Upcoming Events
Want to meet Sam in person? Check out the upcoming events below to see where he’ll be.
Member's Only Zoom Call
This is a monthly members-only Zoom call for all the amazing supporters of The Blind Life YouTube channel! These private calls are always a blast — super fun, super helpful, and a great way to connect, share tips, ask questions, and just hang out with fellow members of the blind and visually impaired community.
If you're already a member, you know how awesome these calls can be. And if you're not a member yet... what are you waiting for? 😄 We'd love to have you join us!
Become a channel member today and get access to the next Zoom call — along with other cool perks. Just hit that Join button on the channel and come be part of the fun!
Member's Only Zoom Call (Copy)
This is a monthly members-only Zoom call for all the amazing supporters of The Blind Life YouTube channel! These private calls are always a blast — super fun, super helpful, and a great way to connect, share tips, ask questions, and just hang out with fellow members of the blind and visually impaired community.
If you're already a member, you know how awesome these calls can be. And if you're not a member yet... what are you waiting for? 😄 We'd love to have you join us!
Become a channel member today and get access to the next Zoom call — along with other cool perks. Just hit that Join button on the channel and come be part of the fun!
Member's Only Zoom Call (Copy) (Copy)
This is a monthly members-only Zoom call for all the amazing supporters of The Blind Life YouTube channel! These private calls are always a blast — super fun, super helpful, and a great way to connect, share tips, ask questions, and just hang out with fellow members of the blind and visually impaired community.
If you're already a member, you know how awesome these calls can be. And if you're not a member yet... what are you waiting for? 😄 We'd love to have you join us!
Become a channel member today and get access to the next Zoom call — along with other cool perks. Just hit that Join button on the channel and come be part of the fun!
NFB National convention
The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. The National Convention offers hundreds of sessions, dynamic presentations, and countless opportunities.
This year, I will be a guest at the IRIE-AT booth. Stop by to say hello and check out some amazing assistive technology!
The Blind Life Member's Only Zoom Call (Copy)
This is a monthly Zoom call support group for members of The Blind Life YouTube channel. We get together on Zoom each month to connect, ask questions, and support the community! To join one of our monthly calls, click the link below for information on how to become a member. LEARN MORE!
The Blind Life Member's Only Zoom Call
This is a monthly Zoom call support group for members of The Blind Life YouTube channel. We get together on Zoom each month to connect, ask questions, and support the community! To join one of our monthly calls, click the link below for information on how to become a member. LEARN MORE!
XMO Camp
Extreme Mobility Camps (XMO) offers a winter camp in Winter Park, Colorado, designed for blind and visually impaired individuals aged 14 to 30.The camp provides participants with opportunities to engage in various winter sports, including downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and sleigh rides.These activities aim to empower attendees by providing experiences not typically available in their daily lives. The camp is offered at no cost to participants, with financial assistance available for transportation expenses to Denver International Airport (DIA) for those who qualify.
This year I will be attending as a camp chaperone, aka, a Trainer.
For more information or to apply, visit XMO's official website.
2025 Stargardt Summit
Please join us at the Carroll Center for the Blind’s second annual Stargardt Summit on Saturday, February 22, 2025! Sponsored by Alkeus Pharmaceuticals and hosted in collaboration with Foundation Fighting Blindness and The BlindLife, this event will bring together the Stargardt community for a day of discovery, connection, and empowerment.
Event Details:
● Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
● Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m EST (Virtual attendance ends at 1:00 p.m.)
● Location: Virtual OR In-Person at Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 785 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
Program Overview:
● 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Speaking Program (virtual and in-person)
○ Keynote speech, Kenyetta McCurdy-Byrd, followed by a Pairs, Research, and Advocacy discussion panel filled with expert speakers
● 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch and Networking (in-person only)
● 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Speaker-facilitated breakout sessions and small group discussion (in-person only
Click the link below to read more about the day’s events
Learn More & Register: https://www.carroll.org/stargardt-summit
ATIA Conference
Exciting news! I will be attending the ATIA Assistive Technology Conference in Orlando, FL. I’ll have my own booth where you can stop by to learn more about “The Blind Life”. In addition to that, I’ll be helping out at the IRIE AT Booth. Don’t forget to look for me in the exhibit hall, where I’ll be recording videos to capture all the amazing innovations and insights shared during the event. Come say hi and join me in exploring the world of assistive technology!