[NFBP-Erie] One Year of Federation Focus, This Week: Four Meetings and Three Fundraisers
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
Mon Mar 23 22:01:58 UTC 2026
Hey there PA Federationists,
Spring has sprung, Federation Focus [1] celebrates one year, and I've
got a packed week ahead for the PA Affiliate. In this week's episode, I
share four upcoming meetings, three fundraisers, a final push for raffle
ticket sales, details on the PABM Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase,
scholarship deadlines, national convention updates for Austin, and a
preview of our upcoming spring mail appeal. Thanks for being part of 52
editions of Federation Focus.
Scroll down for all the links!
Meetings
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Seniors Group
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,99546476505#
Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM
State Convention Planning Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,93740003678#
Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Brandywine Valley Chapter Meeting
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96234199448?pwd=cEtjbmRoV1hteVhVSXdwV2FDVGJUdz09
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,96234199448#
Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Meeting
In-person at the Park Tower Apartments
4001 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Zomm Info
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/97666825771/invitations?signature=_2F7tzs2xoMnx_mu92njSHpvAHhfbDy2OFICXSFo0U8
[2]
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,97666825771#
Fundraisers
Last Call for April Raffle Tickets
It's the final push for one of our most exciting fundraisers of the
year--and it could still put cash in your pocket all April long. Make
those last sales, return your ticket stubs and money, and be part of the
excitement. Drawings take place nightly in April just before 7:00 PM,
with $50 winners Sunday through Friday and a $100 winner every Saturday.
Every ticket sold directly supports our general fund, helping members
attend State and National Conventions, Washington Seminar, and other
essential programs. Let's finish strong--for you and for our Federation.
Spring Fling Blind Vendors Showcase
The Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants invites you to join us
for the Spring Fling Blind Vendors Showcase on Saturday, April 11, 2026,
from 4:00 to 10:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport.
This high-energy evening brings together blind entrepreneurs from across
Pennsylvania for a unique combination of fundraising, networking, and
showcasing incredible businesses. Your ticket includes a full buffet, a
two-hour open bar for adults, and raffle entries--making it a night
that's as fun as it is impactful. Whether you're coming to support,
shop, connect, or explore sponsorship opportunities, everything you need
to get involved is in one place: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/fling
[3]
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
Mark your calendar for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter's Double Good
Popcorn Fundraiser, running Sunday, April 5 through Thursday, April 9.
During these four days, members will be selling Double Good's delicious
popcorn online, with 50% of every purchase directly supporting the
chapter's programs and activities. Bookmark
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/qm57o5h1 [4] to shop their popcorn store
and help fuel our work empowering blind individuals throughout the
community.
Apply for a $10,000 National Scholarship
The National Federation of the Blind is accepting applications for the
2026 NFB Scholarship Program. We offer an array of scholarships to blind
students to support their educational and professional goals. In
addition to the $10,000 cash award, each recipient receives funding to
attend our national convention, opportunities to network with other
blind students, and avenues to connect with hundreds of blind
professionals. Learn more and apply at
https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program.
Application deadline is March 31, 2026.
National Convention in Austin
This year's National Convention is in Austin, Texas, from July 3-8.
Learn more about the 2026 NFB National Convention at
https://nfb.org/convention. Call 800-627-7468 to book your room. The
main hotel is the JW Marriott. The spillover hotel is the Austin
Marriott Downtown. Use the room block code, BL1, to ensure you receive
the convention room rate.
Jernigan Scholarships for National Convention
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!
Financial Assistance to Attend National Convention
If you are a member of our affiliate, you can apply for financial
assistance for National Convention. Please contact affiliate President
Lynn Heitz at president at nfbofpa.org for an application.
White Canes Connect
In this episode of White Canes Connect, host David Goldstein speaks with
Kaleigh Brendle, founder and president of Judy's League and a recent
graduate of Villanova University preparing to begin law school. Kaleigh
is a passionate disability rights advocate dedicated to protecting the
civil rights of disabled Americans through education, outreach, and
grassroots organizing.
Kaleigh joins the show to discuss Judy's League, a cross-disability
advocacy organization she founded in response to legal challenges
threatening Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973--one of the
foundational civil rights protections for people with disabilities. The
conversation explores the ongoing lawsuit Texas v. Kennedy, why Section
504 matters, and how advocacy groups are working to ensure these
protections remain intact.
Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judys-league-and-the-battle-to-save-section-504/id1592248709?i=1000753957519
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/09dOAvvUKj5kUDxrG7AIax
YouTube
https://youtu.be/xFZLaG7Y53g?si=q35QRN8xlW-7Ljfh
White Canes Connect Website
whitecanesconnect.com/151/ [5]
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
[6]
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/.
Have a great week ahead!
Regards,
David
--
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
(610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [7]
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[1] https://youtu.be/oeQWxlfcHD4
[2]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/97666825771/invitations?signature=_2F7tzs2xoMnx_mu92njSHpvAHhfbDy2OFICXSFo0U8
[3] https://www.pablindmerchants.org/fling
[4] https://popup.doublegood.com/s/qm57o5h1
[5] http://whitecanesconnect.com/151/
[6]
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[7] http://www.iCantCU.com
[8] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[9] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[10] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[11] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[12] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[13] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[14] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
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[16]
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[17] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[18] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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