In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Sam Seavey from The Blind Life YouTube channel. Sam tells us how his channel started and has grown over the past decade. Sam encourages perspective YouTubers to just do it and gives recommendations on equipment. He also tells us about his diagnosis of Stargardt disease when he was 11 years old. Sam attended many schools growing up but felt most at home once he got to a school for the blind.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/058

Where To Find The Blind Life

Sam can be found all over the internet. Here are links to most places you can connect with him.

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/theblindlife
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblindlifesam/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblindlifesam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theblindlife
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/theblindlifesam

Links To Gear Discussed

• Sony A7 IV Mirrorless Came that has a screen reader for some menu items
• GoPro Hero 11 The newest in the line of these cameras
• Wireless Lapel Microphone for use with iPhones

Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA

Please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.

We Need Your Pictures

We are looking for pictures to add to the NFB of PA website. If you want to share images of you using assistive tech, out and about with your white cane or guide dog, preparing a meal in the kitchen, or doing just about anything else, send them to us! Email [email protected]. One image per email, please. In the body of the email, type the description of the image you are sending.

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Sam Seavey from The Blind Life YouTube channel. Sam tells us how his channel started and has grown over the past decade. Sam encourages perspective YouTubers to just do it and gives recommendations on equipment. He also tells us about his diagnosis of Stargardt disease when he was 11 years old. Sam attended many schools growing up but felt most at home once he got to a school for the blind.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/058

Where To Find The Blind Life

Sam can be found all over the internet. Here are links to most places you can connect with him.

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/theblindlife
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblindlifesam/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblindlifesam/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theblindlife
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/theblindlifesam

Links To Gear Discussed

• Sony A7 IV Mirrorless Came that has a screen reader for some menu items
• GoPro Hero 11 The newest in the line of these cameras
• Wireless Lapel Microphone for use with iPhones

Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA

Please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.

We Need Your Pictures

We are looking for pictures to add to the NFB of PA website. If you want to share images of you using assistive tech, out and about with your white cane or guide dog, preparing a meal in the kitchen, or doing just about anything else, send them to us! Email [email protected]. One image per email, please. In the body of the email, type the description of the image you are sending.

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

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Connect With Us

If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, reach out on Twitter. We are @PABlindPodcast. You can also email us at [email protected].

In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Michelle Glaze and Eric Bennardo from the Foundation Fighting Blindness. They explain how they came to the organization after participating in a VisionWalk. Eric, President of the Pittsburgh Chapter, talks about the FFB on a local level. Michelle, Director of Professional Outreach, discusses the research funded by the Foundation as well as ways to participate in studies to help find treatments and cures for blinding retina diseases.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/057

Connect With The Foundation Fighting Blindness

Learn more about the FFB at https://www.fightingblindness.org/. You can also connect with them on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also reach out via email at [email protected].

Inherited Retina Disease Registry

If you'd like to participate in clinical trials, sign up at https://www.MyRetinaTracker.org.

Pittsburgh Chapter

Eric is looking to fill out the board of the Pittsburgh Chapter. If you'd like to get involved, email Eric at [email protected]. You can also connect with Eric on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjtgleE2xoWmbLPc3PooHA?app=desktop.

Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA

Please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.

We Need Your Pictures

We are looking for pictures to add to the NFB of PA website. If you want to share images of you using assistive tech, out and about with your white cane or guide dog, preparing a meal in the kitchen, or doing just about anything else, send them to us! Email [email protected]. One image per email, please. In the body of the email, type the description of the image you are sending.

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

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Connect With Us

If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, reach out on Twitter. We are @PABlindPodcast. You can also email us at [email protected].

In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Katia Hadjeb-Rahman, the newly-elected President of the Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU.) Katia tells us about her first NFB of PA State Convention and how she almost didn't attend the annual PAGDU meeting there. She is a passionate advocate for guide dog users, and it shows.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/056

Contact Katia About PAGDU

If you've got questions about PAGDU or guide dogs in general, contact Katia. Her email address is [email protected]. Learn more about the school where Katia got her guide dog Ireland at https://www.seeingeye.org/.

Resources & Links Mentioned

To read the article about the Canadian woman refused boarding by Air Canada: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/air-canada-apologizes-for-not-letting-blind-woman-fly-with-guide-dog-1.6629205

If Uber or Lyft has discriminated against you, the NFB wants to know: https://nagdu.org/rideshare.

Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA

In this season of giving, please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.

We Need Your Pictures

We are looking for pictures to add to the NFB of PA website. If you want to share images of you using assistive tech, out and about with your white cane or guide dog, preparing a meal in the kitchen, or doing just about anything else, send them to us! Email [email protected]. One image per email, please. In the body of the email, type the description of the image you are sending.

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

Follow White Canes Connect

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Connect With Us

If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, reach out on Twitter. We are @PABlindPodcast. You can also email us at [email protected].

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with blind actress Aszkara Gilchrist and Odd Man Out co-director Carlos Armesto. They discuss the immersive theater performance of the show and what the audience can expect. Aszkara tells us that she was drawn to acting at a young age. Carlos gives the backstory on this production, with its roots in Argentina.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/055

Odd Man Out Tickets And Info

Read more about Odd Man Out at https://www.pitchblackexperience.com/oddmanoutlive/. Buy tickets to experience the show at http://pitchblackexperience.com/oddmanoutlive/. The show runs through 12/18.

Connect With Aszkara Gilchrist

Read more about Aszkara on her website: https://www.aszkara.com/. Connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aszkaraglitters/.

Connect With Pitch Black Immersive Experiences

Read all about Pitch Black Immersive Experiences at https://www.pitchblackexperience.com/. Connect with Pitch Black on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pitchblackexperience/.

Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA

In this season of giving, please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.

Chapter & Division Fundraisers

Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children chocolate fundraiser: https://www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com/VIEWBYCATEGORY.aspx?id=VA Use code 10-0316 to ensure the division gets credit for the sale. Ends 12/15.

Capital Chapter Panera gift card: https://nfbp.org/our-organization/chapters/capital/panera-gift-card-fundraiser

White Canes Connect Now On YouTube

The podcast is now available on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

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Connect With Us

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, Stacie and David speak with Chris Westbrook, the newly elected President of the deafblind division. He tells us his plans for the division. Chris also discusses his day job, testing websites for accessibility. He is also part of the NFB of PA tech team and talks about assistive tech training he has done.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/054

Contact Chris Westbrook

If you want to get involved in the Jigsaw Chapter or the deafblind division, get in touch with Chris Westbrook via email at [email protected].

Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA

In this season of giving, please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.

Coffee With The NFB of PA President & Board

Learn more about the NFB of PA and upcoming events on 12/7 at 7 PM. Join at https://zoom.us/j/2159880888. Contact Stacie for more info.

Chapter & Division Fundraisers

Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children chocolate fundraiser: https://www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com/VIEWBYCATEGORY.aspx?id=VA Use code 10-0316 to ensure the division gets credit for the sale.

Capital Chapter Panera gift card: https://nfbp.org/our-organization/chapters/capital/panera-gift-card-fundraiser

White Canes Connect Now On YouTube

The podcast is now available on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

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Connect With Us

If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, reach out on Twitter. We are @PABlindPodcast. You can also email us at [email protected].

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Shirley Scott about her first NFB of PA State Convention. She tells us how the speakers inspired her. Shirley also talks about the senior possibilities fair and how much she enjoyed the tactile astronomy presentation. Shirley also loves making candy, so you may see some homemade candy at next year's State Convention auction.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/053

Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA

In this season of giving, please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.

White Canes Connect Now On YouTube

The podcast is now available on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel, so you never miss an episode!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

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Connect With Us

If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, reach out on Twitter. We are @PABlindPodcast. You can also email us at [email protected].

In this episode of White Canes Connect, Stacie and David speak with FIGHT LLC CEO Goddest Johnson. She discusses the life that led her to emancipation at 17, how she became a nurse and helped her younger sister do the same, to a devastating car accident that left her in a coma for nine months that claimed her sight. Goddest talks about motivational speaking and how she can help you with the services she offers.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/052

Learn More About FIGHT LLC

To learn how FIGHT LLC can help you, visit http://www.fightllc.com.

Connect With Goddest Johnson

You can find Goddest on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thereal.goddest/. You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=goddest%20thrailkill and https://www.facebook.com/goddest.johnson.31.

White Canes Connect Now On YouTube

The podcast is now available on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel, so you never miss an episode!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, Emily and David speak with Dr. David Hurd, Professor of Geosciences at PennWest University, and Dr. Matt Marone, Professor of Physics at Mercer University, about their upcoming presentation at the 2022 NFB of PA State Convention. They tell us how they teach astronomy to blind students.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/051

Dr. David Hurd

Besides being a Professor of Geosciences, Dr, Hurd is also Planetarium Director at PennWest University. Read more about him at https://www.edinboro.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/cshp/departments/geosciences/planetarium/director.php.

Dr. Matt Marone

Learn more about Dr. Marone at https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/faculty-and-staff/matthew-marone/. He is not just a Professor at Mercer University; Dr. Marone also does work for NASA.

Links Mentioned In The Episode

• SpaceWeather.com, mentioned by Dr. Marone
• A Smile As Big As The Moon by Mike Kersjes, mentioned by Dr. Hurd

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Chuck Morgenstern, former Treasurer of the NFB of PA, and Brian Mackey, the current Treasurer of the Affiliate. Chuck gives us a history of the NFB of PA long before it even went by that moniker. He also talks about early leadership seminars and national and State Conventions from back in the day. Brian explains the NFB PAC plan and how you can participate. Plus, we have a discount code for one of the exhibitors at the 2022 State Convention!

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/050

Learn About The NFB PAC Plan

You can sign up to participate in the NFB PAC plan in several ways. You can learn more and sign up at https://nfb.formstack.com/forms/pac. You can email [email protected] with questions. You can call (877) 632-2722 (877-NFB-2PAC.)

Chuck Morgenstern In Braille Monitor

There was a great write-up about the 1973 State Convention in the Braille Monitor. Chuck presented at the convention, talking about that year's National Convention. Read it at https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm74/bm74-jan.html. Scroll down to the header Pennsylvania Convention.

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