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<p>Hey there PA Federationists,</p>
<p class="p1">This week's <a href="https://youtu.be/B1BjuAnzNl8"><span class="s1">video</span></a> is all about thanking our sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers at the 2025 State Convention. I also talk about an upcoming event that is all about networking, fundraising and giving.</p>
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<p class="p3">PA Association of Blind Merchants Holiday Party</p>
<p class="p3">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="p3">Thanks to Our State Convention Sponsors</p>
<p class="p3">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="p3">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>
<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="p3">Meetings</p>
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<p class="p3">Thursday, November 27, 2025, afternoon/evening<br />Thanksgiving Dinner</p>
<p class="p3">In-person only<br />Your house, a family member’s house, or another location. Check with your Mom, Grandmom, wife, or significant other for the exact time and location.</p>
<p class="p3">White Canes Connect</p>
<p class="p3">New episodes of White Canes Connect Coming this Month!</p>
<p class="p3">Find our latest episode at:</p>
<p class="p3">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innosearch-ai-redefining-accessible-online-shopping/id1592248709?i=1000728863984">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innosearch-ai-redefining-accessible-online-shopping/id1592248709?i=1000728863984</a> </span></p>
<p class="p3">Spotify</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mzk18U3YC45U9ib9Rkw9e">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mzk18U3YC45U9ib9Rkw9e</a> </span></p>
<p class="p3">YouTube</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><a href="https://youtu.be/YMhx8hMSThI?si=0GLJaEW8kdPu554X">https://youtu.be/YMhx8hMSThI?si=0GLJaEW8kdPu554X</a> </span></p>
<p class="p3">White Canes Connect Website<br /><a href="https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/145/">https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/145/</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p3">White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists</p>
<p class="p3">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="p3">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>
<p class="p3">NFB-NEWSLINE®</p>
<p class="p3">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>
<p class="p3">Braille Monitor</p>
<p class="p3">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="p3">Independence Market Online</p>
<p class="p3">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>
<p class="p4">Happy Thanksgiving from Eliz, Jane, Ziggy, and me!</p>
<p class="p4">Regards,</p>
<p class="p4">David</p>
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