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Federation Focus for the Week of February 23, 2026

Federation Focus is back for the week of February 23, 2026—recorded from Studio B while Pennsylvania digs out from a major snowstorm. David Goldstein shares updates on two upcoming meetings, including the Seniors Group and the Greater Philly Chapter, along with details on two important fundraisers: the April raffle and the Spring Fling Blind Vendors Showcase. You’ll also hear National Convention and scholarship reminders, plus a spotlight on White Canes Connect episode 150 and the debut of Simon’s Studio—featuring Sound of Tennis in Philadelphia. Scroll down for all the links! Apply for a $10,000 National Scholarship The National Federation of the Blind is accepting applications for the 2026 NFB Scholarship Program. We offer an array of scholarships to blind students to support their educational and professional goals. In addition to the $10,000 cash award, each recipient receives funding to attend our national convention, opportunities to network with other blind students, and avenues to connect with hundreds of blind professionals. Learn more and apply at https://nfb.org/programs-services/sch.... Application deadline is March 31, 2026. National Convention in Austin This year’s National Convention is in Austin, Texas, from July 3-8. Learn more about the 2026 NFB National Convention at https://nfb.org/convention. Call 800-627-7468 to book your room. The main hotel is the JW Marriott. The spillover hotel is the Austin Marriott Downtown. Use the room block code, BL1, to ensure you receive the convention room rate. Jernigan Scholarships for National Convention If you have never been to a National Convention, you can apply for a Jernigan Convention Scholarship by going to https://www.nfbofpa.org/jernigan. Good luck! Meetings Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 7:30 PMSeniors Grouphttps://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505... tap mobile+13126266799,,99546476505# Saturday, February 28, 2025, at 10:00 AMGreater Philadelphia ChapterZoom Onlyhttps://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/9766... tap mobile+16469313860,,97666825771# Fundraisers April Raffle Tickets on Sale Now It’s time for one of our most exciting fundraisers of the year—and it could put cash in your pocket all April long. Grab raffle tickets to sell, buy a few for yourself, or do both, and give yourself a chance to win every single night. Drawings happen nightly in April just before 7:00 PM, with $50 winners Sunday through Friday and a $100 winner every Saturday. Even better, every ticket sold directly supports our general fund, helping members attend State and National Conventions, Washington Seminar, and other essential programs. It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s a win for you and for our Federation. Spring Fling 2026 The Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) invites you to its Spring Fling Blind Vendors Showcase on April 11, 2026, from 4:00–10:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport. Part fundraiser, part vendor showcase, this signature event celebrates the talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of blind business owners from across the Commonwealth. Tickets are $60 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under, and include a buffet meal, a two-hour open bar for adults, and two raffle tickets per attendee. For more information and to register, go to https://www.pablindmerchants.org/spri.... If you are a blind vendor, we want to showcase your business! Register for a table to meet with attendees at https://pablindmerchants.org/exhibitors. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Visit https://pablindmerchants.org/sponsors to see the sponsorship levels and register. White Canes Connect In episode 150 of White Canes Connect, host Simon Bonenfant kicks off his new Simon’s Studio series by highlighting the expansion of Sound of Tennis to Philadelphia. Originally launched in 2015 , the program gives blind and visually impaired players the chance to learn and play tennis through sound. Simon is joined by Maureen Holtz of Court 16 and Hildy Morales, an avid player, who share the program’s origins, the strong sense of community it fosters, and how Philadelphians can get involved in the weekly sessions now offered at Court 16.Listen on your favorite podcast player or at: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6DQC... YouTube    • $10,000, National Convention, and a Path t...   White Canes Connect Website https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/150/ White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists FeedSpot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually.... Million Podcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visua...