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<p>Hey there PA Federationists!</p>
<p class="p1">The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania presents Federation Focus. All the meeting and fundraiser links mentioned in the video are here, as well as the link to the latest episode of White Canes Connect.</p>
<p class="p2">Watch the video on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/hmfk2-c0shw">https://youtu.be/hmfk2-c0shw</a> </p>
<p class="p1">Meetings:</p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM</p>
<p class="p1">DeafBlind Division Meeting</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Via Zoom<br /><a href="http://bit.ly/3AU2jjg"><span class="s2">http://bit.ly/3AU2jjg</span></a></span></p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM<br />Happy Valley Chapter Meeting<br />Via Zoom<br /><a href="https://psu.zoom.us/j/4728538979"><span class="s3">https://psu.zoom.us/j/4728538979</span></a><span class="s3"> </span></p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM</p>
<p class="p1">Greater Berks Chapter Meeting<br />: In-person:<br />West Lawn Library<br /><span class="s3">101 Woodside Ave</span></p>
<p class="p3">West Lawn, PA 19609</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Via Zoom:<br /><a href="https://www.nfbofpa.org/berkszoom/"><span class="s3">https://www.nfbofpa.org/berkszoom/</span></a></span></p>
<p class="p4"> </p>
<p class="p1">Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM</p>
<p class="p1">Capital Chapter Meeting</p>
<p class="p3">Join Zoom Meeting</p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s4"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/2159880888">https://zoom.us/j/2159880888</a></span></p>
<p class="p3">Passcode: 1977</p>
<p class="p3">One tap mobile</p>
<p class="p3">+13017158592,,2159880888# US (Washington DC)</p>
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<p class="p1">Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM</p>
<p class="p1">Erie County Chapter Meeting</p>
<p class="p1">Via Zoom:</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09</a></p>
<p class="p1">One Tap Mobile</p>
<p class="p1">+13126266799,,91404388179# US (Chicago)</p>
<p class="p1">There is an in-person component available. Please email <a href="mailto:vp1@nfbofpa.org">vp1@nfbofpa.org</a> for more information.</p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">Fundraisers</p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">PA Association of Blind Merchants Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase</p>
<p class="p1">May 17, 2025, from 4 PM to 10 PM at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg</p>
<p class="p1">Food, fun, raffles, and auctions on some very cool stuff.</p>
<p class="p1">Be a sponsor of the event: <a href="https://www.pablindmerchants.org/sponsor/">https://www.pablindmerchants.org/sponsor/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Are you a blind entrepreneur? Exhibit at the event: <a href="https://www.pablindmerchants.org/exhibit/">https://www.pablindmerchants.org/exhibit/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Attend the event: <a href="https://www.pablindmerchants.org/fling/">https://www.pablindmerchants.org/fling/</a></p>
<p class="p1">Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase flyer: <a href="http://pablindmerchants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pabm-spring-fling-flyer-FINAL.png">http://pablindmerchants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pabm-spring-fling-flyer-FINAL.png</a></p>
<p class="p1">Please join us!</p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">White Canes Connect Episode 134</p>
<p class="p1">In Episode 134 of White Canes Connect, we speak with Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants President Pam Baquero about the upcoming Spring Fling Blind Vendors Showcase on May 17 in Harrisburg. We also discuss the current state of the Business Enterprise Program.</p>
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<p class="p1">Find the podcast on</p>
<p class="p1">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s4"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-blind-vendor-showcase-with-pam-baquero/id1592248709?i=1000706924064">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-blind-vendor-showcase-with-pam-baquero/id1592248709?i=1000706924064</a> </span></p>
<p class="p1">Spotify</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s4"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GLSiudhadaJCYVKX2TCXr">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GLSiudhadaJCYVKX2TCXr</a> </span></p>
<p class="p1">YouTube</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s4"><a href="https://youtu.be/bhHxK0KKA7k?si=LD0fHMFnmQLAhkkO">https://youtu.be/bhHxK0KKA7k?si=LD0fHMFnmQLAhkkO</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">White Canes Connect Now at #12 on the Best 100 Visually Impaired Podcasts</p>
<p class="p1">Up again this week! We’re now at #12 of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts! Check out the list: <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/">https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/</a>. Check out the list, you may find your new favorite podcast on it!</p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1">NFB National Convention</p>
<p class="p3">Pennsylvania may be where the organized blind movement began, but this summer, its heartbeat moves to New Orleans for the National Federation of the Blind National Convention, July 8–13. Be part of the movement’s future—details at <a href="https://www.nfbofpa.org/nola">https://www.<span class="s4">nfbofpa.org/nola</span></a><span class="s4">/</span>.</p>
<p class="p3"> </p>
<p class="p3">If you have questions, please just leave a comment on TouTube!</p>
<p class="p3">Have a great week ahead!</p>
<p class="p3">Regards,</p>
<p class="p3">David</p>
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