{"id":7954,"date":"2023-10-09T18:08:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T23:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=7954"},"modified":"2023-10-09T18:08:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T23:08:20","slug":"believe-it-or-not-believe-you-can-is-back-join-the-nfb-of-pennsylvanias-keystone-chapter-for-a-night-of-incredible-talent-on-october-14-via-zoom-dont-delay-get-your-tickets-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=7954","title":{"rendered":"Believe It or Not, Believe You Can is Back! Join the NFB of Pennsylvania\u2019s Keystone Chapter for a Night of Incredible Talent on October 14 Via Zoom. Don\u2019t delay, Get Your Tickets Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1307\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7954-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/BelieveYouCan2023.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/BelieveYouCan2023.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/BelieveYouCan2023.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In our spotlight across the Nation during blindness equality achievement month, we once again head over to Pennsylvania and the Keystone Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2020, the Philadelphia based Keystone Chapter of the NFB of PA has been hosting Believe You Can, a virtual talent show held every year in October. in conjunction with blindness equality achievement month, the show aims to educate the sighted public on the capabilities of the blind and visually impaired, while enjoying some wonderful entertainment in the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant sat down with fellow committee members David Goldstein, Lisa Bryant, and Harriet Go to discuss everything you need to know about this year\u2019s event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in hearing from a past performer? Believe You Can 2022 winner Julia LaGrand stopped by to share her performance experience and discuss her accomplished career as a classical violinist as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen as they unpack changes to this year\u2019s format, some of the performances you\u2019ll hear, and even the opportunity for you to win merch!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ticket prices are $10 for an individual ticket, $25 for a watch-party ticket, and $100 to be recognized in the golden circle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the show and purchase tickets&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/believeyoucan.live\/\">Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about the Keystone Chapter and the Pennsylvania affiliate, consider subscribing to the White Canes Connect podcast, the official podcast of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. hosted and produced by BYC committee chair David Goldstein,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icantcu.com\/\">iCantCU Podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the show on:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/white-canes-connect\/id1592248709\">Apple Podcasts,<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI\">Spotify,<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/White-Canes-Connect\/dp\/B08K5B6683\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=white+canes+connect&amp;qid=1636149501&amp;qsid=139-0343126-3565115&amp;s=audible&amp;sr=1-1&amp;sres=B08K5B6683,B07P88N4RS,B008U2QT28,B00MFS7BT8&amp;srpt=WALKING_STICK\">Amazon Music,<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/263-white-canes-connect-89603482\/\">IHeart Radio,<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@pablindpodcast\">YouTube.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed this interview. If you would like to learn more and contact us, you can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;@<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">Blind Abilities<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blindabilities.com\/\">www.blindabilities.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send us an&nbsp;email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@blindabilities.com\">info@blindabilities.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093. We would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>&nbsp;on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired group.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1309\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7954-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/BelieveYouCan2023.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/BelieveYouCan2023.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/BelieveYouCan2023.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/BelieveYouCan2023.mp3 Podcast Summary: In our spotlight across the Nation during blindness equality achievement month, we once again head over to Pennsylvania and the Keystone Chapter. 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