White Canes Connect

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk with Kim Stanley (Greater Philadelphia Chapter) and Tim McCarthy (Capital Chapter) about Washington Seminar and the importance of self-advocacy. We also introduce a new segment on apps with Denice Brown.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/023

There's Still Time To Get Involved

It is so important for us to have large showings at these meetings, please consider attending some of the remaining meetings with members of Congress. Contact Emily at [email protected].

Three Apps That Offer Live Help

The three apps that Denice mentioned are Aira, Be My Eyes, and FaceTime. All three apps offer a live person to help you accomplish your task at hand.

Aira

Aira (https://aira.io/) is a visual interpreting service. Plans start at $29, but there are many free zones where you can use the service. Aira staff are trained and bonded.

Be My Eyes

Be My Eyes (https://www.bemyeyes.com/) is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call.

FaceTime

If you have an iPhone, iPad, Mac computer, or an Apple Watch, you already have this app. The difference with FaceTime and the two other apps is that you will know the person on the other end of the call.

Give Us A Call

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk with NFB of PA Legislative Director Emily Gindlesberger and Stacie Leap about Washington Seminar. We hear about this year's meetings, so far, and learn about the Legislative Liaisons in the affiliate.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/022

There's Still Time To Get Involved

It is so important for us to have large showings at these meetings, please consider attending some of the remaining meetings with members of Congress. Contact Emily at [email protected].

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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In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk with Deneice Hopper and Connie Scheu the founders of the new NFB of PA Seniors Group. Whether you've been blind your entire life or are new to vision loss, this group will be beneficial to you and maintaining your independence.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/021

Contact The Seniors Group

The next meeting of the Seniors Group is February 23, 2022 at 7.30PM. Join the meeting on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99546476505. Contact Deneice Hopper at (214) 734-9688 or [email protected]. Contact Connie Scheu at (814) 440-7565 or [email protected].

Get On The NFB of PA List Serve

Stay up-to-date with the NFB Of Pennsylvania. To learn more and join NFBP-Talk list serve at http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbp-talk_nfbnet.org.

Blind Snowboarder

I recently talked with blind snowboarder Emily Trepanier about her sport and working on getting the event into the Paralympics. You can listen at https://www.iCantCU.com/162.

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, we have a special presentation of Blind Abilities in support of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students Piano Bar Fundraiser on February 16th. PABS President and Keystone Chapter Secretary Simon Bonenfant moderates the show.

Show notes at https://blindabilities.com/?p=7177

Piano Bar Fundraiser Info

The piano bar is from 6PM to 9Pm on February 16th and costs as little as $5 to attend via Zoom. When Simon, NFB of PA member Angelina Angelcyk, and the others aren't performing, Keystone Chapter First Vice President Stacie Leap will be reaching into her bag of jokes to keep us laughing as she emcees the festivities. Learn more and make your donation at http://www.nfbp.org/piano-bar/.

Angelina Sings

Angelina is a very talented 16 year old from the Pittsburgh area. If you were at the NFB of PA State Convention in Harrisburg in November, you know what I'm talking about. Watch her perform When We Were Young by Adele during a recent talent show at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_1Ya_MsCCU. Check out all of her videos on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHwQzjXhXwwGF0Yn3RBM_-Q/videos

Blind Abilities Podcast

Thanks to Jeff Thompson for allowing White Canes Connect to use this episode. Check out all the shows from Blind Abilities at https://blindabilities.com/ or where ever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk with NFB Executive Director of Advocacy and Policy John Paré. John first learned of the National Federation of the Blind as a user of NFB-NEWSLINE®. That led him to positions at the chapter level, then the affiliate level, and finally to working at the National Center in Baltimore. John gives us a background on Washington Seminar and goes over the agenda for this years event.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/019

Washington Seminar 2022

Washington Seminar runs from February 7-10. Read more about the background of Washington Seminar and all about this year's legislative agenda on NFB.org. More on Washington Seminar on NFBP.org.

Contact John Paré

Email John at [email protected]. Call John at (410) 659-9314, extension 2218.

NFB-NEWSLINE®

NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and more. Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE®.

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk about how to fund your assistive technology. We hear from both the borrower and lender about the process. Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter VP Cheryl Frazier gives us insight on applying for a loan through the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation. Tracy Beck and Wendy Davis from PATF give us some background on the foundation and explain the services they offer.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/018

PATF Info

Learn more about the foundation from their website at https://www.PATF.us. You can call them at (484) 674-0506. Connect with them on Twitter and Instagram with @PennsylvaniaATF

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Join us for a great conversation with Mike Patterson, president of Delaware Valley Blind Bowlers League and our own Eugenio D'Oliveira, treasurer of the Greater Philly Chapter, and league member since 2004

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect/004

Pennsylvania Roots

Did you know the league goes back to 1946 and started right here in PA? And that there are over 70 leagues nationwide?

Join A League

Pull up a chair and hear more fun facts and history and how you can become a member – but only if you've got game. This is not your grandmothers bowling league.

Contact League President

For more information about the Delaware Valley League contact Mike at [email protected]

ABBA Website

To learn more about the American Blind Bowling Association go to: https://www.abba1951.com

Other Links Mentioned

• Info on NFB of PA State Convention – NFBP.org/convention
• Believe You Can! 2021 Talent Show – https://www.believeyoucan.live

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we speak with blind entrepreneurs Victoria Herrera and Kevin Cross. Victoria owns, and is literally hands-on operator as a certified and licensed massage therapist of Majestic Healing Hands. Kevin is the creator of the Essential Kane Keeper, the bag to store your folding white cane. We also hear from Kirk Hunger to find out how the Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter celebrated the season.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/017

Majestic Healing Hands

Learn all about Victoria's business at MajesticHealingHands.com. You can see the offers she mentioned on her deal page. Majestic Healing Hands is located at 36 South Pill Street in Carlisle, PA. Contact Victoria to order the scrubs via email at [email protected]. You can call Victoria at (484) 367-5443.

Essential Kane Keeper

If you want to learn more about or to order an Essential Kane Keeper, contact Kevin via email at [email protected]. You can also contact him via phone at (442) 226-6191.

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In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk to Tim McCarthy about his first NFB of PA State Convention. He also found the legislative liaison session very informative. Congratulations to Tim and Rebecca on the birth of their son on December 10.

Show notes at https://www.WhiteCanesConnect.com/016

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk with Christine Palmer about her first NFB of PA State Convention. She tells us of how powerful the feeling was to be in a room with all of the other blind attendees. Being at the convention was proof that she can still live her life.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/015

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