Nov 9, 2022 | Media, Podcast
In this episode of White Canes Connect, Emily and David speak with Dr. David Hurd, Professor of Geosciences at PennWest University, and Dr. Matt Marone, Professor of Physics at Mercer University, about their upcoming presentation at the 2022 NFB of PA State...
Nov 2, 2022 | Media, Podcast
In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Chuck Morgenstern, former Treasurer of the NFB of PA, and Brian Mackey, the current Treasurer of the Affiliate. Chuck gives us a history of the NFB of PA long before it even went by that moniker. He...
Oct 26, 2022 | Media, Podcast
In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Karl Smith, NFB National Representative, and Lynn Heitz, NFB of PA President, about the upcoming State Convention in Pittsburgh. Karl tells us how he came to the NFB and gives a sneak peek of what...
Oct 17, 2022 | Media, Podcast
In this episode of White Canes Connect, Stacie and David speak with LyVette Byrd, Deneice Brown, and Gabrielle Byrd about the Women Healed For A Purpose Conference coming up on October 22. LyVette tells us that even though she is blind, the conference focuses on all...
Oct 7, 2022 | Media, Podcast
In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Jana Jackson, a gospel singer, travel agent, and entrepreneur from Nashville. Jana talks about her music career and her travel agency. She also tells us her plans for a new 501(c)3 non-profit she has...
Sep 28, 2022 | Media, Podcast
In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Harriet Go about being a blind teacher of sighted students. She discusses the discrimination she encountered when she showed up for her first day of her student-teaching. Harriet also tells us how she...