Tune into Wisconsin Public Radio tomorrow
Hey, I’m going to be on Wisconsin Public Radio tomorrow morning from 11 to 11:45 am (Central Time), and you don’t even have to live near Madison to join the conversation. Would love to hear from you — Use the toll-free call-in number (1-800-642-1234) or you can e-mail your Question to talk@wpr.org. I’ll be appearing with Jay Martin (director of the University of Wisconsin’s Assistive Rehabilitation and Technology Design sequence) and we’ll talk about communication devices and adaptive technology. I’ll also be touting the Vision Midwest Conference that 12 State, Inc is putting on at Alliant Energy Center in Madison this weekend. From their web
site:
The Vision Midwest Conference for blind and visually impaired individuals and the professionals who serve them offers educational, sports and cultural opportunities with a Midwestern focus.
The presenter schedule is pretty entertaining to read – it lists presentations on everything from careers to cell phones, cutting edge stem cell treatments to sensory gardening. And get this for a session title: “A Guide to the Solar System with Digital Talking Text.” Whew! Sounds interesting, but I might opt for the “Home Brew/Distillery Tour” during that time slot instead.
During free time we’re invited to go on tactile tours of local art museums, participate in talking GPS scavenger hunts, try out a VIYM (Visually Impaired Yoga Mat), and ride tandems on Madison’s fabulous bike paths. And hey, what would a conference in Wisconsin be with out a bowling tournament? This one is at an alley with an absolutely perfect Wisconsin name: Schwoegler’s.
I’m giving two presentations on Friday: one on writing as a career at 1pm, and another about blind blogging at 4 p.m. Mike will join me on Saturday — he’s sitting on a panel about relationships where one spouse is sighted and the other is blind.
Okay, enough. My bus for Madison leaves in a few hours, and I’d better get packing. If you have any questions about adaptive technology or this weekend’s Vision Midwest Conference, I hope you’ll call into the show tomorrow — I’ll be all ears.
I really don’t know how you move from one project to another
So brave.
Peter
Well, shucks, Peter. Thanks! I see you work for Audio Books — will you be in Wisconsin for the conference?
Confession: I am not much of a bowler. I *do* love a jukebox, though, and If Schwoegler’s has one it would be worth the trip to the bowling alley. Will let you know what I find…
YES! Take the home brew class! And ask why Leinie Red has no distribution in the East! Killian’s just doesn’t have that Leinie je ne sais quoi.
Re Bowling. Our pal Dawn’s husband Fred has been the captain of his (blind) bowling league for years. The best thing I can say about bowling is that it’s the only sport I can think of where you don’t have to run–or even walk—after the ball, puck or whatever object you’re slapping around. It’s actually delivered back to you. Probably why so many bowlers are shaped a lot like their bowling balls.
I have no idea when you posted this, so I hope I haven’t missed you on the radio!
Have fun!
I really like that the words “leinie” aka Leinenkugels and je ne sais quoi are linked up in this post.
Nancyb, my friend Benita said to tell you she is pretty pleased with her Leinie je ne sais quoi juxtaposition, too. “A blend of working class and bourgeoisie:
what our politicos don’t seem to be able to do in real life.”
I got the message too late to call in- but what a great conference! Can’t wait to hear more!!
I too checked the blog too late to catch you on the radio but it sounds like you’re going to have a great time at the conference.
How do you bowl if you can’t see?
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