conversation so if you get a chance to
meet her in-person, introduce yourself and say “Hello!”</p>
<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>4. Calendar of Events </b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The following
events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information. If anyone
within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please
contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> The
below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information
is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to
ensure the right information. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical
area. This is our at-large chapter. Meetings </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, June
3, 2023 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is
one of two local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter
is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, June
3, 2023 at 10:15AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Coffee with the State President and Board</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This
monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state
affiliate board members and the happenings within the state’s divisions,
chapters, and advocacy efforts. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday,
June 7, 2023 at 7PM ET.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b> Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friday, June
9, 2023 at 10 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.
This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, June
10, 2023 at 10 AM ET. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their
supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Monday,
June 12, 2023 at 6PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly
Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business
Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship and their supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b> Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b> Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, June
17, 2023 at 2PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b> Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 7PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC)
Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Tuesday,
June 20, 2023 at 11 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, June
21, 2023 at 6PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two
local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the
Keystone Chapter.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, June
24, 2023 at 10 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b> Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10 AM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b> Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU)
Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as
well as their supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 4pm ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b> Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly
Meeting</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b> Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> a
monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their
supporters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 7:30PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>5. White Canes Connect Podcast </b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Did
you know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a
podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant. It features
interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and resources for the
blind community. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Listen
on </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Apple
Podcasts</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Spotify</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/White-Canes-Connect/dp/B08K5B6683/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=white+canes+connect&qid=1636149501&qsid=139-0343126-3565115&s=audible&sr=1-1&sres=B08K5B6683,B07P88N4RS,B008U2QT28,B00MFS7BT8&srpt=WALKING_STICK" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Amazon
Music</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">IHeartRadio</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, and on </span><a href="https://www.twitter.com/pablindpodcast" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Twitter @PABlindPodcast</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. Contact White Canes Connect at </span><a href="mailto:whitecanesconnect@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">whitecanesconnect@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>6. National Convention 2023 </b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Our
national convention will take place from July 1-6, 2023 in Houston, Texas. </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Online
registration for the 2023 National Convention is closed. Do not worry, you can
still register for convention when you are there in-person; however, prices
will be $5 higher and will cost $30 per person. Banquet tickets will still be $70.
More information on the convention including hotel reservations, agenda, and
registration to the Career Fair, Kid Camp Day Care, and the NOPBC Conference
can be found at <a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfb.org/convention</a>
</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>There are
also different tours and a baseball game that you can purchase tickets for. </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>1. Tours to
Space Center Houston will cost $35.00 per person, regardless of age. There are
three tour opportunities. The price includes both the tour ticket(s) and
roundtrip transportation.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>2. The tour
of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which includes an exhibit by 3-D
Photo Works of King Tut's sarcophagus. This touchable piece will provide
visitors with all kinds of information about the boy king. Tours of all
exhibits will be led by docents. The museum would like feedback regarding ways
to make the museum more accessible, and we will send everyone who attends a
brief survey following the tour so you can offer comments. The tour price for
this event is $37.00, regardless of age. Like the Space Center Houston tour,
the price includes both the tour ticket(s) and roundtrip transportation.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>3. On July
7, the Houston Astros will play the Seattle Mariners, at Minute Maid Park A.K.A
the Juice Box. The game will begin at 7:10 PM, and there is a plan to take a
group of Federationists to that game.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>All tour
information and game information can be found at the <a href="https://www.nfbtx.org/news/59" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">NFB of Texas’s website</a> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>7. Special Shout-Outs! </b></h1>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Birthday Wishes </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those
who were born in June a very happy birthday! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Thank you, Dad!</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The NFB of
PA would also like to extend our gratitude to all fathers and father figures!
Thank you for all your hard work, perseverance. Love, and support! Happy Father’s
Day! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Speedy Recovery to Lyvette Byrd!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Greater
Philadelphia Chapter’s Board Member Lyvette Byrd had a series of surgeries and
have been in the hospital since May 15<sup>th</sup>. We wish her to get well
soon and have a complete and speedy recovery!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Well wishes to Gloria Nathan-Cherry</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Greater
Philadelphia Chapter’s Board Member Gloria Nathan-Cherry had surgery in late
May and is recuperating at home. We would like to extend our well wishes and
also wish her a speedy and complete recovery!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Get Better Joseph Powell!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We would
also like to extend our well wishes and a complete and speedy recovery to
Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s member Joseph Powell as he recuperates at home
from the surgery he had in May!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Congratulations to Lily Asadullina!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We want to
congratulate Keystone Chapter’s member Lily on the birth of her first-born Aria
Eva! Welcome to the world Aria and we wish you nothing but wonderful and
amazing things as you grow and bond with your family members and friends! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>8. Fundraisers </b></h1>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black
letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo
and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship
fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through
financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> . Stacie will also have some
t-shirts available at the 2023 national Convention to those wish to purchase it
there! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>9. Other External Events </b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">These
events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, we
think these might be good resources for those living in Pennsylvania. If you
have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie
Leap at <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span class="gmail-Heading2Char">OVR State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation
Quarterly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thursday, June 8, 2023<span style="font-size:13pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">10 <a href="http://a.m.to">a.m.to</a> 2:30 p.m.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Break: noon – 12:30 p.m.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This meeting will be held virtually
via Zoom. The public is invited to call in to this meeting using the<br>
following information:<br>
Webinar ID: 822 3300 7808</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Passcode: 787610<br>
Or One tap mobile:<br>
US: +16469313860,,82233007808#,,,,*787610# or<br>
+19292056099,,82233007808#,,,,*787610#<br>
Or Telephone:<br>
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):<br>
US: +1 646 931 3860 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or
+1<br>
309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669
444<br>
9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205
0468 or<br>
+1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053<br>
Webinar ID: 822 3300 7808<br>
Passcode: 787610<br>
CART and sign language interpreters will be available during this meeting. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Disability Pride Week 2023</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The week of
June 5-10, 2023, there will be a lot of events in honor of Disability Pride
Week. You Can register via the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2-WpJgQxA4kqJG6Tx-6aL6UitzY7mBkZemmaO2ETdtsGdmg/viewform" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Google
Form registration page</a> . Our own
Keystone Chapter’s member Esther Gillyard will be performing on June 10, 2023
at 3pm ET. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Events are
as follows: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 5:
Disability Pride Kick Off at City Hall: flag raising, live music by Johnny
Crescendo, Ben & Jerry's ice cream giveaway, and guest speakers include
Deputy Secretary of ODP Kristin Ahrens, Disability Pride PA's Board Chairperson
Chuck Horton, and Director of LGBT Affairs Celena Morrison, City Rep Sheila
Hess, and more</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 6:
Karaoke Block Party at Inglis Innovation Center 2-6 PM</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 7:
Microaggressions Workshop with Artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier @2 pm</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 8:
Exploring Nature on the Trail @11-1 PM on the Delaware River Trail</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 8:
Meet & Mingle with Liberty Resources at TBD 5-8 PM</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 9: A
Laughing Lunch (more details to follow)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 10:
Parade kick off at City Hall's North Apron at 11 AM (approcimately4 blocks)
Festival begins at 1600 Ben Franklin Parkway at 11 AM with live music on the
hour at 12, 1, 2, and 3 PM; and resource tables, fun activities for all ages,
food trucks, and community!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Disability
Pride PA encourages all people to participate in its programs and activities.
If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions, please
call them at (267)621-1480 or email them at <a href="mailto:info@DisabilityPridePA.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">info@DisabilityPridePA.org</a> at least 10 days in advance of your
participation.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>John Jon Awareness Walk </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our member
Lyvette Byrd is putting on her 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual John Jon Awareness Walk on
Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 8AM to 10AM ET at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
Park in Philadelphia, PA. It is to raise awareness about people with different
abilities and to honor their advocates. More information and registration can
be found at the <a href="http://www.forthebyrdsconsulting.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">For the Byrds
Consulting website</a>.! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Liberty Resources’ Blind/Low Vision Support Group </b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our members
Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold a weekly
virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and
provide support to those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are
weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. You do not need to live in
Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is open to all in Pennsylvania! For
more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at <a href="mailto:LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:rgb(58,54,52)">LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Vision Thru Art</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Vision Thru
Art is a weekly sculpture class for blind and visually-impaired artists that
has been running at Allens Lane Art Center for more than 30 years. Our
dedicated faculty, staff and volunteers help the students express their inner
vision through a variety of media including clay, wood, mosaic, stone and other
mixed materials. The students are encouraged to work at their own pace while
enjoying the easy-going social atmosphere of the class. In 2014, Allens Lane
Art Center made the class completely free for all the students including free
art supplies each year.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Location:</b> The Fluhr Studio - (downstairs back studio accessible by rear
entrance). Many of the students use Para-transit to get to the class. Service
dogs are of course welcome.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Day/Time:</b> Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12:30pm and Friday 10:30 am – 12:30pm.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Fees:</b> There are no fees for this class.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Registration:</b> Contact by phone (215-248-0546) or by <a href="https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Women Healed For a Purpose 2023 Conference!</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our member
Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Women Healed For a Purpose
Conference under her business, For the Byrds Consulting, LLC. The mission of
the conference is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based
initiative that we hope will strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and
spirit.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are
women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow
neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday,
October 28, 2023. There will be guest
speakers, and live entertainment. There will be an in-person option as well as
a Zoom option. For more information or to register, please visit the <a href="http://www.forthebyrdsconsulting.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">For The Byrds Consulting website</a>.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>10. NFB Pledge </b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I pledge to
participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to
achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the
policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.</p>
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<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>11. NFB Message </b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic
that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind
people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our
dreams.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Many thanks
to everybody for all they do within the Federation! </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">the
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbp.org</a></p>
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