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2634 Tuning In With The Blind Radio Guy (Aug. 26, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Meet Danny Romero, a seasoned radio pro rocking the airwaves despite being blind and facing industry challenges. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Danny, currently host of The Blind Guy Podcast, about his long and varied career journey, audio editing … Continue reading 2634 Tuning In With The Blind Radio Guy (Aug. 26, 2026) →
2633 Parenting with Babies Down, Bottles Up (Aug. 19, 2026) Show Notes Transcript The ‘Babies Down, Bottles Up’ team brings humor, honesty, and real talk to blind parenting, sharing stories about family life, advocacy, and community. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Josselyn Williams, Terrin Landry, LaKisha Holmes, and Danny Romero about building a … Continue reading 2633 Parenting with Babies Down, Bottles Up (Aug. 19, 2026) →
2632 Opening Doors in Publishing for Authors with Disabilities (Aug. 12, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Daisy Russell, a visually impaired author and publisher, shares her experiences running Wicked Infinity Publishing. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about providing book coaching, formatting, and accessibility services to empower writers, as well as about how she … Continue reading 2632 Opening Doors in Publishing for Authors with Disabilities (Aug. 12, 2026) →
2631 Encore of 2132 Making Astronomy Accessible (Aug. 5, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Astronomy is generally thought to be a very visually oriented field, but with some thought, it can be made accessible to those who are blind. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Noreen Grice, founder and president of You Can Do Astronomy, … Continue reading 2631 Encore of 2132 Making Astronomy Accessible (Aug. 5, 2026) →
2630 Even Sighted People Are Mostly In the Dark (Jul. 29, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Humans are blind to well over 99% of reality. Even sighted people can see only the tiny sliver of the spectrum that is called ‘visible’ and must use tools to detect the rest. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk about … Continue reading Even Sighted People Are Mostly In the Dark (Jul. 29, 2026) →
2629 From Dreams to Published Pages (Jul. 22, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Vivid dreams can spark incredible creativity for any novelist. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Aaron Spelker, a blind author who transformed his nighttime vision into a captivating science fiction book. His journey demonstrates how assistive technology, determination, and a bit of … Continue reading 2629 From Dreams to Published Pages (Jul. 22, 2026) →
2628 Getting the Feel of the Game (Jul. 15, 2026) Show Notes Transcript If you can’t see what is happening on the field, it is difficult to fully enjoy live sports even if it is being announced. But there might be another way. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jerred Mace, CEO and co-founder … Continue reading 2628 Encore of 2430 Getting the Feel of the Game (Jul. 15, 2026) →
2627 Enriching the Accessible Classroom Using 3D Printers (Jul. 8, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Braille transcriber and para-educator Steven Bateman launched Voyagers Creations to produce affordable, tactile tools for his blind students. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with him about his custom designs, which include Perkins Brailler key extensions to make typing easier, crayon holders … Continue reading 2627 Enriching the Accessible Classroom Using 3D Printers (Jul. 8, 2026) →
2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026) Show Notes Transcript The Perkins Brailler is getting a digital upgrade that helps blind students transition into STEM careers and access online content. This budget-friendly tool translates mechanical typing into digital text. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kim Charlson and Megan Gagne … Continue reading 2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026) →
2625 A Firsthand Review of Meta Smart Glasses (Jun. 24, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Smart eyewear offers unique benefits for accessibility. Peter details how he uses his new smart glasses to privately navigate his phone, read museum signs, capture family photos, and more. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Joe Borden and Becky Furuta … Continue reading 2625 A Firsthand Review of Meta Smart Glasses (Jun. 24, 2026) →
2624 MEMS Technology Enables a Modern 2-D Tactile Display (Jun. 17, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Innovative MEMS technology is changing how the visually impaired can interact with digital information. Dave Schleppenbach from Tactile Engineering introduces the Cadence Tactile Tablet, a 2D refreshable display. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Dave about how this modular … Continue reading 2624 MEMS Technology Enables a Modern 2-D Tactile Display (Jun. 17, 2026) →
2623 Catching Sight – A Story of Dogs and Self-Acceptance (Jun. 10, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Professional guide dog training offers a deep level of communication and personal safety. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Deni Elliott about her experiences with several guide dogs and her journey toward self-acceptance. They also discuss Deni’s new … Continue reading 2623 Catching Sight – A Story of Dogs and Self-Acceptance (Jun. 10, 2026) →
2622 Meet Cookie – Your AI Sidekick in the Kitchen (Jun. 3, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Voice controlled cooking can make kitchen tasks easier for everyone, especially people with vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Daria Marmer, developer of the Cookie Voice Recipes app, about her AI powered tool shaped by blind … Continue reading 2622 Meet Cookie – Your AI Sidekick in the Kitchen (Jun. 3, 2026) →
2621 Touching the Digital World with Dot Pad X (May 27, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Innovation in Braille technology is changing the landscape for tactile literacy. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Dave Williams from Dot Inc about the new Dot Pad X. This specialized display uses unique electromagnetic pins to render high-quality graphics … Continue reading 2621 Touching the Digital World with Dot Pad X (May 27, 2026) →
2620 Encore of 1221 Cracked Ribs and Alligator Scares in a Canoe (May 20, 2026) Show Notes Transcript A 65-mile planned canoe outing turned into a demanding test of endurance for blind paddler Jose Tamayo. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about navigating dry riverbeds, startling alligator encounters, painful cracked ribs, and the … Continue reading 2620 Encore of 1221 Cracked Ribs and Alligator Scares in a Canoe (May 20, 2026) →
2619 Making Assistive Tech Affordable with Hable Products (May 13, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Innovating for accessibility is at the heart of Hable. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with founder Freek von Welsenis about Hable One and the simplified Hable Easy for smartphone control. They also explore the SpeechLabel system and tactile StackTiles, which … Continue reading 2619 Making Assistive Tech Affordable with Hable Products (May 13, 2026) →
2618 Gliding Into the Future of Mobility (May 6, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Glide is moving closer to becoming a new primary mobility aid for blind users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amos Miller, founder and CEO of Glidance, about its two wheeled design, autonomous steering, extensive user testing, the upcoming pilot launch, … Continue reading 2618 Gliding Into the Future of Mobility (May 6, 2026) →
2617 Support Service Providers for Deaf-Blind Coloradans (Apr. 29, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Support Service Providers (SSPs) play a vital role in helping people with dual sensory loss stay informed and independent. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with SSP Vicki Scarboro about guiding techniques, tactile communication, haptics, mentoring, and Colorado’s state funded program that … Continue reading 2617 Support Service Providers for Deaf-Blind Coloradans (Apr. 29, 2026) →
2616 Individualized Low Vision Care for Better Living (Apr. 22, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Many people with vision loss are unaware that low vision specialists provide highly individualized services that differ from routine eye care. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with low vision optometrists Dr. David Simpson and Dr. Cade Oost about personalized evaluations, … Continue reading 2616 Individualized Low Vision Care for Better Living (Apr. 22, 2026) →
2615 One Step at a Time on the El Camino Trail (Apr. 15, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Known for its centuries old pilgrimage routes and welcoming way markers, the Camino de Santiago offered both challenge and meaning for blind hiker Richard Rueda and sighted hiking partner Tom Lais. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with … Continue reading 2615 One Step at a Time on the El Camino Trail (Apr. 15, 2026) →
2614 Blind Professionals Turbocharge Work with AI (Apr. 8, 2026) Show Notes Transcript AI is reshaping daily life for blind users in both professional and personal settings. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Richard Rueda and Tiffany Kim about using ChatGPT, Be My Eyes, and other tools for reading text, describing images, boosting … Continue reading 2614 Blind Professionals Turbocharge Work with AI (Apr. 8, 2026) →
<p><a href=”https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2613_podcast.mp3″> 2613 The Monarch Braille Display in Action (Apr. 1, 2026) </a><br> <a href=”https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2613.htm” target=”_blank”> Show Notes</a><br> <a href=”https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/bin/dt.php?sn=2613″>Transcript</a><br> The Monarch multi line braille and graphics display can dramatically reshape how someone approaches their daily work by making complex tasks more efficient and intuitive. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erin Sigmund, … Continue reading 2613 The Monarch Braille Display in Action (Apr. 1,
2612 Monarch Takes Flight in Braille Innovation (Mar. 25, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Monarch Braille brings tactile graphics and multi-line braille to students, job seekers, and professionals. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erin Sigmund, director of the Monarch RISE program at APH, about the Monarch RISE and the Monarch Student Pilot programs, eligibility … Continue reading 2612 Monarch Takes Flight in Braille Innovation (Mar. 25, 2026) →
2611 Managing Your E-Mail By Voice with LUMIN (Mar. 18, 2026) Show Notes Transcript LUMIN is a voice driven AI tool created to help people who are visually impaired manage email more easily. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with visually impaired founder Sriram Ganesh about building this AI-driven technology, the importance of user feedback, … Continue reading 2611 Managing Your E-Mail By Voice with LUMIN (Mar. 18, 2026) →
2610 Virtual Yoga for Everybody (Mar. 11, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Yoga can be accessible for everyone when taught with clear descriptions and flexible options. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with visually impaired yoga instructor Aly Slaughter about guiding gentle classes, adapting poses for different bodies, supporting students of all abilities, and building community … Continue reading 2610 Virtual Yoga for Everybody (Mar. 11, 2026) →
