Podcasts about blind children

In Episode 130 of White Canes Connect, hosts Stacie Leap and David Goldstein spotlight the fifth annual Piano Bar virtual fundraiser—Five Years at the Bar. This musical event brings together blind performers from across the U.S. to raise funds for the Pennsylvania Parents of Blind Children and Blind Parents divisions. Guests Eddie Salcido (California) and John Dowling (Minnesota) share their excitement about returning to the virtual stage, where they'll perform original songs and their favorites. The lineup includes four performers—Angelina (PA), Carl Smith (UT), John, and Eddie—each bringing a mix of vocals, piano, guitar, saxophone, and more. The event format features a round-robin style performance and an intermission for audience interaction, making it feel like a true musical lounge. It's not just about the music—it's about community. The episode also highlights another upcoming fundraiser: The Blind Families Cookbook, a collaborative project offering recipes in Braille, large print, digital, and audio formats. Both initiatives support blind families through advocacy, programming, and connection. Listeners can join Piano Bar on April 12 at 7 PM ET for just $10 at nfbofpa.org/pianobar. Music, laughter, and impact—all from your own living room. Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/130     Links Mentioned Have you checked out Federation Focusyet? https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa/  Read and subscribe to the Braille Monitor: https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor  The Braille Monitor is on NFB-NEWSLINE® Want NFB-NEWSLINE®? Live in PA? Use the form at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline/  An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA Support the NFB of PA with every purchase at White Cane Coffee Company by going to https://www.whitecanecoffee.com/ref/nfbp. When you use that link to purchase from White Cane Coffee, the NFB of PA earns a 10% commission! Share the link with your family and friends! Listen to Erin and Bob Willman from White Cane Coffee on episode 072 of White Canes Connect. Donate to the NFB of PA Like what you hear on White Canes Connect? Support us and donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, visit https://www.NFBofPA.org/give/. We Want to Hear Your Story Reach out with questions and comments, or share ideas! We want to hear from you. Call us at (267) 338-4495 or at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com. Follow White Canes Connect Find out why White Canes Connect is currently ranked at #13 of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcast. Find the show on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast 

Chandrabir Oli's life is nothing short of extraordinary. Born and raised in rural Nepal, he faced extreme poverty and hardships. Despite these struggles, his determination to support his blind children led him to singlehandedly excavate roads in Nepal, carving a 4 km path through rugged terrain using only basic tools. His story is an inspiring example of hard work and dedication, proving that one man's perseverance can change an entire community. In this episode, Chandrabir shares his journey from a 40-rupee wedding to working in India for survival, only to return home and find himself in the midst of the Maoist insurgency in Nepal. He opens up about the tragic reality of raising five blind children and his encounters with spiritual forces in Nepal. His firsthand war stories, life struggles, and unwavering determination make this one of the most inspiring stories from Nepal. We also discuss how Chandrabir sustained himself financially, his experiences with poverty in rural Nepal, and how his road-building efforts transformed lives. His story of resilience, faith, and sheer willpower is a testament to the real-life survival stories that define Nepal's history and culture.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio’s weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week’s show "Back to School" Three people talk about their experiences in the education system. Vicky started at Townsend House School for Deaf and Blind Children in 1960. She talks about her experiences and the teachers that made the biggest difference to her. Heidi and Sheryl attended the same school... sometime later. We hear how Townsend prepared them for life in the standard education system, or failed to do so. Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Vicky Cousins; Heidi and Sheryl. This program was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at https://cbf.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 127 of White Canes Connect, hosts Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein welcome Stacie Leap and Marva Hall from the Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents. This newly chartered division of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania (NFB of PA) is only the second of its kind in the entire NFB, marking a historic moment for blind parents nationwide. Stacie Leap, the division's president, shares her personal journey of navigating blindness and parenthood, which led her to establish a support group that has now grown into an official division. Marva Hall, the treasurer, discusses how the group provides critical support, resources, and advocacy for blind parents, helping them navigate challenges in education, healthcare, and daily life. The discussion highlights the importance of accessible digital tools for parents, the impact of societal misconceptions, and the division's commitment to empowering blind parents through mentorship and fundraising. Upcoming initiatives include a cookbook fundraiser and a collaborative piano bar event with the Parents of Blind Children division. Listeners are encouraged to support the division by attending meetings, contributing to fundraisers, or simply spreading awareness. For more information, email blindparents@nfbofpa.org or connect via their monthly meetings on Zoom. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in advocacy, accessibility, and the power of community-driven change. Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/127    Links Mentioned Submit your recipes by emailing blindparents@nfbofpa.org. Want NFB-NEWSLINE®? Live in PA? Use the form at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline/  An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA Support the NFB of PA with every purchase at White Cane Coffee Company by going to https://www.whitecanecoffee.com/ref/nfbp. When you use that link to purchase from White Cane Coffee, the NFB of PA earns a 10% commission! Share the link with your family and friends! Listen to Erin and Bob Willman from White Cane Coffee on episode 072 of White Canes Connect. Donate to the NFB of PA Like what you hear on White Canes Connect? Support us and donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, visit https://www.NFBofPA.org/give/. We Want to Hear Your Story Reach out with questions and comments, or share ideas! We want to hear from you. Call us at (267) 338-4495 or at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com. Follow White Canes Connect Find out why White Canes Connect is currently ranked at #13 of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcast. Find the show on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast 

Hester joins Izzy for another episode on MSI (otherwise known as Deafblindness). In this episode, they look at MSI and wellbeing – looking at expressive communication, emotional and social wellbeing and acknowledging the impact MSI has on a child. ResourcesAre you fun, funny and laughing? The friendships and social relationships of students with complex communication needs in and outside of special school settings - research paper by Hui Jun Ho, Leda Kamenopoulou & Cynthia PintoRoyal Society for Blind Children's resource page for professionals Habilitation training for children at Guide Dogs UKAbout HesterHester is a former specialist teacher for visual and multi-sensory impairment turned lecturer for the University of Birmingham's Department of Inclusion and Special Needs, delivering their programme for Education of children with Multi-Sensory Impairments. Academy 21This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

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Dead October Paranormal Delve into the unexplained with the Dead October Paranormal Crew as we explore recent paranormal events and tackle a thought-provoking question: Why do people hesitate to help those in need? Plus, we delve into the mystery surrounding Stevie Wonder's blindness and ponder the interconnectedness of humanity. * Recent Paranormal Encounters: Discover chilling firsthand accounts of ghostly encounters and unexplained phenomena. * The Bystander Effect: Explore the psychological reasons behind why people often fail to intervene when someone needs help. * Stevie Wonder's Sight: Discuss the fascinating story behind Stevie Wonder's blindness and its impact on his music and life. * The Shared Humanity of Blindness: Reflect on the universal experience of blindness and our interconnectedness as human beings. Tune in to Dead October Paranormal for a captivating exploration of the supernatural, human behavior, and the power of empathy. Dead October Paranormal Available on Paraflixx Paranormal Plus: promo code DEADOCTOBER25 FOR 25% OFF YOUR YEARLY SUBSCRIBTION. #DOPpodcast #AI #UFO #NewJersey #Paranormal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dead October Paranormal - PARAFlixx paranormal+ (vhx.tv)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caillou Song Credit: DHX Cookie Jar Inc. (also known as Cookie Jar Group, originally known as CINAR, formerly known as Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc., or simply just Cookie Jar) was a Canadian ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, production, animation studio, and distribution company owned by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DHX Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Charlie Frost was a supporting character in ⁠2012⁠. He was a radio host and conspiracy theorist, who accurately predicted the cataclysmic events that occurred on December 21st, 2012. He lived in a ⁠camper⁠ in ⁠Yellowstone National Park⁠, where he died during the eruption from the ⁠Yellowstone Caldera⁠. Charlie was a casualty of the ⁠2012 Apocalypse⁠. CREDIT TO: Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/castle-cage/support

Visioncorps is accepting Braille letters to send to Santa. Kids who submit a letter will hear back even if it is after Christmas. Erika Rothermel is a teacher of the blind and visually impaired at Visioncorps. “So being able to write a letter to Santa is a long standing tradition that children have been doing for years. But being able to open it up to the Braille population has been a new adventure. And it's, yeah, something fun to include everybody. So we started doing that here at Vision Core about five years ago, “said Rothermel. 9-year-old JJ Maldonado took advantage of the opportunity and is looking forward to hear back from Santa soon. “I asked for a microphone.. and a police car, “said Maldonado.” Maldonado’s mother, Yaritza Riversa says Visioncorps has helped with JJ’s journey. JJ was diagnosed with cancer at just a month old. “He was born with cancer. It's a genetic type of cancer. But he's that one person that was actually born without mom and dad having that gene. And it is bilateral, meaning he has it in both eyes, “said Rivera. He began chemo at just three months old and underwent a lot of chemo and radiation. “He actually got his right eye removed at the age of three years old. And that's kind of where the vision kind of went down a little bit. I'm the only eye he had. And so, yeah, and then Vision Corp kicked in and helped so much during this transition because it's definitely tough and they made it so much easier, especially for JJ and myself, because, you know, as a mom, it's like, what do I do? Not knowing this is on you. So, they have been a blessing to us. And even though JJ is now in school when he's 13, they still involved him and everything, and they're there for him no matter what. Just on a on a regular time. You know, they check up on Jay and make sure he's doing great. So they're amazing and we are so blessed to have them, “said Rivera. According to JJ, learning braille can be challenging. “It's really hard to learn all the contractions and all how to like type with your fingers and how to read properly. It's been a hard journey, “said Malonado. When JJ grows up, he wants to be a rapper. Listen to the podcast link to her his performance. There is no deadline for letter submission this holiday season. For those looking to send their letters to Santa in braille, letters can be addressed: Santa’s Attention, VisionCorps (Erika Rothermel, head elf) 244 N. Queen St. Lancaster, Pa. 17603Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feeling This Life - December Book Club Little Bear Sees: How Children with Cortical Visual Impairment Can Learn to See    This month we discuss Little Bear Sees, a book written by a family who shares their journey in having a young child with a visual impairment. Aubri and Andrei Tallent, and Lukas' grandmother Fredy Bush, walk us through Little Bear's early medical and educational interventions as they learn to support his visual development. We will hear from other families of young children and their experiences and we hope that this read will inspire you to “Never give up” in creating a responsive learning environment for your child.     Find the book and related resources at https://littlebearsees.org/   Resources mentioned in this episode:       The early intervention vision staff of Anchor Center for Blind Children have created a collection of one page “Idea Sheets” that can be shared with families of young children with blindness or low vision. These Family Focused Vision Development Idea Sheets provide:     Simple strategies to enhance functional vision focused activities in to daily routines  Simple ideas to adapt the home environment for the identified visual behavior.     We hope that the Idea Sheets will be used in collaboration with a teacher of visual impairment in the home. Each Idea Sheet is available in English and Spanish. Find the Family Focused Vision Development Idea Sheets at this link:     https://anchorcenter.org/programs-services/family-support/family-focused-vision-development/    Please give us your feedback using this survey link: ⁠https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw⁠      Make a Donation to-   VIPS: ⁠https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495⁠   Anchor Center: ⁠https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/⁠     Get in touch with us!   Follow us on Facebook @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife   Email: ⁠feelingthislife@vips.org⁠   ⁠www.anchorcenter.org⁠   www.vips.org

APH's Annual Meeting is always a great time to meet colleagues, make connections, and learn tips and tricks from others in the blindness field. Hear from various attendees, award winners and InSights Artists on this recap of Annual Meeting. ParticipantsAttendeesAward WinnersInSights ArtistsAdditional LinksAmerican Action Fund for Blind Children and AdultsEmail GoodMapsGoodMaps User CommunityInSights Art Information

To mark World Sight Day (10th October 2024), Percussion Play, the leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor musical instruments, has been working with the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) and The Amber Trust to understand how music-making outside can be made more accessible for young people who are blind, have low vision, or are partially sighted. This research aims to make play areas around the world more accessible and safer.   The research entailed Percussion Play holding two events at the RSBC's Life Without Limits Centre in London with group and individual-focused musical workshops and instrument demonstrations for blind and visually impaired children and adolescents in the UK.   Percussion Play also invited the RSBC to its headquarters in Hampshire. The sessions were designed to garner feedback on the design of the instruments with the aim of making them more accessible and user-friendly for blind, low vision and partially sighted users. Instruments included Percussion Play's uniquely designed drums, xylophones, bells and chimes.   RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Julie Davis, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Society for Blind Children to find out more about how the collaboration came about, reflecting on the workshops, talking about the work that went in to the publication of the white paper ‘The Sounds of Progress' and the importance of accessible play areas for young visually impaired people.  To read the white paper ‘The Sounds of Progress' and to find out more about the Royal Society for Blind Children do visit their website - https://www.rsbc.org.uk (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Download Episode 995 – It’s a big ol’ PartyCast with a bunch of games to talk about, so let’s get started!The show kicks off with a big lineup this week. We’ve got Pernell Vaughan, Chris Taylor, Aki, Andy Sperry, Brooke Poole, and Horror Acolyte joining for his first show in person! We chat about so much stuff. Like how we’re not recording on Tuesday next week because Chris and Pernell have concerts to attend. Good thing we didn’t have an interview scheduled or anything amirite lololol. Better thing they could reschedule to Monday night! Plus reviews!0:00 - Intro/Chatter31:20 - 9 R.I.P. - Idea Factory, Design Factory, Idea Factory International (Brooke)47:40 - Ravenswatch - Passtech Games, NACON (Andy & Pernell)1:05:25 - A Night on the Farm - Frozen Flame Interactive, eastasiasoft (Horror)1:20:51 - Flowstone Saga - Impact Gameworks, Doyoyo Games (Chris, Pernell, Aki)1:39:56 - Dark Sky - Ganymede Games, Midwest Games (Pernell)1:49:38 - PINEAPPLE: A Bittersweet Revenge - PATRONES & ESCONDITES (Aki)1:56:04 - Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists - Neckbolt, Burning Planet Digital (Pernell & Chris)2:08:00 - SML AFTER DARK: Subverse - Studio FOW Interactive, Streembit Ltd. (Aki)The show ends with some hot Castlevania II beats from our good friend bLiNd off of the Scarlet Moon Halloween Volume III!2:21:17 - bLiNd - Children of the Night (Castlevania II)https://www.ideaf.co.jp/https://www.designf.com/https://ifi.games/https://www.passtechgames.com/https://www.nacongaming.com/https://frozenflameinteractive.com/https://eastasiasoft.com/https://www.impactgameworks.com/http://doyoyogames.com/https://www.ganymede.games/https://www.midwestgames.com/https://linktr.ee/p_e_workshttps://neckboltgames.com/https://www.burningplanet.se/https://twitter.com/subversegamehttps://www.blindedm.com/https://scarletmoonrecords.bandcamp.com/https://www.keymailer.co/https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sml-podcast/id826998112https://open.spotify.com/show/6KQpzHeLsoyVy6Ln2ebNwKhttps://terraplayer.com/shows/the-sml-podcasthttps://twitter.com/theSMLpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/theSMLpodcast/https://thesmlpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ALL REVIEWED GAMES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR FREE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY COVERAGE ON THE SHOW

Mary shares her personal experiences growing up with blind parents in the 20th century. Through her captivating storytelling, Mary takes you on a journey of challenges, triumphs, and unwavering love. Learn about the unique experiences of ...

Summary In this episode, Kim Wardlow interviews Kim Owens, a mother of a blind child and an advocate for parents of blind children. They discuss Kim's journey with her son's vision loss, the challenges they faced in the education system, and the importance of advocacy and acceptance. Kim shares her experiences with navigating the public school system, finding support and resources, and encouraging her son to pursue his passions. They also touch on the topic of sports and the importance of inclusion and accessibility. Kim is currently writing a book about her journey and offers valuable insights and tips for parents in similar situations. Takeaways Acceptance is key in the journey of parenting a blind child. Educating oneself about the child's diagnosis, prognosis, and available tools is crucial for acceptance. Building a community and connecting with other parents of blind children is essential for support and guidance. Advocacy is necessary in the education system to ensure that blind children receive the accommodations and services they need. Involving the child in conversations about their needs and teaching them self-advocacy skills empowers them to navigate their own education and future. Encouraging blind children to pursue their passions and participate in sports and extracurricular activities promotes independence and self-confidence. Writing a book about one's journey can be a helpful resource for other parents going through similar experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Shine Festival Recap 02:27 Introducing Kim Owens and Her Journey with Vision Loss 04:21 Impact of Vision Loss on Kim's Son and Family 06:14 Diagnosis and Challenges in Understanding the Condition 08:06 Finding Support and Acceptance in the Blind Community 09:28 Navigating the Education System as a Parent of a Blind Child 10:26 Encouraging Independence and Pursuit of Passions 12:22 Importance of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) 14:13 Overcoming Fear and Allowing Children to Live Fully 15:56 Empowering Blind Children Through Inclusion and Accessibility 18:15 Supportive Community and Mentors in the Journey 20:06 Being an Advocate for Blind Children in Schools and Sports 22:01 Importance of Self-Advocacy and Involving the Child 24:30 Parenting Challenges and Resources for Support 26:56 Writing a Book on Navigating Blindness 29:48 Addressing Access Issues in Rideshare Services 30:47 Takeaways and Conclusion

Episode title and number:Empowering Futures: Stories of Resilience & Hope in Education 4-#7Summary of the show:Teens In Flight, led by Dr. Carol Scholz, empowers high school students with visual impairments through storytelling and real-life success stories. By using segments from Bold Blind Beauty, such as Men in Motion and Women on the Move, Dr. Scholz provides relatable narratives that inspire hope and ambition. One standout example is Gareth Brown, a 10th grader pursuing sound engineering. This initiative fosters community among students and encourages them to envision a future filled with possibilities, demonstrating that they can achieve their dreams despite their disabilities.Supporting Our Advocacy Work:⦁Shop our online store⦁Assist us in furthering our advocacy effortsDr. Carol Scholz BioI have been an educator for more than 35 years. My experience encompasses a wide variety of jobs over the years. I earned my BS and MEd at the University of Pittsburgh and started my career as an assistant houseparent at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. So my heart, family, and education are rooted in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania! I subsequently became a Teacher of the Visually Impaired working in PA, MA, CA, ID, TN, and now Florida, and also an Elementary Teacher in CA and ID followed by Alternate Assessment Coordinator Digital Learning Coordinator at the Idaho State Department of Education. I now work virtually as a TVI in two states ID and FL and have my own LLC En-vision Consulting! I have a PhD in Educational Leadership and Technology which I did not receive until I was 60! Lifetime learning and a life of service, working to make the world a better place is the key to happiness and the true joy of living. I love to learn about new technologies and work with students with visual impairments! I pray I have a positive impact on everyone, students, families, and professionals God brings into my life! I deeply appreciate the opportunity to be featured by Stephanae McCoy on Bold Blind Beauty and Teens in Flight and join her in promoting understanding and acceptance of people with differing abilities! The world is enriched by people of varying visual abilities! My favorite quote is, "Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi My message to all who read this be that change!Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:00:00 | Welcome & Introduction02:02 | Dr. Scholz's Journey into Education08:42 | The Impact of Storytelling12:56 | Success Stories from Students15:36 | Challenges and Solutions in Education16:56 | Save The Date 18:33 | Assistive Technology in the Classroom23:11 | Conclusion and Future AspirationsConnect with Bold Blind Beauty to learn more about our advocacy: Join our Instagram community @BoldBlindBeauty Subscribe to our YouTube channel @BoldBlindBeauty Check out our website www.boldblindbeauty.com Music Credit: "Ambient Uplifting Harmonic Happy" By Panda-x-music https://audiojungle.net/item/ambient-uplifting-harmonic-happy/46309958Thanks for listening!❤️

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss various topics, including the availability of Meta AI in different countries, the use of VPNs to gain access, and the experience of listeners with Meta AI glasses. Additionally, Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast interviews Sanskriti Davle from Thinkerbell Labs about their product Annie, a Braille literacy device designed to help children learn Braille through interactive games and lessons. The interview highlights the features of Annie, its availability in different countries, and its educational benefits for children. Keep in touch by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media.

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Joe Kagan returns to do what many before him have done already this season: Leave Walnut Grove. Heading to the meltropolis known as Sleepy Eye, Joe Kagan is reunited with Hester Sue and starts making eyes towards her. However, Hester Sue is preoccupied with a troubled new student and a wedding proposal leading her to resign from the A.G.B.A. Feeling these decisions are not genuine Mary and Joe Kagan rally behind a choir group of Blind Children to stop a wedding. When is Adam going to return from Law School? How well do Joe Kagan and Hester Sue know one another? What was the price for a funeral back in the day? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Outside - George Michael  Feelings - Perry Como Joey - Concrete Blonde Go Tell it on the Mountain - Dolly Parton Every time I Feel the Spirit - Nate King Cole Hit Me with Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar  Straight Up - Paula Abdul  Farewell - Rihanna The Song that Never Ends - the Kiboomers

To learn more, please visit Barbara Hinske's website.Cover photo of Barbara Hinske, 2020 Jean Laninga Creative.Show Notes:0:00 Guiding Emily Series to effect change for good in the sighted community1:15 background in engineering and the law2:00 whodunit books by Barbara's father2:25 double vision by auto accident led to Rosemont series3:55 her approach to writing while still working as an attorney 7:00 work with a writing coach8:15 writing coach Linden Gross 8:45 Author Conference on Clubhouse 10:30 Rosemont Series  13:50 Guiding Emily Series14:45 Guiding Emily movie on Hallmark in April 2024 15:00 genesis of Guiding Emily at Foundation for Blind Children 22:50 discrimination against the visually impaired community24:45 unemployment rate of the visually impaired community26:00 panel to address employability of individuals from visually impaired community30:05 viewers@hallmarkmedia.com 35:20 exclusion of unsighted parents37:30 guide dog graduation ceremony40:20 Guiding Emily presentation41:40 power of art to shift and address social issues42:00 The Christmas Club 44:00 pregnant unsighted individual's experience45:30 Canadian child at Foundation for Blind Children 46:55 definition of justice49:15 The Write Approach podcast 51:20 Hinske's strong older female protagonists 53:50 Final Circuit 57:30 self-published in e-book and print; traditionally published in audio58:00 Hinske's legacy to uplift, encourage and empowerPlease share your comments and/or questions at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.comTo hear more episodes, please visit Warfare of Art and Law podcast's website.Music by Toulme.To view rewards for supporting the podcast, please visit Warfare's Patreon page.To leave questions or comments about this or other episodes of the podcast and/or for information about joining the 2ND Saturday discussion on art, culture and justice, please message me at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.com. Thanks so much for listening!© Stephanie Drawdy [2024]

In this episode of the Nation's Blind Podcast, Anil Lewis and Chris Danielsen introduce the 2023/2024 Braille Readers Are Leaders contest, which is a project of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, a longtime partner of the National Federation of the Blind. Lisamaria Martinez, the project manager for the program, joins them to provide more details. They encourage listeners to sign up, practice their Braille skills at whatever level for a chance to win exciting prizes, and explore the benefits  of Braille literacy.   Important links: Register for the contest: https://actionfund.beanstack.com Learn more: https://actionfund.org  

Welcome to this week's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds! In this episode, we have an incredible lineup of guests and captivating discussions. First up, Anna Giaritelli, a Homeland Security Reporter for the Washington Examiner, dives into pressing topics like illegal immigration, the southern border, 'special interest aliens,' and the recent 'Day of Terror' announced by Hamas leaders. Jon Riches, Vice President for Litigation at the Goldwater Institute, provides insights into the growing concerns of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) on Arizona State University's campus and the actions being taken to address it. Lastly, we welcome the Honorable Don Tapia, former United States Ambassador to Jamaica, who shares his valuable insights into the role of an ambassador, the appointment process, and the modern challenges of managing the Israel/Hamas conflict. Be sure to stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, where Kiley explores intriguing global topics, including the remarkable story of the world's largest pumpkin, affectionately named 'Michael Jordan.'Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-ABOUT OUR GUESTSFriend of the show, Anna Giaritelli, is a Homeland Security Reporter for the Washington Examiner focused on immigration, and border issues. Anna has traveled to the border on more than 40 occasions since 2018 and has covered human smuggling, the evolution of the war on drugs, domestic terrorism, and migration trends. She is currently based in Austin, Texas. Follow Anna on X: @Anna_Giaritelli. -Jon Riches is the Vice President for Litigation for the Goldwater Institute's Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation and General Counsel for the Institute. He litigates in federal and state trial and appellate courts in the areas of economic liberty, regulatory reform, free speech, taxpayer protections, public labor issues, government transparency, and school choice, among others.Jon has developed and authored several pieces of legislation, including the landmark Right to Earn a Living Act, which provides some of the greatest protections in the country to job-seekers and entrepreneurs facing arbitrary licensing regulations. He also developed legislation eliminating deference to administrative agencies in Arizona—a first-of-its-kind regulatory reform that can serve as a model for the rest of the country.His work at the Institute has been covered by national media, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CBS This Morning, Bloomberg News, and Politico. Jon is also a member of the Federalist Society's Regulatory Transparency Project: State and Local Working Group.Prior to joining the Goldwater Institute, Jon served on active duty in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. While on active duty, Jon represented hundreds of clients, litigated dozens of court-martial cases, and advised commanders on a vast array of legal issues.He previously clerked for Sen. Jon Kyl on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, worked for the Rules Committee in the Arizona State Senate, and clerked in the Office of Counsel to the President at the White House. Jon received his B.A. from Boston College, where he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his J.D. from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law.Jon served as a presidentially appointed Panel Member on the Federal Service Impasses Panel. He is an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University School of Law. Jon is a native of Phoenix.-Honorable Donald Ray Tapia, a prominent businessman, committed civic leader and compassionate philanthropist, was the Chairman and CEO of Essco Group Management the largest Hispanic owned business in Arizona for more than three decades before retiring in 2010 to devote his time to philanthropy. Essco Group Management provided front line management and back room production for twelve electrical wholesale branches located in Arizona and Southern California. Mr. Tapia's philanthropic efforts have included serving on the Board of Directors of the Sun Angel Foundation & Endowment at Arizona State University, as Chairman of Board & Trustee at Saint Leo University in Florida, and as Member of the President's Circle at Xavier College in Phoenix, Arizona. He has served on the Boards of social service organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix, Teen LifeLine Phoenix, Advisory Council of the Arizona Animal Welfare League and Advisory board for Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix Arizona.Mr. Tapia is a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force, Honorably Discharged (1955-1959). Mr. Tapia's excellent management and entrepreneurial skills, demonstrated commitment to a culture of success and wide-ranging leadership in business, community and education make him well-qualified to serve as Ambassador to Jamaica. Additional enterprises Mr. Tapia has engaged in; include CEO, Sonapar USA, Chandler, Arizona (2008-2010) as well as employment with Cal Neva Corp., Los Angeles, California (1973-1977) and International Telephone & Telegraph Corp., Chicago, Illinois (1967-1973). He also worked as an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration in Cleveland and Cincinnati.Mr. Tapia earned a B.A. and M.B.A. from Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida, which also awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.- This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Community Connection Thursday October 5th 2023   12th Annual Glitz and Glamour Breast Cancer Charity Event | This Sunday October 8th From 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Biltwell Event Center 950 South White River Parkway Drive West Indianapolis, IN 46221 About:"Our 12th annual charity event will be a blast! We are holding the event at the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis, IN. Our theme this year is "Wild, Wild, PINK" so come not only dressed in your pink, come dressed like a cow girl/boy. We will have special guests who will sing, host, and RIP THE RUNWAY! Don't miss out on this spectacular event, there will be prizes and FOOD!" Tickets & Event Info:https://www.eventbrite.com/.../12th-annual-breast-cancer...   October Is Blind Equity Achievement Month.  The National Federation of the Blind Indiana Chapter (NFB Circle City Chapter of Indiana) Joined Us Live To Share. Blind Equity Achievement Month Info: https://nfb.org/programs-services/blind-month About: "Remember history. Advance equality. Celebrate accomplishments. Formerly known as Meet the Blind Month, the National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October. Throughout the month, our members conduct a variety of outreach activities in their local communities. Many of these activities center on White Cane Awareness Day which is October 15." "The Circle City Chapter meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:00am until Noon Eastern." Other Things To Be Aware Of: Sign up for the Free NFB-NEWSLINE® Indiana Service today - https://nfbnewsline-in.org/nfb-newsline-indiana-signup/ Indiana Parents of Blind Children - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipobc   Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper Sport's Writer Danny Bridges Joined Us Live For HIs Weekly Sport's SegmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fun time was had by many young blind and partially sighted people at the Royal Society for Blind Children's Percussion Play Workshop held at there Life Without Limits Centre in central London on Wednesday 9 August 2023 and RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was there chatting with some of the young blind and partially sighted people taking part in the workshop and some of the people who made the workshop happen.  This is the second RSBC Percussion Play workshop continuing the close collaboration between the Royal Society for Blind Children and outdoor musical instrument manufacturer Percussion Play building on feedback from young blind and partially sighted people from the previous workshop, helping to continue to ensure that the instruments and outdoor music playing is as accessible as possible for blind and partially sighted people.   Toby began by chatting with Eliza one of RSBC's Community Support Officers who is also visually impaired and a budding singer too, then to Jude a young visually impaired musician and singer with his Mum before catching up with RSBC's Chief Executive Sue Sharp and Percussion Play's Managing Director Jody Ashfield. There is also some great description and demonstration of some of the Percussion Play instruments by Christine too.  To find out more about the Royal Society for Blind Children and their work including events like the Percussion Play workshop do visit their website - https://www.rsbc.org.uk And for more about Percussion Play do visit their website - https://www.percussionplay.com Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

  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 

#EnvisionRISE Podcast | We are joined by Meghan Klassen and Jenn Taylor if the Anchor Center for Blind Children, a facility that supports visually impaired children. Meghan and Jenn share with host Staci Hegarty how the Anchor Center prepares children for the next steps in their education, laying the foundation for career readiness and independent living skills.Children with visual impairments learn essential skills through a play-based approach and bond with their families. The transition process from Anchor Center to elementary school is carefully planned, ensuring continuity of support and maximizing independence. The conversation also touches on creating inclusive work environments for visually impaired adults.Visit Envision RISE to learn how our evolutionary platform helps companies create a powerful integration and understanding of the relationship between the organization and the workforce. Envision RISE empowers your people to drive change and innovation through the methods of Organizational Change Management (OCM), Human Resource Management (HRM), and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).Envision a Better FutureFollow us on social: LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, FacebookContact us for info on RISE or interest in being a podcast guest: info@envisionrise.comAll podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.

How sweet. Fresh Meat!?! That's until the meat is proven to be anything but sweet. Determined to survive the winter, two brothers with nothing, but bad ideas, decide to salvage their remain flock of lambs by slaughtering them and selling the meat. These sheep are falling one by one with an infection of Anthrax (Maybe? maybe not? No harm in NOT telling anyone about the possible risk/side effects). And in less than 24 hours The Harriet Oleson School of the Advancement of Blind Children is converted into The Harriet Oleson School of the Advancement of Blind Children and General Hospital. Doc Baker is there trying to manage the situation along with Head Nurse Hester Sue and fellow nurses...really anyone who isn't sick with the infection. Running out of time, medicine and warm weather, Charles and Jonathan Garvey are set to task with picking up supplies from the train station in neighboring Springfield and returning home. When it rains it pours....snows it blizzards (?) and Charles and Jonathan find themselves on the wrong end off a shotgun, lose their supplies and their ride home. Of course this doesn't stop them as they set out to save their family, friends and town from certain death. Was every student at the HIB sick, is that why we never saw any of them...except poor Thomas? Was Carrie really left alone at Plum Creek watching over Baby Grace this entire episode? Will everyone reconsider their meals if Mutton is served again? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List  Danny Boy - Harry Connick Jr. Epidemic - Slayer  Tear Me Down - Stephen Trask  Infected - The The  Spill the wine - Eric Burton and War  Pray  - MC Hammer  The Sound  - 1974's Blue  - Eiffel 65 Believer - Imagine Dragons Another Bites the Dust - Queen  Stayin' Alive - BeeGees Stand By Me  - Ben E. King /Elvis Presley

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!

Check out the transcription here: https://vportal.aincolorado.org/wl/?id=9OghCli5cujhkEQ05AybTHDclPPQ8YOt This episode was a beautiful glimpse into what you can do for a community if you're willing to put in a lot of hard work and believe in not only yourself, but others around you. Penn is joined this week by Jared, the future CEO of the Foundation for Blind Children. They discuss some of the most amazing success stories coming out of the 77-year history. Enjoy this episode and let AINC know how we're doing by leaving us some feedback on Apple Podcasts or where ever you consume your podcasts. www.aincolorado.org

Tonight`s Jazz Feature is the recording debut of a young prodigy named Eric Kloss. Eric is celebrating his 73rd Birthday today and playing his music is a good idea to honor his recorded legacy. Eric was born blind and learned music and the saxophone at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children and made his professional debut at age 12!! He continued to perform in and around Philadelphia at concerts and festivals and made his recording debut at age 16! This album was called ``Introducing Eric Kloss`` and was the first of ten for Prestige Records. He is heard here on alto and tenor saxophones with the great Don Patterson on Hammond organ, Pat Martino on guitar and Billy James on drums. Eric went on to record for Muse Records in the 70`s and mixed straight-ahead Jazz with fusion. He also taught at various colleges but health problems curtailed his playing and recording activity and he has kept a low profile since. Today he celebrates his 73rd Birthday and I hope we might hear him once again. Enjoy his debut tonight right here!

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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.

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Teachers of students with visual impairments (TVI) are uniquely qualified educators who support students who are blind or have visual impairments. In alignment with Pennsylvania's dedication to Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining practitioners in education, specifically in special education, joining PaTTANpod are Amanda Whelan from Bucks County Intermediate Unit, Scott Burfield from Central Intermediate Unit 10, and Holly Russell from the Western Pa School for Blind Children.

Welcome to January 4th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate nerding out and seeing things in a different light. If you've ever attended quiz night at a local pub, you know how exciting trivia can be. There's a thrill that comes from knowing that a seemingly useless piece of information holds the key to winning a game. Even in the early days of television, trivia was all the rage. Quiz shows were so popular that when news broke about cheating on the shows, it became national news and Congress held hearings to get to the bottom of things. Celebrate National Trivia Day being a know-it-all by sharing this, or any other random facts. Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809 in a small French village. While playing in his parents saddle shop, he injured his eye and by age five Louis was totally blind. He learned by listening and the diligent student was enrolled in the National Institute for Blind Children in Paris. As fate would have it, a captain in Napoleon's army visited the school and taught the children Night Writing. This complex communication code used 12 dots, but young Louis believed he could make it more simple. By age 15 Louis Braille completed the 6 dot fingertip reading system with 64 characters in total. The code was adopted at Louis's school in 1824 but a new school Director banned the Braille system in 1840, saying it would make sighted teachers obsolete. Thankfully, the world recognized the genius of Louis Braille and by 1916 his system was used in American schools for the blind. On World Braille Day, we celebrate the far reaching impact of a boy who saw things differently.   I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.  Follow White Canes Connect Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | IHeartRadio  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 WhiteCanesConnect@gmail.com.  

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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 westbchris@gmail.com. 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.  Follow White Canes Connect Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | IHeartRadio  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 WhiteCanesConnect@gmail.com.   https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_053_post.mp3  

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