[NFBP-DeafBlind] Federation Focus for the Week of April 21

Mon Apr 21 22:31:55 UTC 2025

The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania presents Federation 
Focus. All the meeting and fundraiser links mentioned in the video are 
here, as well as the link to the latest episode of White Canes Connect.

As you'll notice, I missed a couple of meetings in the video. The 
Seniors Group meets on Wednesday and Brandywine Valley meets on 
Saturday. Links are below.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/YKBEWicWTS4

Meetings:

April 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Seniors Group
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09 
[1]

One tap mobile

+13126266799,,99546476505# US (Chicago)

+16468769923,,99546476505# US (New York)

April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM

Greater Philadelphia Chapter Meeting
In-person at the Park Tower Apartments
4001 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5699964324?... [2]

Meeting ID: 569 996 4324

One tap mobile

+13017158592,,5699964324# US (Washington DC)

Brandywine Valley Chapter Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96234199448... [3]

Meeting ID: 962 3419 9448

Passcode: 1977

One tap mobile

+16468769923,,96234199448# US (New York)

Fundraisers

Sip. Savor. Support. Fundraiser for the Keystone Chapter

The Keystone Chapter has partnered with Landmark Americana at 3333 
Market Street in Philadelphia. On April 29, 2025, from open to close, 
25% of your check will be donated to the chapter on all non-promotional 
items. You must bring a paper flyer with you for the chapter to receive 
the donation. Find the flyer at 
https://nfbofpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sip-Savor-Support-FINAL-TROY.pdf

I hope you can make it!

PABM Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase

May 17, 2025, from 4 PM to 10 PM at the Best Western Premier in 
Harrisburg

Food, fun, raffles, and auctions on some very cool stuff.

Be a sponsor of the event: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/sponsor/

Are you a blind entrepreneur? Exhibit at the event: 
https://www.pablindmerchants.org/exhibit/

Attend the event: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/fling/

Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase flyer: 
http://pablindmerchants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pabm-spring-fling-flyer-FINAL.png

Please join us!

White Canes Connect Episode 132

In Episode 132 of White Canes Connect, hosts Michelle McManus and David 
Goldstein welcome Shawn Welker, founder of Visual Eyes Access, a 
low-cost visual interpreting service with a unique approach. Shawn 
shares how his background in accessibility and mobility training gives 
him a deeper understanding of blind users' needs, setting his service 
apart from other platforms like Aira and Be My Eyes.

Find the episode on

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-welkers-mission-affordable-visual-interpreting/id1592248709?i=1000704263913

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/60bg3hmo5X4uIayLzhVv6A

YouTube

https://youtu.be/E7fT9O4g5PE?si=affJ34ubt9B2NrXL

White Canes Connect #19 on Best 100 Visually Impaired Podcasts

We've been listed on the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts for a few 
months now, currently sitting at #19! Check out the list: 
https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/. Check out the 
list, you may find your new, favorite podcast on it!

NFB National Convention

Join over 2500 blind people in New Orleans from July 8 through July 13 
for the National Federation of the Blind National Convention! Learn more 
at https://www.nfbofpa.org/nola/

Thanks for watching and reading!

Regards,
David
-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [4]
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Links:
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[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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