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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) →

  2613 The Monarch Braille Display in Action (Apr. 1, 2026) Show Notes Transcript 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, 2026) →

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) →

2609 The Craft of Audio Description (Mar. 4, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Audio description brings performances to life for blind audiences by turning visuals into clear narration. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Roy Samuelson about writing and performing descriptions that match on screen action, carry the emotion of scenes, and make the experience … Continue reading 2609 The Craft of Audio Description (Mar. 4, 2026) →

2608 Essential Travel Tips for Blind Explorers (Feb. 25, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Traveling with sight loss becomes far more manageable when you know what to expect and how to prepare. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Lynn Jensen, a nurse and vision rehabilitation therapist, about practical travel skills, safety strategies, guide dog planning, … Continue reading 2608 Essential Travel Tips for Blind Explorers (Feb. 25, 2026) →

2607 Bridging the Missing Link in Vision Care (Feb. 18, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Chicago Lighthouse specialists provide assistive technology and personalized guidance for people adapting to vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Patrick Andrade and patient Pat Kosmerl about tools, training, remote support, and the essential resources that many ophthalmologists never … Continue reading 2607 Bridging the Missing Link in Vision Care (Feb. 18, 2026) →

2605 Gaining Skills and Confidence at Summer Camp (Feb. 4, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Summer camps can be more than just fun for children who are blind. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Gwen Botting, Executive Director of Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind, about the summer camp she runs for visually impaired youth. Besides … Continue reading 2605 Gaining Skills and Confidence at Summer Camp (Feb. 4, 2026) →

2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026) Show Notes Transcript How did a shared love for contra dancing lead to a marriage of over 40 years? In this personal Valentine’s Day special, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with each other about their journey as a couple. They discuss navigating corporate careers … Continue reading 2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026) →

2604 Exploring the Many Faces of BARD (Jan. 28, 2026) Show Notes Transcript The National Library Service offers many ways to enjoy audio and braille content through their BARD system. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Don Olson about the various platforms available, including BARD Express and mobile apps. Learn about eligibility for these … Continue reading 2604 Exploring the Many Faces of BARD (Jan. 28, 2026) →

2603 Accessible 3D Printing for Fun and Useful Projects (Jan. 21, 2026) Show Notes Transcript You might be surprised to learn that 3D printing is actually accessible to the blind these days. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Judy Dixon about her book on 3D printing for blind users. She explains how tools like … Continue reading 2603 Accessible 3D Printing for Fun and Useful Projects (Jan. 21, 2026) →

2602 Behind the Scenes with JAWS – From Inception To Next Gen (Jan. 14, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Glen Gordon, long the key developer behind JAWS for Windows, continues his story in part two of our interview. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Glen about his early work developing JAWS, major changes in screen … Continue reading 2602 Behind the Scenes with JAWS – From Inception To Next Gen (Jan. 14, 2026) →