[PABlindMerchants] Federation Focus is Out Now! Watch and Give Me Your Danny Answer in the Comments
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
Mon May 11 21:17:45 UTC 2026
Hey there, PA Federation Family,
This week on Federation Focus [1], I've got six meetings to tell you
about, including one that takes us outside Pennsylvania and into
Baltimore for a visit to the National Federation of the Blind National
Center. We cover meetings from the DeafBlind Division, Happy Valley
Chapter, Guide Dogs Division, Greater Berks Chapter, and Erie Chapter,
plus a special Keystone Chapter trip.
I also share updates on three major fundraisers, including the
Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge, the Philadelphia Marathon partnership
with the National Federation of the Blind, and Greater Lehigh Valley's
Dancing in the Dark fundraiser coming this October.
Plus, there are important reminders about the 2026 National Convention
in Austin and our 2026 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention coming to
Hershey this November. And don't forget to wish President Lynn Heitz a
happy birthday and let me know in the comments if Danny chooses Guide
Dogs or birthday celebrations.
Scroll down for all the links!
Meetings
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
DeafBlind Division Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98011745391?pwd=OElqZ3JRdXFDRFRzNHp5NUJqYmN0QT09
[2]
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,98011745391#
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Happy Valley Chapter Meeting
https://psu.zoom.us/j/4728538979 [3]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91829607843?pwd=qqhauVZm8AbW7cNBPZNaLNPhQXgbEm.1
[4]
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,91829607843#
Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Greater Berks Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=RjVoSjZabnNaNXh5SlZoWUtVRnlOUT09
[5]
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,95253890689# US
Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Erie County Chapter Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09
[6]
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,91404388179#
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
[7].
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 [8] 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.
2026 NFB of PA State Convention
Join us in Hershey from November 5 - 8 for our annual State Convention.
Learn more about it at https://www.nfbofpa.org/state-convention [9].
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 [10]
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
[11]
NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE(R) at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline
[12]. 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
[13].
Independence Market Online
The Independence Market is available online! Explore their product
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/ [14].
Have a great week ahead!
Regards,
David
--
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
(610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [15]
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/VAL28ZFzZRI
[2]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98011745391?pwd=OElqZ3JRdXFDRFRzNHp5NUJqYmN0QT09
[3] https://psu.zoom.us/j/4728538979
[4]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91829607843?pwd=qqhauVZm8AbW7cNBPZNaLNPhQXgbEm.1
[5]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=RjVoSjZabnNaNXh5SlZoWUtVRnlOUT09
[6]
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91404388179?pwd=RUJHeDA1V0FQWVpqR1BRNnBleE9pQT09
[7] https://nfb.org/movers
[8] https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth
[9] https://www.nfbofpa.org/state-convention
[10] https://youtu.be/MREQW3dcqXQ?si=qaStxAk8G4sA7HsO
[11]
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[12] https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline
[13] https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor
[14] https://catalog.nfb.org/
[15] http://www.iCantCU.com
[16] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[17] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[18] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[19] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[20] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[21] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[22] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[23] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[24]
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[25] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[26] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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