From Harrisburg to Hashtags: A Blind Podcaster's Unfiltered Experience

iCantCU Podcast

In this episode of iCantCU, join me as I dive into the frustrating world of social media accessibility, or the lack thereof. I'm unpacking the challenges I faced while trying to post on Instagram and the glaring accessibility gaps on TikTok. But that's not all!

I also share my experiences from the NFB of PA State Convention in Harrisburg, PA. You won't believe the disappointment I encountered at the Crowne Plaza – their efforts on the hospitality side of things were shockingly poor, to say the least. If planning an event in Harrisburg, steer clear of the Crowne Plaza.

And there's more – I recount the chaos with Amtrak during our journey back to Philadelphia. Picture this: over 20 blind individuals trying to board a train, and a situation so intense that Amtrak staff felt compelled to call for backup. It was a mix of issues from both ends, and I'm breaking it all down for you.

Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/249

Links Mentioned

• That Real Blind Tech Show Episode 141: https://thatrealblindtechshow.libsyn.com/episode-141-fahrvergnugen-humanity
• That Real Blind Tech Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-real-blind-tech-show/id1526258077
• Andrew Leland's Book The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight: https://amzn.to/46z0qT7 (Affiliate link)

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White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 089

In episode 089, Lisa and I talk to Andrew Leland, author of The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight. Andrew discusses his personal journey of vision loss from Retinitis Pigmentosa. He explains why he included some history of the organized blind movement and assistive technology interwoven with his journey. He also describes how he was the one to read the book for the audio version.

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