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<p>Hey there PA Federationists,</p>
<p class="p1">In this week’s <a href="https://youtu.be/NVgq1aORBWE">Federation Focus</a>, I’m kicking off the holiday season with Giving Tuesday! Tomorrow is the big day, and every donation—whether it’s $1.50 or $50—helps support the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. Just visit <a href="http://www.SupportPABlind.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SupportPABlind.org</a> to contribute. On Saturday, December 6, join the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants for their Holiday Networking Party and Fundraiser at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport, complete with an open bar from 5:30 to 7:30, an auction, food, and music. We’ve also got two statewide meetings: Coffee with the President on Wednesday at 7:30 PM and the Jigsaw Chapter meeting Saturday at 10:00 AM. Let’s keep building the Federation together!</p>
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<p class="p2">Giving Tuesday</p>
<p class="p1">Together, we’re breaking down barriers and building a future where blindness never limits opportunity. This Giving Tuesday, your donation at <a href="http://www.supportpablind.org/"><span class="s1">http://www.supportPAblind.org</span></a> will directly empower blind Pennsylvanians to live the lives they want — please give today!</p>
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<p class="p2">PA Association of Blind Merchants Holiday Party This Saturday</p>
<p class="p2">The PABM invites you to the 2025 Holiday Networking Party and Fundraiser on December 6 from 5 PM to 10 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Philadelphia Airport. Enjoy food, music, our auction, and basket raffles. In addition, the Blind Merchants will be collecting non-perishable food to donate to Philabundance. Here is a list of the top 10 items:<span class="s2"> peanut butter and jelly, cooking oils, canned tuna or meat, canned stews and soups, canned fruits and vegetables, oatmeal/breakfast cereals, whole-grain pastas, 100% juices, rice, and boxed non-refrigerated milk. </span>Learn more and register at <a href="https://pablindmerchants.org/holiday-party/registration/">https://pablindmerchants.org/holiday-party/registration/</a>. Did I mention the OPEN bar from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM? Thanks to an anonymous donor, there will be an open bar for 2 hours. Get there early, drink up, and bid on the great auction items!</p>
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<p class="p2">Meetings</p>
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<p class="p2">Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM</p>
<p class="p2">Coffee with the NFB of PA President & Board</p>
<p class="p2">Via Zoom:</p>
<p class="p2"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96349504843?pwd=Tk5zL3RRRnd4QjRiRzl2ODM0bEJmQT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96349504843?pwd=Tk5zL3RRRnd4QjRiRzl2ODM0bEJmQT09</a></p>
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<p class="p2">Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM<br />Jigsaw Chapter Meeting<br />Via Zoom<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09</a></p>
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<p class="p2">Thanks to Our State Convention Sponsors</p>
<p class="p2">Please reach out to our sponsors and thank them for sponsoring our 2025 State Convention! We received $10,750 in sponsorships this year. Links to all of our sponsors are available at <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/blog/sponsors-2025-state-convention">https://nfbofpa.org/blog/sponsors-2025-state-convention</a>.</p>
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<p class="p2">State Convention Sponsors</p>
<p class="p1">Platinum Sponsor</p>
<p class="p1">Waymo <a href="https://waymo.com/">https://waymo.com/</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>What is Waymo? Have a look at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw3W-SFoN9I">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw3W-SFoN9I</a>.</p>
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<p class="p1">Gold Sponsor</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>UPMC</strong> <a href="https://www.upmc.com">https://www.upmc.com</a></p>
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<p class="p1">Silver Sponsor</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Remax Delta Realty Group</strong> - <a href="https://www.remaxdeltagroup.com">https://www.remaxdeltagroup.com</a></p>
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<p class="p1">Bronze Sponsors</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Democracy Live - </strong><a href="https://www.democracylive.com"><strong>https://www.democracylive.com</strong></a></p>
<p class="p1">Sky’s the Limit Communications - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/877.TAP.HOPE/">https://www.facebook.com/877.TAP.HOPE/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Sean Collins from State Farm - <a href="https://protectwithsean.com/">https://protectwithsean.com/</a></p>
<p class="p1">being haircare - <a href="https://beinghaircare.com/">https://beinghaircare.com/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Everett and Shirley Warren</p>
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<p class="p1">Community Partner</p>
<p class="p1">Vanda Pharmaceutical - <a href="https://www.vandapharma.com/">https://www.vandapharma.com/</a></p>
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<p class="p1">Missed Out on Sponsorship Opportunities</p>
<p class="p1">If you missed out on the sponsorship opportunities, no worries, you can still help! Whether you want to sponsor Federation Focus, White Canes Connect, or give for Giving Tuesday, go to <a href="http://www.supportpablind.org">http://www.supportpablind.org</a> to make your donation.</p>
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<p class="p1">State Convention Exhibitors</p>
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<p class="p1">Dancing Dots - <a href="https://www.dancingdots.com">https://www.dancingdots.com</a></p>
<p class="p1">Enhanced Vision - <a href="https://www.enhancedvision.com/">https://www.enhancedvision.com/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Stream Consulting, LLC<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- <a href="mailto:michael@streamconsultingllc.com"><span class="s1">michael@streamconsultingllc.com</span></a></p>
<p class="p1">ForSight Assistive Devices - <a href="https://forsightassist.com/">https://forsightassist.com/</a></p>
<p class="p1">JW.ORG - <a href="https://www.jw.org/">https://www.jw.org/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Tactile Engineering (The Cadence Tablet) - <a href="https://www.tactile-engineering.com/">https://www.tactile-engineering.com/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Michelle McManus’ Scentsy Store - <a href="https://michellescentsite.scentsy.us"><span class="s1">https://michellescentsite.scentsy.us</span></a></p>
<p class="p1">Visual Eyes Access - <a href="https://visualeyesaccess.com/">https://visualeyesaccess.com/</a></p>
<p class="p1">LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians) - <a href="https://www.mylamp.org">https://www.mylamp.org</a><br />TouchPad Pro Foundation (Braille Doodle) - <a href="https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/">https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services - <a href="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/departments-offices/health-and-disabilities/bureau-of-blindness-and-visual-services">https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/departments-offices/health-and-disabilities/bureau-of-blindness-and-visual-services</a></p>
<p class="p1">Hiram G. Andrews Center - <a href="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/disability-and-vocational-rehabilitation/cti-at-hgac">https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/disability-and-vocational-rehabilitation/cti-at-hgac</a></p>
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<p class="p2">White Canes Connect</p>
<p class="p2">In Episode 146 of White Canes Connect, we share the 2025 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention banquet keynote delivered by National Federation of the Blind Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives, Anil Lewis. With humor, honesty, and warmth, Anil traces his journey from sudden blindness and early misconceptions about rehabilitation to discovering the Federation’s philosophy of high expectations, love, and accountability.</p>
<p class="p2">Find this episode at:</p>
<p class="p2">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2">Spotify</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uUuORnubQC3pCa9sOYUqR">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uUuORnubQC3pCa9sOYUqR</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2">YouTube</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://youtu.be/M_fjMoBG5tE?si=nnJl7cU1kUmdYOBe">https://youtu.be/M_fjMoBG5tE?si=nnJl7cU1kUmdYOBe</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect Website<br /><a href="https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/146/">https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/146/</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists</p>
<p class="p2">Our affiliate podcast is one of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts on FeedSpot! Check out the list at <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/">https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/</a>.</p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect is also on the Best 100 on Million Podcasts! Have a look: <a href="https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b">https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b</a></p>
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<p class="p2">NFB-NEWSLINE®</p>
<p class="p2">Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE® at <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline">https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline</a>. Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.</p>
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<p class="p2">Braille Monitor</p>
<p class="p2">The Braille Monitor is the NFB’s flagship publication. Learn more about it at <a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor">https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor</a>.</p>
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<p class="p2">Independence Market Online</p>
<p class="p2">The Independence Market is now available online! Explore their product offerings and make a purchase at <a href="https://catalog.nfb.org/">https://catalog.nfb.org/</a>.</p>
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<p class="p2">Have a great week ahead!</p>
<p class="p2">Regards,</p>
<p class="p2">David</p>
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