Category: cornea tranplant

Playing Tactile Tour Guide in Historic Philadelphia and The Franklin Institute

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about playing tour guide for some out-of-town NFB members. We enjoyed exploring the Franklin Institute with Eliz as our descriptive docent. It was planes, trains, and a 3D-printed motorcycle, along with the famous walkthrough heart! Then to the Liberty Bell for a tactile visit. I also discuss the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learning At A BEP Vending Business

  In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about working at a Business Enterprise Program vending business at a huge US Post Office distribution facility in Northeast Philadelphia. I also talk about my fantasy football drafts and how they differed from last years’ when our league was featured in a short documentary. I also finally […]

You Can’t Trust This Process

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about a couple of issues I had while working at the blind bodega (called Grab and Go in the Business Enterprise Program.) I’ve worked retail for most of my life, starting when I was 10 or 11 at one of my parent’s supermarkets. I also discuss […]

Accessibility Issues On Global Accessibility Awareness Day

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD2022. It started off with, you guessed it, an accessibility issue with a website for me just after midnight. And that wasn’t the only one that day. I also share a story about our monthly Keystone Chapter meeting that included a […]

I’m A Blink

In this episode of the iCantCU Podcast, I talk about being called a blink by another patient in my doctor’s waiting room. This guy thought I needed to sit instead of stand because I am blind. I also talk about my recent troubles with alarms. I give an update on my Business Enterprise Program progress, […]