[NFBP-Brandywine] 🦯 Celebrate Progress & Possibility at the NFB of PA State Convention

Mon Nov 10 22:09:36 UTC 2025

Hey there PA Federationists,

It's convention week! Watch now: https://youtu.be/uNatvLl2J1w. The NFB 
of Pennsylvania's 2025 State Convention runs November 13-16 at the Best 
Western Premier in Harrisburg. If you missed online registration, you 
can still register on-site for $35. The packed schedule includes the 
Senior Possibilities Fair, a tech seminar featuring Jonathan Mosen and 
InnoSearch, Family Feud Night, the exhibit hall, student seminar, Friday 
auction, and Saturday banquet. There is even a way to be there 
virtually! Don't miss the 85th anniversary celebration of the organized 
blind movement on Sunday. Plus, mark your calendar for the Blind 
Merchants Holiday Party on December 6 in Philadelphia.

Scroll down for all the links!

CONVENTION AGENDA IS AVAILABLE

Have a look at the Agenda for the 2025 State Convention in Harrisburg at 
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/agenda-2025-state-convention. There is also a 
guide and description to the Best Western Premier at 
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/best-western-premier-harrisburg-step-step. If 
you'd like a braille version of the agenda for your braille device, 
please reach out and I'll send you the file.

SENIOR POSSIBILITIES FAIR

Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the 
Best Western Premier in Harrisburg for the Senior Possibilities Fair. 
For just $20 (including continental breakfast), older adults 
experiencing vision loss can explore hands-on exhibits, hear from expert 
speakers, and discover adaptive tools and resources that promote 
independence. Vision loss doesn't mean giving up your life--learn how 
the right training and technology can help you stay confident, 
independent, and thriving. Learn more and register at 
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/discover-independence-senior-possibilities-fair. 
Online sales close on Tuesday, November 11, but you will be able to 
purchase admission at the door.

PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR OUR CONVENTION

We are excited that Waymo (https://waymo.com/ ) is a Platinum Sponsor of 
our 2025 State Convention in Harrisburg. What is Waymo? Have a look at 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw3W-SFoN9I.

OTHER SPONSORS

A huge thank-you to UPMC for joining us as a Gold Sponsor of our State 
Convention! We're also excited to welcome Remax Delta Realty Group as a 
Silver Sponsor and deeply appreciate Democracy Live's ongoing commitment 
as a Bronze Sponsor.  Other Bronze Sponsors include Sky's the Limit 
Communications, Sean Collins from State Farm, and being haircare! We are 
also thankful that Vanda Pharmaceutical is a Community Partner. Links to 
all of our sponsors are available at 
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/sponsors-2025-state-convention.

AMTRAK CODE

If you are traveling from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, use code V819 for 
the disability discount.

MEETINGS

All activity in our State Convention's primary ballroom will be streamed 
live, wifi permitting. Here is the Zoom info:
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09

One tap mobile

+16468769923,,93740003678#

FUNDRAISERS

PA ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS HOLIDAY PARTY

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: 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. Learn more and register at 
https://pablindmerchants.org/holiday-party/registration/. The hotel room 
block has been extended to today! Contact PABM President Pam Baquero for 
a room.

See you in Harrisburg!

--David Goldstein
First Vice President, NFB of PA

-- 
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