[NFBP-Brandywine] Federation Focus for the Week of January 12

[David B. Goldstein]

Hey there PA Federationists,

In this week's Federation Focus for January 12, 2026, I cover two 
upcoming meetings and several important opportunities. Watch it at 
https://youtu.be/OXR85bETjkk.

We start with the DeafBlind Division meeting on Tuesday evening, 
followed by a Zoom-only Greater Berks Chapter meeting on Saturday 
morning. I also share an update on efforts to restart the Guide Dog 
Division and invite any guide dog users in Pennsylvania to get involved, 
regardless of membership status. Additionally, I highlight the opening 
of the Jernigan Convention Scholarship for the 2026 National Convention 
in Austin and encourage first-time attendees to apply. I wrap up with a 
brief mention of the latest White Canes Connect episode.

Scroll down for all the links!

National Convention in Austin Texas

This year's National Convention is in Austin, Texas, from July 3-8. If 
you have never been to a National Convention, you can apply for a 
Jernigan Convention Scholarship by going to 
https://www.nfbofpa.org/jernigan. Good luck!

Meetings

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
DeafBlind Division Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98011745391?pwd=OElqZ3JRdXFDRFRzNHp5NUJqYmN0QT09
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,98011745391#

Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Greater Berks Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=RjVoSjZabnNaNXh5SlZoWUtVRnlOUT09
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,95253890689# US

White Canes Connect

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.

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--and how that belief 
unlocks confidence in using Braille, mobility tools, technology, and 
advocacy skills without apology.

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/respect-belief-and-action-david-denotaris/id1592248709?i=1000744088201

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dHOmknIOgW9R7UEo69EH9

YouTube

https://youtu.be/0oawJQcbBkA?si=Y7K-rnaBg6UQx50-

White Canes Connect Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/148/

White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists

Our affiliate podcast is one of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts 
on FeedSpot! Check out the list at 
https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/.

White Canes Connect is also on the Best 100 on Million Podcasts! Have a 
look: 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b 
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NFB-NEWSLINE(R)

Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE(R) at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline. 
Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.

Braille Monitor

The Braille Monitor is the NFB's flagship publication. Learn more about 
it at https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor.

Independence Market Online

The Independence Market is now available online! Explore their product 
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/.

Regards,

David

-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [2]
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Support The Podcast When You Shop
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Links:
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[1] 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[2] http://www.iCantCU.com
[3] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[4] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[5] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[6] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[7] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[8] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[9] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[10] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[11] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[12] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[13] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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