[PAGDU] Last One, I Promise... Until Next Year!

[David B. Goldstein]

Hey there PA Federationists,

In this final Federation Focus of 2025, I share one important meeting 
and a critical year-end reminder. Watch it at 
https://youtu.be/OJF_pGXxRQU. If you haven't paid your chapter or 
division dues, now is the time--dues must be paid by December 31 to hold 
office, make and vote on motions, and remain eligible for financial 
assistance for Washington Seminar, National Convention, and our 2026 
State Convention in Hershey. I also highlight the Jigsaw Chapter's first 
meeting of the new year on Saturday, January 3 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. I 
wrap up with ways to support the affiliate through year-end and birthday 
giving, and wish everyone a happy, healthy 2026.

Scroll down for all the links!

There's Still Time for a Year-end Donation

Every day, we are challenging low expectations, expanding access, and 
proving that blindness is not a barrier to living the life you want. 
When you give at http://www.SupportPABlind.org/ [1], you fuel training, 
mentorship, and opportunities for blind Pennsylvanians across the 
Commonwealth.

The impact of your generosity starts right now. Please consider donating 
today.

Renew or Join Now

Your membership is your voice -- it's what gives you the right to vote, 
shape priorities, and help lead your chapter or division forward. And 
here's something many don't realize: to receive financial assistance for 
the 2026 National Convention, State Convention, or Washington Seminar, 
you must be a member by December 31, 2025.

Don't miss out on the support and opportunities you deserve. Renew your 
membership or join today by contacting your chapter or division 
President or Treasurer.

Eliz, Jane, Ziggy, and I wish you a spectacular 2026!

Meetings

Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Jigsaw Chapter

https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09
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+13017158592,,91793332704#

White Canes Connect

White Canes Connect episode 147 features a powerful address from 
National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono, delivered to 
the NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention in Harrisburg. Reflecting on 
the eve of the organization's 85th anniversary, President Riccobono 
shares his personal journey of discovering the Federation in 1996 and 
how the community transformed his understanding of blindness, 
leadership, and collective action.

Find this episode at:

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe-and-build-president-riccobonos-message-to/id1592248709?i=1000740578363 
[2]

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OCl9nD6xdYjSlvHFvl6ZM

YouTube

https://youtu.be/KsOQ1F4n8IE?si=RzLew2SO9fJFXtu7

White Canes Connect Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/147/

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 
[3]

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.

-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [4]
iCantCU Podcast
Apple Podcasts [5] | Spotify [6] | Watch on YouTube [7]
Support The Podcast When You Shop
Amazon [8]
Connect with me:
Twitter [9] | Instagram [10] | LinkedIn [11] | Facebook [12]
My Other Show: White Canes Connect
Apple Podcasts [13] | Spotify [14] | YouTube [15]

Links:
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[1] http://www.SupportPABlind.org/
[2] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303
[3] 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[4] http://www.iCantCU.com
[5] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[6] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[7] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[8] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[9] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[10] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[11] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[12] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[13] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[14] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[15] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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