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<p>Hey there, PA Federationists,</p>
<p class="p1">Seven meetings, three fundraisers, and a chance to win some money—there’s a lot happening across the <a href="https://youtu.be/_DQCPT0oTqM">Pennsylvania Federation</a> 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.</p>
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<p class="p3">Meetings</p>
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<p class="p3">Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM<br />Diabetes Action Network Group<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91010106648?pwd=cTNTUlBZTSt6VGxIb0hyVUcxN3pLQT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91010106648?pwd=cTNTUlBZTSt6VGxIb0hyVUcxN3pLQT09</a><br />One tap mobile<br />+13017158592,,91010106648#</p>
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<p class="p3">Tuesday, March 17 2026 at 6:00 PM<br />PA Association of Blind Merchants<br />Via Zoom<br /><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944</a><br />One Tap Mobile <br />+13092053325,,4503152944#</p>
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<p class="p3">Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM<br />Leadership Seminar<br />Walking Alone, Marching Together Episode Four Podcast Listening Session<br />Join Zoom Meeting <br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91885471834?pwd=SvkbkRWvtpka5nzc4FNZ3mBSk3jqls.1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91885471834?pwd=SvkbkRWvtpka5nzc4FNZ3mBSk3jqls.1</a> <br />One tap mobile <br />+13092053325,,91885471834#</p>
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<p class="p3">Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM<br />Capital Area Chapter Meeting<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92858011027?pwd=DjMpP2nTRjmjjA6FhEFKdFJiKVCkYt.1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92858011027?pwd=DjMpP2nTRjmjjA6FhEFKdFJiKVCkYt.1</a><br />One tap mobile<br />+16469313860,,92858011027#</p>
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<p class="p3">Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM<br />Greater Berks Chapter Meeting<br />Via Zoom<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=RjVoSjZabnNaNXh5SlZoWUtVRnlOUT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=RjVoSjZabnNaNXh5SlZoWUtVRnlOUT09</a><br />One tap mobile<br />+16469313860,,95253890689# US</p>
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<p class="p3">Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM<br />Erie County Chapter Meeting<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09</a><br />One tap mobile</p>
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<p class="p3">Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM<br />PA Organization of Blind Parents<br />Join Zoom Meeting<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92797371396?pwd=QkJ6MVJ6WDVvMEhGdXpMQTlLM000QT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92797371396?pwd=QkJ6MVJ6WDVvMEhGdXpMQTlLM000QT09</a><br />One tap mobile<br />+13017158592,,92797371396#</p>
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<p class="p3">Fundraisers</p>
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<p class="p3">Last Call for April Raffle Tickets</p>
<p class="p3">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.</p>
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<p class="p3">Spring Fling 2026</p>
<p class="p3">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 <a href="https://www.pablindmerchants.org/springfling2026">https://www.pablindmerchants.org/springfling2026</a>. If you are a blind vendor, we want to showcase your business! Register for a table to meet with attendees at <a href="https://pablindmerchants.org/exhibitors">https://pablindmerchants.org/exhibitors</a>. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Visit <a href="https://pablindmerchants.org/sponsors">https://pablindmerchants.org/sponsors</a> to see the sponsorship levels and register.</p>
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<p class="p3">Greater Philadelphia Chapter Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser</p>
<p class="p3">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.</p>
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<p class="p3">Apply for a $10,000 National Scholarship</p>
<p class="p3">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 <a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program">https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program</a>. Application deadline is March 31, 2026.</p>
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<p class="p3">National Convention in Austin</p>
<p class="p3">This year’s National Convention is in Austin, Texas, from July 3-8. Learn more about the 2026 NFB National Convention at <a href="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. 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.</p>
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<p class="p3">Jernigan Scholarships for National Convention</p>
<p class="p3">If you have never been to a National Convention, you can apply for a Jernigan Convention Scholarship by going to <a href="https://www.nfbofpa.org/jernigan">https://www.nfbofpa.org/jernigan</a>. Good luck!</p>
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<p class="p3">PA Blind Bracketbusters is Back</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge at <a href="https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/46181/invitation?key=46d95a945af52643"><span class="s2">https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/46181/invitation?key=46d95a945af52643</span></a></span><span class="s3">. Good luck!</span></p>
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<p class="p3">White Canes Connect</p>
<p class="p3">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.</p>
<p class="p3">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.</p>
<p class="p3">Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:</p>
<p class="p3">Apple Podcasts<br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judys-league-and-the-battle-to-save-section-504/id1592248709?i=1000753957519">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judys-league-and-the-battle-to-save-section-504/id1592248709?i=1000753957519</a></p>
<p class="p3">Spotify<br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/09dOAvvUKj5kUDxrG7AIax">https://open.spotify.com/episode/09dOAvvUKj5kUDxrG7AIax</a></p>
<p class="p3">YouTube<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/xFZLaG7Y53g?si=q35QRN8xlW-7Ljfh">https://youtu.be/xFZLaG7Y53g?si=q35QRN8xlW-7Ljfh</a></p>
<p class="p3">White Canes Connect Website<br /><a href="http://whitecanesconnect.com/151/">whitecanesconnect.com/151/</a></p>
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<p class="p3">White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists</p>
<p class="p3">FeedSpot: <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/">https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/</a>.</p>
<p class="p3">Million Podcasts: <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="p3">NFB-NEWSLINE®</p>
<p class="p3">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="p3">Braille Monitor</p>
<p class="p3">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="p3">Independence Market Online</p>
<p class="p3">The Independence Market is 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="p3">Happy St. Patrick's Day!</p>
<p class="p3">Regards,</p>
<p class="p3">David</p>
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