[PABlindMerchants] Watch Federation Focus Now, Join us for Coffee with the President Wednesday!

Mon May 4 20:54:16 UTC 2026

Hey there, PA Federation Family and Friends,

It's Star Wars week, and I've got a quick but important update [1] for 
you inside Studio B. I'm highlighting two key meetings this week, 
including Coffee with the President on Wednesday night and the Greater 
Lehigh Valley Chapter gathering at Applebee's on Saturday. I also want 
to make sure you _don't_ show up to the Keystone Chapter meeting this 
month--it's not happening as we head to Baltimore for a National Center 
visit.

On the fundraising side, I'm breaking down the Coast-to-Coast Movement 
Challenge and how you can get involved, plus details on the Philadelphia 
Marathon and running as an NFB Dreamer. I also recap last week's great 
events and share how you can still support our chapters. Let's keep 
building together.

Watch until the end for the entire Coffee with the President song!

Scroll down for all the links!

Meetings

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7:30PM
Coffee with the President and NFB of PA Board
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96349504843?pwd=Tk5zL3RRRnd4QjRiRzl2ODM0bEJmQT09
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,96349504843#

Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM
Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter
In-person:
Applebee's
3730 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18020

Fundraisers

Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge

Join the 2026 Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge--a nationwide effort for 
NFB chapters and affiliates to raise awareness, deepen connections, and 
generate support for our mission. Learn more at https://nfb.org/movers.

Philadelphia Marathon

For the first time, the NFB is a Silver charity partner of the 
Philadelphia Marathon, with marathon, half marathon, and 8K races. Join 
Team NFB Dreamers and run in support of the NFB. To get involved, 
contact Rachel Held at rheld at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, ext. 2423.

Dancing in the Dark to be Dancing in the Light

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter is holding its annual event at the 
Northampton Country Club in Easton on October 10, 2026. Contact Jemmie 
Jones at pidgeon1212 at gmail.com for more information.

State Convention Hotel Room Block

Secure your stay for the National Federation of the Blind of 
Pennsylvania State Convention at the Hershey Lodge! Guest rooms are 
available from November 4-9, 2026, at a special rate of $149 per night 
(plus taxes and fees). To book online, please copy and paste 
https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth [2] into your 
browser; enter Group ID: 10524996 and Passcode: NFBLODGE26 (both are 
case-sensitive). If you prefer to speak with a representative, call 
855-729-3108 between 8 AM and 8 PM and mention the National Federation 
of the Blind room block. Since this is a new booking system, ensure you 
search for your specific dates to see accurate availability.

White Canes Connect

In this episode, we dive into Hable's newest innovation: Speechlabel, a 
labeling system that combines a free app with physical tags to let you 
identify anything using audio or text. From leftovers in your fridge to 
clothes in your closet, this tool solves everyday challenges that AI 
alone can't. We also talk about the Hable One braille keyboard, the 
company's mission to keep accessibility affordable, and how a small team 
is making a global impact.

Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%2420-accessibility-hack-every-blind-person-should-know/id1592248709?i=1000759448456

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/055uQmCdvZ5z9HNQTRqcSA

YouTube
https://youtu.be/2vhYP7_uSyU?si=RbpEgiY5UVZGRKNR [3]

Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/151/

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/.

Have a great week ahead!

Regards,

David

-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [5]
iCantCU Podcast
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Support The Podcast When You Shop
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/MT17bnA7vDw
[2] https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth
[3] https://youtu.be/MREQW3dcqXQ?si=qaStxAk8G4sA7HsO
[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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