[NFBP-Talk] Diabetes Action Network Meeting Tonight at 6:00 PM, Plus a Trivia Contest & PA Blind Bracket Busters on This Week's Federation Focus
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
Mon Mar 16 20:38:27 UTC 2026
Hey there, PA Federationists,
Seven meetings, three fundraisers, and a chance to win some
money--there's a lot happening across the Pennsylvania Federation [1]
this week. In this episode of Federation Focus, I walk through the
upcoming meetings on the calendar, important deadlines for the April
raffle fundraiser, details about the Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase,
and a save-the-date for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter's Double Good
Popcorn sale. I also share reminders about NFB scholarships, national
convention planning, and how you can take part in a fun trivia contest.
Let's get you caught up on everything happening across the NFB of
Pennsylvania.
Scroll down for all the links!
Meetings
Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Diabetes Action Network Group
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91010106648?pwd=cTNTUlBZTSt6VGxIb0hyVUcxN3pLQT09
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,91010106648#
Tuesday, March 17 2026 at 6:00 PM
PA Association of Blind Merchants
Via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944
One Tap Mobile
+13092053325,,4503152944#
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Leadership Seminar
Walking Alone, Marching Together Episode Four Podcast Listening Session
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91885471834?pwd=SvkbkRWvtpka5nzc4FNZ3mBSk3jqls.1
One tap mobile
+13092053325,,91885471834#
Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Greater Berks Chapter Meeting
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=RjVoSjZabnNaNXh5SlZoWUtVRnlOUT09
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,95253890689# US
Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Erie County Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09
One tap mobile
Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM
PA Organization of Blind Parents
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92797371396?pwd=QkJ6MVJ6WDVvMEhGdXpMQTlLM000QT09
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,92797371396#
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 2026
The Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) invites you to
its highly anticipated Spring Fling Blind Vendors Showcase on April 11,
2026, from 4:00-10:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia
Airport. Part fundraiser, part vendor showcase, this signature event
celebrates the talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of blind
business owners from across the Commonwealth. Tickets are $60 for adults
and $30 for children 12 and under, and include a buffet meal, a two-hour
open bar for adults, and two raffle tickets per attendee. For more
information and to register, go to
https://www.pablindmerchants.org/springfling2026. If you are a blind
vendor, we want to showcase your business! Register for a table to meet
with attendees at https://pablindmerchants.org/exhibitors. Sponsorship
opportunities are available! Visit https://pablindmerchants.org/sponsors
to see the sponsorship levels and register.
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. Connect with a member of the Greater
Philadelphia Chapter 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!
PA Blind Bracketbusters is Back
Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge at
https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/46181/invitation?key=46d95a945af52643
[2]. Good luck!
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/ [3]
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
[4]
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/.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Regards,
David
--
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
(610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [5]
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/_DQCPT0oTqM
[2]
https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/46181/invitation?key=46d95a945af52643
[3] http://whitecanesconnect.com/151/
[4]
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[5] http://www.iCantCU.com
[6] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[7] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[8] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[9] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[10] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[11] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[12] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[13] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[14]
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[15] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[16] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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