Category: event

To Blindly Go: DC Advocacy & Capitol Adventure

In this episode of iCantCU, I explain what Washington Seminar is and discuss various aspects of my trip to Washington, D.C., for the annual event. I was part of a team from the NFB of PA that I dubbed the PA-5 Guys since we (Simon, Chip, and me) are all from Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District. […]

Blind Insights: From App Struggles to AI Music Magic

In this episode of iCantCU, I discuss more issues with apps and their lack of accessibility. This time, it’s Uber and ASX. Both were better than Starbucks but required workarounds or the dreaded sighted help. I also recount a fantastic afternoon with our friends at the Greater Philly Chapter. Their President, Denice Brown, invited members […]

Celebrating Five Year of iCantCU

In this episode of iCantCU, I look back at five years of the podcast. I discuss what episodes have been the most popular and what countries have the most downloads. I play clips of the very first episode and the most downloaded episode. Whether this is your first time listening or you’ve been along for […]

My Night in Jail with Some Creepy Characters

In this episode of iCantCU, I discuss several days of being out and about. While two days were only for doctor visits, one was an enjoyable, sometimes scary evening at Eastern State Penitentiary. Their Halloween Nights are legendary, and I finally got to go as part of a Philly Meetup For The Blind event. You […]

Lost in the Music: The Challenge of Entering a Concert During a Live Performance

  In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about having trouble entering Winter Jawn since the music had started and I needed earbuds. I also had trouble getting the tickets when they became available to download. I tell you about my conversation with Brandi from American Express. She was following up on some problem I […]

Blind Ambition: Navigating Washington for Accessibility Rights

  In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about traveling to Washington to lobby congress as part of the NFB’s annual Washington Seminar. In a first for me, I finally had a meeting with a congressman, not just their staff. It was a very productive couple of days in DC. While I didn’t get a […]

I’m Famous And Everything

  It’s Christmas party season, and in this episode of iCantCU, I talk about attending not one but two Christmas parties. Each blind group I’m in had fun parties involving plenty of stealing. I received a phone call during one of them that gave me flashbacks to the incident in Pittsburgh. You’ll hear the voicemail. […]

What’s That Smell?

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about going to the Institute of Contemporary Art to experience Sissel Tolaas’ exhibit. So many smells! I also discuss hosting problems with the NFB of PA website and email accounts. I tell you that a shortage of a drug I’ve taken since my first cornea transplant had us […]

Blood And Drama In Pittsburgh

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about traveling to Pittsburgh for the NFB of PA State Convention. Besides the regular sessions and presentations, there was a fantastic tactile astronomy presentation. There was also some drama during resolutions. And let’s not forget the blood. My blood led to a trip to the ER. I’ll tell […]

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 […]

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 […]

I Didn’t Know You Were Blind

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about my glaucoma specialist appointment. I was diagnosed with hypotony in my left eye, which means the interocular pressure is low enough to result in vision loss. I also tell you about an angry customer transaction at the blind bodega. I also wrap up the Getting Started With […]

Providing Feedback On Accessibility Of New ICT Trains

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about our time viewing the Amtrak ICT mock-up and giving accessibility feedback. I also discuss beginning the process of getting my GSA badge, which was painful. I also mention my trip to the DMV, which was a different kind of painful. Congratulations To My Friend & White Canes […]

Coming And Going To An Event Is The Adventure

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about going to a Philly Meetup for the Blind event in Center City Philadelphia and the “adventure” it was getting to and from it. I also give an update about my latest eye issue and what I found out from my glaucoma specialist appointment. There is […]

#NFB21 And A New White Cane

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about #NFB21, the National Federation of the Blind’s National Convention. Like last year, it is virtual again this year. I also talk about the new white cane I received from the NFB and how Ziggy loved the shipping tube it came in. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/133 […]

Missing The 1st Blind Meetup Since Lockdown

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about missing the first in-person Philly Meetup for the Blind event post lockdown at a British-style pub I love in Philadelphia. I also talk about some retail/customer service problems I’ve encountered recently and how it reminds me of the things my dad taught me at an […]

LinkedIn DM Turns Into Podcast Episode Outline

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about how a LinkedIn DM turned into this podcast outline with my second Moderna shot, a Celebration of Life event, and Global Accessibility Day among the topics. Of course, there is also a Ziggy story. It is funny how a LinkedIn DM thread ended up becoming my […]

Believe You Can! Talent Show Chat With Harriet And Lisa

  In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about Believe You Can! presented by the Keystone Chapter of the NFB of PA with Harriet Go and Lisa Andrews. The talent show features blind and visually impaired performers and is taking place on 10/17 at 7 pm ET. Tickets are $10 and $25 and […]

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Sixers Game With A Friend I had a fun night going to the Sixers game with my friend Chris. We got to catch up and enjoy a Sixers win. As with any sporting event I attend, I have to choose between paying attention to the game or socializing. When Eliz and I went to Jane’s […]

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NYC On My Own As I’ve mentioned so many times before, I love traveling to New York City. For this trip, I traveled to celebrate Jane’s birthday with her. She was working a normal day and I just didn’t want her leaving work and just going home without doing anything on her special day. She […]

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Success At Lehigh Valley Mall Event Since October is Meet the Blind Month, Keystone Chapter President Harriet Go searches for events that we can go to and get the word out about the National Federation of the Blind and how it can help you if you are blind or know someone who is blind. One […]

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AT Expo At CBVI And The Trip Home Here is a perfect example of why I have to listen more and look less. As I’ve mentioned more than a few times, I do have a little bit of sight. Today, when preparing for the podcast, I went to the CBVI Facebook page to see what […]

Five Years

June has many special dates in it for me. Most are happy dates, like 10 June, our wedding anniversary (27 years, this year,) the kids high school graduations, and several others. There is one sad one, though. On 11 June 2012, my father died. Five years.

I Joined the NFB!

I joined NFB (National Federation of the Blind) this past weekend. My friend Warren invited me to the Keystone Chapter of the NFB last month, but it snowed that day, so I didn’t feel comfortable going.

Shaving

I like to say I shave once a week whether I need to or not. Of course, I should probably shave more often, but that is another topic completely. In the winter months, I grow a beard.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope that 2016 is a great one for you! I am prepared for a year of transition, but hopefully ready for the challenge. 2015 ended on a positive note

Joshua Goldstein, 7 January 1918 – 11 June 2012

My dad died today. He was 94. What an amazing man he was. He was the youngest of eight kids born to Russian immigrants.

Low Vision Awareness

Wow, am I happy to say so long to February. You see, February is Low Vision Awareness month (as Jane likes to say, see what I did there — I combined you see, with low vision…)

Father’s Day

We had a very busy Father's Day. We went to Outback at 11.10am for lunch with Eliz's father, mother, her sister Margaret, and our niece Meghan. Yes, I said 11.10am. More like brunch, I guess.

Sometimes Things Look Different to Me

Every morning I weigh myself twice, once before I get in the shower and once after I dry off after the shower. Getting on the scale is also an eye test of sorts.

My Eye, My Dad and Our Day

I'd been looking forward to today for the past dozen days. Back on 10 Dec, I went to my retina doc, who, as previously mentioned, noticed three things that he thought were causing my vision to be worse than it had been.

My iPhone

It was time to upgrade our mobiles, so I'd been looking around to see what is the best option for me. I've felt left out by not being able to text

My Inglourious Sight

For the past four or five days, my vision has sucked more than normal. I don't know why. It's almost like interference on a television screen.

Play Ball!

For the first time in a very long time, I got a chance to hit in a softball game.  I've been looking forward to it since the middle of April, after my surgery.

Eight Hours from Now…

It is hard not getting excited about the surgery.  I dream of all the good things I may be able to do, while knowing the risks that could dash my hopes either temporarily or longer.

One Week to Go

At some point next Thursday morning, I will be in surgery hopefully only having a cataract removed.  There is the chance that I will also receive another corneal endothelial

Trade Show Update

As you can see, I haven't posted in awhile.  Eliz and I went to a trade show this past weekend up at the Sheraton Meadowlands.

This and That

I've been waiting for this week since the end of January because I'm going to see the retina specialist on Friday.  I'm hoping he can do a PAM test on me.

Lots of Snow, No Power

It's funny how excited I still get about snow.  This winter has been a dream come true.  I have always loved going out into the snow.

Seven Years Ago Today

Okay, technically it was seven years ago yesterday since it is past midnight.  What happened back then?  I had a trabeculectomy on my left eye.

My First Post of the New Year!

Okay, so you knew that title was coming.  The last two weeks or so have been a blur (even more so than normal for me.)  

My Last Blog Entry for 2009

My family gets pretty annoyed with me at this time of year.  They get tired or hearing "This is the last time in 2009 that I..."

Goodbye 44!

No, I'm not looking into the future and the 2012 presidential election.  I turned 45 the other day and, quite frankly, I'm hoping for a better year.  

Crime Pays

We launched ForYourSalon.com on 15 June 2009, about nine months after I had hoped to launch it.  If you've been reading this blog since the beginning, you know why it took so long to get it up and running.

Misty & Mold

It's been a while since I've posted, so I thought a new post was in order.  Over the past few weeks I've had a ton of bitchin' and moanin' to do, but no time to post -- lucky for my reader(s).

My Last Movie in the Theater?

Today, I went to see The Hangover with Jake and his friend Maya.  I "had" to go, since both are under 17, but in reality, I wanted to go because everybody I know that has seen that film has enjoyed it.

Car Buying Experience = Life Sucking Event

Lately, it seems as if there is a little, black rain cloud is over me. Nothing terribly catastrophic, just small annoyances to somewhat larger, time-and-money wasting events.

Life is Pain…

We are getting ready to take Jake and his friend Andrew to camp.  They are doing iD Tech Camps' Film Academy, which is at McGill University in Montreal.

Every Step is a Leap of Faith

Night before last the whole family went to the Springfield Mall. Wednesdays are our late day and we usually get takeaway, but Jane needed a new bathing suit for a swim party and I wasn't up for takeaway.

Could it be?!?

It has been a couple of weeks since I've last posted.  It's not that I haven't needed some bitching & moaning therapy, I've been really busy at the biz.

I Just Want to Be Like Everyone Else!

Jacob is going to camp in Canada this summer, so we need passports. Eliz and I pick Jacob up from school, then Jane from her school.

Voting & Anthem Institute (formerly Chubb Institute)

Today was primary day in Pennsylvania (uh, yeah, the polls have closed already... You missed it.) Eliz and I went to vote this morning on our way to work at our business, Salon Supplies + Interiors.

Risk vs. Reward

As many of my friends and family know, I love sports.  My favorites are baseball, hockey, football, and the real football (you know, the one where a player kicks the ball a majority of the time -- some call it soccer.) 

One Month Later

It is hard to believe that my surgery was a month ago.  As I've stated before, I am looking forward to my appointment on Wednesday.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all!  We celebrated the same way we have for the last five or six years: dinner out - this year we went to PF Changs,