White Canes Connect

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk with Richard Rieman and Chris Snyder from Imagination Videobooks. Richard founded the non-profit to fill a gap that exists for blind and visually impaired, and hearing impaired young children in the U.S. who cannot fully experience illustrated books. Chris tells us how you can get started as a narrator and gives examples of the equipment you need.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/033

Connect and Support Imagination Videobooks

You can learn more about Imagination Videobooks from their website https://www.imaginationvideobooks.org. You'll also find ways you can support the organization. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Other Links Mentioned

• Described and Captioned Media Program: https://dcmp.org/
• Narrators Roadmap: https://www.narratorsroadmap.com/
• Blue Yeti USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3FL8rJd
• Audio Technica AT2020 USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Mh6Xsz
• Sennheiser MKH 416 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3FImNd4 (Chris' Mic)

Win An AppleTV From Greater Philly Chapter

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is raffling off an AppleTV. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Go to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/greaterphilly and enter the dollar amount. Enter your name, email address, phone number, and how many tickets you want in the add a message field. Don't forget to select the Friends and Family payment option. Buy tickets by 5/18 for the drawing on 5/27.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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, we talk with Christine Palmer and her daughters Shawne and Anayah. They tell us how the family dealt with Christine's vision loss for the past eight years. It is an inspiring Mother's Day episode.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/032

Win An AppleTV From Greater Philly Chapter

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is raffling off an AppleTV. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Go to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/greaterphilly and enter the dollar amount. Enter your name, email address, phone number, and how many tickets you want in the add a message field. Don't forget to select the Friends and Family payment option. Buy tickets by 5/18 for the drawing on 5/27.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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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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, we talk with Karen Rose and Simone Cooper of the Blind and Low Vision Support Group. Karen explains that services and resources for blind and visually impaired people are lacking in Philadelphia. That was her primary reason for starting the group, which meets Tuesdays at 1:00pm on Zoom.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/031

Join The Blind And Low Vision Support Group

You don't need to be in Philadelphia to participate in this group. Contact Latoya Maddox from Liberty Resources to get on the mailing list. You'll get the Zoom link for the meeting and a recap with links and phone numbers a day after the meeting.

Contact Info For Karen And Simone

If you would like more information on the group, contact Karen at (215) 833-4374 or [email protected]. You can contact Simone at [email protected].

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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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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, we talk with Andy Burstein from Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind. He explains that the pharmacy caters to individual needs of the blind and not a one-size-fits-all approach. He also talks about their new partnership with WayAround.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/030

About Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind

Accessible Pharmacy specializes in the needs of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and have low vision. They deliver your medications, vitamins and supplements, and pet and guide dog medications right to your door. They are the largest blind-owned healthcare company in the country.

Connect With Accessible Pharmacy

Visit https://www.accessiblepharmacy.com/ to learn more about their services. To place an order, call (215) 799-9900. Find them in the Specialized Help section of the Be My Eyes app. Find them on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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, we talk with NFB of PA Treasurer and blind golfer Brian Mackey. He explains how blind golf is played and how he loves to play it. He also talks about being the webmaster for the affiliate website and that a fresh new design is coming soon.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/029

About The Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association

MABGA has been around since 1948 to give blind and legally blind golfers of all ages the chance to enjoy the sport. Outings are held without keeping score, but score is kept during tournaments. Learn more about the MABGA at https://www.mabga.org/. Contact MABGA President Mario Tobia at [email protected] for more information.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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, we talk with Pam Baquero and Ron Page from the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants about the Business Enterprise Program (BEP). There are opportunities to blind and visually impaired people who are looking to run their own businesses. They also discuss the PABM and how to join.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/0278

Run Your Own Business

If you've ever considered starting your own business, the Business Enterprise Program can make it happen. You'll get the training you need to have your own vending route, cafe/cafeteria, or grab and go market. Get started by calling BBVS and tell them you are interested in the BEP. Learn more about the BEP and Randolph-Sheppard at https://www.blindmerchants.org.

Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants

Learn more about this division within the NFB of PA by attending a meeting. The PABM meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm on Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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, we talk with Jimmy Boehm from Kustom Cane and the You Cane Give initiative. He tells us his incredible blindness journey that included a police chase and a hail of bullets. But wait, there's more. He also tells us about using Aira while on safari in Africa.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/027

You Cane Give Initiative

You Cane Give started with a simple idea: provide white canes to people around the world who can't afford them. You can help by donating your used cane. Go to http://www.youcanegive.org to learn more. You can also connect on Facebook and YouTube.

Kustom Cane

Add some of your personality to your white cane. Visit https://www.kustomcane.com/ to make your cane as unique as you.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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, we talk with blind speed skater Hillary McFadden and her mom Karen. Hillary tells us about her love of the sport and how she feels free when she's on the ice. She also talks about her training.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/026

More About Hillary McFadden

Besides speed skating, Hillary has a small business going. She creates braille menus for restaurants in her area. Here is a nice article on Hillary from abc27.com.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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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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, we talk with Annalee Smith and Colette Stroude about the Not My Eyes Showcase. They also talk about getting into modeling as visually impaired women.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/025

Not My Eyes Showcase

The fashion show has 16 blind and visually impaired models participating. Not My Eyes will take place on April 9 in Valley Stream, NY and tickets are $45. Go to http://bit.ly/notmyeyes to buy tickets or make a donation. The event will be streamed live via Facebook and YourTube for free.

Connect With Annalee And Colette

Connect with Annalee on Facebook and Instagram. Connect with Colette on Instagram.

Upcoming Zoom Meetings

There are two Zoom meetings coming up that you may be interested in. On March 23 at 7.30pm, join the Senior Group for some iPhone training with Marsha Drenth. Link to meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99546476505

On March 24 at 11.00am learn about Cyber Security: Keeping Yourself Safe Online. George Dillman from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking will present. Go to http://nfbp.org/cyber-security-training to register.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention in Pittsburgh will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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, we talk with NFB of PA President Lynn Heitz about the recent Leadership Seminar in State College. She also talks about National Convention in New Orleans from July 5-10. She gives several resources available to help get you to the national or State Convention.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/024

How To Get Invited To Leadership Seminar

Step up. Be an active member in your chapter. Show initiative and leadership potential.

Jernigan Convention Scholarship

If you've never been to a National Convention and would like to go, but need financial support, you can apply for a Jernigan Convention Scholarship. Learn how to apply from this In Class With Greater Philly segment. The password is !Cz^*BY7

2022 NFB of PA State Convention

Save the date! This year's State Convention is in Pittsburgh and will be held from November 10 through November 13. Put it in your calendar and we'll see you at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel!

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call and ask us questions, give us feedback, or just 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]