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Blind Support Podcasts

The Value of Time & the Blind Merchants Big Fundraiser

In this episode of iCantCU, I share my experience traveling to Harrisburg for the Blind Merchants Holiday Party and fundraiser, reflecting on the challenges of navigating public transportation as a person with very limited sight. Timing was a major hurdle, from the unpredictable delays with CCT to coordinating a group of 17 people on […]

NFB Of PA Convention and My Sweet 60th Celebration

episode of iCantCU, I share highlights from the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania’s state convention in Erie and reflect on the experience of turning 60. The journey to Erie was an adventure in itself, with a nine-hour bus ride filled with trivia games, camaraderie, and the occasional logistical hiccup. Once there, I […]

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 […]

Web Accessibility Matters at PA Governor’s Mansion

The highlight of this episode is my visit to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion for “Lori Listens,” hosted by PA First Lady Lori Shapiro. I, along with other members of the NFB of PA, got to talk about web accessibility issues with folks from the state. We gave feedback on a Commonwealth website and were surprised […]

Pittsburgh with a Purpose

In this episode of iCantCU (#272), I dive into a whirlwind, last-minute trip to Pittsburgh. It was a bit of an adventure, starting with a long train ride and a stay at a very questionable hotel. I mean, the smell alone deserves its own segment! But despite the less-than-ideal accommodations, I made the most of […]

Train Challenges and BEP Setbacks

In episode 271 of iCantCU, I talk about two state-level meetings I attended and the adventure of navigating a new train station without any help from Amtrak. First up was an OVR meeting where, despite being focused on disabilities, they had nothing accessible for blind folks—no Braille, no large print, nothing. Frustrating, but not surprising. […]

The Pressure of Being Blind

In episode 270 of iCantCU, titled The Pressure of Being Blind, I discuss my recent experiences at Podcast Movement in Washington, D.C. Despite initial hesitations, a last-minute decision led me to attend the event. I share the challenges of navigating the conference as the only blind participant, emphasizing the pressure to avoid mistakes and the […]

Tech Troubles, Medical Updates & a Late-night Visitor

In episode 269 of the “iCantCU” podcast, I dive into some recent challenges and updates. First up, I talk about the ongoing saga of setting up my new Sony ZV-E10 camera in Studio B. It’s been frustrating trying to get everything right, especially since I can’t see the screen to make sure it’s all working […]

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 […]

Jul 26 2024

Apps from Philly Meetup

What a fantastic meetup we had on 7/24! Thanks to Trish for organizing and Katherine for hosting! Here is a list of the apps we talked about. If I have forgotten any, let me know, and I’ll add them. Be My Eyes – For live volunteer help, but especially good for photo description SeeingAI – […]

Aug 20 2018

Traveling To NYC and Back

What is the fastest, cheapest, easiest way for me to travel from my home in Swarthmore, PA to New York City on my own? Jane and Eliz were my guides on two recent trips into the city.

Sep 23 2017

A Long Weekend in London

We've taken our kids for the first day of school every year since they started preschool. Why should it be different when our daughter started at Regent's University London? It was a fast-paced long weekend in London.

About iCantCU

I was born in late 1964 with congenital glaucoma. I am also near-sighted. Quite frankly, that combination sucks. I have had 17 operations on my eyes – including a couple of trabeculectomies, an endothelial transplant, and cataract extraction. Most of the operations were done when I was an infant and toddler, though I’ve had four since 4 December 2008. My left eye is the “good” one. For about 15 years I was able to read the 20/60 line on the eye chart (you know, the DAO6 line.) My right eye was never that great. The best I could do with it was see the 20/400 line – the big E.