[PABlindMerchants] Federation Focus for the Week of October 20: Platinum Sponsor Announced
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
Mon Oct 20 18:52:31 UTC 2025
Hey there PA Federationists,
It's a jam-packed week across the Keystone State as six meetings fill
the calendar. Watch this edition of _Federation Focus_ for the week of
October 20 at https://youtu.be/L_RMI4WwptA . From the Diabetes Action
Network and State Convention planning sessions on Monday to Saturday's
Brandywine Valley, Greater Philly, and Erie County chapter meetings,
there's something for every Federation member. I also shares key
convention updates--including the Senior Possibilities Fair, Tech
Seminar, and Family Feud registration--plus details on the Blind
Merchants' upcoming Holiday Party in December. With the state convention
less than a month away, it's crunch time to register, reserve meals, and
gear up for Harrisburg!
Scroll down for all the links!
NFB of PA State Convention in Harrisburg from November 13 - November 16
Registration is open for State Convention! Register at
https://www.nfbofpa.org/register/. Check out the meals at
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/2025-state-convention-meals/. Learn more and
get other important links and phone numbers at
https://www.nfbofpa.org/state-convention/. If you have a product or
service you want to promote at our convention register for the Exhibit
Hall at
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/showcase-your-products-2025-nfb-pa-state-convention-exhibit-hall.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Learn how you can support our
affiliate at
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/2025-state-convention-sponsorship-opportunities.
Senior Possibilities Fair
Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the
Best Western Premier in Harrisburg for the Senior Possibilities Fair.
For just $20 (including continental breakfast), older adults
experiencing vision loss can explore hands-on exhibits, hear from expert
speakers, and discover adaptive tools and resources that promote
independence. Vision loss doesn't mean giving up your life--learn how
the right training and technology can help you stay confident,
independent, and thriving. Learn more and register at
https://nfbofpa.org/blog/discover-independence-senior-possibilities-fair.
Announcing a Platinum Sponsor for our Convention
We are excited to announce that Waymo (https://waymo.com/ ) is a
Platinum Sponsor of our 2025 State Convention in Harrisburg. What is
Waymo? Have a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw3W-SFoN9I.
Meetings
Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Diabetes Action Network Group
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91010106648?pwd=cTNTUlBZTSt6VGxIb0hyVUcxN3pLQT09
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,91010106648#
Monday, October 20, 2025, at 9:00 PM
State Convention Planning Meeting
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09
One Tap Mobile
+16468769923,,93740003678#
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
PA Association of Blind Merchants
Via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944
One Tap Mobile
+13092053325,,4503152944#
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM
Seniors Group
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09
[1]
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,99546476505#
Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Meeting
In-person only at the Park Tower Apartments
4001 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
No Zoom for this meeting.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Brandywine Valley Chapter Meeting
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96234199448?pwd=cEtjbmRoV1hteVhVSXdwV2FDVGJUdz09
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,96234199448#
Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Erie County Chapter Meeting
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,91404388179#
Fundraisers
PA Association of Blind Merchants Holiday Party
The PABM invites you to the 2025 Holiday Networking Party and Fundraiser
on December 6 from 5 PM to 10 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton at
Philadelphia Airport. Enjoy food, music, our interactive auction, and
basket raffles. Learn more and register at
https://pablindmerchants.org/holiday-party/registration/.
Capital Chapter Panera e-Gift Card Fundraiser
The Capital Chapter still has a limited number of $25 Panera e-gift
cards available--grab one while they last! It's an easy way to support
the chapter and treat yourself (or someone else) to something delicious.
Purchase yours today at:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8T3TRZPB8FSLA [2]. Every
card sold helps fuel the chapter's work--thank you for your support!
White Canes Connect
In Episode 145 of _White Canes Connect_, Lisa Bryant and David
Goldstein welcome Patrick Long and Bryan Vuong, co-founders of
InnoSearch.ai, a groundbreaking platform making online shopping
accessible for blind and low-vision users. They built InnoSearch to
serve as an accessibility layer--streamlined, screen-reader friendly,
and simple to use. Beyond shopping, InnoSearch now offers flight booking
and is expanding into food and grocery delivery. Users can shop online
or by calling 1-855-746-7478 (1-855-SHOP-GPT), making the service
accessible even without internet.
Find this episode at:
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innosearch-ai-redefining-accessible-online-shopping/id1592248709?i=1000728863984
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mzk18U3YC45U9ib9Rkw9e
YouTube
https://youtu.be/YMhx8hMSThI?si=0GLJaEW8kdPu554X
White Canes Connect Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/145/
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 now available online! Explore their product
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/ff3OpYuIlgs [4]
Big updates in this week's Federation Focus! 🦯
Convention deadlines, chapter meetings, sponsor news, and the upcoming
POBP Parent Seminar--don't miss what's happening across the Keystone
State! #NFB #Blindness #Leadership #Accessibility
Regards,
David
--
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
(610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [5]
iCantCU Podcast
Apple Podcasts [6] | Spotify [7] | Watch on YouTube [8]
Support The Podcast When You Shop
Amazon [9]
Connect with me:
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My Other Show: White Canes Connect
Apple Podcasts [14] | Spotify [15] | YouTube [16]
Links:
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[1]
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd%3DcWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3Z5SIZHutnPUV4GCtuq-yP
[2] https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8T3TRZPB8FSLA
[3]
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[4] https://youtu.be/ff3OpYuIlgs
[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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