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12 - Are Irish immigrants under attack from ICE in this country? Dom explains why they're different than the ones coming across the southern border. 1210 - Gavin Newsom had Steve Bannon on his podcast and the conversation was interesting to say the least. 1215 - Side - famous Irish person 1220 - Your calls. 1230 - Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, joins us to discuss whether or not the Columbia protest leader's First Amendment rights were violated. What does Steve think of the current occupation of Trump Tower as pro-Palestinian protestors protest the arrest of Mahmoud? How much virtue signaling is happening with the garb they are wearing? 1250 - How good of a movie is The Departed? Teasing the next hour.

12 - Are Irish immigrants under attack from ICE in this country? Dom explains why they're different than the ones coming across the southern border. 1210 - Gavin Newsom had Steve Bannon on his podcast and the conversation was interesting to say the least. 1215 - Side - famous Irish person 1220 - Your calls. 1230 - Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, joins us to discuss whether or not the Columbia protest leader's First Amendment rights were violated. What does Steve think of the current occupation of Trump Tower as pro-Palestinian protestors protest the arrest of Mahmoud? How much virtue signaling is happening with the garb they are wearing? 1250 - How good of a movie is The Departed? Teasing the next hour. 1 - St. Hubert's is changing their uniforms and people are outraged. Isn't it time to update “The Sack”? 105 - Dom is the headliner for a RNC event? And he doesn't think he should be??? 110 - Your calls. Uh oh, here comes Ann Marie Muldoon, a St. Hubert's grad! 115 - Ann Marie Muldoon describes “The Sack” from St. Hubert's Why did Goretti girls have “bigger hair” What happened to that shooting in Mayfair? 120 - Your calls. 130 - They're clearing out Trump tower! Maybe these people can finally get jobs. 135 - Political reporter Nick Sortor joins us after his family was swatted. What was this like to have his family targeted by the government? How poorly could this have gone if his family would have fought back? What can be done to curtail this retaliatory behavior from Democrats? Has Nick changed his security after the murder of InfoWars writer Jamie White? 150 - Henry's sports corner. Or is it Hank? 2 - Dana Hunter joins the program to discuss the Learned Right Regional Summit where Dom is somehow the headliner over some very big guests! What will be the topics of discussion tomorrow night? What can attendees expect to hear? 210 - McBride is blaming the Republicans for being obsessed with gender when they in fact cast the first stone and keep throwing them. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Is it the policies or the people? Steve Bannon and Gavin Newsom discuss on Newsom's podcast? 235 - The track runner who assaulted another athlete with a baton is now facing charges. A DEI activist was giving the answers to the air traffic control test to minority candidates? 250 - The Lightning Round!

2 - Our buddy Steve Feldman, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, joins us today to discuss his efforts to combat an anti-Jewish protest here in Philadelphia and his message to the Mayor. Why do groups like this need to be quashed, would that not be stepping on 1st Amendment rights? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - Taking your calls. 235 - Will schools continue to fight against these anti-Title IX mandates that diminish girls' sports? 250 - The Lightning Round! Winner of the Week.

12 - Shoutout to a new sponsor! Resuming coverage of the tragic plane crash and what went wrong. 1215 - Side - who broke off solo for the better? Beyonce and Jeep talk. 1220 - We return to the discussion on ICE finding the sheer amount of illegal criminals just hiding in plain sight. What is the future of Medicaid? Dan unearthed a clip of Dom from Guantanamo Bay! 1235 - MAHA Mother Zen Honeycutt joins us today to discuss why she has become such a staunch supporter of RFK Jr. Zen details the health of her two kids and what she found out through trial and error regarding food and allergies. What does she expect to see from RFK as soon as he is confirmed? What does she think about the risk of vaccines causing autism in children? Should children be forced to be vaccinated? 1250 - Mayor Pete took the pronouns out of his bio! Trump looks to secure major money from a CBS lawsuit. Your calls. 1 - Attorney Wally Zimolong joins us to give updates on his case regarding Springfield Township banning the display of the “Thin Blue Line” American flag. What is the backstory in this case? Despite an almost immediate injunction, the township spent most of their time and resources into this fight. They brought the J6 argument into the fight? Moving nationally, Wally details how suddenly it became controversial to deport illegal aliens despite past support from Democrat leadership and how Trump is doing what he said he would. 110 - Josh Shapiro going to legalize weed in the next budget? 120 - Should we legalize weed? Your calls. 135 - Would Dom ingest weed on air? 150 - Your calls on weed. 2 - Our buddy Steve Feldman, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, joins us today to discuss his efforts to combat an anti-Jewish protest here in Philadelphia and his message to the Mayor. Why do groups like this need to be quashed, would that not be stepping on 1st Amendment rights? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 225 - Taking your calls. 235 - Will schools continue to fight against these anti-Title IX mandates that diminish girls' sports? 250 - The Lightning Round! Winner of the Week.

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes in Lara Trump, chairwoman of the RNC, onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss how the past couple weeks have unfolded following the assassination attempt on her father-in-law's life. Trump, first, updates her efforts on churning up support for mail-in balloting, congratulating Scott Presler for his role in flipping Bucks County. Then, Trump delves into the emergence of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential contender after Biden withdrew from the race, noting the party's readiness for the candidate. Also, Dom asks Lara how her family is doing after said assassination attempt, with Trump noting why her family continues their fight even with the present danger. Then, Dom welcomes in Steve Feldman, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter for the Zionist Organization of America, back onto the Dom Giordano Program after the Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish advocacy organization, warned that a rash of antisemitism has engrained in Philadelphia schools. Feldman notes that the Philly ZOA wrote a similar report over two years ago and were laughed out of the room, noting how happy he is that the reality is finally being noted in the schools of some horrific rhetoric toward Jewish people coming from the schools. Giordano and Feldman offer some examples of things being taught in Philadelphia schools concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Feldman telling what he hopes comes from the ADL report.

Dom welcomes in Steve Feldman, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter for the Zionist Organization of America, back onto the Dom Giordano Program after the Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish advocacy organization, warned that a rash of antisemitism has ingrained in Philadelphia schools. Feldman notes that the Philly ZOA wrote a similar report over two years ago and were laughed out of the room, noting how happy he is that the reality is finally being noted in the schools of some horrific rhetoric toward Jewish people coming from the schools. Giordano and Feldman offer some examples of things being taught in Philadelphia schools concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Feldman telling what he hopes comes from the ADL report. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by offering up the topics of the day, noting that Joe Biden's hyped interview with George Stephanopoulos will air tonight. Dom notes that there was somewhat of a preview already on Philadelphia's WURD, playing back clips from Biden's appearance and telling what we can expect to hear tonight. Then, Dom welcomes in Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear his thoughts about some displays of antisemitism and anti-Patriotism by pro-Palestinian protestors over the weekend, both in Philadelphia and New York City. First, though, Dom asks for Feldman's opinion on whether he believes Josh Shapiro would have a shot as Vice President if Kamala Harris were to sub in for President Joe Biden. Then, Dom and Feldman delve into the protests in Philadelphia, with Feldman noting why the lighting of the Israeli flag is both anti-Jewish and anti-American. Also, Feldman tells about the National Education Association convention in Philadelphia, which featured multiple speakers who have been friendly to anti-Semitic calls by pro-Palestinian protestors and minds. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes in Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear his thoughts about some displays of antisemitism and anti-Patriotism by pro-Palestinian protestors over the weekend, both in Philadelphia and New York City. First, though, Dom asks for Feldman's opinion on whether he believes Josh Shapiro would have a shot as Vice President if Kamala Harris were to sub in for President Joe Biden. Then, Dom and Feldman delve into the protests in Philadelphia, with Feldman noting why the lighting of the Israeli flag is both anti-Jewish and anti-American. Also, Feldman tells about the National Education Association convention in Philadelphia, which featured multiple speakers who have been friendly to anti-Semitic calls by pro-Palestinian protestors and minds. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

In today's second hour, Dom welcomes back Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, to hear about some of the rhetoric coming out of the pro-Palestinian encampments on the campus of UPenn. Feldman tells about a speech made by former Temple professor Marc Lamont Hill, who appeared on the campus, offering up vitriol toward Jewish individuals, with producer Dan playing back clips from the event. Feldman breaks down both Lamont Hill's words and claims made against both Zionists and Israel, explaining many misconceptions that these pro-Palestine individuals hold. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes back Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, to hear about some of the rhetoric coming out of the pro-Palestinian encampments on the campus of UPenn. Feldman tells about a speech made by former Temple professor Marc Lamont Hill, who appeared on the campus, offering up vitriol toward Jewish individuals, with producer Dan playing back clips from the event. Feldman breaks down both Lamont Hill's words and claims made against both Zionists and Israel, explaining many misconceptions that these pro-Palestine individuals hold. Then, Dom welcomes back Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano to hear a lay of the land for the upcoming Trump rally on Saturday. First, Dom asks Troiano about comments he made to the Philadelphia Inquirer when asked why he would bring Trump to Wildwood, noting the large economic impact this weekend will have on his shore town. Then, Dom asks Troiano for some history of his very famous cement company, with the Mayor explaining why he imprints his company name on his projects throughout the island. After that, Troaino sets the stage for the event, telling listeners where the President will speak and when they should arrive for the best time. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by offering up some more updates on the anti-Israel protests on college campuses, playing back audio of UCLA leaders calling out the ‘colonialism' employed by their university. Dom, while playing back Mayor Eric Adams condemnation of outside actors, receives a call from Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, who was just leaving the protests at UPenn where he suspects many outside influences are also contributing to the strife. Then, Dom welcomes Congressman Mike Waltz to the Dom Giordano Program, who's been making news after congressional leadership asked for him and other members of Congress to reconsider a planned skydiving jump over Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day. Waltz explains the significance of the jump, and walks through all the safety precautions he'll be taking to ensure that a conservative majority remains in Congress. Then, Dom asks Waltz about his hawkish stance on China, with Waltz explaining the importance of ending the ideological subversion employed by the communist regime using TikTok as a vessel. Also, Waltz explains how universities could quickly end the protests on campus, what Joe Biden should say to condemn said protests, and tells how things would be different under President Trump. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

In today's third hour, Dom welcomes back Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the multiple anti-Israel protests that broke out yesterday across the country. First, though, Feldman answers exactly what a ‘Zionist' is, replying to those who parrot the ideology of ‘I don't take issue with Jews, I take issue with Zionists.' Then, Dom asks Feldman about the coordination behind yesterday's protests by a group called A15 Action, which states on their website that the protests were a coordinated effort to shut down the economy. After that, Dom runs through other ridiculous things coming from the Left, asking for Feldman's level-headed response to claims such as Israel deserving the Iranian response to their taking out of generals. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes back Steve Feldman, Executive Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the multiple anti-Israel protests that broke out yesterday across the country. First, though, Feldman answers exactly what a ‘Zionist' is, replying to those who parrot the ideology of ‘I don't take issue with Jews, I take issue with Zionists.' Then, Dom asks Feldman about the coordination behind yesterday's protests by a group called A15 Action, which states on their website that the protests were a coordinated effort to shut down the economy. After that, Dom runs through other ridiculous things coming from the Left, asking for Feldman's level-headed response to claims such as Israel deserving the Iranian response to their taking out of Generals. Then, Dom plays back a shocking line of questioning by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch over Trump's obstruction charge, who wonders whether members of Congress who intentionally hold up a vote should also face 20 year prison sentences, particularly ones who pull fire alarms to postpone votes. (Photo by Getty Images)

Welcome to our January 2024 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! The events and information listed below will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania and any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com by the 27th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month.   Editor's Note Hello all: I do apologize that December 2023's edition never came out. I was experiencing some hardships and had to remove myself from certain obligations. Thank you to those who checked on me and kept me in their thoughts and prayers.   On a happier note, the Monthly Digest is one year old! We started this monthly newsletter in January 2023, and it was a pleasure sharing all of this information with everybody! I have received many emails with positive feedback and am glad people are reading this newsletter. That was a fear of mine: that people would not read this newsletter and delete it. However, I am happy that people are engaging with the newsletter. Thank you all!  - Stacie Leap     A Message from our State Affiliate President   Dear Members and Friends, Happy New Year! It was wonderful spending time with you at our recent State Convention in November 2023. We had record registration, record attendance at the Banquet and the Possibilities Fair, and an overflowing Exhibit Hall. The feedback I have received about the programming has been overwhelmingly positive.  Thank you to the many hands, hearts, and minds that went into putting this together!!! Looking forward to wonderful things in 2024! Sincerely, Lynn Heitz President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania president@NFBOfPA.org   Google Calendar Links   The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps. You can view the calendar at www.NFBofPA.org/calendar. However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please Subscribe and go through the steps to subscribe:   Member Spotlight: David Goldstein   Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow us to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight! David Goldstein was recently elected as the First Vice President of our state affiliate during our 2023 State Convention! He is also the Treasurer of the Keystone Chapter and Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants. He is also one of the hosts of White Canes Connect, our official state affiliate podcast. In addition, he is also our web coordinator of our new affiliate website: www.nfbofpa.org. If you do not think that is enough, he is the President of Digital Graphics Design, LLC. David is a father of two adult children and a dog dad to Ziggy, a golden retriever. He is into technology and has his own podcast, iCantCU, where he chronicles his life and the different activities he is involved in. In his own words, “iCantCU sounds like a sentence, but it is only 7 letters long. It is like blind people for dummies.” If you ever get a chance to meet David, do not forget to say, “Hello!”   Calendar of Events   The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group sees any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com   The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar. Please check back periodically to ensure the correct information is correct.   Coffee with the State President and Board   This monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state affiliate board members and the happenings within the state's divisions, chapters, and advocacy efforts. This meeting is typically held on the 1st Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with State President Lynn Heitz at president@nfbofpa.org Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 7:30 PM.    Jigsaw Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter Meetings. This meeting is typically held on the first Saturday of the month. Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10 AM   Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who consider themselves Deaf Blind and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the second Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Chris Westbrook at westbchris@gmail.com Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6 PM.   Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship, and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Pamela Baquero at oneblindhippie@yahoo.com  Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6 PM.   Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the second Friday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Rosemary Freedman at dogguide.winston@icloud.com Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10 AM.   Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Cheryl Frazier at cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10 AM.   Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month at the Penn Museum. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Harriet Go at goharriet00@hotmail.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:15 AM.   Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the second Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Michelle McManus at michelleandremy@gmail.com Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1 PM.   Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Group Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who have diabetes, pre-diabetes, or are at risk for developing diabetes. This group typically meets on the third Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Group Chair Christine Palmer at tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com Monday, January 15, 2024, at 7 PM.   Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the third Tuesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Emily Gindlesperger at vp2@nfbp.org Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1 PM.   Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This meeting is typically held on the third Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter Revitalizing Team Members Emily Gindlesperger at vp2@nfbp.org or Denice Brown at dbrown8827@aol.com Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6 PM.   Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For More Information, please get in touch with Chapter President Jason Polanski at jaedpo96@gmail.com Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10 AM.   Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Connie Scheu at conniej1250@gmail.com Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2 PM.   Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact Group Chair Stacie Leap at Stacie.leap@gmail.com. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7 PM.   Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Monday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Simon Bonenfant at sbonenfant2@gmail.com Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7 PM.   Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Group Chair Connie Scheu at conniej1250@gmail.com Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM.   Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley area of PA. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Lynn Heitz at president@nfbofpa.org Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 AM.   Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Chapter President Denice Brown at dbrown8827@aol.com Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 AM.    Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, please get in touch with Division President Becca Weber at weberbecca630@gmail.com Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 4 PM.   White Canes Connect Podcast   Did you know the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant, as well as some guest hosts. It features interviews with our PA members and interviews and resources for the blind community. The monthly Digest is also on the podcast for those who wish to hear a human's voice instead of a screen reader. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and YouTube @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.   State Convention 2023   We had our state convention in November 2023 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Here are some highlights!  We had 28 people register for our Senior Possibilities Fair. This was our 2nd year having it at the convention, and this was our highest number of registrants! 10 people attended the state convention as a first-timer! Welcome to our NFB of pA family! A total of 125 people registered for the convention! We had our state board elections, and the following people have been elected: President: Lynn Heitz First Vice President: David Goldstein Second Vice President: Emily Gindlesperger Secretary: Harriet Go Treasurer: Brian Mackey Board Director: Denice Brown Board Director: Kirk Hunger Board Director: Michelle McManus   Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Group formed in Pennsylvania!   We are delighted to have a new group join our NFB of PA family! This group, Diabetes Action Network (DAN), aims to educate and provide peer support for those living with diabetes or for those who are at risk for developing diabetes. The group plans to meet quarterly on the second Monday of the month at 7 PM. For more information, please get in touch with the Group Chair, Christine Palmer, at tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com   Washington Seminar 2024   At our Washington Seminar, members of the National Federation of the Blind convene to learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Americans. Dates: Monday, January 29 through Thursday, February 1, 2024 Location: Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall 550 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20024   If you want more information on what the NFB of PA is doing regarding Washington Seminar, please get in touch with our Legislative Director, Emily Gindlesperger, at vp2@nfbp.org   For more information on Washington Seminar, please visit www.nfbofpa.org/washington-seminar.   Shout-Outs and Announcements!   Birthday Wishes   The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania wishes all those born in December & January a very happy birthday!   Fundraisers   Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser   The T-shirts come in either black with white lettering or white with black lettering. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a financial fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their families through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com   NFB Pledge   I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.   NFB Message   The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.   Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation!   Thanks!   the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team www.nfbofpa.org  

In today's third hour, Dom welcomes back Steve Feldman, the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America for an update on the growing antisemitism in and around the Philadelphia region as the War in Gaza continues. First, Feldman tells of an upcoming rally supporting Israel, telling listeners where to gather if they'd like to march against antisemitism this Sunday. Then, Feldman takes us through local examples of Jew hatred, with a strong focus on yesterday's hearing into Harvard and UPenn's favoritism shown toward pro-Palestine protestors, particularly when calling for Jewish genocide. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes back Steve Feldman, the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America for an update on the growing antisemitism in and around the Philadelphia region as the War in Gaza continues. First, Feldman tells of an upcoming rally supporting Israel, telling listeners where to gather if they'd like to march against antisemitism this Sunday. Then, Feldman takes us through local examples of Jew hatred, with a strong focus on yesterday's hearing into Harvard and UPenn's favoritism shown toward pro-Palestine protestors, particularly when calling for Jewish genocide. Then, Dom returns to his analysis of the Republican debate last night, playing back a clip of Ron DeSantis who suggests we exploit what the Democrats do in ballot harvesting, which Dom fully supports. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/13/2023): 3:05pm- While appearing on The Rich Zeoli Show last week, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz said of the Obama Administration assisting Iranian nuclear development and subsequently endangering Israel: “Barack Obama has been a villain in this whole thing” and, despite knowing the former president since he was a student in law school, “my relationship with him is over.” Now more public figures are agreeing with Professor Dershowitz' assessment—even Bill Maher is openly criticizing former president Obama for his foreign policy in the Middle East and recent, controversial, statements he made suggesting there was a moral equivalence between Hamas and Israel. 3:15pm- A local news report from Fox 2 in San Francisco notes that city officials miraculously cleared the streets of homeless encampments and public drug use ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC)—which is expected to result in many notable world leaders gathering in San Francisco for the week-long meeting. Local citizens are now wondering: why did it take the arrival of Joe Biden and Xi Jinping for local government to clean up this dangerous mess? 3:20pm- On Monday, Donald Trump Jr. took the witness stand in a civil fraud trial in which New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that former president Donald Trump inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in financial statements. While leaving the courtroom, Don Jr. said he hopes New Yorkers realize how “destructive” these types of suites are for the city. If Donald Trump loses the case, he could be fined up to $250 million and be prohibited from doing business in New York moving forward. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become Attorney General, James vowed to “sue” Trump—providing evidence to the defense's argument that this civil suit is entirely political. 3:40pm- Brian Morris—Attorney at the Institute for Justice—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a disturbing allegation that the state of New Jersey is storing newborn baby DNA. Emma Camp of Reason writes: “In every U.S. state, healthcare workers perform blood tests on newborn infants to check for a range of genetic disorders. However, in New Jersey, the state Department of Health stores infants' blood for up to 23 years without informing parents or seeking their consent. In addition to merely keeping the blood, New Jersey reserves the right to do whatever it wishes with the leftover blood, including selling it or handing it over to the police without a warrant.” These allegations are according to a new lawsuit brought by the Institute for Justice. You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2023/11/08/new-jersey-secretly-stores-your-newborns-blood-for-decades/. You can learn more about the Institute for Justice's fight for liberty here: https://ij.org/about-us/ 4:05pm- Greg Lukianoff— President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “The Canceling of the American Mind.” In the book, Lukianhoff documents how cancel culture was born on American college campuses. You can learn more about the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Canceling-of-the-American-Mind/Greg-Lukianoff/9781668019146. You can read his article at The Free Press here: https://www.thefp.com/p/american-colleges-gave-birth-to-cancel-culture 4:30pm- During last week's Republican Presidential Primary debate, Vivek Ramaswamy blasted GOP Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel for catering to NBC News and other left-wing media outlets. At one point, Ramaswamy called out moderator—and host of Meet the Press—Kristen Welker for pushing the disproven narrative that Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election victory was courtesy of Russian interference. In response to the criticisms, McDaniel mocked Ramaswamy for polling at 4%. 4:40pm- Steve Feldman—Executive Director of the Zionist Organization of America's Greater Philadelphia Chapter—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a disturbing boycott of local Jewish-owned businesses throughout the Philadelphia area. Feldman is countering the boycott with a BUYcott. The Zionist Organization of America is holding its Justice Louis Brandeis Award Dinner on December 3rd, 2023. You can learn more here: https://zoa.org/2023/11/10448862-gala2023/ 5:05pm- A local news report from Fox 2 in San Francisco notes that city officials miraculously cleared the streets of homeless encampments and public drug use ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC)—which is expected to result in many notable world leaders gathering in San Francisco for the week-long meeting. Local citizens are now wondering: why did it take the arrival of Joe Biden and Xi Jinping for local government to clean up this dangerous mess? Governor Gavin Newsom told reporters: “I know folks are saying, ‘oh they are just cleaning up this place because all those fancy leaders are coming to town' and that's true… because it's true. 5:10pm- While speaking with Shannon Bream on Fox News, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley claimed she is “surging” while rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis have “flatlined.” However, RealClearPolitics polling averages indicate all three candidates rising in the polls as other candidates drop out of the race.   5:20pm- While appearing on Fox News with Trey Gowdy on Sunday night, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced he is suspending his presidential campaign. According to RealClearPolitics averages, Sen. Scott was polling at 2.5% prior to dropping out of the race. 5:40pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Economist & Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss how inflation continues to punish Americans despite the Biden Administration raving about the inflation rate slowing in recent quarters. As Dr. Antoni notes, just because the inflation rate has slowed from its record peaks doesn't mean it isn't still a problem. The U.S. annual inflation rate of 3.7% remains well above the Federal Reserve's targeted 2% rate. 6:05pm- Mark Houck joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his lawsuit against the Biden Administration's Department of Justice. Houck is a pro-life father who was wrongfully charged with violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act after protesting outside of an abortion clinic—and he was arrested at his home during an FBI raid that consisted of nearly two-dozen heavily armed agents. The egregious, authoritarian-style arrest understandably left his wife and children horrified. A Pennsylvania jury ultimately found Houck not guilty. Houck is now seeking $1.1 million for malicious prosecution, false arrest, and retaliatory prosecution. Houck is also running for U.S. Congress. You can learn more about his campaign here: https://www.houckforcongress.com 6:20pm- Brittany Bernstein of National Review writes: “The House Oversight Committee and House Judiciary Committee are demanding that director of Oval Office operations Annie Tomasini, Jill Biden adviser Anthony Bernal, chief of staff aide Katherine Reilly, and special assistant Ashley Williams meet with the committees to discuss President Biden's alleged mishandling of classified documents and any role he may have in his family's foreign business dealings… The subpoenas are the latest step in House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/house-republicans-subpoena-biden-aides-to-testify-about-classified-docs-biden-family-business-dealings/ 6:35pm- While appearing on Fox News with Trey Gowdy on Sunday night, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) announced he is suspending his presidential campaign. According to RealClearPolitics averages, Sen. Scott was polling at 2.5% prior to dropping out of the race. Could he be a contender to become Vice President? 6:40pm- While appearing on The Rich Zeoli Show last week, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz said of the Obama Administration assisting Iranian nuclear development and subsequently endangering Israel: “Barack Obama has been a villain in this whole thing” and, despite knowing the former president since he was a student in law school, “my relationship with him is over.” Now more public figures are agreeing with Professor Dershowitz' assessment—even Bill Maher is openly criticizing former president Obama for his foreign policy in the Middle East and recent, controversial, statements he made suggesting there was a moral equivalence between Hamas and Israel. 6:45pm- While speaking with Shannon Bream on Fox News, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley claimed she is “surging” while rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis have “flatlined.” However, RealClearPolitics polling averages indicate all three candidates rising in the polls as other candidates drop out of the race.  

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Greg Lukianoff— President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “The Canceling of the American Mind.” In the book, Lukianhoff documents how cancel culture was born on American college campuses. You can learn more about the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Canceling-of-the-American-Mind/Greg-Lukianoff/9781668019146. You can read his article at The Free Press here: https://www.thefp.com/p/american-colleges-gave-birth-to-cancel-culture During last week's Republican Presidential Primary debate, Vivek Ramaswamy blasted GOP Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel for catering to NBC News and other left-wing media outlets. At one point, Ramaswamy called out moderator—and host of Meet the Press—Kristen Welker for pushing the disproven narrative that Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election victory was courtesy of Russian interference. In response to the criticisms, McDaniel mocked Ramaswamy for polling at 4%. Steve Feldman—Executive Director of the Zionist Organization of America's Greater Philadelphia Chapter—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a disturbing boycott of local Jewish-owned businesses throughout the Philadelphia area. Feldman is countering the boycott with a BUYcott. The Zionist Organization of America is holding its Justice Louis Brandeis Award Dinner on December 3rd, 2023. You can learn more here: https://zoa.org/2023/11/10448862-gala2023/

Hello everybody!   Welcome to our September 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania!   The events and information listed below will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community.   If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com  by the 27th of the month so it an be added to our calendar for the following month.       For those using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the email.     A Message from our State Affiliate President   Happy September Federation Family!   It is hard to believe that State Convention is 2 months away.  Our National Representative this year is Pam Allen, 1st Vice President of the NFB. There is only a short time to register for the Convention at the Early Bird price.  On September 15, the registration increases to $25.  Register early and save!   Looking forward to speaking with you on Coffee with The President on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:30PM!       - Lynn Heitz   President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania   president@NFBOfPA.org      Google Calendar Links    The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps.   You can view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by going to NFBofPA.org/calendar/.  However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click Subscribe link in the show notes and go through the steps to subscribe:     Member Spotlight: Angelina Angelcyk    Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight!       Angelina Angelcyk serves as one of our board members for the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. Serving as the youngest board member, she is the student representative. Angelina is a senior of her high school in the Greater Pittsburgh area. You might recognize her name and voice at many NFB events, both nationally and locally. She showcases her piano skills and singing ability at the annual Piano Bar that is hosted by the student division. She is a part of a band, Spectrum, and recently performed alongside Pittsburgh musician Norman Mardini. A woman of many talents, she performed as Rafiki from the Lion King at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in July 2023. She also sings at many events and sells Sachets during our state convention. If you ever get a chance to meet Angelina, do not forget to say, “Hello!”      Calendar of Events    The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com       The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to ensure the right information.      Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter Meetings This meeting is typically held on the 1st Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 10 AM      Coffee with the State President and Board   This monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state affiliate board members and the happenings within the state's divisions, chapters, and advocacy efforts. This meeting is typically held the 1st Wednesday of the month.   Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM      Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting    A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Friday of the month.   Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10 AM       Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting    A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.  This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10 AM       Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10:15 AM      Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting     A monthly meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania.  This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM     Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting   This meeting is the quarterly meeting for the board of directors. Only those in the board can make motions and vote but all are invited to be a part of the meeting.   Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM      Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Monday of the month.   Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM       Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship, and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.   Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM       Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM       Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM       Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM      Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.   Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM       Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting    A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This meeting is typically held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.   Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM      Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area.  The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM      Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley area of PA. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM      Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Saturday of the month.   Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM      Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Monday of the month.   Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM      Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 4th Wednesday of the month.   Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM      White Canes Connect Podcast    Did you know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant as well as some guest hosts. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and resources for the blind community. The monthly digest is also on the podcast for those who wish to hear a human's voice instead of a screen reader. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts.   Listen on  Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and on YouTube @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.      State Convention 2023     Our State Convention is coming up soon! Mark your calendar! Clear your agendas! We will be convening from November 9 to 12, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harrisburg, PA!   Please see the links below to register for the convention as well to reserve your hotel rooms! Room rates are $99 a night. We will have a Senior Possibilities Fair, Technology Seminars, Talent Showcase/Live Auction, special interest groups and division meetings and so much more! We hope to hang out with you at the convention!   Attendee Registration for State Convention:   https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/   Info on making hotel reservations at the Crowne Plaza Harrisburg:   https://nfbofpa.org/reservations-for-crowne-plaza-hotel/     Senior Possibilities Fair 2023   We will also have a senior possibilities fair on the morning of Thursday, November 9, 2023. There is a separate registration form for this event and can be found at the following link:  https://nfbofpa.org/senior-possibilities-fair/     Talent Showcase   For those who will be attending the convention in-person, we are looking for performers of all talents to showcase them at the talent show which will take place on the evening of Friday, November 10, 2023. If you are interested in performing, please contact Stacie Leap at Stacie.leap@gmail.com      Shout-Outs and Announcements!  Birthday Wishes    The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in September a very happy birthday!     Rest in Peace Tom Anderson   Tom Anderson served as the Chair of the Blind Christians Group after it was changed from the Communities of Faith division. This email was from Dan Burke:   "Dear friends and Federation family -       Julie and I are heart-broken to tell you that Tom Anderson, the beloved first-Braille teacher at CCB and one of the two staff members who opened the doors of the Colorado Center for the Blind in 1988 with Diane McGeorge, died Tuesday afternoon. Tom had been in the hospital for about two weeks in Kansas where he and his wife, Linda returned after tom's retirement from CCB in 2015. He passed quietly from this life with his dear Linda holding one of his hands and his twin sister Toni holding the other.       Tom had cancer nearly 20 years ago, but was cancer free until about two years ago. He entered treatments and finished them early this year. He and Linda came to the national convention in Houston, and it was wonderful for all of us to see him. He was so obviously excited to be back at the convention again. But he became ill after they returned home and eventually was hospitalized.       Tom was a man of faith and a minister, having his own small church in Littleton for a number of years. He was also a staunch, life-long Federationist, holding many offices  at the chapter, state and  national levels, including the Denver Chapter President, the NFB of Kansas state board, and the long-time President of the NFB in Communities of Faith.       Tom was such a good man, a dedicated and patient teacher of Braille to hundreds of blind students over the 27 years he taught at the Center, if also exacting and sometimes stern. He embraced his nickname, “Dr.  Dots,” loved to page students late for his class with, “Henrietta, the dots await your fingers,” and had one of the most endearing and genuine laughs ever heard in the halls of CCB. No one had a laugh like Tom's, and he laughed often and easily.        Julie spoke with Linda this afternoon. At this time, there is no public memorial scheduled. Please send Linda and the family your prayers and positive thoughts.   Rest in peace, dear, kind and loving friend and teacher to so many.”      Fundraisers  Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser    The t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com     Dancing in the Dark   The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter will be hosting their annual Dancing in the Dark event on Friday October 13, 2023.   On Friday October 13th we Joyously invite you to enjoy a night of fun and enlightenment to celebrate ational Meet the Blind Month and White Cane Day. This is a semi-formal evening of dinner, music and dancing.   Cocktails begin @ 6:00 PM   .  Tickets are $75 and the deadline to purchase ticket is September 15, 2023.   This event will be held at: Blue Grillhouse   . (4431 Easton Avenue. Bethlehem, PA 18020)   There are four menu selections:   1. Flounder stuffed with jumbo crab in lemon cream sauce   2. Chicken breast marsala   3. Slow roasted prime rib of beef - traditional or horseradish crusted   4. Roasted Zucchini with Quinoa   Contact the Event Chair Jemmie Jones for more info and to purchase tickets: 908-391-8375      Believe You Can! Talent Show     SAVE THE DATE: The Keystone Chapter will be having their annual talent show fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8 PM ET. If you wish to be a performer, please complete the Google Form: BelieveYouCan.live/talent.   Tickets are on sale now at BelieveYouCan.live/tickets.    For more information, please visit their website: believeYouCan.live or contact David Goldstein at david@iCantCU.com If you wish to be a performer or have any questions, please contact BelieveYouCanShow@gmail.com      Other External Events    These events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, we think these might be good resources for those living in Pennsylvania. If you have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com      Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group    Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold a weekly virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and provide support to those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. You do not need to live in Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is open to all in Pennsylvania! For more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org       Purple Path Awareness Walk   Purple Path is an awareness walk about domestic violence. It will be a day filled with testimonials, live entertainment, raffles, food, resources/information tables and much more! The event will be on October 7, 2023 from 12PM to 4PM at 800 Macdade Blvd.Collingdale, PA 19023. More information including volunteering, sponsorships, and registering can be found on their website: www.purplehouseporjectpa.org      Women Healed For a Purpose 2023 Conference!    Our member Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2nd Annual Women Healed For a Purpose Conference under her business, For the Byrds Consulting, LLC. The mission of the conference is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based initiative that we hope will strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and spirit.   We are women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  There will be guest speakers, and live entertainment. There will be an in-person option as well as a Zoom option. For more information including vending opportunities, volunteering, or to register, please visit the For The Byrds Consulting website .      NFB Pledge    I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.      NFB Message    The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.       Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation!       Thanks!   the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team   www.NFBofPA.org

  Welcome to our August 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! The events and information listed below will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com  by the 27th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month.     A Message from our State Affiliate President. Hello everyone! Happy August! It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and school will be back in session!  We are hoping that the registration for the State Convention will be open by the time of this message.  Please register early! I am beginning to line up speakers for the Saturday Agenda.  If you have a topic you want to hear about or someone you think would be of interest, please let me know. Stay Cool! - Lynn Heitz President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania president@NFBOfPA.org   Google Calendar Links The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps. You can view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by going to https://www.NFBofPA.org/calendar . However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click Subscribe and go through the steps to subscribe.   Member Spotlight: Brian Mackey. Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight!   Brian Mackey serves as the NFB of PA State Treasurer as well as the Treasurer of the Greater Berks County Chapter. He is a huge Philadelphia Flyers fan. His love of sports does not keep him as a spectator though as he is also a golfer with the Mid-Atlantic Blind Golfers Association. His expertise and interest in web development has given Brian the opportunity to continue serving not just Pennsylvania but multiple states as their webmaster and content developer. His organization skills also landed him a job as the Administrative Assistant with the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading, PA. He is the lead person for our registration tables at the state conventions. If you happen to run into Brian, do not forget to say “Hello!”   August Calendar of Events. The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com   The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to ensure the right information.   Coffee with the State President and Board This monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state affiliate board members and the happenings within the state's divisions, chapters, and advocacy efforts. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 7:30PM.   Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter Meetings Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 10 AM.   Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting: A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10 AM.   Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10:15AM.   Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting: A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.  This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10 AM.   Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting: A monthly meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania. Saturday, August 12,2023 at 1PM.   Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters. Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6PM.   Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 11 AM.   Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting: A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 6PM.   Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship, and their supporters. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 6 PM.   Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10 AM.   Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2 PM.   Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7 PM.   Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters. Wednesday, August 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM.   Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area.  The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10 AM   Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10 AM   Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their supporters. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 4 PM.   Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting: a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7 PM.   White Canes Connect Podcast Did you know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant as well as some guest hosts. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and resources for the blind community. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and on YouTube @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.   National Convention 2023: Recap We had such a wonderful time reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones at our national convention in Houston, Texas this year! We had a total of 43 people registered from our state and 10 of those who registered were first timers! Welcome to the Federation family to all the first timers! Here are some highlights from national convention as it relates to our PA members: Emily Gindlesperger was elected back to the board of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children! Denice Brown is still in the position of Treasurer of the National Organization of Blind Black Leaders as the position is a two-year term! Gloria Nathan-Cherry was elected to the seat of board member for the Community Service Division! Harriet Go was elected as the 2nd Vice President for the National Organization of Blind Educators! Harriet Go also is the new Kids Camp Director! Stacie Leap was nominated as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee! Two National Scholarship winners are from our state: Joann Kim and Ashley Rogers! Accessible Pharmacy received the Bolitin Award! Lynn Heitz presented at the annual meeting for the Diabetes Action Network Division and the Blind Seniors division about Accessible Pharmacy! Esther Gillyard performed at the Performing Arts Division Showcase of Talent! Quitrina Townes' name was called for a Door Prize with the PAC Plan!   Congratulations to those mentioned above on all their accomplishments! Pennsylvania is definitely a state full of leaders and game changers!   Our 2024 National Convention will be from July 3 to 8, 2024 in the Rosen Center located in Orlando, Florida! Start saving up and we look forward to meeting you in Orlando!   State Convention 2023 Our State Convention is coming up soon! Mark your calendar! Clear your agendas! We will be convening from November 9 to 12, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harrisburg, PA! Please see the links below to register for the convention as well to reserve your hotel rooms! Room rates are $99 a night. We will have a Senior Possibilities Fair, Technology Seminars, Talent Showcase/Live Auction, special interest groups and division meetings and so much more! We hope to hang out with you at the convention! Attendee Registration for State Convention: https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/ Info on making hotel reservations at the Crowne Plaza Harrisburg: https://nfbofpa.org/reservations-for-crowne-plaza-hotel/   Shout-Outs and Announcements! Birthday Wishes The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in August a very happy birthday!   Rest in Peace Eric Coleman! From Denice Brown: On July 7th we lost a great friend in the blindness community. Eric Coleman passed away. Many of you met Eric through ASB (now Vision Link). Eric loved to have game night at his house, and his wife Yancey was always the perfect hostess. He was one of the biggest Philadelphia Eagles fans, and had no problem boasting about his team. In the past Eric had been a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, and he did travel to a few of our National Conventions. Please keep all of Eric's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. His service was on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Majestic Hall, 800w. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA   Rest in Peace Vanessa Walsh! From Denice Brown on Sunday, July 30, 2023: It is with a heavy heart that I come to you again with another death in the blindness community. It was reported to me that last night former member Vanessa Walsh passed away in North Carolina. Please keep Vanessa's loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. If I receive any additional information, I will let you know.   John Jon Awareness Walk Member Lyvette Byrd had her 2nd Annual John Jon Awareness Walk under her business, For The Byrds Consulting, LLC, and a lot of members of the affiliate came to support. At the walk, Greater Philadelphia Chapter member Yvonne Hughes received an award for all her advocacy work in the disability community! Congratulations to Yvonne!!! Lyvette Byrd would like to thank everybody who contributed in any way to the walk: giving donations, participating at the walk, serving snacks and beverages, and everything in between! Lyvette would also like to thank members Quitrina Townes and Stacie Leap who volunteered their time as planning committee members!   Fundraisers Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser The t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com   Believe You Can! Talent Show SAVE THE DATE: The Keystone Chapter will be having their annual talent show fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, 2023. More details will follow as the date gets closer! If you wish to be a performer or have any questions, please contact BelieveYouCanShow@gmail.com   Other External Events These events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, we think these might be good resources for those living in Pennsylvania. If you have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie Leap at nfb.stacie@gmail.com   SEPTA Advisory Council Update SEPTA stands for “Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority.” The SEPTA Advisory Council has not been having their monthly meeting due to internal restructuring. Please see the below message from the SAC team.   Good morning, The SAC leadership is just about finished updating SACs bylaws... We decided to delete the teams link series calendar invite so everything will start fresh. SAC staff that work with SAC leadership will share the new link with all SEPTA staff that attend these meetings. For SAC attendees, SAC leadership will circulate the new link to you all as well. We do apologize for any inconvenience, we know this has taken longer than expected, but trust SAC leadership, when we said we want these meetings to produce results for the disability community, that's exactly what we meant and mean. Stay tuned, trust the process, and we'll be back to meeting regularly real soon.   Best, Latoya Maddox-SAC Chair Heather  Shanefield-SAC Secretary Liam Dougherty-Assistant Secretary   Senior Summit Continues! Member Yvonne Hughes has been hosting a bunch of senior summits throughout the city and there is one coming up in August. Please see below as it is the text from her flyer: EDUCATE TO EMPOWER   Information: Health Screening (Blood Pressure, Diabetes Health Information) National Federation of the Blind Revenue And other resources!   Sponsor: Temple Health & Medicaid Date: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 Time: 1:00-3:00 PM Location: Christy Recreation Center (728 S 55th Street, Philadelphia PA 19143) Enter on Christian St.   REMEMBER THE FOUR E'S: EDUCATE TO EMPOWER TO LEARN TO ENGAGE AND EMBRACE YOURSELF   CONTACT YVONNE HUGHES FOR MORE INFORMATION (215) 966-9614 | MARVON22253@GMAIL.COM   Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold a weekly virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and provide support to those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. You do not need to live in Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is open to all in Pennsylvania! For more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org   Purple Path Awareness Walk Purple Path is an awareness walk about domestic violence. It will be a day filled with testimonials, live entertainment, raffles, food, resources/information tables and much more! The event will be on October 7, 2023 from 12PM to 4PM at 800 Macdade Blvd.Collingdale, PA 19023. More information including volunteering, sponsorships, and registering can be found on their website: www.purplehouseporjectpa.org   Women Healed For a Purpose 2023 Conference! Our member Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2nd Annual Women Healed For a Purpose Conference under her business, For the Byrds Consulting, LLC. The mission of the conference is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based initiative that we hope will strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and spirit. We are women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  There will be guest speakers, and live entertainment. There will be an in-person option as well as a Zoom option. For more information including vending opportunities, volunteering, or to register, please visit the For The Byrds Consulting website.   NFB Pledge I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.   NFB Message The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.   Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation!   Thanks! the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team https://www.nfbofpa.org 

  Welcome to our June 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! During the first few days of the month, we will start sending out our calendar of events. These events will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com by the 29th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month.     Special Note: There will be no July 2023 monthly digest as a lot of us will be in Houston, Texas for the 2023 National Convention! 1. A Message from our State Affiliate President Hello everyone! We are now in the month of June and things are really happening! We are continuing our conversation with BBVS, so if there are any concerns, please let me know! On June 8th, the next OVR Board meeting will be held via Zoom.  Contact information will be available shortly.  Registration for the National Convention is closed and we are waiting impatiently for the 2023 Agenda! I hope to see many of you in Houston!   Lynn Heitz President, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania president@nfbp.org   Google Calendar Links The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps.  You can view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by clicking the link in the show notes. However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click Subscribe in the show notes and go through the steps to subscribe:    Member Spotlight” Harriet Go Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight!   Harriet Go serves our state affiliate as our secretary. She is also the President of the Keystone Chapter. Considered quite hilarious, she shows off her comedic styles at our meetings and social functions. She is proclaimed to be the number 1 best seller of M&M's. Make sure you do not leave any lying around because she will start selling them! Full of energy, she is taking on the role of Kids Camp Director at our 2023 National Convention in Houston, Texas.  This definitely requires bouts of energy and patience that she learned at her current job as an elementary school teacher for the School District of Philadelphia.  She is always willing to have a conversation so if you get a chance to meet her in-person, introduce yourself and say “Hello!”   Calendar of Events The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com    The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to ensure the right information.   Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter.  Meetings Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM   Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM   Coffee with the State President and Board This monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state affiliate board members and the happenings within the state's divisions, chapters, and advocacy efforts. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 7 PM     Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania    Friday, June 9, 2023 at 10 AM   Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.  This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas. Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10 AM   Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting  a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters.          Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6 PM   Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting  a monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship and their supporters.    Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6 PM     Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area.   Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10 AM     Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2 PM     Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters   Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 7 PM   Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting  a monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters  Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 11 AM   Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 6 PM   Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Philadelphia area.  The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10 AM     Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley.   Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10 AM     Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their supporters.   Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 4 PM     Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters.   Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7 PM     Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters.   Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM   White Canes Connect Podcast  Did you know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and resources for the blind community. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and on YouTube @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.   National Convention 2023 Our national convention will take place from July first through sixth in Houston, Texas. Online registration for the 2023 National Convention is closed. Do not worry, you can still register for convention when you are there in-person; however, prices will be $5 higher and will cost $30 per person. Banquet tickets will still be $70. More information on the convention including hotel reservations, agenda, and registration to the Career Fair, Kid Camp Day Care, and the NOPBC Conference can be found at www.nfb.org/convention There are also different tours and a baseball game that you can purchase tickets for. 1. Tours to Space Center Houston will cost $35.00 per person, regardless of age. There are three tour opportunities. The price includes both the tour ticket(s) and roundtrip transportation. 2. The tour of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which includes an exhibit by 3-D Photo Works of King Tut's sarcophagus. This touchable piece will provide visitors with all kinds of information about the boy king. Tours of all exhibits will be led by docents. The museum would like feedback regarding ways to make the museum more accessible, and we will send everyone who attends a brief survey following the tour so you can offer comments. The tour price for this event is $37.00, regardless of age. Like the Space Center Houston tour, the price includes both the tour ticket(s) and roundtrip transportation. 3. On July 7, the Houston Astros will play the Seattle Mariners, at Minute Maid Park A.K.A the Juice Box. The game will begin at 7:10 PM, and there is a plan to take a group of Federationists to that game.   All tour information and game information can be found at the NFB of Texas's website. See the show note for the link   Special Shout-Outs! Birthday Wishes The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in June a very happy birthday!   Thank you, Dad! The NFB of Pennsylvania would also like to extend our gratitude to all fathers and father figures! Thank you for all your hard work, perseverance. Love, and support! Happy Father's Day!   Speedy Recovery to Lyvette Byrd! Greater Philadelphia Chapter Board Member Lyvette Bird had a series of surgeries and have been in the hospital since May 15th. We wish her to get well soon and have a complete and speedy recovery!   Well wishes to Gloria Nathan-Cherry Greater Philadelphia Chapter Board Member Gloria Nathan-Cherry had surgery in late May and is recuperating at home. We would like to extend our well wishes and also wish her a speedy and complete recovery!   Get Better Joseph Powell! We would also like to extend our well wishes and a complete and speedy recovery to Greater Philadelphia Chapter member Joseph Powell as he recuperates at home from the surgery he had in May!   Congratulations to Lily Asadullina! We want to congratulate Keystone Chapter member Lily on the birth of her first-born Aria Eva! Welcome to the world Aria and we wish you nothing but wonderful and amazing things as you grow and bond with your family members and friends!   Fundraisers Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser The t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com  . Stacie will also have some t-shirts available at the 2023 national Convention to those wish to purchase it there!   Other External Events These events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, we think these might be good resources for those living in Pennsylvania. If you have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com   OVR State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Quarterly Meeting Thursday, June 8, 2023 10 AM to 2:30 PM Break: noon to 12:30 PM This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The public is invited to call in to this meeting using the following information: Webinar ID: 822 3300 7808 Passcode: 787610 Or One tap mobile: US: +16469313860,,82233007808#,,,,*787610# or +19292056099,,82233007808#,,,,*787610# Additional Zoom information can be found in the show notes.   Disability Pride Week 2023 The week of June 5-10, 2023, there will be a lot of events in honor of Disability Pride Week. You Can register via the Google Form registration page .  Our own Keystone Chapter's member Esther Gillyard will be performing on June 10, 2023 at 3pm ET. Events are as follows: June 5: Disability Pride Kick Off at City Hall: flag raising, live music by Johnny Crescendo, Ben & Jerry's ice cream giveaway, and guest speakers include Deputy Secretary of ODP Kristin Ahrens, Disability Pride PA's Board Chairperson Chuck Horton, and Director of LGBT Affairs Celena Morrison, City Rep Sheila Hess, and more   June 6: Karaoke Block Party at Inglis Innovation Center from 2-6 PM   June 7: Microaggressions Workshop with Artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier at 2 PM   June 8: Exploring Nature on the Trail  11-1 PM on the Delaware River Trail   June 8: Meet & Mingle with Liberty Resources from 5-8 PM   June 9: A Laughing Lunch (more details to follow)   June 10: Parade kick off at City Hall's North Apron at 11 AM (approcimately4 blocks) Festival begins at 1600 Ben Franklin Parkway at 11 AM with live music on the hour at 12, 1, 2, and 3 PM; and resource tables, fun activities for all ages, food trucks, and community!   Disability Pride PA encourages all people to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions, please call them at (267)621-1480 or email them at info@DisabilityPridePA.org  at least 10 days in advance of your participation.   John Jon Awareness Walk Our member Lyvette Byrd is putting on her 2nd Annual John Jon Awareness Walk on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 8AM to 10AM ET at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Park in Philadelphia, PA. It is to raise awareness about people with different abilities and to honor their advocates. More information and registration can be found at the For the Byrds Consulting website.!   Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold a weekly virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and provide support to those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. You do not need to live in Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is open to all in Pennsylvania! For more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org   Vision Thru Art Vision Thru Art is a weekly sculpture class for blind and visually-impaired artists that has been running at Allens Lane Art Center for more than 30 years. Our dedicated faculty, staff and volunteers help the students express their inner vision through a variety of media including clay, wood, mosaic, stone and other mixed materials. The students are encouraged to work at their own pace while enjoying the easy-going social atmosphere of the class. In 2014, Allens Lane Art Center made the class completely free for all the students including free art supplies each year. Location: The Fluhr Studio - (downstairs back studio accessible by rear entrance). Many of the students use Para-transit to get to the class. Service dogs are of course welcome. Day/Time:  Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12:30pm and Friday 10:30 am – 12:30pm. Fees: There are no fees for this class. Registration: Contact by phone (215-248-0546) or by https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/   Women Healed For a Purpose 2023 Conference! Our member Lyvette Bird is hosting her 2nd Annual Women Healed For a Purpose Conference under her business, For the Birds Consulting, LLC. The mission of the conference is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based initiative that we hope will strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and spirit. We are women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  There will be guest speakers, and live entertainment. There will be an in-person option as well as a Zoom option. For more information or to register, please visit the For The Birds Consulting website.   NFB Pledge I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.   NFB Message The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.   Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation!   Thanks! the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team www.nfbp.org

Welcome to our May 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania!   During the first few days of the month, we will start sending out our calendar of events. These events will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community.   If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com by the 29th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month.       For those using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the email.     1. Google Calendar Links   The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps.   You can view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by clicking: View our Google Calendar   However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click Subscribe and go through the steps to subscribe:     2. Member Spotlight” Emily Gindlesperger   Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight!       Emily Gindlesperger serves as our affiliate as the 2nd Vice President. She was also nominated to be our Legislative Director and 2023 Convention Chair. As Legislative Director, she is the lead on our Washington Seminar events where a group of people talk and advocate to our federal legislators on issues affecting our Pennsylvania blind community.  She is also the President of the Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC). She sits with other parents at IEP meetings in order to ensure the best accommodations for blind children. A mother of two, enjoys baking cookies and making soup. She likes to network with other people at the annual state convention so if you get a chance to meet her, do not forget to say “Hello!”     3. Calendar of Events   The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com        The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to ensure the right information.     Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter.  Meetings   Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10 AM ET     Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters.    Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6PM ET     Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters    Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 11 AM ET     Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting    a monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship and their supporters.     Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6PM ET       Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania   Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10 AM ET     Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.  This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas.   Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10 AM ET.     Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter.   Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10:15AM ET     Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting   A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area.   Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6PM ET       Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area.     Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10 AM ET     Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area.  The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter.   Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10 AM ET       Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania.   Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 2PM ET       Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters     Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7PM ET       Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters.     Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7PM ET       Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters.     Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 7:30PM ET       Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley.     Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10 AM ET       Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly Meeting     a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their supporters.     Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 4pm ET     4.  White Canes Connect Podcast    Did you know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and resources for the blind community. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts.   Listen on  Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , IHeartRadio , and on Twitter @PABlindPodcast . Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.     5. National Convention 2023   *Registration is now open for the 2023 National Convention. Tickets are $25 and banquet tickets are $70. The convention will take place in Houston, Texas from July 1-6, 2023. Hotel information and registration links are at * *www.nfb.org/convention*      6. Special Shout-Outs! Birthday Wishes   The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in May a very happy birthday!     Thank you, Mom!   The NFB of PA would also like to extend our gratitude to all mothers and mother figures! Thank you for all your hard work, perseverance. Love, and support! Happy Mother's Day!     Congratulations to Cheryl Frazier!   We would like to congratulate Cheryl Frazier for being nominated as the President of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter at their April 2023 meeting. She previously served the role of Vice President! Congratulations!!!     A Message from Stacie Leap   “Hello Federation family! Thank you to everybody for all your well wishes, positive thoughts, and prayers as I went through a big medical emergency. I ended up with a bad case of pneumonia that ended up affecting a lot of my already existing health conditions. I am slowly regaining my health and slowly taking on responsibilities. This past month has helped me reflect on my health and I will be taking more time focusing on my health instead of pushing it off to the side. I thank those who called, texted, and showed up to help. I really, really, really appreciate all of you!”     7. Fundraisers PAOPBC Chocolate Fundraiser   The Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children ended their Sarris Chocolate fundraiser and would like to thank everybody who helped make the fundraiser a success!     Community Service Division to bring their boxes of love service project to national convention!   The National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division will participate in a service project on Sunday, July 2, 2023. We are partnering with The Ronald McDonald House in Houston, Texas.   Our division's goal is to fill 100 Bags of Love. The items we need to collect are below:   ·        Individual variety snacks (Chips, Crackers, Cereal/Granola Bars of any kind)   ·        Ramen noodles   ·        Shampoo/Conditioners   ·        Toothbrushes/Hair Brushes   ·        Toothpaste   ·        Disinfectant Wipes   ·        Ziploc Bags of all sizes   ·        wet wipes   ·        mouthwash   ·        lotion   ·        bath towels or sponges   ·        hand sanitizer   ·        razors   ·        deodorant (all types)   ·        body wash (bars or bottle)       These brand-new products can be trial or any size.  Also, if you plan to mail your products to our division president, they will need to be mailed by Wednesday, May 31, 2023. If you have questions, please contact Jeanetta Price at 409-344-1005.       Mailing Address   Jeanetta Price   8035 San Bruno Street   Beaumont, Texas 77708     Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser   The Blind Parents Group still has some t-shirts left over from our fundraising efforts at the state convention. The t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com     8. Other External Events   These events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, we think these might be good resources for those living in Pennsylvania. If you have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com     SEPTA Advisory Council Meeting Postponed   The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority typically holds monthly advisory council meetings to the public; however, meetings are postponed until further notice. There was a May meeting scheduled but it was canceled. Please see the letter sent to the Advisory Council and public. This was sent out in February 2023.   Good afternoon, SAC members and general public,   I regret to inform you that the February 9, 2023, SAC meeting is canceled. SEPTA must complete an internal investigation regarding the conduction of SAC meetings.       SAC meetings will resume upon SAC chairs and SEPTA coming to a resolution on their internal issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.       Sincerely,       The SAC chairs     John Jon Awareness Walk   Our member Lyvette Byrd is putting on her 2nd Annual John Jon Awareness Walk on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Park in Philadelphia, PA. It is to raise awareness about people with different abilities and to honor their advocates. More information and registration coming soon!     Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group   Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold a weekly virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and provide support to those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. You do not need to live in Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is open to all in Pennsylvania! For more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org     Vision Thru Art   Vision Thru Art is a weekly sculpture class for blind and visually-impaired artists that has been running at Allens Lane Art Center for more than 30 years. Our dedicated faculty, staff and volunteers help the students express their inner vision through a variety of media including clay, wood, mosaic, stone and other mixed materials. The students are encouraged to work at their own pace while enjoying the easy-going social atmosphere of the class. In 2014, Allens Lane Art Center made the class completely free for all the students including free art supplies each year.   *Location:* The Fluhr Studio - (downstairs back studio accessible by rear entrance). Many of the students use Para-transit to get to the class. Service dogs are of course welcome.   *Day/Time:*  Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12:30pm and Friday 10:30 am – 12:30pm.   *Fees:* There are no fees for this class.   *Registration:* Contact by phone (215-248-0546) or by https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/     Women Healed For A Purpose 2023 Conference!   Our member Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2nd Annual Women Healed For a Purpose Conference under her business, For The Byrds Consulting, LLC. The mission of the conference is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based initiative that we hope will strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and spirit.   We are women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023. More details about the event will come at a later date!     9. NFB Pledge   I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.     10. NFB Message   The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.       Many thanks to everybody for all they do within the Federation!

In this episode of White Canes Connect, David talks about the events coming up in March within the NFB of PA and outside of the affiliate that may be of interest to blind Pennsylvanians. The script for this episode was taken word-for-word from Stacie's email. Literally. If you're not on the list serv of your chapter or division, go to https://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo. Thanks again to Stacie for compiling the monthly digest. Welcome to our March 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania! During the first few days of the month, we will start sending out our calendar of events. These events will be within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community. If you or anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com by the 29th of the month so it can be added to our calendar for the following month.   For those using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the email.   A Message from our Affiliate President March 1st, 2023 Hello Everyone, Happy March, Spring will be here soon and we will all feel better about getting out and about!   There are several Outreaches and Conferences coming up in the next few months and I hope to see many of you there.   Please visit our Calendar of Events for more information.  - Lynn Heitz, NFB of PA State Affiliate President   Membership Dues for 2023 We are still collecting dues for 2023! Please contact your chapter and divisions for membership dues as each chapter and division has different amounts.    Google Calendar Links The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps.  You can view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by clicking the following link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York However, if you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps, please click the following link and go through the steps to subscribe:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics   Member Spotlight” Denice Brown Each month, we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little spotlight!   Denice Brown serves within the National Federation of the Blind in many capacities. She serves as the President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter going on 20 years this year. She also is one of the Board Directors for our amazing affiliate. She was recently elected to the role of Treasurer of the National Association of Blind Black Leaders and has been on the Scholarship Committee for several years. She volunteers her time teaching iPhone skills at Liberty Resources and is a proud sister of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She does so much more than we might not even be aware of. While her schedule might be tight, she finds time to attend jazz concerts, travel across the country, and hang out with her mother. If you ever get a chance to meet her in person, do not hesitate to say “Hi”.   Calendar of Events The following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com or text her at 215-776-6741.     The below information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to ensure the right information.   Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those does not have a local chapter in their geographical area. This is our at-large chapter. Saturday, March 3, 2023 at 10AM   Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly Meeting  a monthly meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise Program, entrepreneurship and their supporters.    Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 6PM     Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Bucks County of Pennsylvania    Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10AM   Leadership Seminar 2023 Selected individuals will meet in State College, PA for the annual Leadership Seminar. For more information, please contact our State Affiliate President at president@nfbofpa.org Friday, March 10, 2023 – Sunday, March 12, 2023 in State College, PA   State Board Meeting This meeting is held quarterly. The PA State Affiliate Board convenes to discuss matters relating to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. Typically, this meeting is held virtually but for this month, we will convene in-person at the Leadership Seminar. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:45PM at State College, PA   Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. There will be no March 2023 meeting due to the Leadership Seminar that is happening at the same time. The Chapter will reconvene in April 2023.   Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting  a monthly meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their supporters.          Monday, March 13, 2023 at 6PM   Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC) Monthly Meeting  a monthly meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters  Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 11AM   Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting A monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 6PM   Clusive Workshop We have invited the team at Clusive to come and talk about their program and services. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11AM      Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area.   Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10AM     Erie County Chapter Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 2PM     Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters   Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 7PM     Blind Seniors Group   a monthly meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their supporters.   Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 7:30PM     Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley.   Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10AM   Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting a monthly meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area.  The other chapter is the Keystone Chapter. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10AM     Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU)   a monthly meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as their supporters.   Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 4pm     Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly Meeting   a monthly meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters.   Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7PM    White Canes Connect Podcast  Did you know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast? It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and resources for the blind community. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, and on Twitter @PABlindPodcast. Contact White Canes Connect at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.   National Convention 2023 Registration is now open for the 2023 National Convention. Tickets are $25 and banquet tickets are $70. The convention will take place in Houston, Texas from July 1-6, 2023. Hotel information and registration links are at www.nfb.org/convention   Special Shout-Outs! Birthday Wishes The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those who were born in March a very happy birthday!   Congratulations to Dexter Cooper on his award! Congratulations to Greater Philadelphia's member Dexter Cooper for his upcoming award sponsored by the Men of Jericho within his Masonic organization. He will be presented with his award on Saturday, March 11th at 12PM During a luncheon. Here is the information, if you are able to attend. The tickets are $50. It will occur at: Saint Nicholas Banquet Hall 817 N. 7th Street Philadelphia., Pa 19123   There are also opportunities to place an ad in the booklet. The prices are $20 for a half page, and $30 for a full page. For ads you can contact Kelly R. Myers at 610-714-1103, or krmpublishing@yahoo.com Payments can be sent through Cash App at: $ernball For further information and to congratulate Dexter, you can call him at: 267-584-3714 Congratulations to Stacie Leap on Anvaya Feats' featured video! Stacie Leap was featured by Anvaya Feats for her work in accessibility testing and advocacy for the organization. Please check out the YouTube video at the following link: https://youtu.be/v0FWX4D27ms   Our Condolences to Emily Gindlesperger and Angelina Angelcyk We regret to inform our Affiliate family that Emily Gindlesperger lost her mother earlier this week.  Please keep Emily and her daughter, Angelina Angelcyk, in your thoughts and prayers. You may contact Emily at vp2@nfbp.org   Fundraisers Community Service Division Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser Members of the Community Service Division has opened up Double Good popcorn stores throughout the country to raise fund for the division. Previous funds raised were used to host service projects at the NFB National Convention, provide financial assistance to first-time national convention attendees, and many more! Please consider buying this delicious popcorn in a variety of flavors! It comes in a variety of flavors and shipped directly to your house! From flavors like: Butter Believe It, Sergeant Salt & Pepper, Caramel DM, Sweety You Salty, and much more, you definitely cannot go wrong! It is only for four days so please do not wait but order yours starting March 3, 2023! It will be over on March 6, 2023 at 12PM ET!  You can purchase the popcorn with Stacie Leap's popcorn store link which is https://popup.doublegood.com/s/qm57o5h1   NFB of PA April Raffle The NFB of PA is selling $5 tickets for their April 2023 Raffle. Participants will choose a 3-digit number to play during the entire month of April 2023. Each day, a winner is chosen to receive a monetary prize. If your number is selected from Sunday to Friday, you will receive $50. If your number is selected on a Saturday, you will receive $100. Once a winner is selected for the day, their number is thrown back into the pot so a person has 30 chances to win during the entire month of April! Please send all payments to NFB of PA State Treasurer Brian Mackey by March 27, 2023. Each chapter treasurer has some raffle tickets in their possession to sell so please contact your chapter treasurer for more details. If you are not a part of a chapter, such as a family member, friend, co-worker, acquaintance, or supporter of any kind and wish to purchase tickets, please contact Jim Antonacci at jjantonacci@verizon.net   PAOPBC Chocolate Fundraiser The Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children is participating once again with Sarris Chocolate to do some fundraising! 25% of all sales goes back into the division. This is to allow for scholarships and financial assistance that we can give back to the parents who have blind or visually impaired children. Please consider buying some chocolate for loved ones during Valentine's Day! Give someone the gift of chocolate for St. Patrick's Day! Buy some to show appreciation to family and friends during Easter, all occasions and holidays in between! This is the Spring collection and will run from now until April 2, 2023 This is to ensure that your chocolate gets to you by Easter if you wish to eat it then but you can always buy some now and more later. :) This is the perfect gift for yourself or someone in your life! Our Group code is 10-0316. You can also access the following link to get to the website and support our division: https://www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com/Group.aspx?id=10-0316   Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser The Blind Parents Group still have some t-shirts left over from our fundraising efforts at the state convention. The t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship funds to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com   SABE THE DATE: Greater Philadelphia Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser Pop, pop, pop it up! The Greater Philadelphia Chapter will be having their Double Good popcorn fundraiser in April 2023. Look out in future emails on how to support!   Other External Events These events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, we think these might be good resources for those living in Pennsylvania. If you have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie Leap at stacie.leap@gmail.com   OVR State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Quarterly Meeting Thursday, March 2, 2023 Start time: 10 a.m. End time: 3 p.m. Break: noon – 1 p.m. This meeting will be hybrid, with the in-person portion held at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg (800 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg, Pa), and the virtual portion held via Zoom. The public is invited to attend in person or connect to this meeting using the following information: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: March 2, 2023, 10 a.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: PA State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Quarterly Meeting Please click the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656724729?pwd=SktvQnZvaEJPcnBBMTZFWE81cy9TZz09#success Passcode: 210559 Or One tap mobile: US: +19292056099,,85656724729#,,,,*210559# or +13017158592,,85656724729#,,,,*210559# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: 1-929-205-6099 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-305-224-1968 or 1-309-205-3325 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-646-931-3860 or 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-689-278-1000 or 1-719-359-4580 or 1-253-205-0468 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 or 1-360-209-5623 or 1-386-347-5053 or 1-507-473-4847 or 1-564-217-2000 Webinar ID: 856 5672 4729 Passcode: 210559 For more information, please visit their website at https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/Board-and-Committee-Info/Pages/PA-State-Board-of-Vocational-Rehabilitation.aspx   SEPTA Advisory Council Meeting Postponed The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority typically holds monthly advisory council meetings to the public; however, meetings are postponed until further noticed. Please see the letter sent to the Advisory Council and public: Good afternoon, SAC members and general public,  I regret to inform you that the February 9, 2023, SAC meeting is canceled. SEPTA must complete an internal investigation regarding the conduction of SAC meetings.    SAC meetings will resume upon SAC chairs and SEPTA coming to a resolution on their internal issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.     Sincerely,   The SAC chairs   Liberty Resources' Blind/Low Vision Support Group Our members Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold weekly virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and provide support to those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. You do not need to live in Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is open to all in Pennsylvania! For more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org   Vision Thru Art Vision Thru Art is a weekly sculpture class for blind and visually-impaired artists that has been running at Allens Lane Art Center for more than 30 years. Our dedicated faculty, staff and volunteers help the students express their inner vision through a variety of media including clay, wood, mosaic, stone and other mixed materials. The students are encouraged to work at their own pace while enjoying the easy-going social atmosphere of the class. In 2014, Allens Lane Art Center made the class completely free for all the students including free art supplies each year. Location: The Fluhr Studio - (downstairs back studio accessible by rear entrance). Many of the students use Para-transit to get to the class. Service dogs are of course welcome. Day/Time:  Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12:30pm and Friday 10:30 am – 12:30pm. Fees: There are no fees for this class. Registration: Contact by phone (215-248-0546) or by https://allenslane.org/vision-thru-art/   Eye See You I love U Eye See You I love U is hosting numerous fundraisers coming up.  You can view their events and get more information on their website at https://eyeseeyouiloveu.org/ On February 20th they will be hosting their family fun night at Chuck E Cheese that is open to parents and children of all abilities. They will also be holding their first Walk A thon in June. On June 10th from 9 AM to 4 PM, individuals can come to Hempfield Park and participate in our Eye Will Walk With You Walk A Thon to raise awareness for Optic Nerve Hypoplasia and children with no vision and low vision. The registration link is below. You can use code EYESEEYOU until April 20th for 15% off of registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eye-will-walk-with-you-2023-tickets 499094815027?aff=ebdsoporgprofile   Women Healed For A Purpose 2023 Conference! Our member Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2nd Annual Women Healed For a Purpose Conference under her business, For The Byrds Consulting, LLC. The mission of the conference  is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based initiative that we hope will strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and spirit. We are women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023. More details about the event will come at a later date!   NFB Pledge I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind; to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.   NFB Message The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.

Aimee B. Prange, MSW, LCSW, a Sr. Clinical Manager and Strategic Planner, and Volunteer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Philadelphia Chapter discussed their mission and goals, to increase awareness of mental health and prevent deaths by suicide.  We began with a discussion of the numbers, while deaths have decreased in some populations more younger people are now affected by suicide.  She described their outreach programs aimed at youth and children, including peer support and programs for educators and youth leaders for high school and elementary schools.   We spoke of a recent success, the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a free nationwide hotline.  Long authorized, it lagged for funding and local coordination, the Biden-Harris Administration increased federal investments in the 988 lifeline from $24 million to $432 million -- to scale up crisis centers and back-up center capacity, and to provide special services, including a sub-network for Spanish language speakers.  She notes it's more than a number, 988 is a message: we're there for you with a trained responder available to talk and refer people in crisis or just wanting help for a friend or loved one.  Finally, she offered an invitation to join their mission at the 2022 Greater Philadelphia Chapter's Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday October 2nd at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.    All are invited, as an individual, a member of a team or as a volunteer.   For more information about the Philadelphia Chapter, to find the chapter closest to you, or to learn more about the region's services and other events go to AFSP.org To sign up for the October 2 Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Walk go to AFSP.org/PHILLYwalk

Jamie Cohen, Area Director, and Scott Godshall, Board Chair for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention discussed their chapter's programs for families and survivors.  Scott notes the impact, for every death by suicide, there are 25 attempts, each affecting a circle of family and friends into the hundreds, and it can happen within any community or group.  They talked about their core programming based on education, mental health awareness and research.  Towards awareness AFSP offers programs for all ages, including picture books for small children to Talk Saves Lives for high schoolers and even businesses.  They offered the signs that speak of mental health issues and distress, including changes in mood or attitude, changes in sleeping patterns and activities, talking about negative feelings or what it would be like if they were gone, and they remind us that asking about someone about their feelings will not cause any harm or introduce the thought of suicide.  They want us to begin that conversation, listen non-judgmentally and then follow through with help calling or seeking intervention.   Scott praised their research, they are the largest private funder in the country, they look for not just causes, but ways to reach vulnerable populations, including prisons and college campuses.    Finally, they asked us to register to walk, volunteer or donate to the Greater Philadelphia Chapter's Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday October 2nd beginning at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  They discussed the goal, to raise money for their programs, but also as a conversation starter and a community builder towards helping people heal.     In a crisis, call 911 and seek immediate mental health intervention.  If you need guidance before staring a conversation, or if you are feeling at risk, you can also call 800-273-8255 or TEXT 741741 for a live, trained therapist who can direct you to help wherever you are.  For volunteer opportunities or the register or donate to the Out of the darkness Walk go to AFSP.org/PHILLYwalk

This week Bridging Philly holds a group discussion focusing on the rich history of the National Panhellenic Council of Philadelphia inviting Visit Philly's chief innovation and global diversity officer, Rachel Ferguson to discuss their Black History Month initiative highlighting prominent members of the Black organizations and some of their favorite places in Philadelphia. The Newsmaker of the week is Melvin Payne, President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc efforts in keeping the legacy of the men and women, black and white through conversations, education, and scholarships in honor of the airmen. The Philly Rising Changemaker highlights Dr. Sheena Howard and her new comic "BLAM! Black Lives Always Mattered' which profiles Black leaders in history and will be distributed to Black students throughout Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Kid Again brings hope, happiness, and healing to families raising kids with life-threatening conditions.The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of A Kid Again serves more than 230 families in PA, NJ, DE, and NY. We are condition-agnostic, meaning we serve kids ages birth to 20 with ANY life-threatening condition. We also serve the entire family, as the siblings and parents are included in all of our Adventures, not just the child with the illness.Our Adventures are year-round, year after year, and they are cost-free for our families. We exist to give people a time out from illness.Rachel Lippoff has worked in nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region for more than 20 years. She has worked with organizations large and small, with varying missions. But she has never felt so deeply about her work as she does with A Kid Again. It truly feels like she changes lives, every day.Rachel lives in South Jersey just outside Philadelphia with her daughter and their two dogs. In her spare time, when she's not hanging with her daughter, Rachel is an artist working with resin, ink, and macrophotography. She enjoys exercising, reading, cooking, and baking.Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.Segment 1The first segment begins with a brief introduction of Rachel Lippoff and then a bit of banter between Tommy D and Rachel about the music styles they are listening to and are enjoying. Tommy then asks a question about what drew Rachel to non-profit work. Rachel shares that her parents raised her to have an orientation towards community involvement and helping other people. Tommy D then provides a brief summarization of Rachel's contributions and work within the nonprofit sector. Segment 2 In the second segment of the interview, Rachel briefly describes the work she's done with her non-profit organization; she discusses some of the programs her organization has facilitated and hosted with. The conversation then heads into a more light-hearted discussion between Rachel and Tommy and a little bit of banter between them. Segment 3 In the third segment of the interview, Rachel shares more about the programming her non-profit organization does. She emphasizes that her non-profit organization offers services to the entire family and not just the child who has special needs or an illness. Rachel emphasizes how the programs enable children to just be themselves without feeling as if they are out of place or being made to feel that they are less than ‘normal'. Rachel shares that her organization has chapters all over the country and she highlights information about the different types of programs hosted by her organization throughout the year. Finally, Rachel speaks about the impact of her organization on different families.Segment 4In the final segment of the interview, Rachel shares a bit about some of the challenges that are faced by children who are in need of the services provided by her organization. Tommy then asks Rachel what her organization needs in terms of support of donors, stakeholders, volunteers and assistance from the general community. Rachel shares that her organization is looking for more partnerships with different companies and organizations. She shares about a recent partnership which was done with a farm and how this partnership has been very beneficial and advantageous to the children who participate in her organization's programs. She also shares that her organization is also looking for donors, companies and sponsors who can help the organization achieve its mission. Finally, Rachel shares that her organization is always looking for individuals and families who are in need of and can be supported by her organization's programs.

Mary Ann Murtha, Area Director, Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discussed the effects of COVID 19 and isolation on mental health. One in five of us will experience a mental health issue, from the blues to full depression, Mary Ann spoke of the AFSP's mission to end the stigma and to make help more readily available to reduce the risk of suicide.  She encouraged us to reach out to friends, learn the signs and ask questions, and she offered resources for help, the 24/7 hotline, text 741741 and their online programming.  She offered tips on ways to cope with isolation and ways to reassure and protect our kids.   The Out of the Darkness Walk are a big part of AFSP's fundraising and a great way to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention in our local communities, this year it will be a virtual walk, online and in your neighborhood, on October 4th.  Form a team, fundraise and walk when you can, and join AFSP for a virtual celebration October 4th. AFSP.org HELP IS AVAILABLE 24/7 AT THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT 1-800-273-TALK OR TEXT “TALK” TO 741741.         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Theresa Hummel-Krallinger Theresa Hummel-Krallinger is a well-respected senior training professional and performance consultant, but it is her work as a humorist and motivational speaker that sets her apart. Known for her lively and interactive presentation style, she is a frequently requested speaker on topics of employee morale, professional development, performance improvement and workplace communications. Her experience as a professional stand-up comedian enables her to add fun and humor to her consulting and training work. No stranger to the corporate world, Theresa brings over 30 years practical business experience. She has held executive leadership roles in both the financial services and pharmaceutical industries. She is highly regarded for her ability to help organizations put in place meaningful performance enhancement processes that improve employee engagement and achieve financial results. She graduated from the prestigious leadership development organization, Women Unlimited in New York City, where she has served as a mentor to rising female leaders. With certifications in Human Resource Management, Behavior Styles training/coaching, Instructional Design, Adult Learning, and Technical Writing, Theresa has a broad array of business tools and educational experience from which to draw. She is on the non-credit faculty at Temple University, where her popular course, “What’s Your Point?” is a key requirement for their Project Management and Leadership certificate programs. Theresa is the Past President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of ATD (Association for Talent Development) and is the Past President for a local club of Toastmasters International. She was appointed to serve as a member of National Advisors for Chapters in ATD. She has been a featured speaker at numerous regional and international conferences for ATD, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), DIA (Drug Information Association), Training Directors Forum and others. She facilitates the monthly “Meet the Author at the Pyramid Club,” which has been named to the top 10 best networking associations in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Business Journal. She won an Emmy in 2019 for her work on PBS39’s talk show, “Counter Culture.” You can connect with Theresa on Facebook and LinkedIn. We chat about: Assessing training needs How to have a proactive training department Zoom fatigue Designing workshops and webinars --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alissa-carpenter/message

ABOUT THIS EPISODE This is my conversation with G. Lamar Stewart, a detective and head of community engagement in the office of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Stewart is a former Philadelphia police officer, and was also Vice-President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the National Black Police Association. We discuss policing, including its connection to race, a timely topic in the wake of the death of George Floyd. LINKS --New York Times video essay on the chronology of the killing of George Floyd (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-investigation.html) --An article about the kind of community engagement work Stewart does (https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/philly-da-launches-mobile-resource-hub-high-crime-areas) --Larry Krasner, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Krasner) --Death of Breonna Taylor, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Breonna_Taylor) --Intercept article on Bob Kroll (https://theintercept.com/2020/06/02/minneapolis-police-union-bob-kroll-shootings/) --New York Times article on police union leadership (also touches on Kroll) (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/police-unions-minneapolis-kroll.html) --New York Times article on the social media scandal involving Philadelphia police (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/us/philly-cops-plain-view-project.html) Special Guest: Lamar Stewart.

An interview with the president of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen. Also, more woes for Boeing, Coronavirus continues to disrupt commercial aviation, a solar-electric UAV, new Bell tail-rotor design, Collier Trophy nominees.

Keith E. Lewis, CMA, a Project Manager at SEI Investments has over 13 years of experience in the field of finance and accounting. Keith is a "Big Picture" thinker with experience that spans multiple industries including education, non-profit, hospitality and financial services. His scope includes management accounting, strategic decision making, accounting systems implementation, internal controls, process improvement, budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, forecasting, month end close process, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Combining his business acumen with his passion for public speaking, Keith has had the opportunity to speak at Drexel University, Widener University, Villanova University, Temple University and internationally at the Accounting and Finance show in Toronto. He currently serves as the President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of IMA. In this episode of Count Me In, Keith explains how accountants can (and should) quantify their skills to truly differentiate themselves in today's evolving workplace. Download and listen now!

The month of March is Red Cross Month, in recognition of the humanitarian services that the Red Cross provides. You can help the Red Cross by donating blood, making a financial donation, learning lifesaving skills, and becoming a volunteer. You can also help by attending the 2019 Red Cross Red Ball. Mary Ann Milner, Regional Director of Development at the American Red Cross of Eastern PA joins Kristen in studio to talk about this year’s Red Cross Red Ball to benefit the Red Cross House - a center for disaster recovery in Philadelphia. Join in the fun on Saturday, March 30th from 7pm to midnight at Lincoln Financial Field. The party features two live dance bands, over 30 restaurants, a very popular dessert lounge, numerous beverage options, a silent auction and lots more. Tickets are on sale now - $350 for the VIP party which starts at 7pm, or $225 for main event which begins at 8pm. Visit redcross.org/redballphilly for more information and to purchase tickets. Then, Kristen speaks with a few members of the touring cast of Miss Saigon - the Kimmel Center and Broadway Philadelphia’s latest show, playing at the Academy of Music now through March 31st. Kristen saw the show on Tuesday evening and thought the cast and performance was exceptional. Hear as she speaks with Jackie Nguyen and Matthew Overberg about what it’s like to perform and tour with such an incredible cast. The three cover details on the show itself, wearing crocs on stage, dream roles and lots more. Catch this incredible cast performing Miss Saigon at the Academy of Music before the show leaves on March 31st. Buy tickets at KimmelCenter.org. Then Tony Heyl, Lauren Doberstein and Moriah Kelley from the ALS Association’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter join Kristen to talk the first annual Sips and Sweets Event - Friday, March 29th from 7pm-10:30pm at the Franklin Institute. Formerly known as the Hot Chocolate event, Sips and Sweets will be the cocktail party of the year! Guests will taste decadent drinks and confections from a number of local bakeries, breweries, sweet shops, wineries, and distilleries amid some of the fascinating exhibits at The Franklin Institute Science Museum. Each guest will also receive a complimentary wine tumbler and the chance to walk away with other great prizes from exciting games of chance and a much-anticipated silent auction. General admission and VIP tickets are available at ALSPhiladelphia.org. Don't miss it!  

ALS is a devastating disease for which there is no cure. The ALS Association’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter is working hard to change this. Their mission is to discover treatments and cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. Kristen speaks with Tony Hehl, the Director of Communications and Public Policy at the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia about their upcoming Walk to Defeat ALS, happening November 3rd at Citizens Bank Park. Join the Phillie Phanatic and thousands of people helping to raise awareness and funds for research, and hopefully a cure. Registration begins at 10am, walk at 11am. Create a fundraising page, sign up, and find more information here: https://www.alsphiladelphia.org/calendar-of-events . The Attic Youth Center in Philadelphia creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community. They’ve been doing it since 1993, and over 20,000 youth and young adults have walked through their doors to a safe and supportive space. The organization is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. Join them for their “Once Upon a Time” Anniversary Gala on Saturday, November 3rd at the Crystal Tea Room in Philly for dancing, dinner, open bar, guest speakers and more. Buy tickets and find more information at atticyouthcenter.org. The Philadelphia Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is happening this Saturday, October 27th beginning at 4:30pm. This years presenting sponsor is WAWA (no surprise there). Wawa partners with so many deserving organizations and causes in the area and has partnered with the LLS for the past few years to help raise awareness, fundraise and Light the Night against the darkness of cancer. Listen as Kristen speaks with Lauren Iannucci - Senior Director for Corporate Development at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Alyson Mucha - Public Relations Representative at WAWA, Jerry Shott - General Manager WAWA, and Jerry’s 4 year-old son Max, a Leukemia survivor and this year’s Light the Walk Survivor Ambassador. He’ll help to kick the whole event off! Join Lauren, Alyson, Jerry, Max, WAWA and many more at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk at the Art Museum Steps on Saturday. See you there! Please consider donating here: https://pages.lightthenight.org/epa/Phi18/HYoder?fbclid=IwAR1x3i_MBG3JjhFFkh_aPRIg_ebicIZ9BZ1w3wFlFddRLINqtH9o68yV-GQ BEN Around Philly is a show on Saturday mornings on BEN-FM, but it’s also available as a podcast to listen any time you like! This week we’d like to turn you on to another podcast - a locally produced podcast called TWISTED Philly. It covers Philadelphia true crime, haunted history, cool and creepy places to visit, city legend and more. Kristen speaks with Twisted Philly’s creator and host, Deana Marie who talks about her experience making the podcast, her most memorable episodes and more. Be sure to subscribe to Twisted Philly on iTunes or wherever you find your podcasts. If you have a story request, or suggestion for Deana (or just want to say hi) send her an e-mail at- twistedphilly@outlook.com.

On April 12, 2018, Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson, two Black men, were waiting in a Philadelphia Starbucks for another man to join them for a business meeting. As was widely reported, they were asked to leave after not buying anything and ultimately were arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave. (The manager who called 911 is no longer with Starbucks.) As soon as I learned about this incident, I wanted to talk to a police officer in Philadelphia about what happened, how officers are trained to handle such incidents, and issues of policing and race more generally. G. Lamar Stewart, a Philadelphia police officer and, importantly, Vice-President of the National Black Police Association: Greater Philadelphia Chapter, agreed to this interview. We discussed the Starbucks arrest and a range of other issues, including his work as a minister. LINKS "Starbucks, police and mayor Respond to controversial arrest of 2 Black men in Philly" (NPR) (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/14/602556973/starbucks-police-and-mayor-weigh-in-on-controversial-arrest-of-2-black-men-in-ph) "Philly cops issue new trespassing policy in response to criticism over Starbucks arrest" (Philadelphia Inquirer) (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philadelphia-police-starbucks-trespass-policy-20180608.html) Memo describing the new trespassing policy (http://dig.abclocal.go.com/wpvi/pdf/060818-wpvi-philly-police-trespass-policy-PDF.pdf) Facebook page for the National Black Police Association Inc.: The Greater Philadelphia Chapter (https://www.facebook.com/National-Black-Police-Association-Inc-The-Greater-Philadelphia-Chapter-789283664492326/) "Taylor Memorial Baptist: Growing into a complete community church" (Philadelphia Tribune) (http://www.phillytrib.com/religion/taylor-memorial-baptist-growing-into-a-complete-community-church/article_7ffcef13-f3ec-575a-89fa-820de246cc3e.html) Cover art credit: Skyfox11 (from Wikimedia Commons, public domain images) Special Guest: Lamar Stewart.

The clothes, the tools and the paperwork are you struggling to keep things organized? Do you feel like you don’t know where to start?  Join me and fellow Professional Organizer Daniel Loya Spaces Transformed as he shares techniques for men to conquer their clutter and get organized. Daniel Loya is a professional organizer with a specialty in organizing residential spaces and small offices. His diverse career allows him to work with people of all different backgrounds. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, he served as a California public school teacher from 1997-2006. Following his career in education, he transitioned into other professional roles including: associate director of a “blue chip” art gallery, corporate trainer and recruiter, and personal organizer for a business executive. In 2008, Daniel earned his Master of Science degree in Organizational Psychology. His background in education, counseling, and training provided the foundation for his profession as an organizer. After moving to Philadelphia, he became an entrepreneur and focused his talents into the art of professional organizing. Daniel is committed to empower people he works with to be transformed from the inside-out by helping them to simplify their lives. He is also and active member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) and the Social Media Manager for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of NAPO. Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Rachel Millner, Psy.D., CEDS is a licensed psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.  She specializes in the treatment of all forms of eating disorders and practices from a Health at Every Size(R), weight neutral perspective.  She treats adults in her private practice in Bucks County, PA, and treats children and adolescents with eating disorders using Family Based Treatment at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Millner is the founding president of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of IAEDP and is currently completing her Body Trust Certification(R) through the Be Nourished Training Institute in Portland, OR.  Resources Jessi's Intuitive Eating Bonus Episode BodyLove Project Community Jessi's Nutrition & Movement Therapy Services Rachel's Website Fatso (book) Virgie Tovar Jes Baker Dances with Fat

2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the ALS Association Treatment Center at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. One of the newer healthcare professionals at the clinic is Alair Altiero, PhD., who assists ALS families as the mental health clinician. Not only does Alair run the resource group at Hershey Medical Center, but she also oversees the group program for the entire Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this podcast, Alair talks about her role and what it means to be a part of a long standing professional ALS clinic. To learn more about the work at Hershey Medical Center and to get involved in the ALS cause, visit www.alsphiladelphia.org 

Long time Greater Philadelphia Chapter volunteer Larry Kaplan has embarked on an ambitious program to travel to every state in the country for the 50 in 30 Challenge - a campaign to do a unique bucket challenge in each state to raise money and awareness for the ALS cause. In this podcast, Jamey Piggott, an events manager with the Chapter, talks about how he joined Larry on the road for a week, seeing 16 states in 8 days to help him meet people from Ohio to Kansas and many places in between. Find videos and donate online at www.50in30.org today and learn more at www.alsphiladelphia.org 

Boris Vishnevsky, IBM, presents at the 2016 Business Analytics, co-sponsored by the Center for Business Analytics and Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants Roundtable.

Graham Tasman, Grant Thornton, presents at the 2016 Business Analytics, co-sponsored by the Center for Business Analytics and Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants Roundtable.

Amanda Teschko, Thorogood Consulting, presents at the 2016 Business Analytics, co-sponsored by the Center for Business Analytics and Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants Roundtable.

Amanda Teschko, Thorogood Consulting, presents at the 2016 Business Analytics, co-sponsored by the Center for Business Analytics and Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants Roundtable.

Graham Tasman, Grant Thornton, presents at the 2016 Business Analytics, co-sponsored by the Center for Business Analytics and Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants Roundtable.

Everyone involved in the fight against ALS has an inspiration. For Tony Heyl, the Director of Communications and Public Policy at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, that inspiration was his grandfather, who passed away in 2007 from the disease. In this podcast, Tony talks to his dad, Tom Heyl, about caring for someone with ALS, facing tough conversations with a loved one, and the support of a local ALS Association Chapter. Listen, share, subscribe on iTunes, comment, and then support the ALS Care Appreciation Fund at www.alsphiladelphia.org/careappreciation 

As the Holiday season gets into full swing, Meg Dresher talks about how her family has united in support of her mom during her battle with ALS. In this podcast, we discuss the challenges of getting diagnosed, services from the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, and caring for caregivers. Listen, share, subscribe on iTunes and support those who provide care at www.alsphiladelphia.org/careappreciation 

My clients are always telling me that they would like to tap every day but have a hard time making it a habit. One of the reasons I think people struggle with creating a daily tapping habit is that they don't know what to tap for. And because they don't know where to start they feel silly or frustrated and so they don't do it. My friend Wendy Merron has created a wonderful tapping process for the beginning and ending of the day that she calls "AM/PM Tapping". I love its simplicity and find that it’s the perfect way to start and end a day. You can download a printout of the process here Below you can hear Wendy describing the process and also hear us tapping through it so you can tap along too. Contact: web @ TheCenterOfSuccess.com/ ; book @ Powerful Thinking on Purpose About: Wendy Merron is a Board Certified Hypnotist (BCH), Certified National Guild of Hypnotist Instructor, Adjunct NGH Faculty Member, and founder of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists. She teaches the NGH Hypnosis Training Course at The Center of Success. Nurses, students, therapists, and people interested in the power of hypnosis have come from as far away as The Netherlands to learn hypnosis at The Center of Success in Pennsylvania. In addition to her Hypnosis credentials Wendy Merron is recognized as an accomplished Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Certified Trainer and Practitioner. Emotional Freedom Techniques Courses are also taught at the Center of Success. Wendy speaks and holds workshops based on her book, Powerful Thinking on Purpose.

BAYADA Home Health Care is a national partner with The ALS Association, a relationship that began locally with The Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this podcast, Tracy Sideris, Ali Nielsen, and Emma Straub of BAYADA talk about working for a values driven company, how partnering with The ALS Association at many events has mutual benefits for all involved, and what they have learned about ALS and improving quality care since the relationship began. Join them at a Walk to Defeat ALS at www.gpcwalktodefeatals.org and follow BAYADA on Twitter and Instagram @BAYADAHHC 

In this episode, Marcia Obermann talks about the challenges faced when traveling for people with ALS and gives some helpful tips for families during the busy travel season. These ideas include how to have lists handy, labelling cords, and working with hotels to make sure your accomodations are satisfactory.Learn more about ALS and how you can participate, advocate and donate at www.alsphiladelphia.orgFollow the Greater Philadelphia Chapter on Social Media @alsphiladelphia