Category: Believe You Can!

Believe You Can!, Ziggy, and Being Jewish

In the latest iCantCU episode, I peel back the curtain on a whirlwind week! Dive into the highs and lows of the “Believe You Can!” talent show, and get swept away by the heart and dedication of every performer. With Ziggy facing health challenges, I shed light on his journey and what’s next. Plus, I […]

No Sight, No Service? A Blind Customer’s Struggle with HostGator

In this episode of iCantCU, I share the story of being put on HostGator’s Blacklist. That’s not the same one as the one Raymond Reddington is on. I wasn’t notified, and it took support more than a day to tell me. I talk about chatting to support without using a screen reader, which is also […]

Keystone Meeting Mixed Bag: Trains Running, WiFi Not

In this episode of iCantCU, I discuss some ups and downs with our monthly Keystone Chapter meeting at the Penn Museum. At least the trains were running to and from the Penn Medicine Station. I explain some differences in Believe You Can! 2023 over previous year’s shows. I give a mini book review of The Country […]

Talent, Tech, and Tantalizing Tastes

In this episode of iCantCU, I explore three intriguing topics. First, we touch on the joys and challenges of preparing and enjoying food, a universal experience close to our hearts. Then, I discuss the “Believe You Can! Talent Show,” shedding light on an exciting event presented by the Keystone Chapter. Lastly, I dive into the […]

Software Update Breaks Accessibility

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about a software update to Zoom that almost derailed the Believe You Can! 2022 talent show. When screen sharing was needed, the screen reading software JAWS went quiet. We expected problems during the live event, but not of this magnitude. The show did go on, and you can […]

My Day In Courtroom No. 10

In this episode of iCantCU, I finally got my chance to go on jury duty, and I will tell you all about it. Most people want to get out of it, but I wanted to do it. I also discuss my struggles creating graphics for the Believe You Can! talent show.  Dancing Dots Presents Believe […]

A Look Back And What’s Next

In this episode of iCantCU, I take a look back at the first 200 episodes and give some stats on the most popular episodes. I also tell you how many countries the podcast has been downloaded in. I also talk about the run-up to Believe You Can! 2022 presented by Dancing Dots, which takes place […]

I Have An IMDB Page

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about discovering that I have an IMDB page. I also talk about a great tip I learned while interviewing a guest on White Canes Connect, and it has to do with dining out. I will also tell you about having another walk-through of the new Amtrak ICT mock-up. […]

Fall Ball And Food Trucks

It was nice to get out to two different events on the weekend. We took in a youth baseball game on a lovely evening, weather-wise. The night before, Eliz and I went to downtown Swarthmore for a food truck event with just about every food you could want. Is There A Hands-free White Cane? Both […]

Can A Blind Person Serve On Jury Duty

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about a notice I received for jury duty. I’m hoping I can participate this time. I also talk about a Keystone Chapter meeting and cookout. Believe You Can! 2022 was discussed at the meeting. In this week’s segment of Just Listen, I’ll take you to 30th Street Station […]

Learning At A BEP Vending Business

  In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about working at a Business Enterprise Program vending business at a huge US Post Office distribution facility in Northeast Philadelphia. I also talk about my fantasy football drafts and how they differed from last years’ when our league was featured in a short documentary. I also finally […]

The Last Days Of The Blind Bodega

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about the final days of the blind bodega. Now I’ll get to see how a BEP vending business works. I also talk about Believe You Can! 2022 and the Gold Star Sponsor we’ve landed. I also decode an item from last week’s episode and how one listener did, […]

Over $4000 Per Month For One Medication

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about an issue getting a prescription for a Psoriatic Arthritis medication refilled. As is usually the case, money is the problem. My co-pay is over $1100 of this $4000+ per monthly med and my co-pay assistance has run out for the year. I also talk about […]

A Busy #BlindMonth

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about how busy #blindmonth has been for me with Believe You Can!, editing two time-sensitive White Canes Connect episodes, and various other meetings that are blindness-related. I’m going to be bored once all of these events are over. Marketing Believe You Can! I’ve been part of […]

White Canes Connect Episode 05

In this bonus episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I share episode five of White Canes Connect. In it, Lisa and I talk to Harriet Go, President of the Keystone Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania about how Believe You Can!, the talent show for blind and visually impaired performers came to […]

Believe You Can Get A New Cornea

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about getting on board with the idea of having another cornea transplant, since it doesn’t seem like the meds are working. I also talk about all of the work I am doing for Believe You Can! 2021. It just seems like more than last year.  New […]

You Can Help Blind People See

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about additional issues with my vision and the prospects of having a full thickness cornea transplant or partial cornea transplant. I also give step-by-step instructions on how you can help blind people enjoy Instagram more by adding the alt text to your images when you post […]