[NFBP-Brandywine] Watch Federation Focus Now, "Buy" AbsentTea Tickets Tomorrow, Coffee with the President on Wednesday

Mon Jun 1 21:32:30 UTC 2026

Hey there, PA Federation Family,

This week's Federation Focus [1] includes details on Coffee with the 
President, the upcoming Jigsaw Chapter meeting, and several important 
fundraisers happening across the Federation.

I share updates on the national #Give25 campaign, Pennsylvania's 
AbsentTea fundraiser, and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter's Dancing in 
the Dark to Be Dancing in the Light gala coming October 10. I also talk 
about the Coast to Coast Movement Challenge, Keystone's planned Philly 
Fun Walk, and opportunities to volunteer or run during Philadelphia 
Marathon weekend.

Plus, I clarify National Convention registration for Austin, including 
on-site and virtual options, and give the latest update on the 2026 NFB 
of PA State Convention in Hershey.

Don't forget next Wednesday's PAGDU meeting with special guest Sanho 
Steele-Louchart. The link will be in next week's Focus.

Scroll down for all the links!

Meetings

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 7:30PM
Coffee with the President and NFB of PA Board
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96349504843?pwd=Tk5zL3RRRnd4QjRiRzl2ODM0bEJmQT09
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,96349504843#

Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Jigsaw Chapter
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,91793332704#
Questions? Email jigsaw at nfbofpa.org

Fundraisers

Keep NFB Advancing with #Give25

Support the future of blindness advocacy through the National Federation 
of the Blind's Give Twenty-Five campaign. Donate $25 between May 15 and 
July 7, 2026, for a chance to win $2,000 cash or a trip for two to the 
2027 NFB National Convention. Become a Federation Connector by 
encouraging friends and family to give in your name for additional 
recognition and giveaway opportunities, including a chance to win a 
BrailleNote Evolve from HumanWare. Every donation helps fund programs 
that empower blind people nationwide. Call (410) 659-9314 ext 2430 or go 
to https://www.nfb.org/give25donate

AbsentTea

Support the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania without 
ever leaving your home through the AbsentTea--the most charming event 
you'll never attend. This unique fundraiser celebrates all the elegance 
of a traditional tea party without the travel, crowds, or scheduling 
stress. Your participation helps older adults experiencing vision loss 
across Pennsylvania gain access to mentoring, resources, independence 
training, and opportunities to remain active and engaged in their 
communities. Join the AbsentTea by October 15, 2026, and make a 
meaningful difference for blind Pennsylvanians while enjoying the 
easiest event you'll never attend. Give at 
https://www.nfbofpa.org/absenttea and read more at 
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/most-charming-event-youll-never-attend

Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge

Join the 2026 Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge--a nationwide effort for 
NFB chapters and affiliates to raise awareness, deepen connections, and 
generate support for our mission. Learn more at https://nfb.org/movers.

Philadelphia Marathon

For the first time, the NFB is a Silver charity partner of the 
Philadelphia Marathon, with marathon, half-marathon, and 8K races. Join 
Team NFB Dreamers and run in support of the NFB. To get involved, 
contact Rachel Held at rheld at nfb.org  or 410-659-9314, ext. 2423.

Dancing in the Dark to be Dancing in the Light

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter is holding its annual event at the 
Northampton Country Club in Easton on October 10, 2026. Contact Jemmie 
Jones at pidgeon1212 at gmail.com for more information.

National Convention Virtually

If you can't be in Austin for the 2026 National Convention, you can 
still participate! Learn more and register at 
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/national-convention-virtual-experience.

2026 NFB of PA State Convention

Join us in Hershey from November 5 - 8 for our annual State Convention. 
Learn more about it at https://www.nfbofpa.org/state-convention.

State Convention Hotel Room Block

Secure your stay for the National Federation of the Blind of 
Pennsylvania State Convention at the Hershey Lodge! Guest rooms are 
available from November 4-9, 2026, at a special rate of $149 per night 
(plus taxes and fees). To book online, please copy and paste 
https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth [2] into your 
browser; enter Group ID: 10524996 and Passcode: NFBLODGE26 (both are 
case-sensitive). If you prefer to speak with a representative, call 
855-729-3108 between 8 AM and 8 PM and mention the National Federation 
of the Blind room block. Since this is a new booking system, ensure you 
search for your specific dates to see accurate availability.

White Canes Connect

In this episode of White Canes Connect, host Simon Bonenfant welcomes 
Evan Schwerbrock, founder of Cane and Able Fitness, for a conversation 
about adaptive fitness, resilience, and helping blind people move 
through the world with greater confidence and strength.

Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crafting-confidence-one-exercise-at-a-time-with/id1592248709?i=1000769411517

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/06JPZl1ZyZFWf3X3p2lJTv

YouTube
https://youtu.be/9bMN4AbDR6Q

Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/153/

White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists

FeedSpot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/.

Million Podcasts: 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b 
[3]

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 available online! Explore their product 
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/.

Enjoy the beautiful weather this week!

Regards,

David

-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [4]
iCantCU Podcast
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Support The Podcast When You Shop
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/lYJLIOuBUo4
[2] https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth
[3] 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[4] http://www.iCantCU.com
[5] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[6] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[7] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[8] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[9] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[10] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[11] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[12] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[13] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[14] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[15] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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