<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><h1 style="margin:0.25in 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:20pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania</h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are
thrilled to invite you to celebrate the 86 anniversary of the NFB at our </span><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/state-convention" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2026
State Convention</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">,
taking place from Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 8, 2026. This year\u2019s
event will be hosted in the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania, at
the Hershey Lodge. This event is promising to be an exciting and enriching
experience for all attendees. For any questions or inquiries, please contact
our Convention Co-Chairs David Goldstein at </span><a href="mailto:vp1@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">vp1@nfbofpa.org</span></a>
or Michelle McManus at <a href="mailto:mmcmanus@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">mmcmanus@nfbofpa.org</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Note: For
those using a screen reader, you can navigate through this bulletin using the
heading shortcut. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">About the Convention</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Founded
November 16, 1940, the National Federation of the Blind has a legacy of
empowerment, advocacy, and community. The Pennsylvania State Convention brings
together blind individuals, families, educators, professionals, and allies from
across the state to share resources, connect, and celebrate our progress.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The
National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all
blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between
blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity
achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Convention Event Details </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dates:
Thursday, November 5, 2026 to Sunday, November 8, 2026</span></p>
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Lodge (325 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033)</span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">National Representative: Everett Bacon </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are
honored to welcome Mr. Everett Bacon as our 2026 National Representative. Mr. Bacon
is the 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind
and a leader from Utah. He will deliver remarks and be available to meet with
attendees throughout the convention.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You can
read </span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/leadership/board-directors/everette-bacon" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Everett Bacon' bio</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> on our NFB website</span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Registration and Meals</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For a
limited time, we are offering our all-inclusive registration. For a discounted
rate of $225, you will gain entry to our convention and receive 8 meals during
your convention stay. One of those 8 meals will only be offered to those
registered with the all-inclusive price. This includes breakfast, lunch, 2
buffet dinners and a banquet ticket. Please visit the </span><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/blog/meals-2026-state-convention-hershey-lodge" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Meal Options</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> page to see what we have. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This
all-inclusive price will end on September 15, 2026. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You can </span><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=10" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">register</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for our state convention on our registration
page.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Starting
September 16, registration and meals must be purchased separately at higher
costs.</span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Hotel Information</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The
convention will be hosted at the Hershey Lodge, located at:</span></p>
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University Drive</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hershey,
PA 17033</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The group
room rate is $149 per night, plus an 11% occupancy tax, for a total of $165.39
per night.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please
note that one night\u2019s room and tax ($165.39) will be charged at the time of
booking.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You can
book your rooms starting from November 4 until November 9, 2026. <br>
To reserve your room, call 1-855-729-3108 and press 3 for group booking.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">When
making your reservation, be sure to state that you are with the \u201cNational
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania.\u201d</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please do
not use the acronym \u201cNFB of PA,\u201d as reservations can only be located using our
full organization name.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you
wish to book your room online, you can use the <a href="https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">hotel
registration link</a> but make sure to enter the Group ID: 10524996, and
Passcode: NFBLODGE26 both are<br>
case-sensitive. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Travel Information</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For those
traveling via Amtrak, it is safest to go on the train to Harrisburg and then an
Uber/Lyft/taxi to the Hershey Lodge. There is Red Cap service at the Harrisburg
Amtrak station. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If
traveling by Amtrak from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, use code V819 for a
discounted ticket </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">From the
Amtrak station in Harrisburg, you can take either an Uber, Lyft, or taxi to the
Hershey Lodge. It will be approximately 20 to 30 minutes from the station. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Hotel Notes </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Hershey
Lodge is a cashless facility. This means that the hotel and restaurants within
the hotel\u2019s property do not accept cash as an acceptable form of payment.
Please ensure you have another method of payment when staying at the
hotel. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please
visit the <a href="https://www.hersheylodge.com/" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Hershey Lodge</a> hotel\u2019s
website to learn more about what they offer. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"> Family Feud Fundraiser</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday,
November 5starting at 7 PM. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You are
invited to form a team and join us for our Family Feud Fundraiser. The entry
fee is $10 per person, with a maximum of five people per team. Prizes will be
awarded to the winning team!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Registration is coming soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact
Pamela Baquero, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants,
at </span><a href="mailto:oneblindhippie@yahoo.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">oneblindhippie@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> if you have further questions or
inquiries. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal"> Annual Auction</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday,
November 6starting at 7 PM. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are
seeking donations from chapters, divisions, businesses, and individuals. Items
may include gift baskets, event tickets, assistive technology, gift cards,
homemade baked goods, or other high-value items. Contact Convention Chair David
Goldstein at </span><a href="mailto:vp1@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">vp1@nfbofpa.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for a donation form if you wish to solicit donations
from outside businesses and agencies.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact our
Auctioneer Pamela Baquero, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind
Merchants, at <a href="mailto:oneblindhippie@yahoo.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">oneblindhippie@yahoo.com</a>
with any questions or concerns relating to the auction. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Door Prizes </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are
also seeking donations for Door Prizes. These items include gift cards,
homemade items, candy, memorabilia, and small cash prizes. Door prizes will be
awarded during general sessions, the banquet, and the business meeting.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact
Convention Chair David Goldstein at </span><a href="mailto:vp1@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">vp1@nfbofpa.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for a donation form if you wish to
solicit donations from outside businesses and agencies.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact Marva
Hall, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, at <a href="mailto:marva@myyahoo.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">marva@myyahoo.com</a> with any questions or inquiries
with door prizes. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Become an Exhibitor </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday,
November 5, 2026 and Friday, November 6, 2026</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We invite
you to sign up as an </span><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=7" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">exhibitor</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> at our State Convention. This is a
great opportunity to showcase your products and services to blind and
low-vision individuals, their families, and professionals from across the
state. Reserve your exhibitor space today and be part of this exciting event.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact the
following individuals with questions or inquiries relating to the exhibit hall:
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Stacie
Leap, President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, at <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Denice
Brown, President Emeritus of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, at </span><a href="mailto:dbrown8827@aol.com" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">dbrown8827@aol.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Volunteers Needed</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you
have a spirit of service, we invite you to volunteer some of your time at the
convention. We are looking for people to fill various roles including
ambassadors, runners, tech support, as well as assisting with the registration,
door prizes, and fundraising efforts. Fill out the </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpnjofpJv6n_n4Y0y_OXL3ahZsjTyRLcZLRNqwEoujl8wEog/viewform" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Volunteer Form</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> and our Convention Chair will get
back to you. The deadline to sign up to be a volunteer is Friday, October 23,
2026. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Support us and sponsor!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sponsorship
opportunities are available for the 2026 NFB of PA State Convention. All
sponsors will be recognized in our Convention Agenda, which is distributed to
all attendees. We will also announce your support throughout our events and on
social media. Please contact our Convention Chair David Goldstein at </span><a href="mailto:vp1@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">vp1@nfbofpa.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for questions and inquiries. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Open Bar and Cash Bar</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There will
be an open bar at 6pm prior to Family Feud on Thursday, and again before and
during the </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">auction on
Friday. A cash bar will be available before and during the banquet on Saturday.</span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Student Scholarship </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Blind
students attending college or university are encouraged to apply for the NFB of
Pennsylvania State </span><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/scholarship-form" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Scholarship</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Deadline: August
31, 2026. Scholarship recipients must attend the State Convention. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Convention
Student Seminar </span></p>
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November 6, starting at 7PM</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We invite
all students visiting the convention to attend the Student Seminar. This is a
great way to network with other blind or low vision students and get peer
support and guidance throughout your educational journey. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact Noor
Khraisat, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students, at <a href="mailto:students@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">students@nfbofpa.org</a> with further questions or inquiries. </span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Questions?</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you
have any questions or concerns, please direct them to our Convention Co-Chairs:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">David
Goldstein at </span><a href="mailto:vp1@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">vp1@nfbofpa.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Michelle McManus
at <a href="mailto:mcmanus@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">mcmanus@nfbofpa.org</a> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We look
forward to seeing you in Hershey!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><a style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">www.NFBOfPA.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The
National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all
blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between
blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity
achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span></p>
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