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 started in the NFB of PA.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/046

Links To Organizations Mentioned

National Organization of Blind Educators - http://blindeducators.org/

National Braille Press - https://www.nbp.org

Seedlings Braille Books For Children - http://www.seedlings.org/

Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Fundraiser

Dancing In The Dark To Be In The Light is Friday, 10/7, at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem. The semi-formal event features dinner, dancing, and an auction. Tickets are $75. Contact Jemmie Jones at (908) 391-8375.

Dancing Dots Presents Believe You Can! 2022

The Keystone Chapter is hosting its 3rd annual talent show for blind and visually impaired performers on 10/15. This year, Believe You Can! Has a new presenting sponsor, Dancing Dots. Buy tickets at https://www.BelieveYouCan.live/tickets.

2022 NFB of PA State Convention Registration Now Open

This year's State Convention is in Pittsburgh from November 10 through November 13. Register online at http://nfbp.org/convention/reg. To make your hotel reservations at the Sheraton Station Square, call (412) 261-2000.

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