A Conversation With The Blind History Lady

White Canes Connect

Jan 23 2023 • 1 hr 17 mins

In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa speaks with The Blind History Lady, Peggy Chong. She tells us how she started telling the stories of ordinary blind people in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Peggy mentioned that while researching one individual, she gets leads on five or six more people to do research on. She also tells us how you can help her.

Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/059

Books From The Blind History Lady

Peggy has written a book called Don Mahoney: Television Star that is available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3iUVbL5. She also has several books available at Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/search?query=%22The+Blind+History+Lady+Presents%22.

Connect With The Blind History Lady

Join Peggy's monthly mailing list or book a presentation at TheBlindHistoryLady@gmail.com. You can also learn more about her at TheBlindHistoryLady.com.

Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA

Please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.

We Need Your Pictures

We are looking for pictures to add to the NFB of PA website. If you want to share images of you using assistive tech, out and about with your white cane or guide dog, preparing a meal in the kitchen, or doing just about anything else, send them to us! Email pictures@nfbp.org. One image per email, please. In the body of the email, type the description of the image you are sending.

Give Us A Call

We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.

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If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, reach out on Twitter. We are @PABlindPodcast. You can also email us at WhiteCanesConnect@gmail.com.

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