Category: NYC

Long Walks, NYC Slices, and Haunted Thrills

In episode 274 of iCantCU, I dive into my experiences walking with a white cane while out and about and the pain it causes in my hands. While I enjoy getting steps in anywhere—whether recording a podcast or walking around my house or backyard —walking in a familiar place where I don’t use my cane […]

Tech Tests and Taxi Terror: My Latest NYC Adventure

In episode 268 of iCantCU, I take you along on my latest trip to New York City, where I tested the accessibility of a new version of a financial app. The trip had its moments, from battling some equipment issues to a chaotic cab ride that had me questioning my life choices.  I also finally […]

Tech Trials and Travel Tales

In episode 265 of iCantCU, I recount two memorable rail journeys. First, I went to Harrisburg overnight to engage with the Lions Club at their state convention. Navigating the busy, labyrinthine hotel presented challenges, but connecting with new people and sharing about the NFB was rewarding.  The second trip took me to New York City, […]

To Blindly Go: My NYC Subway Adventure and Comedy Night Out

Dive headfirst into an urban odyssey on this episode of iCantCU, where I take you on a gripping tale of navigating the bustling arteries of New York City – solo! Yes, you heard that right. I braved the iconic subway alone for the first time, embarking on a quest from an Amtrak train to the […]

NYC Bound: Investigating VR Accessibility in a Cornell Research Study

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about traveling to NYC to participate in a Cornell University Research Study using a VR headset and non-verbal cues. I WAS EXCITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS STUDY since I had never put on a VR headset. After finishing the study at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island, I headed […]

Are Food Ordering Kiosks Accessible?

  In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about shopping at Ikea with Eliz and Jane and how ordering a soft serve at the kiosk before leaving the store would’ve been difficult for me. I also discuss going to NYC for a third time to help Jane get situated in her new apartment. Finally, I […]

Another NYC Move For Jane With An Unplanned Trip To Brooklyn

  In this episode of iCantCU, Jane joins me in Studio B to talk about our Christmas Eve trip to NYC to pick up the keys to her new apartment. It was the first time I was at the new Moynihan Train Hall with someone sighted, so I got a better feel for the layout […]

Issues With IOS 16.1.1, Are There Solutions?

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about a ton of issues with my iPhone after updating my IOS to 16.1.1. Is that why I had trouble using the Amtrak app to book travel to NYC? I’m due for a new phone, so maybe that’s the answer. In Just Listen, I play a short clip […]

Playing The Blind Trick In NYC

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about my trip to New York City for Laugh for Sight. I toured Madison Square Garden with All Blind League legend Nick and his girlfriend Edith, visited the American Museum of Natural History, and heard a lot of funny people at Gotham Comedy Club. You’ll hear a clip […]

Travel To NY For In-Person Fantasy Football Draft

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about my trip to NY for the first in person fantasy football draft of the All Blind Football League. It was great to meet everyone face to face and hang out with them. Travel To NYC Via Amtrak Acela I’ve travel by train to NYC many […]

Home Improvement Dangers

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about all of the obstacles around the house while having some home improvement work done. In this case, some were tricky and dangerous for me and some were dangerous for Ziggy. I also give updates to the All Blind Fantasy Football draft and the email scam […]

NYC And Keystone Chapter T-shirts

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about going back to New York City for the first time in nearly a year to help Jane move into her new apartment. I also talk about finding a vendor for the Keystone Chapter of the NFB of PA t-shirt fundraiser. It has not been an […]