In Episode 127 of White Canes Connect, hosts Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein welcome Stacie Leap and Marva Hall from the Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents. This newly chartered division of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania (NFB of PA) is only the second of its kind in the entire NFB, marking a historic moment for blind parents nationwide.
Stacie Leap, the division’s president, shares her personal journey of navigating blindness and parenthood, which led her to establish a support group that has now grown into an official division. Marva Hall, the treasurer, discusses how the group provides critical support, resources, and advocacy for blind parents, helping them navigate challenges in education, healthcare, and daily life.
The discussion highlights the importance of accessible digital tools for parents, the impact of societal misconceptions, and the division’s commitment to empowering blind parents through mentorship and fundraising. Upcoming initiatives include a cookbook fundraiser and a collaborative piano bar event with the Parents of Blind Children division.
Listeners are encouraged to support the division by attending meetings, contributing to fundraisers, or simply spreading awareness. For more information, email blindparents@nfbofpa.org or connect via their monthly meetings on Zoom. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in advocacy, accessibility, and the power of community-driven change.
Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/127
Links Mentioned
- Submit your recipes by emailing blindparents@nfbofpa.org.
- Want NFB-NEWSLINE®? Live in PA? Use the form at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline/
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