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I bought a piece of technology that seemed almost perfect for me. Pocket could record conversations, create transcripts and action items, and even work with phone calls.

One problem: the app wasn't accessible.

Watch: https://youtu.be/SOt7BKu_XKU

In iCantCU episode 301, I talk about why I returned a device I genuinely wanted to keep—and why accessibility remains one of the biggest uncertainties I face when buying new technology.

Then there's the other side of the story: ChatGPT helped me diagnose and fix a major problem with my Mac that had nearly stopped me from working.

One technology created a barrier. Another helped remove one.

I also have details about the NFB of Pennsylvania scholarship raffle and an update on Ziggy.

One Feature Ruined Everything for Me I bought a device that seemed almost perfect for me. Pocket could r...

This week’s Federation Focus at https://youtu.be/DbcV0QuFddE has five meetings, two important deadlines, and plenty of ways to get involved with the NFB of Pennsylvania. Scholarship applications are due August 31, and this is the final week for the Pampered Chef fundraiser. I also cover DAN, Blind Merchants, Walking Alone, Marching Together, Capital Area, and Greater Philadelphia meetings; White Canes Connect episode 157; State Convention hotel and registration details; financial assistance; sponsorship and exhibit opportunities; and Philadelphia Marathon openings. There’s a lot happening across Pennsylvania—find your place, get connected, and help us keep building the Federation.
White Canes Connect episode 157 features the PABS Pre-Semester Power Hour and its student scenarios, while the marathon still has opportunities for runners.

Two Weeks to Apply + Final Pampered Chef Week Federation Focus for the week of August 17 is packed with deadlines...

What happens when blind students talk honestly about college? Listen at http://whitecanesconnect.com/157/
In White Canes Connect episode 157, the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students takes over to discuss inaccessible pop quizzes, AI as an accessibility tool, unwanted “help,” getting left alone at a party, campus involvement, and finding your community.
PABS President Noor Khraisat, VP Leen Khraisat, Secretary Rose West, and Treasurer Dauad Yasar lead a thoughtful—and often funny—conversation packed with practical advice from students themselves.
We also talk about the NFB of Pennsylvania's $1,500 scholarship. Applications are due August 31.

If you’d rather watch the latest episode, go to https://youtu.be/4FhHzzXE5Zo This video edition of iCantCU includes additional clips and images from my day in NYC with Jane, along with footage from my visit to Meta Labs. I walk through my hands-on experience testing the Ray-Ban Meta Display Smart Glasses as a blind user—what impressed me, what frustrated me, and why hands-free navigation and open-ear audio could be meaningful for independent travel. I also share some real-world context around accessibility etiquette, holiday crowds, and navigating New York in winter. Part tech review, part travel diary, and an honest look at where smart glasses may be headed.

Testing Ray-Ban Meta Display Smart Glasses at Meta Labs NYC293 desc In episode 293 of iCantCU, I take you along for a cold—but memorable—day trip to New York City with Jane, where holiday chaos, quality time, and cutting-edge...

🎧 Listen now: https://www.iCantCU.com/293/

In this new episode of iCantCU, I share audio from my visit to Meta Labs NYC, where I tested the Ray-Ban Meta Display Smart Glasses as a blind user. I talk candidly about what worked, what didn’t, and why hands-free navigation, open-ear audio, and live translation could be powerful tools for independence—if accessibility keeps improving. I also reflect on real-world travel challenges, accessibility etiquette, and navigating crowded NYC streets during the holidays. This episode blends tech review, lived experience, and honest questions about where smart glasses fit into the future of accessibility.

🎙️ Available at the link above or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now: https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/icantcu/icantcu_podcast_292.mp3

“Why My Picture Might Be Hanging at the Train Station” — that’s the title of the latest I Can’t See You podcast episode, and trust me, it’s well earned. 😅

I recap the 2025 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention, where I served as chair — from Family Feud and fundraising wins to great hotel staff and awesome volunteers like my daughter Jane. Of course, it wouldn’t be a trip without some travel misadventures: confusing directions, pitch-black stations, and rideshare delays that tested every ounce of patience.

If you want a behind-the-scenes look at blind travel and big event planning, this one’s for you. Thanks for listening and supporting the show!

It’s Convention Week! Watch now: https://youtu.be/uNatvLl2J1w

The NFB of Pennsylvania’s 2025 State Convention is here—November 13–16 at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg! If you missed online registration, don’t worry—register on-site for $35 and join us for four incredible days of education, inspiration, and connection.

From the Senior Possibilities Fair and tech seminar featuring Jonathan Mosen and InnoSearch to Family Feud Night, the exhibit hall, auction, and banquet, there’s something for everyone. Join virtually and celebrate 85 years of the organized blind movement!

Federation Focus for the Week of November 10 It’s convention week! The NFB of Pennsylvania’s 2025 State Convention runs November 13–16 at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg. If you missed online reg...

🎥 Watch Episode 290 of iCantCU: https://youtu.be/gfyNio_X8to

In this episode, I talk about the troubling misconceptions blind people still face—even from healthcare professionals. One nurse actually asked me how I get dressed. Not what I wear, but literally how I put on clothes. That moment led me to reflect on something even more troubling: blind parents in Pennsylvania losing custody of their children simply because they’re blind.

I also share lighter moments, from Ziggy’s broken Christmas pickle to crab feasts, travel, and convention prep. Join me inside Studio B for advocacy, stories, and some laughs along the way.

🚨 Big things happening with the NFB of PA! 🚨�Blind and low vision college students—apply now for our scholarship! ✅ Legally blind ✅ Enrolled in college ✅ Attend our State Convention Nov 13–16 in Harrisburg.
🎟️ Fundraisers are live: cash raffle + Panera gift cards!�🎧 Episode 141 of White Canes Connect features JP Williams—blind life coach & former hit songwriter.
👥 Don’t miss chapter meetings (virtual + in person)!
watch the vid: https://youtu.be/8LtSlGvQ6OM�

Federation Focus for the Week of August 4, 2025 The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania invites blind and low vision college students to apply for its scholarship program.. Upcoming events inc...

Blind Birders Birdathon Breaks Barriers Nationwide 🐦🎧�Birding isn’t just visual—it’s vocal. In this episode of White Canes Connect, hosts Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein talk with Martha Steele and Natanya Sortland about the first-ever Blind Birders Birdathon, happening May 18, 2025.
It’s national. It’s inclusive. And it’s all about tuning in.
Discover how birding by sound is building community.
🎧 Listen: https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_135_post.mp3