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<p>Hey there PA Federationists,</p>
<p class="p1">In this holiday-week edition of Federation Focus for December 22, I share one important meeting and a critical year-end reminder. Watch at <a href="https://youtu.be/5J2d1kN9NZk">https://youtu.be/5J2d1kN9NZk</a>. The Brandywine Valley Chapter meets Saturday, December 27 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom, with links provided below. As we approach the end of 2025, I strongly encourage everyone to pay their chapter or division dues by December 31 to maintain voting rights, hold office, and remain eligible for financial assistance for Washington Seminar, State Convention, and National Convention. I also take a moment to celebrate the season—Festivus, Christmas, and Kwanza—and wish you and your family a joyful holiday week.</p>
<p class="p2">Scroll down for all the links!</p>
<p class="p2">There’s Still Time for a Year-end Donation</p>
<p class="p1">Every day, we are challenging low expectations, expanding access, and proving that blindness is not a barrier to living the life you want. When you give at <a href="http://www.SupportPABlind.org/">http://www.<strong>SupportPABlind.org/</strong></a>, you fuel training, mentorship, and opportunities for blind Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.</p>
<p class="p1">The impact of your generosity starts right now. Please consider donating today.</p>
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<p class="p1">Renew or Join Now</p>
<p class="p1">Your membership is your voice — it’s what gives you the right to vote, shape priorities, and help lead your chapter or division forward. And here’s something many don’t realize: to receive financial assistance for the 2026 National Convention, State Convention, or Washington Seminar, you must be a member <strong>by December 31, 2025</strong>.</p>
<p class="p1">Don’t miss out on the support and opportunities you deserve. Renew your membership or join today by contacting your chapter or division President or Treasurer.</p>
<p class="p2">Meetings</p>
<p class="p2">Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM<br />Brandywine Valley Chapter Meeting<br />Via Zoom<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96234199448?pwd=cEtjbmRoV1hteVhVSXdwV2FDVGJUdz09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96234199448?pwd=cEtjbmRoV1hteVhVSXdwV2FDVGJUdz09</a><br />One tap mobile<br />+16468769923,,96234199448#</p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect</p>
<p class="p1">White Canes Connect episode 147 features a powerful address from National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono, delivered to the NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention in Harrisburg. Reflecting on the eve of the organization’s 85th anniversary, President Riccobono shares his personal journey of discovering the Federation in 1996 and how the community transformed his understanding of blindness, leadership, and collective action.</p>
<p class="p2">Find this episode at:</p>
<p class="p2">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe-and-build-president-riccobonos-message-to/id1592248709?i=1000740578363</a></span></p>
<p class="p2">Spotify</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OCl9nD6xdYjSlvHFvl6ZM">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OCl9nD6xdYjSlvHFvl6ZM</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2">YouTube</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://youtu.be/KsOQ1F4n8IE?si=RzLew2SO9fJFXtu7">https://youtu.be/KsOQ1F4n8IE?si=RzLew2SO9fJFXtu7</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect Website<br /><a href="https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/147/">https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/147/</a> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists</p>
<p class="p2">Our affiliate podcast is one of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts on FeedSpot! Check out the list at <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/">https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/</a>.</p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect is also on the Best 100 on Million Podcasts! Have a look: <a href="https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b">https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b</a></p>
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<p class="p2">NFB-NEWSLINE®</p>
<p class="p2">Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE® at <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline">https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline</a>. Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.</p>
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<p class="p2">Braille Monitor</p>
<p class="p2">The Braille Monitor is the NFB’s flagship publication. Learn more about it at <a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor">https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor</a>.</p>
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<p class="p2">Independence Market Online</p>
<p class="p2">The Independence Market is now available online! Explore their product offerings and make a purchase at <a href="https://catalog.nfb.org/">https://catalog.nfb.org/</a>.</p>
<p class="p2">Merry Christmas from Eliz, Jane, Ziggy, and me!</p>
<p class="p2">Regards,</p>
<p class="p2">David</p>
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