<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello
everybody!</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Welcome to
our March 2024 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation
of the Blind of Pennsylvania!</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The events
and information listed below 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:105%;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:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a>  by the 27^th of the month so it can be added to our
calendar for the following month. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;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>A Message from our State Affiliate President</b></h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hello everyone,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We have
survived the snow and can now enjoy some cool sunshiney weather!</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Washington
Seminar went well.  We had the
opportunity to meet Senator John Fedderman on Jan. 31.  There should be some photos of the group on
our website,  <a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbofpa.org</a> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Just a
reminder, the National Scholarship application is available for any of you
looking to attend college or if you are currently enrolled.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Also, the
Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship for first time Convention goers is available.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Outreach
season has started off with a bang! 
There are many opportunities for Chapters and divisions to get out and
share the word about the NFB of PA.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">I am looking
forward to meeting with several of you at the 2024 Leadership Seminar!</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Remember, this
is the last month to sell those Spring raffle tickets.  The ticket stubs and checks need to be to Jim
Antonacci no later than March 31 to be eligible for the entire month of April.  Don’t miss out!  Sell! Sell! Sell!</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Have a great
month!</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sincerely,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lynn
Heitz</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">President,
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:president@NFBOfPA.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@NFBOfPA.org</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Google Calendar Links</h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You can <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:105%;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 <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:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Member Spotlight: Michelle McManus </h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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 us to
learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little
spotlight!</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Michelle McManus serves in many capacities within our state
affiliate. On a local level, she serves as the President of our Happy Valley
Chapter that serves the areas surrounding State College, PA. She is one of the
board members on our state affiliate and as the Outreach Committee Chair, she
provides engagement and recruitment opportunities for the affiliate. During our
state conventions, she helps with the technology, sound system, and various
events including the Technology Seminar, Talent Show, and Live Auction. She is
very friendly and if you ever get a chance to meet her, do not forget to say, “Hello!”</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Calendar of Events</h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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 or
meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors
or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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 This meeting is typically held on the 1^st
Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact Chapter President David
Miller at <a href="mailto:David.miller@zoominternet.net" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">David.miller@zoominternet.net</a>
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
2, 2024 at 10 AM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;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>Coffee with the State President and Board</b></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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. This meeting is typically held the 1^st
Wednesday of the month. For more information, please contact State President
Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbofpa.org</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, March
6, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">  </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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.
This meeting is typically held on the 2^nd Saturday of the month. For
more information, please contact Chapter President Cheryl Frazier at
<a href="mailto:cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com">cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
9, 2024 at 10 AM ET.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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. This meeting is typically held on the 2^nd
Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact Chapter President
Harriet Go at <a href="mailto:goharriet00@hotmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">goharriet00@hotmail.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
9, 2024 at 10:15AM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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">State Board of Directors’ Meeting </h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A meeting
held every other month where those elected to the State Board discuss and vote
on business relating to the NFB of PA. All are welcome to attend but only those
elected to the State Board may vote. This meeting will be held in-person in
conjunction with the 2024 State Leadership Seminar. For more information, please
contact State President Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbofpa.org</a>
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday,
March 9, 2024 at 1 PM ET </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting </h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania.
 This meeting is typically held on the 2^nd Saturday of the
month. For more information, please contact Chapter President Michelle McManus
at <a href="mailto:michelleandremy@gmail.com">michelleandremy@gmail.com</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
9, 2024 at 1 PM ET </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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. This meeting is typically held on the 2^nd Monday of the
month. For more information, please contact Division President Chris Westbrook
at <a href="mailto:westbchris@gmail.com">westbchris@gmail.com</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, March
11, 2024 at 6 PM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly
Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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. This meeting is typically held
on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month. For more information, please
contact Division President Pamela Baquero at <a href="mailto:oneblindhippie@yahoo.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">oneblindhippie@yahoo.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, March
13, 2024 at 6 PM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting</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. This meeting is
typically held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. For More Information,
please contact Chapter President Jason Polanski at <a href="mailto:jaedpo96@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">jaedpo96@gmail.com</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
16, 2024 at 10 AM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. This meeting is
typically held on the 3^rd Saturday of the month. For more
information, please contact Connie Scheu at <a href="mailto:conniej1250@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">conniej1250@gmail.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
16, 2024 at 2 PM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters This meeting is
typically held on the 3^rd Saturday of the month. For more
information, please contact Group Chair 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:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
16, 2024 at 7 PM ET </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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>Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Group Quarterly Meeting </b></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who have diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for developing
diabetes. This group typically meets quarterly on the 3^rd Monday.
For more information, please contact Group Chair Christine Palmer at <a href="mailto:tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, March
18, 2024 at 7 PM ET </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This meeting is
typically held on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month. For more
information, please contact Chapter Revitalizing Team Members Emily
Gindlesperger at <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">vp2@nfbp.org</a> or Denice Brown at <a name="_Hlk152591630"></a><a href="mailto:dbrown8827@aol.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">dbrown8827@aol.com</a>
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, March
20, 2024 at 7 PM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley area of PA. This meeting is
typically held on the 4^th Saturday of the month. For more
information, please contact Chapter President Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbofpa.org</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
23, 2024 at 10 AM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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. This meeting is typically held on the 4^th Saturday
of the month. For more information, please contact Chapter President Denice
Brown at <a href="mailto:dbrown8827@aol.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">dbrown8827@aol.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
23, 2024 at 10 AM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">  </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly
Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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. This meeting is typically held on the 4^th Saturday
of the month. For more information, please contact Division President Becca
Weber at  <a href="mailto:weberbecca630@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">weberbecca630@gmail.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, March
23, 2024 at 4 pm ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly
Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. This meeting is
typically held on the 4^th Monday of the month. For more information,
please contact Division President Simon Bonenfant at <a href="mailto:sbonenfant2@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">sbonenfant2@gmail.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, March
25, 2024 at 7 PM ET</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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. This meeting is typically held on the 4^th Wednesday of
the month. For more information, please contact Group Chair Connie Scheu at <a href="mailto:conniej1250@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">conniej1250@gmail.com</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, March
27, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">White Canes Connect Podcast</h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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 as well as some guest
hosts. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and
resources for the blind community. The monthly digest is also on the podcast
for those who wish to hear a human’s voice instead of a screen reader. You can
listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">2024 State Leadership Seminar </h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our NFB of
PA’s Leadership Seminar will take place from Friday, March 8 until Sunday,
March 10, 2024 in State College, PA. Leaders from our state affiliate will come
together and finetune their leadership skills, collaborate on state-wide
committees and initiatives, and build the National Federation of the Blind. For
more information, please contact State President Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbofpa.org</a>  </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </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">Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Group formed in Pennsylvania!</h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are
delighted to have a new group join our NFB of PA family! This group, Diabetes
Action Network (DAN), aims to educate and provide peer support for those living
with diabetes or for those who are at-risk for developing diabetes. The group
plans to meet quarterly on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7PM ET. For more
information, please contact the Group Chair Christine Palmer at <a href="mailto:tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </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">National Convention </h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our
national convention is coming up in July! It will take place from July 3 until
July 8, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. For more information on all things convention
related, please visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfb.org/convention</a>
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Registration
opened March 1, 2024. Registration fees are $25 and the banquet tickets are
$75. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">To register
for the convention, please visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/registration" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfb.org/registration</a>
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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">Kid Camp at National Convention </h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">NFB
Camp is a childcare option offered during our national convention for children
ages six</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">weeks to
twelve-years-old, both blind and sighted.</span> On the <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/nfb-camp" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Kid Camp
website</a>, you can find out the schedule, register your child, and pay for
the camp. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></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">Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship for First-Time National Convention Attendees </h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Kenneth
Jernigan Convention Scholarship provides funding support to National Federation
of the Blind members who want to attend a national convention for the first
time. To find out eligibility requirements, deadlines, and how to apply, please
visit the <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Kenneth
Jernigan Scholarship Website</a>. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </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">NFB Student Scholarship </h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The
National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the largest of
its kind in the nation. </span>Every year, we award more than $250,000 in cash
and prizes to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional
aspirations. Visit the <a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Scholarship
website</a> to learn how to apply and eligibility requirements. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Shout-Outs and Announcements!</h1>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Birthday Wishes<b></b></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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 February and March a very happy birthday!</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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 Brian Mackey, newly elected President of the Greater Berks
Chapter</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We would
like to congratulate Brian Mackey on his newly elected position of Chapter
President of the Greater Berks Chapter. This Chapter is undergoing revitalization.
Please see the message from Brian below. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">Good Morning,</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">I
am writing to let you know that I am the newly elected President of the Greater
Berks chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania.  It
has been quite a while since we have seen you at a Chapter meeting and I hope
you are well.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">We
are in the process of revitalizing the chapter and will be holding our first
hybrid Chapter meeting on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:00AM.  The
in-person portion of the meeting will be held at the West Lawn Library located
at 101 Woodside Avenue in West Lawn.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">Please
let me know if you will be able to join me at this meeting.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:107%">Sincerely, </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-il"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Brian</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> A. <span class="gmail-il">Mackey</span>, President<br>
Greater Berks Chapter<br>
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<br>
Phone: 609-680-8488<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:berks@nfbofpa.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">berks@nfbofpa.org</span></a><br>
</span><span style="color:white"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Fundraisers</h1>

<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser<b></b></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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 financial
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:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">NFB of PA
Spring Raffle </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are
currently selling raffle tickets for our Spring Raffle. Each chapter and division
were given raffle tickets to sell to their family, friends, neighbors, and
supporters. If you would like to buy a ticket, priced at $5 a ticket, contact
your local area chapter president or division president. All ticket sales ends
March 31, 2024 and drawings will start the entire month of April 2024.  </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </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">Other External Events </h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The below
events are not a part of the National Federation of the Blind or the National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania; however, we feel that it might benefit
the Pennsylvania blind community.  If you
have an event that you want to add to this newsletter, please send it to Stacie
Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a> by the 27^th
of the month so it can be placed in the following month’s digest. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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">American Foundation for the Blind's Digital Accessibility Bootcamp </h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Calling all
computer science students! Help Shape Tomorrow's Inclusive Technology. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In today’s
tech-driven world, the impact of our creations extends far beyond visuals and
lines of code. Accessibility is not just a feature; it’s a fundamental right.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://afb.org/internships/bootcamp?sourceid=1083945&emci=e8d6b3f1-ffd7-ee11-85f9-002248223794&emdi=0522e46b-03d8-ee11-85f9-002248223794&ceid=8055453" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">AFB’s
Digital Accessibility Bootcamp</a> is a 3-month summer experience offering
computer science students the opportunity to learn how to design and build
digital solutions that break down barriers, ensuring that everyone, regardless
of ability, can fully engage with the digital landscape. Participants will
receive hands-on learning and mentorship from industry experts, gaining
valuable skills in inclusive design and development practices that will give
them a competitive edge in the rapidly growing field of accessibility. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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">Introductory Level Ballet Classes</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dark Room
Ballet is offering free Saturday Introductory Level Classes for individuals
with no ballet experience. The class introduces students to necessary
anatomical concepts like turnout, torso stability, foot sensitivity and
mobility, sightless balancing, and the use of a taped floor for orientation.
The next class cycle starts in March 2024. To register and learn more about
this class and other offerings from Dark Room Ballet, call 929-367-0025 or
email <a href="mailto:info@darkroomballet.com">info@darkroomballet.com</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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">Accessible Pharmacy Services Diabetes Prevention Program</h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This
program is fully funded by insurance. Past clients lowered their risk of
developing type 2 diabetes by 58% after completing this one-year program. For
questions and to sign up, contact Lifestyle Coaches Lynn Heitz at 215-208-7582
or Mary Ann Grignon at 570-807-1276, or email info@AccessiblePharmacy.com.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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">Philadelphia Blind Hockey </h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our program
is completely free. We are a USA Hockey sanctioned, nationally recognized
program. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Whether you
have never ice skated before or you are the next Future NHL player, we have the
opportunity waiting for you! </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Philadelphia
Blind Hockey works to ensure that every individual who is blind or partially
sighted has the opportunity to participate in the parasport of Blind Hockey. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more
information, please check out their website: <a href="https://www.philadelphiablindhockey.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.philadelphiablindhockey.com/</a>
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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">OVR State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Quarterly Meeting </h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thursday,
March 7, 2024 </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">10 AM to 3
PM </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Break: noon
– 1 p.m. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Online via Zoom or In-Person (Penn Harris Hotel- Camp Hill)</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Join Zoom webinar:
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87680312598?pwd=NDUyVGx0anBJOHhjcjNKV0lnNEM5QT09#success" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87680312598?pwd=NDUyVGx0anBJOHhjcjNKV0lnNEM5QT09#success</a>
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Webinar ID:
876 8031 2598 </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Passcode:
408514 </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">One tap
mobile: </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">+13017158592,,87680312598#,,,,*408514#
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">+13052241968,,87680312598#,,,,*408514#
US </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">CART and
sign language interpreters will be available during this meeting. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The agenda
for this meeting can be found on the State Board’s webpage: <a href="https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/Board-and-Committee-Info/Pages/PA-State-Board-of-Vocational-Rehabilitation.aspx" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/Board-and-Committee-Info/Pages/PA-State-Board-of-Vocational-Rehabilitation.aspx</a>
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Anyone who
would like to make public comment prior to the meeting may submit their
comments via email at <a href="mailto:RA-LIOVR-STBOARD-CMT@pa.gov" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">RA-LIOVR-STBOARD-CMT@pa.gov</a>.
</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Additional
auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with
disabilities. Please send your request to <a href="mailto:RA-LIOVR-STBOARD-CMT@pa.gov" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">RA-LIOVR-STBOARD-CMT@pa.gov</a>. </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">NFB Pledge</h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">NFB Message</h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Many thanks
to everybody for all they do within the Federation!</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks!</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;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:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbofpa.org</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="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p></div></div>