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<p>Hey there PA Federationists,</p>
<p class="p1">In this week\u2019s Federation Focus for January 26, 2026, I share one important meeting, a major fundraiser push, and exciting updates on National Convention. <a href="https://youtu.be/MGcv_fvWI-g">Watch it now!</a></p>
<p class="p1">Tune in at 5 PM to <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96664435355">watch the Great Gathering In</a>.</p>
<p class="p1">With Washington Seminar Week underway, I explain how our general fund raffle helps members attend Washington Seminar, State Convention, National Convention, and more\u2014and why selling every ticket matters.</p>
<p class="p1">I also walk through key details for the 2026 National Convention in Austin, including dates, hotel information, and booking tips. From snowy Pennsylvania to the road to Washington, this episode is all about staying informed, getting involved, and building a stronger National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania together.</p>
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<p class="p1">National Convention in Austin</p>
<p class="p1">This year\u2019s National Convention is in Austin, Texas, from July 3-8. Learn more about the 2026 NFB National Convention at <a href="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. Call 800-627-7468 to book your room. The main hotel is the JW Marriott. The spillover hotel is the Austin Marriott Downtown. Use the room block code, BL1, to ensure you receive the convention room rate.</p>
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<p class="p1">Jernigan Scholarships for National Convention</p>
<p class="p1">If you have never been to a National Convention, you can apply for a Jernigan Convention Scholarship by going to <a href="https://www.nfbofpa.org/jernigan">https://www.nfbofpa.org/jernigan</a>. Good luck!</p>
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<p class="p1">Meetings</p>
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<p class="p1">Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM<br>Seniors Group<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09</a><br>One tap mobile<br>+13126266799,,99546476505#</p>
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<p class="p1">Fundraisers</p>
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<p class="p1">April Raffle Tickets on Sale Now</p>
<p class="p1">It\u2019s time for one of our most exciting fundraisers of the year\u2014and it could put cash in your pocket all April long. Grab raffle tickets to sell, buy a few for yourself, or do both, and give yourself a chance to win every single night. Drawings happen nightly in April just before 7:00 PM, with $50 winners Sunday through Friday and a $100 winner every Saturday. Even better, every ticket sold directly supports our general fund, helping members attend State and National Conventions, Washington Seminar, and other essential programs. It\u2019s simple, it\u2019s fun, and it\u2019s a win for you and for our Federation.</p>
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<p class="p1">White Canes Connect</p>
<p class="p1">In episode 148 of White Canes Connect, we share the powerful General Sessions remarks of David DeNotaris from the 2025 National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania State Convention in Harrisburg.</p>
<p class="p1">Speaking from a lifetime of experience, David reflects on growing up with Braille, discovering the Federation, and the profound influence of Dr. Kenneth Jernigan on his understanding of blindness and self-respect. Through humor and deeply personal stories, he explores what it truly means to believe that it is respectable to be blind\u2014and how that belief unlocks confidence in using Braille, mobility tools, technology, and advocacy skills without apology.</p>
<p class="p1">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/respect-belief-and-action-david-denotaris/id1592248709?i=1000744088201">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/respect-belief-and-action-david-denotaris/id1592248709?i=1000744088201</a></span></p>
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<p class="p1">Spotify</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dHOmknIOgW9R7UEo69EH9">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dHOmknIOgW9R7UEo69EH9</a></span></p>
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<p class="p1">YouTube</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://youtu.be/0oawJQcbBkA?si=Y7K-rnaBg6UQx50-">https://youtu.be/0oawJQcbBkA?si=Y7K-rnaBg6UQx50-</a></span></p>
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<p class="p1">White Canes Connect Website<br><a href="https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/148/">https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/148/</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists</p>
<p class="p1">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="p1">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="p1">NFB-NEWSLINEŽ</p>
<p class="p1">Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINEŽ 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="p1">Braille Monitor</p>
<p class="p1">The Braille Monitor is the NFB\u2019s 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="p1">Independence Market Online</p>
<p class="p1">The Independence Market is available online! Explore their product offerings and make a purchase at <a href="https://catalog.nfb.org/">https://catalog.nfb.org/</a>.</p>
<p class="p1">Stay warm, bend at the knees, and have a great week ahead!</p>
<p class="p1">Regards,</p>
<p class="p1">David</p>
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