[NFBP-Jigsaw] Here We Go Again! Federation Focus is Out Now

[David B. Goldstein]

Hey there PA Federationists,

In this week's Federation Focus (https://youtu.be/VOgf4GyLhUQ) for 
January 19, 2026, I'm back in Pennsylvania--trading Florida warmth for 
snow--and diving straight into a packed week. I walk through six 
meetings across the affiliate, from division gatherings to chapter 
meetings. I also highlight two important reminders: the Jernigan 
Scholarship for first-time National Convention attendees and our spring 
raffle ticket push. Whether you're looking to get involved, stay 
informed, or support the work of the affiliate, this episode has 
everything you need to plan your week and stay connected.

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

Monday, January 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM

Diabetes Action Network Group
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91010106648?pwd=cTNTUlBZTSt6VGxIb0hyVUcxN3pLQT09
One tap mobile

+13017158592,,91010106648#

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM

PA Association of Blind Merchants

Via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944
One Tap Mobile
+13092053325,,4503152944#

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Capital Area Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92858011027?pwd=DjMpP2nTRjmjjA6FhEFKdFJiKVCkYt.1

One tap mobile
+16469313860,,92858011027#

Saturday, January 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Zoom Only
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/97666825771/invitations?signature=_2F7tzs2xoMnx_mu92njSHpvAHhfbDy2OFICXSFo0U8 
[1]
One tap mobile

+16469313860,,97666825771#

Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM

PA Organization of Blind Parents
Blind Parents Seminar

Join Zoom Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92797371396?pwd=QkJ6MVJ6WDVvMEhGdXpMQTlLM000QT09
One tap mobile

+13017158592,,92797371396#

Date and Time TBD
Brandywine Valley Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96234199448?pwd=cEtjbmRoV1hteVhVSXdwV2FDVGJUdz09
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,96234199448#
Contact Lynn Heitz for more information at president at nfbofpa.org.

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 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 [3]
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Support The Podcast When You Shop
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Connect with me:
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Links:
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[1] 
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/97666825771/invitations?signature=_2F7tzs2xoMnx_mu92njSHpvAHhfbDy2OFICXSFo0U8
[2] 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[3] http://www.iCantCU.com
[4] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[5] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[6] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[7] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[8] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[9] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[10] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[11] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[12] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[13] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[14] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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