Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey
By Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey
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Description
A weekly half-hour program about products, services and daily living tips of interest to people with visual impairments
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1817 Radio Reading Services – An Overview (Apr. 25, 2018) | 1817 Radio Reading Services – An Overview (Apr. 25, 2018) Show Notes Advances in technology and distribution methods have dramatically impacted how traditional radio reading services deliver content to people who are print impaired and what content is | 4/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1816 Alpine Skiing in the PyeongChang Paralympics (Apr. 18, 2018) | 1816 Alpine Skiing in the PyeongChang Paralympics (Apr. 18, 2018) Show Notes When you strive to be the best in the world it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Staci Mannella who recently competed in four Alp. | 4/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1815 Oregon Adaptive Sports (Apr. 11, 2018) | 1815 Oregon Adaptive Sports (Apr. 11, 2018) Show Notes There are many opportunities for the disabled to participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities these days. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Nancy Stevens of Oregon Adaptive S. | 4/11/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1814 Apple Watch and Home Kit (Apr. 4, 2018) | 1814 Apple Watch and Home Kit (Apr. 4, 2018) Show Notes Many people wonder whether or not they should purchase an Apple Watch and how useful they might find it. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Alex Hall, one of the editors for AppleVis, | 4/4/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1813 Outtakes from Eyes On Success (Mar. 28, 2018) | 1813 Outtakes from Eyes On Success (Mar. 28, 2018) Show Notes They say that nothing is ever perfect. Fortunately, though, with a little extra work, most mistakes can be fixed. That even applies to the productions of Eyes On Success. | 3/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1812 Running with WayBand (Mar. 21, 2018) | 1812 Running with WayBand (Mar. 21, 2018) Show Notes Developing new access technologies sometimes requires intrepid individuals willing to test and work out the kinks in new systems despite occasional failures. | 3/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1811 Experiencing Art Non-Visually (Mar. 14, 2018) | 1811 Experiencing Art Non-Visually (Mar. 14, 2018) Show Notes There are many ways to experience art. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with tactile artist Ann Cunningham about her work and how it can be enjoyed even with your eyes closed. | 3/14/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1810 Accessible Products from Amazon (Mar. 7, 2018) | 1810 Accessible Products from Amazon (Mar. 7, 2018) Show Notes Amazon has been pursuing a long-range plan to incorporate improved accessibility into all of their products with features like VoiceView, Braille support, and speech recognition. | 3/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1809 Access to Science with Grapheel (Feb. 28, 2018) | 1809 Access to Science with Grapheel (Feb. 28, 2018) Show Notes As a blind science student, Daniel Hajas was having difficulty working with graphical data, figures, and charts found in scientific literature. | 2/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1808 Tennis for the Visually Impaired (Feb. 21, 2018) | 1808 Tennis for the Visually Impaired (Feb. 21, 2018) Show Notes Tennis anyone? Having limited vision is no longer an excuse for not getting out on the court and enjoying this sport with others. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Brooke Severance . | 2/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1807 Mainstream Products Become Accessible (Feb. 14, 2018) | 1807 Mainstream Products Become Accessible (Feb. 14, 2018) Show Notes No, they’re not crazy. Attendees at the world’s largest consumer technology convention (CES) this year were talking to appliances and vehicles. | 2/14/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1806 Overcoming Obstacles in STEM (Feb. 7, 2018) | 1806 Overcoming Obstacles in STEM (Feb. 7, 2018) Show Notes Despite having to overcome many challenges as well as negative stereotypes about the blind, Ken Silberman persisted to become both an engineer and patent attorney. | 2/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1805 Camp Abilities – Camp for Blind Youth (Jan. 31, 2018) | 1805 Camp Abilities – Camp for Blind Youth (Jan. 31, 2018) Show Notes Now in its 23rd year, Camp Abilities has spread to locations not only throughout the U.S. but also around the world. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with founder and director, | 1/31/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1804 eSight Eyewear (Jan. 24, 2018) | 1804 eSight Eyewear (Jan. 24, 2018) Show Notes Developed for people who are legally blind, the electronic glasses made by eSight can help individuals with a variety of visual impairments see better and can be used for virtually all activities of daily . | 1/24/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1803 Encore of 1650 Building Electronics Projects (Jan. 17, 2018) | 1803 Encore of 1650 Building Electronics Projects (Jan. 17, 2018) Show Notes Though Ken Perry and Josh Miele are both blind, their lack of vision doesn’t prevent them from designing and building their own electronic hardware. | 1/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1802 Concepts for Accessible Living (Jan. 10, 2018) | 1802 Concepts for Accessible Living (Jan. 10, 2018) Show Notes Josh Miele is a blind scientist at Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute. He and his team create and test new ideas aimed at improving how visually impaired people perform the daily tasks. | 1/10/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1801 Moving from NVDA to Mozilla (Jan. 3, 2018) | 1801 Moving from NVDA to Mozilla (Jan. 3, 2018) Show Notes Jamie Teh was one of the co-founders and a co-developer of the free NVDA screen reader for Windows. After 10 years as a key contributor to this project, | 1/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1753 Year-End Special: How We Create Eyes On Success (Dec. 27, 2017) | 1753 Year-End Special: How We Create Eyes On Success (Dec. 27, 2017) Show Notes Several listeners have asked about how we create the show. This week hosts Nancy Goodman Torpey and Peter Torpey explain how we do everything from selecting topics and gues. | 12/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1752 Running with a Guide Dog (Dec. 20, 2017) | 1752 Running with a Guide Dog (Dec. 20, 2017) Show Notes Guide dogs are trained to help the blind navigate throughout the day in many different environments. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Thomas Panek, president of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, | 12/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1751 Pros and Cons of Having a Guide Dog (Dec. 13, 2017) | 1751 Pros and Cons of Having a Guide Dog (Dec. 13, 2017) Show Notes Although guide dogs can provide blind individuals with a greater sense of independence, they may not be for everyone. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Thomas Panek, | 12/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1750 Tour of Colorado Talking Book Library (Dec. 6, 2017) | 1750 Tour of Colorado Talking Book Library (Dec. 6, 2017) Show Notes The National Library Service (NLS) distributes free audio and Braille reading material to U.S. citizens with print disabilities through a network of regional libraries. | 12/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1749 Talking Book Library Services (Nov. 29, 2017) | 1749 Talking Book Library Services (Nov. 29, 2017) Show Notes The National Library Service (NLS) distributes free audio and Braille reading material to U.S. citizens with print disabilities through a network of regional libraries. | 11/29/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1748 Hunting With Little Or No Vision (Nov. 22, 2017) | 1748 Hunting With Little Or No Vision (Nov. 22, 2017) Show Notes This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Dirk Price, an avid hunter who has continued to hunt even after his vision failed, and John Brod, | 11/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1747 RightHear App for Orientation in Public Venues (Nov. 15, 2017) | 1747 RightHear App for Orientation in Public Venues (Nov. 15, 2017) Show Notes New technologies and smart devices are making it ever easier for blind individuals to easily navigate and know what is around them in public venues. | 11/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1746 TravelEyes (Nov. 8, 2017) | 1746 TravelEyes (Nov. 8, 2017) Show Notes If you are blind and like to travel, wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a sighted guide to accompany you on your adventures? TravelEyes offers just such a service by pairing blind travelers with sighted gui | 11/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1745 Be My Eyes Smart Phone App (Nov. 1, 2017) | 1745 Be My Eyes Smart Phone App (Nov. 1, 2017) Show Notes Be My Eyes is an app that connects blind and visually impaired people with sighted helpers from around the world via a live video connection using a smart phone. | 11/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1744 Buying a Rental Property (Oct. 25, 2017) | 1744 Buying a Rental Property (Oct. 25, 2017) Show Notes Have you ever wanted to purchase a house either to live in or as an investment? Are you thinking that as a blind person that might be a questionable thing to do? Well think again! | 10/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1743 Conditions and Technology in Kenya (Oct. 18, 2017) | 1743 Conditions and Technology in Kenya (Oct. 18, 2017) Show Notes The services and resources that are available to the blind vary greatly around the world from country to country. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Paul Mugambi, | 10/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1742 Evolution of Assistive Technologies (Oct. 11, 2017) | 1742 Evolution of Assistive Technologies (Oct. 11, 2017) Show Notes This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey take a historical walk down memory lane and talk about the evolution of assistive technologies for the visually impaired. In particular, | 10/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1741 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 2 of 2) | 1741 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 2 of 2) (Oct. 4, 2017) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey continue the conversation with three leaders in the field of assistive technology: Deane Blazie, Jim Fruchterman, and Ted Henter. | 10/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1740 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 1 of 2) (Sep. 27, 2017) | 1740 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 1 of 2) (Sep. 27, 2017) Show Notes This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey bring together three leaders in the field of assistive technology: Deane Blazie, Jim Fruchterman, and Ted Henter. | 9/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1739 Running with a Remote Aira Guide (Sep. 20, 2017) | 1739 Running with a Remote Aira Guide (Sep. 20, 2017) Show Notes Aira is a service developed to give the blind instant access to information using a smart phone, a video camera, and a remote sighted agent. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erich M. | 9/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1738 Accessible Trails and Blind Birding (Sep. 13, 2017) | 1738 Accessible Trails and Blind Birding (Sep. 13, 2017) Show Notes Many outdoor trails have been made so that they can now be enjoyed by people of varying abilities. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jerry Berrier, a blind nature enthusiast, | 9/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1737 Starting a New Podcast (Sep. 6, 2017) | 1737 Starting a New Podcast (Sep. 6, 2017) Show Notes When Terri and Greg Thrower decided to launch a podcast exploring the challenges of navigating the world as a blind person, they contacted EOS hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey to ask for advice. | 9/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1736 Tips for Technology and Daily Living (Aug. 30, 2017) | 1736 Tips for Technology and Daily Living (Aug. 30, 2017) Show Notes Back by popular demand, this episode is another in the series of useful tips and tricks that you might or might not have known about. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey share ideas and demo. | 8/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1735 Digitizing AFB’s Audio Files (Aug. 23, 2017) | 1735 Digitizing AFB’s Audio Files (Aug. 23, 2017) Show Notes Jane Kronheim and Roger Cicchese are audio engineers who specialize in restoring old audio recordings. Recently, they digitized recordings of Helen Keller for the archives of the American Fo | 8/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1734 Retinitis Pigmentosa Research (Aug. 16, 2017) | 1734 Retinitis Pigmentosa Research (Aug. 16, 2017) Show Notes Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina—which is the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. | 8/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1733 ElBraille (Aug. 9, 2017) | 1733 ElBraille (Aug. 9, 2017) Show Notes ElBraille is a portable mobile computer running Windows 10 together with JAWS. It also contains a docking station, integrated with Freedom Scientific’s Focus 14 Braille display. | 8/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1732 College Bound (Aug. 2, 2017) | 1732 College Bound (Aug. 2, 2017) Show Notes Getting ready for and attending college can be a daunting process, even if one is fully sighted. But what if one has a visual impairment? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ellen Trief, | 8/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1731 Moving Experiences (Jul. 26, 2017) | 1731 Moving Experiences (Jul. 26, 2017) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey finally completed their move cross country from Rochester, New York to Golden, Colorado. They describe the experience highlighting aspects from the perspective of one who i. | 7/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1730 Wounded in Action – Active in Life (Jul. 19, 2017) | 1730 Wounded in Action – Active in Life (Jul. 19, 2017) Show Notes As a U.S. Army infantryman in World War II, Don Wedewer lost his vision and both legs at the age of 19. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Don’s son, Harry, | 7/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1729 Encore of 1242 Downloading and Reading Books on a Smart Phone (Jul. 12, 2017) | 1729 Encore of 1242 Downloading and Reading Books on a Smart Phone (Jul. 12, 2017) Show Notes As smart phones become more powerful and numerous, people have developed great apps for them. This week hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey will discuss and demonstr. | 7/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1728 Encore of 1644 Currency Identification (Jul. 5, 2017) | 1728 Encore of 1644 Currency Identification (Jul. 5, 2017) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Leonard Olijar, director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing about current features to make US currency easier for visually impaired peopl. | 7/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1727 Braille Labeling and Learning Products (Jun. 28, 2017) | 1727 Braille Labeling and Learning Products (Jun. 28, 2017) Show Notes “Wouldn’t it be great if?” was the question that sparked a father to develop a novel way for his autistic son to communicate with others. | 6/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1726 Research in Low-Vision Technology (Jun. 21, 2017) | 1726 Research in Low-Vision Technology (Jun. 21, 2017) Show Notes Advances in computer technologies have opened up opportunities for assisting the visually impaired in new and innovative ways. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Shiri Azenkot, | 6/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1725 Low Vision Optometry (Jun. 14, 2017) | 1725 Low Vision Optometry (Jun. 14, 2017) Show Notes There is no question that people with vision problems should be seen by an ophthalmologist to evaluate their condition. Low vision specialists, on the other hand, | 6/14/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1724 Encore of 1517 Jim Fruchterman – Social Entrepreneur (Jun. 7, 2017) | 1724 Encore of 1517 Jim Fruchterman – Social Entrepreneur (Jun. 7, 2017) Show Notes Jim Fruchterman is the founder and CEO of Benetech, which operates Bookshare, an accessible online library of e-books in audio, Braille, | 6/7/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1723 Encore of 1233 An Interview with Ted Henter (May 31, 2017) | 1723 Encore of 1233 An Interview with Ted Henter (May 31, 2017) Show Notes If you use the JAWS screen reader, chances are you’ve heard of Ted Henter who founded Henter-Joyce and later sold the company to Freedom Scientific. This week, | 5/31/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1722 Encore of 1225 A Talk with Deane Blazie (May 24, 2017) | 1722 Encore of 1225 A Talk with Deane Blazie (May 24, 2017) Show Notes In the course of his career, Deane Blazie developed and produced the Braille ‘n Speak, the Braille Lite, the Braille Blazer and other innovations in accessibility technology. | 5/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1721 Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired (May 17, 2017) | 1721 Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired (May 17, 2017) Show Notes The Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired, or CAVI, is a technology school for the blind and visually impaired that offers remote classes covering many topics from music production to. | 5/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1720 NVDA Conference 2017 (May 10, 2017) | 1720 NVDA Conference 2017 (May 10, 2017) Show Notes NVDA is a free screen reader for Windows. For the past several years, the annual NVDACon has provided a forum for developers, users, and others to share what’s new, | 5/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1719 Accessible Linux (May 3, 2017) | 1719 Accessible Linux (May 3, 2017) Show Notes Linux is a free alternative operating system for your computer. However, of the many versions of Linux that exist, only Vinux and Sonar GNU have been accessible to the visually impaired out of the box. | 5/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1718 The Helen Keller Archives | 1718 The Helen Keller Archives (Apr. 26, 2017) Show Notes Helen Selsdon is the archivist for the American Foundation for the Blind. She joined the AFB in 2002 to organize and preserve their Helen Keller Archives. | 4/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1717 Encore of 1308 Progress in Speech Synthesis (Apr. 19, 2017) | 1717 Encore of 1308 Progress in Speech Synthesis (Apr. 19, 2017) Show Notes Much adaptive technology relies on speech synthesis, which has evolved from humble beginnings to nearly human sounding speech. Hosts Nancy Goodman Torpey and Peter Torpey talk . | 4/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1716 When You Have a Story to Tell (Apr. 12, 2017) | 1716 When You Have a Story to Tell (Apr. 12, 2017) Show Notes Even as a child, Jo Elizabeth Pinto enjoyed writing. Now, what started as a few chapters in high school, has grown into her debut novel, “The Bright Side of Darkness. | 4/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1715 Audio Book Narrator (Apr. 5, 2017) | 1715 Audio Book Narrator (Apr. 5, 2017) Show Notes You’ve probably heard her voice on a Talking Book from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Martha Harmon Pardee has narrated over 3,000 books for the NLS. | 4/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1714 Blind Software Engineer (Mar. 29, 2017) | 1714 Blind Software Engineer (Mar. 29, 2017) Show Notes Computers are very accessible to the visually impaired these days. There are also many attractive employment opportunities for those with computer-related skills, | 3/29/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1713 Ultra Sports Challenges (Mar. 22, 2017) | 1713 Ultra Sports Challenges (Mar. 22, 2017) Show Notes Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, has released a new book called “No Barriers: A Blind Man’s Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon”. | 3/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1712 Data Visualization Updates from SAS (Mar. 15, 2017) | 1712 Data Visualization Updates from SAS (Mar. 15, 2017) Show Notes The SAS Graphics Accelerator makes graphical data accessible to the visually impaired by dynamically producing alternative presentations in the form of verbal description, | 3/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1711 Teaching Blind Children (Mar. 8, 2017) | 1711 Teaching Blind Children (Mar. 8, 2017) Show Notes Carol Puchalski has worked for over 30 years as a developmental psychology consultant at the Anchor Center for Blind Children in Colorado. She recently returned from a trip to Uganda where she volu. | 3/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1710 Graphiti Refreshable Tactile Graphics Display (Mar. 1, 2017) | 1710 Graphiti Refreshable Tactile Graphics Display (Mar. 1, 2017) Show Notes Graphiti is a dynamic multi-level tactile touch display designed to give the blind access to graphical and pictorial information at an affordable price. | 3/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1709 Low Vision Products from VFO (Feb. 22, 2017) | 1709 Low Vision Products from VFO (Feb. 22, 2017) Show Notes A wide variety of low vision aids are available to assist people with limited vision. They range in size, magnification capability, and function. | 2/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1708 DictationBridge (Feb. 15, 2016) | 1708 DictationBridge (Feb. 15, 2016) Show Notes Microsoft Windows now comes with built in speech recognition. Unfortunately, on its own, it is difficult to use with a screen reader. DictationBridge is a free program that solves this problem using most . | 2/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1707 Acting Blind (Feb. 8, 2017) | 1707 Acting Blind (Feb. 8, 2017) Show Notes Pursuing a career in the performing arts as a professional actor comes with a number of challenges whether one is blind or not. Even for the blind, however, these barriers are not insurmountable. | 2/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1706 Theater Breaking Through Barriers (Feb. 1, 2017) | 1706 Theater Breaking Through Barriers (Feb. 1, 2017) Show Notes Theater Breaking Through Barriers is an Off-Broadway theater and one of several professional theaters in the country dedicated to advancing actors and writers with disabilities and changi. | 2/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1705 Guide to Accessibility of iOS Devices (Jan 25, 2017) | 1705 Guide to Accessibility of iOS Devices (Jan 25, 2017) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Shelly Brisbin, author of the book “iOS Access for All: The Comprehensive Guide to Accessibility for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch”. | 1/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1704 Employment Opportunities at NASA (Jan. 18, 2017) | 1704 Employment Opportunities at NASA (Jan. 18, 2017) Show Notes The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a leader in technology and dedicated to disability hiring and inclusion. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kenneth Silberman. | 1/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1703 Blind Driver Challenge (Jan. 11, 2017) | 1703 Blind Driver Challenge (Jan. 11, 2017) Show Notes Attitudes about what the blind can and cannot do have been challenged by the work of the National Federation of the Blind’s Jernigan Institute and their efforts to create a car that the blind can | 1/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1702 Guide Dogs – The Training (Jan. 4, 2017) | 1702 Guide Dogs – The Training (Jan. 4, 2017) Show Notes Did you ever wonder what is involved in training a guide dog or what the experience is like for the recipient of a dog? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey walk through the process when they talk with | 1/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1701 Guide Dogs – An Overview (Dec. 28, 2016) | 1701 Guide Dogs – An Overview (Dec. 28, 2016) Show Notes What is involved in getting and working with a guide dog? Is a guide dog right for you? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey address these and other questions with Carolyn Giambalvo, | 12/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1652 Favorite iPhone Apps (Dec. 21, 2016) | 1652 Favorite iPhone Apps (Dec. 21, 2016) Show Notes There are hundreds of accessible apps for iPhones. Many of these apps even perform similar functions. But, which apps should one choose and which might be the most useful? | 12/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1651 Helping Yourself While Helping Others (Dec. 14, 2016) | 1651 Helping Yourself While Helping Others (Dec. 14, 2016) Show Notes Joining a low vision support group can be beneficial for sharing thoughts and ideas about living with low vision and meeting new friends. | 12/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1650 Building Electronics Projects (Dec. 7, 2016) | 1650 Building Electronics Projects (Dec. 7, 2016) Show Notes Though Ken Perry and Josh Miehle are both blind, their lack of vision doesn’t prevent them from designing and building their own electronic hardware. | 12/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1649 Orbit Reader 20 from APH | 1649 Orbit Reader 20 from APH (Nov. 30, 2016) Show Notes The Orbit Reader 20 is a refreshable Braille display with note-taking capability from the American Printing House with a price point dramatically lower than similar devices on the market today. | 11/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1648 Blind Writing Instructor and Author (Nov. 23, 2016) | 1648 Blind Writing Instructor and Author (Nov. 23, 2016) Show Notes Emily K. Michael is a blind poet, musician, and writing instructor. Her work has appeared in many publications and focuses on creative non-fiction topics such as disability, music, | 11/23/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1647 Updates to Android Accessibility (Nov. 16, 2016) | 1647 Updates to Android Accessibility (Nov. 16, 2016) Show Notes Android smart phones have become more accessible to the visually impaired. But are they as accessible as an iPhone? Is it time to reconsider? | 11/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1646 Studying Law in India (Nov. 9, 2016) | 1646 Studying Law in India (Nov. 9, 2016) Show Notes Blind since birth, Rahul Bajaj is a law student who grew up in a rural village of India. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about some of the cultural and technical barriers faced by the blin. | 11/9/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1645 PEEK – the Portable Eye Examination Kit (Nov. 2, 2016) | 1645 PEEK – the Portable Eye Examination Kit (Nov. 2, 2016) Show Notes PEEK, a Portable Eye Examination Kit, converts a standard smart phone into both an ophthalmoscope for examining the inside of the human eye and a visual acuity tester. | 11/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1644 Currency Identification (Oct. 26, 2016) | 1644 Currency Identification (Oct. 26, 2016) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Leonard Olijar, director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing about current features to make US currency easier for visually impaired people to identify . | 10/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1643 Traveling Solo (Oct. 19, 2016) | 1643 Traveling Solo (Oct. 19, 2016) Show Notes Imagine traveling the world alone for months at a time if you were totally blind and partially deaf. This week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tony Giles who has done exactly that. | 10/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1642 BrailleNote Touch Tablet (Oct. 12, 2016) | 1642 BrailleNote Touch Tablet (Oct. 12, 2016) Show Notes The BrailleNote Touch combines an Android-based tablet with a Braille display and detachable Braille keyboard to form a powerful note taker. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Greg Stilson, | 10/12/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1641 Delivering Independence with White Canes (Oct. 5, 2016) | 1641 Delivering Independence with White Canes (Oct. 5, 2016) Show Notes A simple white cane can be a remarkable gift in some parts of the world. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Beverly Crook about her travels around the world delivering canes t. | 10/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1640 Tips and Tricks for Your Computer or Mobile Device (Sep. 28, 2016) | 1640 Tips and Tricks for Your Computer or Mobile Device (Sep. 28, 2016) Show Notes The “Technical Tips and Tricks” show which aired earlier this year received a lot of positive feedback. So, back by popular demand is another episode dedicated to a v | 9/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1639 Behind the Scenes at TopTechTidbits (Sep. 21, 2016) | 1639 Behind the Scenes at TopTechTidbits (Sep. 21, 2016) Show Notes Keep up with the latest in technology and other items of interest to the blind and visually impaired by subscribing to “TopTechTidbits”, a free weekly e-mail newsletter. | 9/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1638 Comcast Innovations in Accessible TV (Sep. 14, 2016) | 1638 Comcast Innovations in Accessible TV (Sep. 14, 2016) Show Notes Many visually impaired people have experienced the frustrations of operating cable TV or searching for a movie. If you’re a Comcast customer, however, your problems are solved! | 9/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1637 Waitressing in the Dark (Sep. 7, 2016) | 1637 Waitressing in the Dark (Sep. 7, 2016) Show Notes “Dining in the dark” restaurants have opened in many countries. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Christine Malec, author and massage therapist, about the 2 years she spent as a blind wait | 9/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1636 Commitment to Accessibility in Apple products (Aug. 31, 2016) | 1636 Commitment to Accessibility in Apple products (Aug. 31, 2016) Show Notes Apple has been a leader in accessibility with all of its products. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey take a look inside Apple and talk with Sarah Herrlinger, | 8/31/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1635 Mushroom FM Radio (Aug. 24, 2016) | 1635 Mushroom FM Radio (Aug. 24, 2016) Show Notes Mushroom FM Radio is a globally available internet station completely run by blind individuals. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Jonathan Mosen, founder, director and weekly DJ, | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1634 Microsoft Disability Answer Desk (Aug. 17, 2016) | 1634 Microsoft Disability Answer Desk (Aug. 17, 2016) Show Notes Microsoft offers a special service by which disabled individuals can obtain free personalized technical help with Microsoft products. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Neil Barnett, | 8/17/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1633 Learning to be an Entrepreneur (Aug. 10, 2016) | 1633 Learning to be an Entrepreneur (Aug. 10, 2016) Show Notes There is more to know about running or starting your own business than at first may be apparent. There may also be pitfalls of which you are not aware. | 8/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1632 Employment Considerations for the Blind (Aug. 3, 2016) | 1632 Employment Considerations for the Blind (Aug. 3, 2016) Show Notes Interested in a job? Then read Bonnie Mosen’s new book, “It’s Off To Work We Go – Tools and Techniques for the Successful Job Hunt”, a guidebook for blind and visually impa | 8/3/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1631 Project BLAID Navigation Device (Jul. 27, 2016) | 1631 Project BLAID Navigation Device (Jul. 27, 2016) Show Notes Toyota’s mission is to provide people with mobility solutions that are not limited to cars and trucks. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Doug Moore, | 7/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1630 Cardiologist Turned Into Low Vision Specialist (Jul. 20, 2016) | 1630 Cardiologist Turned Into Low Vision Specialist (Jul. 20, 2016) Show Notes Dr. Joe Fontenot was a practicing cardiologist when his vision began to fail. Now he is the Medical Director of Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation in Mobile, | 7/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1629 Accessibility Initiatives at IBM (Jul. 13, 2016) | 1629 Accessibility Initiatives at IBM (Jul. 13, 2016) Show Notes IBM shares its accessibility expertise with the wider community in order to improve accessibility for all. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erich Manser and Drew LaHart of IBM’s ac | 7/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1628 Listening to and Recording Audio (Jul. 9, 2016) | 1628 Listening to and Recording Audio (Jul. 9, 2016) Show Notes Audio plays an important role in how visually impaired people perceive and interpret the surrounding world. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Neal Ewers, | 7/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1627 Apple Watch for Blind Users (Jun. 29, 2016) | 1627 Apple Watch for Blind Users (Jun. 29, 2016) Show Notes This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Matthew Carello, a trainer with Fedora Outlier LLC, about the Apple Watch and how it can be used by people who are blind. | 6/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1626 Services from the AFB (Jun. 22,, 2016) | 1626 Services from the AFB (Jun. 22, 2016) Show Notes The American Foundation for the Blind offers a broad range of services and resources aimed at helping people with vision loss in the areas of education, employment, daily living, and much more. | 6/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1625 KNFB Reader App Update (Jun. 15, 2016) | 1625 KNFB Reader App Update (Jun. 15, 2016) Show Notes The KNFB Reader app running on your smart phone can be easily used to snap pictures of printed material such as books, letters, menus, etc. and have them instantly read back to you. | 6/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1624 Computer Camp for Blind Youth (Jun. 8, 2016) | 1624 Computer Camp for Blind Youth (Jun. 8, 2016) Show Notes Computers are very accessible to the visually impaired. Moreover, those with a knowledge of computers and computer programming are highly desired in today’s work force. | 6/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1623 Reflections on the College Experience (Jun. 1, 2016) | 1623 Reflections on the College Experience (Jun. 1, 2016) Show Notes Rebecca is a visually impaired student who has shared her educational journey with our listeners in several previous episodes. She first talked with us as a junior in high school. | 6/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1622 Improved Accessibility of Amazon Products | 1622 Improved Accessibility of Amazon Products (May 25, 2016) Show Notes New features being introduced into Amazon’s Kindle readers and Fire tablets will now make these devices readily accessible to the visually impaired. | 5/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1621 Evolution of Screen Readers | 1621 Evolution of Screen Readers (May 18, 2016) Show Notes This week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Peter Korn who traces the evolution of screen reader technology from the early text-based systems to today’s modern graphical interfaces. | 5/18/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1620 The Vision-quest Experience (May 11, 2016) | 1620 The Vision-quest Experience (May 11, 2016) Show Notes Maribel Steel is an Australian writer and motivational speaker who is also blind. She designed the Vision-quest program which pairs blind and sighted people in a day of shared exploration to ex. | 5/11/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1619 AudioScreen for NVDA (May 4, 2016) | 1619 AudioScreen for NVDA (May 4, 2016) Show Notes The AudioScreen add-on for NVDA is based on concepts from the vOICe technology discussed in last week’s show. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Mick Curran, | 5/4/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1618 the vOICe – Seeing With Sound (Apr. 27, 2016) | 1618 the vOICe – Seeing With Sound (Apr. 27, 2016) Show Notes The vOICe technology is a general approach for “seeing with sound”. It uses visual input from a web cam or PC display that is converted to audio output. | 4/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1617 Blind Marathoner and Celebrity Guide (Apr. 20, 2016) | 1617 Blind Marathoner and Celebrity Guide (Apr. 20, 2016) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Erich Manser, a blind accessibility engineer at IBM, and Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” about their experiences | 4/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1616 Tandem Bicycle Racing (Apr. 13, 2016) | 1616 Tandem Bicycle Racing (Apr. 13, 2016) Show Notes This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Matt King about the thrill and excitement of competitive racing on a tandem bicycle. Matt set a world speed record, | 4/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1615 Accessibility of Facebook Products (Apr. 6, 2016) | 1615 Accessibility of Facebook Products (Apr. 6, 2016) Show Notes Do you struggle using Facebook with a screen reader? Matt King, a member of the Accessibility Engineering Team at Facebook, describes many tips and hotkeys for using Facebook more effici. | 4/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1614 Research on Sonification (Mar. 30, 2016) | 1614 Research on Sonification (Mar. 30, 2016) Show Notes Sonification can be used to provide auditory feedback to help the visually impaired explore data, meters, diagrams and more. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tony Stockman, | 3/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1613 Blind Active Duty Police Officer – part 2 (Mar. 23, 2016) | 1613 Blind Active Duty Police Officer – part 2 (Mar. 23, 2016) Show Notes Last week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked with Marlon Parieaho about losing his vision while working as a policeman. We heard how he successfully navigated this transition a | 3/23/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1612 Blind Active Duty Police Officer – part 1 (Mar. 16, 2016) | 1612 Blind Active Duty Police Officer – part 1 (Mar. 16, 2016) Show Notes Marlon Parieaho was working as a policeman when he lost his vision. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about how he successfully navigated the transition, | 3/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1611 Cataract Surgery in Developing Countries (Mar. 9, 2016) | 1611 Cataract Surgery in Developing Countries (Mar. 9, 2016) Show Notes Untreated cataracts are by far the leading cause of blindness throughout the world. Yet this is a treatable condition. This week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jacob Mohan. | 3/9/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1610 NFB-Newsline Mobile App for iOS Devices (Mar. 2, 2016) | 1610 NFB-Newsline Mobile App for iOS Devices (Mar. 2, 2016) Have ready access to local and national newspapers, magazines, weather alerts, retail ads, TV listings and more with the NFB-Newsline Mobile app. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Scott W. | 3/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1609 Services for Preparing Your Taxes (Feb. 24, 2016) | 1609 Services for Preparing Your Taxes (Feb. 24, 2016) Show Notes Did you know that there are organizations that will help you prepare your tax return at no cost and that the IRS has accessible forms and publications if you want to prepare your own ret. | 2/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1608 The Blind Cook (Feb. 17, 2016) | 1608 The Blind Cook (Feb. 17, 2016) Show Notes Christine Ha, who calls herself “The Blind Cook”, developed her cooking skills after her vision failed. She is a winner of MasterChef, author of a NY Times bestselling cookbook and host of 4-Senses on A | 2/17/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1607 Matching Blind Runners and Sighted Guides (Feb. 10, 2016) | 1607 Matching Blind Runners and Sighted Guides (Feb. 10, 2016) Show Notes If you enjoy running outdoors but your vision loss makes it unsafe to do so alone, now there’s an easy way you can find somebody to guide you. | 2/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1606 Audio Exercise Programs (Feb. 3, 2016) | 1606 Audio Exercise Programs (Feb. 3, 2016) Show Notes Keeping fit is important for both mental and physical health. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Mel Scott and Lisa Salinger from BlindAlive about their audio exercise programs geared. | 2/3/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1605 Technical Tips and Tricks (Jan. 27, 2016) | 1605 Technical Tips and Tricks (Jan. 27, 2016) Show Notes This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey share some helpful hints they use to perform common tasks. You’ll hear some surprising things SIRI can do. You’ll also learn how to more easily control | 1/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1604 Research about the Blind Shopping Experience (Jan. 20, 2016) | 1604 Research about the Blind Shopping Experience (Jan. 20, 2016) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Alex Cohen, a graduate student in the Business school at Drexel University, who is studying how people with various disabilities intera. | 1/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1603 Blindfold Games (Jan. 13, 2016) | 1603 Blindfold Games (Jan. 13, 2016) Show Notes You can play a wide variety of games on your iOS device including popular board games, card games, logic games and physical games like skeeball, bowling or air hockey. | 1/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1602 Rendering Art with 3D Printers (Jan. 6, 2016) | 1602 Rendering Art with 3D Printers (Jan. 6, 2016) Show Notes If you can’t see great paintings, now there’s a new way you can experience them. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Marc Dillon who runs the Unseen Art project. | 1/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1601 F123’s Impact on Accessibility (Dec. 30, 2015) | 1601 F123’s Impact on Accessibility (Dec. 30, 2015) Show Notes After experiencing the impact of access technology on his own ability to succeed, Fernando Botelho has developed free tools to improve accessibility to web sites for all. | 12/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1552 5-Year Anniversary Show (Dec. 23, 2015) | 1552 5-Year Anniversary Show (Dec. 23, 2015) Show Notes Nancy and Peter Torpey celebrate 5 years of hosting and producing Eyes On Success! Hear clips from a recent interview that John Shea from the Talking Information Center did with them about the sho. | 12/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1551 Careers in STEM (Dec. 16, 2015) | 1551 Careers in STEM (Dec. 16, 2015) Show Notes Bonnielin Swenor is an Assistant Professor in the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She talks with hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey about how her limited vision has affected her career. | 12/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1550 Dot Braille SmartWatch (Dec. 9, 2015) | 1550 Dot Braille SmartWatch (Dec. 9, 2015) Show Notes At times it would be convenient for blind people to be able to interact with their smart phones silently, without disturbing others with speech feedback. | 12/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1549 The New Unified English Braille (Dec. 2, 2015) | 1549 The New Unified English Braille (Dec. 2, 2015) Show Notes Readers of Braille have probably heard of the new UEB or Unified English Braille code by now. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jennifer Dunnam, | 12/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1548 Accessible Comic Books (Nov. 25, 2015) | 1548 Accessible Comic Books (Nov. 25, 2015) Show Notes If you thought comic books were only for sighted people, think again! This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Guy Hasson about the on-line comic book store for the blind that he started ca. | 11/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1547 Creating a Web Site (Nov. 18, 2015) | 1547 Creating a Web Site (Nov. 18, 2015) Show Notes Many listeners have expressed interest in learning how to create their own web site, but don’t know where to start. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Mobeen Iqbal about how to do this and which | 11/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1546 Doing Photography with Limited Vision (Nov. 11, 2015) | 1546 Doing Photography with Limited Vision (Nov. 11, 2015) Show Notes Tammy Ruggles is a photographer who got started in the art after her vision had diminished significantly. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with her about how the advent of digital . | 11/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1545 Transitioning to Blindness (Nov. 4, 2015) | 1545 Transitioning to Blindness (Nov. 4, 2015) Show Notes Losing one’s vision as an adult can be difficult. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Susan Krieger about her experiences as she transitioned from the sighted world to using a cane | 11/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1544 BlindSquare Navigation App (Oct. 28, 2015) | 1544 BlindSquare Navigation App (Oct. 28, 2015) Show Notes Many GPS apps are available for mobile devices. BlindSquare is unique in that it has additional utilities that are specifically tailored to the visually impaired. | 10/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1543 Distance Learning at The Hadley School (Oct. 21, 2015) | 1543 Distance Learning at The Hadley School (Oct. 21, 2015) Show Notes Just because the Hadley School is located near Chicago, doesn’t mean you have to be there to take advantage of their many and varied educational programs. In fact, | 10/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1542 Making Data Visualizations Accessible (Oct. 14, 2015) | 1542 Making Data Visualizations Accessible (Oct. 14, 2015) Show Notes SAS develops tools for analyzing and visualizing big data. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ed Summers, head of the accessibility team at SAS, | 10/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1541 Living and Working Abroad (Oct. 7, 2015) | 1541 Living and Working Abroad (Oct. 7, 2015) Show Notes Elizabeth Schuster Sammons has lived in 6 different countries, either working or studying in each, including a 2 year stint as one of the first blind Peace Corps volunteers. | 10/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1540 Today’s e-Pub and Accessible Books – Part 2 (Sep. 30, 2015) | 1540 Today’s e-Pub and Accessible Books – Part 2 (Sep. 30, 2015) Show Notes Last week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked with George Kerscher about the first e-books and how standards initially developed for the print disabled were adopted into mai | 9/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1539 George Kerscher and the Development of e-Books – Part 1 (Sep. 23, 2015) | 1539 George Kerscher and the Development of e-Books – Part 1 (Sep. 23, 2015) Show Notes George Kerscher created the first accessible digital books and went on to develop standards that are now the foundation of electronic publishing. | 9/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1538 NFB Performing Arts Division (Sep. 16, 2015) | 1538 NFB Performing Arts Division (Sep. 16, 2015) Show Notes The Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind offers many resources and opportunities for people interested in music, dance, and other aspects of performing. | 9/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1537 3-D Printer Project at Benetech (Sep. 9 2015) | 1537 3-D Printer Project at Benetech (Sep. 9 2015) Show Notes 3-D printers are capable of making tactile representations of figures, diagrams and other pictorials that occur in textbooks and other educational materials. | 9/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1536 Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease (Sep. 2 2015) | 1536 Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease (Sep. 2 2015) Show Notes Pam Retzloff was legally blind since birth due to a congenital retinal disease. Starting in her 20’s her vision progressively worsened until she was left with a tiny dim visual field. | 9/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1535 NVDA Open Source Screen Reader (Aug. 26 2015) | 1535 NVDA Open Source Screen Reader (Aug. 26 2015) Show Notes NVDA is a free and open source screen reader for Windows. Over the years it has matured to be a viable alternative to commercial screen readers for personal, | 8/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1534 Ski For Light (Aug. 19, 2015) | 1534 Ski For Light (Aug. 19, 2015) Show Notes Cross country skiing is a fun and active sport that will keep you in shape, and can also be a great way of connecting with other people. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Scott McCall, | 8/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1533 Technology for Low Vision (Aug. 12, 2015) | 1533 Technology for Low Vision (Aug. 12, 2015) Show Notes Depending upon your level of vision loss, there are many types of hardware and software that will enable you to access print, whether on paper or on a screen. | 8/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1532 Opportunities for Blind Pharmacists (Aug. 5, 2015) | 1532 Opportunities for Blind Pharmacists (Aug. 5, 2015) Show Notes Arnold Tucker was a pharmacist in a retail pharmacy when his vision began to fade. Despite using various adaptive aids, it became progressively more difficult to perform his job. | 8/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1531 Learning Ally (Jul. 29, 2015) | 1531 Learning Ally (Jul. 29, 2015) Show Notes Many blind students and professionals rely on textbooks and other specialized material recorded by Learning Ally (formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic – RFB&D). | 7/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1530 Accessible Games for iOS Devices (Jul. 22, 2015) | 1530 Accessible Games for iOS Devices (Jul. 22, 2015) Show Notes No matter what type of games you enjoy playing, you’ll probably find it in the book “Anyone Can Play! Accessible Games for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch”. | 7/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1529 Accessible On-Line Games (Jul. 15, 2015) | 1529 Accessible On-Line Games (Jul. 15, 2015) Show Notes A number of on-line board games and card games are hosted by RS Games. They are all accessible using a screen reader and can be enjoyable as well as being a great way to connect with friends or m. | 7/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1528 Sailing Expeditions for the Blind (Jul. 8, 2015) | 1528 Sailing Expeditions for the Blind (Jul. 8, 2015) Show Notes Imago Maris Foundation hosts sailing expeditions each year, with half the participants being visually impaired and the other half sighted. Each participant does everything from working th. | 7/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1527 HIMS Blaze Multi-Players (Jul. 1, 2015) | 1527 HIMS Blaze Multi-Players (Jul. 1, 2015) Show Notes The Blaze ET and EZ Multi-Player devices can play audio and text books in many formats, and also be used to directly download books over WiFi, subscribe to and listen to podcasts, and much more. | 7/1/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1526 Becoming and Being a Blind Judge (Jun. 24, 2015) | 1526 Becoming and Being a Blind Judge (Jun. 24, 2015) Show Notes Last week Michigan State Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein, blind since birth, talked about employment issues faced by the visually impaired. This week, | 6/24/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1525 Employment Issues for the Visually Impaired (Jun. 17, 2015) | 1525 Employment Issues for the Visually Impaired (Jun. 17, 2015) Show Notes Blind since birth, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein is passionate about improving employment for the visually impaired. This week, | 6/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1524 Sonar GNU Linux (Jun. 10, 2015) | 1524 Sonar GNU Linux (Jun. 10, 2015) Show Notes Sonar GNU Linux is a version of the Linux operating system that has accessibility for people with many types of disabilities built into it. Hosts Nancy & Peter Torpey speak with Jonathan Nadeau, | 6/10/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1523 Composing and Performing Music (Jun. 3, 2015) | 1523 Composing and Performing Music (Jun. 3, 2015) Show Notes Rachel Flowers is a talented young blind musician. Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey speak with her and her mother, Jeanie Flowers, about how Rachel learned to play the myriad of instruments she | 6/3/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1522 CakeTalking, TypeAbility and Academy of Music for the Blind (May 27, 2015) | 1522 CakeTalking, TypeAbility and Academy of Music for the Blind (May 27, 2015) Show Notes This week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with David Pinto, a musician and music educator who founded and runs the Academy of Music for the Blind. | 5/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1521 Blind Golfing (May 20, 2015) | 1521 Blind Golfing (May 20, 2015) Show Notes Hitting a small ball into a slightly larger cup that is hundreds of yards away might seem like an unlikely activity for a blind person. With minor modifications to the rules it becomes an enjoyable sport for. | 5/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1520 Creating Accessible Graphs and Charts (May 13, 2015) | 1520 Creating Accessible Graphs and Charts (May 13, 2015) Show Notes Richard Ladner is a professor of computer science whose research is directed at enhancing the accessibility of documents and web sites. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him abou. | 5/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1519 Informal Advocacy (May 6, 2015) | 1519 Informal Advocacy (May 6, 2015) Show Notes If you have special needs, sometimes you need to request adaptations. For years, Kelly Pierce has engaged in informal advocacy resulting in improved accessibility. | 5/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1518 Global Reach of Benetech and Bookshare (Apr. 29, 2015) | 1518 Global Reach of Benetech and Bookshare (Apr. 29, 2015) Show Notes Last week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked with Jim Fruchterman, the founder and CEO of Benetech about his early work in OCR and starting Bookshare. | 4/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1517 Jim Fruchterman – Social Entrepreneur (Apr. 22, 2015) | 1517 Jim Fruchterman – Social Entrepreneur (Apr. 22, 2015) Show Notes Jim Fruchterman is the founder and CEO of Benetech, which operates Bookshare. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about how he became interested in OCR, | 4/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1516 J-Say, J-Dictate, and Leasey (Apr. 15, 2015) | 1516 J-Say, J-Dictate, and Leasey (Apr. 15, 2015) Show Notes J-Say and J-Dictate are designed to make it possible to use the Dragon Naturally speaking speech recognition program with JAWS. Leasey offers novice PC users an intuitive interface and set of. | 4/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1515 Blind Cricket (Apr. 8, 2015) | 1515 Blind Cricket (Apr. 8, 2015) Show Notes G K Mahantesh is the General Secretary of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India and the Vice President of the World Blind Cricket Council. He is also one of the founders of the Samarthanam Trust for. | 4/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1514 Beep Baseball (Apr. 1, 2015) | 1514 Beep Baseball (Apr. 1, 2015) Show Notes Beep Baseball is a variant of American baseball that has been adapted to be safe for its blind participants. Hosts Nancy and Pete Torpey speak with Blake Boudreaux and Stephen Guerra of the National Beep Bas. | 4/1/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1513 The National Braille Press (Mar. 25, 2015) | 1513 The National Braille Press (Mar. 25, 2015) Show Notes The National Braille Press promotes literacy of blind children through Braille and provides access to information that empowers blind people to actively engage in work, family, | 3/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1512 Preparing for Vision Loss (Mar. 18, 2015) | 1512 Preparing for Vision Loss (Mar. 18, 2015) Show Notes Many sighted people have a hard time imagining how they would tackle life if they couldn’t see. Losing your vision, however, doesn’t mean the end of the world. | 3/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1511 Reading MathML with JAWS (Mar. 11, 2015) | 1511 Reading MathML with JAWS (Mar. 11, 2015) Show Notes The ability to read mathematical expressions in documents and on the web is crucial for those learning math and for professionals in the sciences. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Rob Gallo. | 3/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1510 Chemistry Camp for Blind Youth (Mar. 4, 2015) | 1510 Chemistry Camp for Blind Youth (Mar. 4, 2015) Show Notes Learning about science can be fun and exciting. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Hoby Wedler, a blind graduate student in Chemistry, about a Chemistry Camp for blind teens that he fou. | 3/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1509 Working With Computer Hardware (Feb. 25, 2015) | 1509 Working With Computer Hardware (Feb. 25, 2015) Show Notes Modern screen readers make computer programs and software readily accessible to the blind. But what about working with hardware? Mobeen Iqbal has years of experience repairing both desktop . | 2/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1508 Blind Parenting of Sighted Children (Feb. 18, 2015) | 1508 Blind Parenting of Sighted Children (Feb. 18, 2015) Show Notes First time parents have many questions. But what if one of the parents is blind? That is the case with Ron and Denise Miller who are raising 2 year old Russell. | 2/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1507 Interpretype Deaf-Blind Communication System (Feb. 11, 2015) | 1507 Interpretype Deaf-Blind Communication System (Feb. 11, 2015) Show Notes The Interpretype Deaf-Blind Communication System enables deaf-blind Braille users to communicate in a variety of situations including telephone communications, texting, | 2/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1506 Working from Home – Part 2 (Feb. 4, 2015) | 1506 Working from Home – Part 2 (Feb. 4, 2015) Show Notes This week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey continue last week’s conversation with Ron Milliman, a blind retired professor of Marketing, about working from home, | 2/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1505 Working from Home – Part 1 (Jan. 28, 2015) | 1505 Working from Home – Part 1 (Jan. 28, 2015) Show Notes Ron Milliman is a blind retired professor of Marketing who has spent years working in and teaching about various employment situations. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about the pro | 1/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1504 Research on Eye Surgery Equipment (Jan. 21, 2015) | 1504 Research on Eye Surgery Equipment (Jan. 21, 2015) Show Notes - Advances in technology have dramatically impacted how modern eye surgery is performed and what procedures are now possible. This week hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Davi... | 1/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1503 Cochlear Implants for Blind People (Jan. 14, 2015) | 1503 Cochlear Implants for Blind People (Jan. 14, 2015) Show Notes Blind people rely on their hearing for navigation, orientation, social cues and much more. For a blind person who has also lost much of their hearing, | 1/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1502 Product Development at Humanware (Jan. 7, 2015) | 1502 Product Development at Humanware (Jan. 7, 2015) Show Notes Bringing new products to market involves time, planning, and feedback from customers. This week, hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Dominic Labbé, | 1/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1501 Sociology of Disability (Dec. 31, 2014) | 1501 Sociology of Disability (Dec. 31, 2014) Show Notes Individuals with disabilities including visual impairments have all had experiences interacting with the majority non-disabled society. This week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Tom Behle. | 12/31/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1452 Getting the Most Out of Eyes On Success (Dec. 24, 2014) | 1452 Getting the Most Out of Eyes On Success (Dec. 24, 2014) Show Notes With over 200 episodes in the archives, Eyes On Success is a valuable resource for learning about products and services for the visually impaired, | 12/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1451 Accessibility at Google (Dec. 17, 2014) | 1451 Accessibility at Google (Dec. 17, 2014) Show Notes This week hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Eve Andersson, Manager of Accessibility Engineering at Google, about Google’s efforts to make their products more accessible. | 12/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1450 Blind Friendly Architecture (Dec. 10, 2014) | 1450 Blind Friendly Architecture (Dec. 10, 2014) Show Notes Chris Downey had been a practicing architect for 20 years when he suddenly lost all his vision. Undaunted, he has continued his work using his new understanding of how people with vision loss . | 12/10/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1449 Tablet Comparisons for Blind Users (Dec. 3, 2014) | 1449 Tablet Comparisons for Blind Users (Dec. 3, 2014) Show Notes Tablet devices are gaining in popularity and there are many options. Selecting the right tablet for the needs of a blind person using speech output can be a daunting task. | 12/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1448 Tablet Comparisons for Low Vision Users (Nov. 26, 2014) | 1448 Tablet Comparisons for Low Vision Users (Nov. 26, 2014) Show Notes There are many varieties of tablet devices. Selecting the right tablet for the needs of a low vision person using magnification and/or color controls can be difficult. | 11/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1447 Advocating for Disability Rights (Nov. 19, 2014) | 1447 Advocating for Disability Rights (Nov. 19, 2014) Show Notes Haben Girma is a deaf-blind attorney who works for Disability Rights Advocates in San Francisco, CA. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about what disability rights advocacy inclu. | 11/19/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1446 Improving Interactions With New Technologies | 1446 Improving Interactions With New Technologies (Nov. 12, 2014) Show Notes Shaun Kane does research on Human-Computer Interactions (HCI), focusing on how visually impaired people interact with computers, how to facilitate that interaction, | 11/12/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1445 Fitness, Massage and the Blind Café (Nov. 5, 2014) | 1445 Fitness, Massage and the Blind Café (Nov. 5, 2014) Show Notes Bill Kociaba owned and operated a fitness center for nearly 20 years. Now he works as a massage therapist and runs exercise classes over the internet on The Blind Café. | 11/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1444 KNFB Reader App for iOS devices (Oct. 29, 2014) | 1444 KNFB Reader App for iOS devices (Oct. 29, 2014) Show Notes Devices for performing optical character recognition (OCR) have become much less expensive and technically advanced. Now you can have the power of a state-of-the-art OCR engine on your iPh. | 10/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1443 Partner of One Losing Vision Early in the Relationship (Oct. 22, 2014) | 1443 Partner of One Losing Vision Early in the Relationship (Oct. 22, 2014) Show Notes In episode #1437 we talked with Amy Bower, a blind oceanographer. This week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her husband, David Fisichella, | 10/22/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1442 Long-time Partner of One who Loses Vision (Oct. 15, 2014) | 1442 Long-time Partner of One who Loses Vision (Oct. 15, 2014) Show Notes What is it like when one’s partner begins to lose their vision? Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Chris Roberts about how she and her husband Dan navigated the challenges o | 10/15/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1441 Victor Reader Stream (Oct. 8, 2014) | 1441 Victor Reader Stream (Oct. 8, 2014) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Matthew Janusauskas, Product Manager at HumanWare for the Victor Reader family of accessible media players, about some of the new and exciting features in the n. | 10/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1440 Raising a Blind Child (Oct. 1, 2014) | 1440 Raising a Blind Child (Oct. 1, 2014) Show Notes Rebecca, a blind youth, has appeared on several prior episodes of Eyes On Success. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with her parents, Steve and Marjorie, about their experiences raising her, | 10/1/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1439 AFB Career Connect (Sep. 24, 2014) | 1439 AFB Career Connect (Sep. 24, 2014) Show Notes Unemployment among the visually impaired is very high. Career Connect is an employment information resource developed for people with vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Joe Strechay, | 9/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1438 Developing DAISY Standards and Players (Sep. 17, 2014) | 1438 Developing DAISY Standards and Players (Sep. 17, 2014) Show Notes After going blind over the course of his career as an entrepreneur, consultant, and software developer, Gerry Chevalier was a key contributor to the development of the DAISY standar. | 9/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1437 Working As a Research Oceanographer (Sep. 10, 2014) | 1437 Working As a Research Oceanographer (Sep. 10, 2014) Show Notes Amy Bower gradually lost most of her vision as she pursued a Ph.D. in Oceanography and continued her career as a research scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. | 9/10/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1436 Fleksy Typing App for iOS and Android (Sep. 3, 2014) | 1436 Fleksy Typing App for iOS and Android (Sep. 3, 2014) Show Notes Inputting text accurately on a touch screen keyboard can be challenging, especially if one is blind. Using predictive algorithms and auto-correction the Fleksy app makes typing easier. | 9/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1435 Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Support Groups (Aug. 27, 2014) | 1435 Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Support Groups (Aug. 27, 2014) Show Notes Macular Degeneration often occurs later in life. Dan Roberts shares his thoughts on navigating this life-changing transition which he experienced first-hand. | 8/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1434 Using VoiceOver on the Mac (Aug. 20, 2014) | 1434 Using VoiceOver on the Mac (Aug. 20, 2014) Show Notes Both new and experienced people using VoiceOver on Mac computers will find something of interest in Janet Ingber’s new book “Learn to Use the Mac with VoiceOver: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bli | 8/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1433 Services and Conditions for the Blind in Malaysia (Aug. 13, 2014) | 1433 Services and Conditions for the Blind in Malaysia (Aug. 13, 2014) Show Notes One of the joys of hosting Eyes On Success is meeting people from all over the world and learning about similarities and differences in how things are done. This week, | 8/13/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1432 STEM Education for Blind Youth (Aug. 6, 2014) | 1432 STEM Education for Blind Youth (Aug. 6, 2014) Show Notes Especially with computers being so accessible, science can be a great career for people with visual impairments. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Rayshun Dorsey, | 8/6/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1431 Tips for Finding a Job (Jul. 30, 2014) | 1431 Tips for Finding a Job (Jul. 30, 2014) Show Notes The unemployment rate for people with vision loss is much greater than that in the general population. Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Jennison Asuncion about strategies, tools, | 7/30/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1430 Using the iPhone Camera for Access (Jul. 23, 2014) | 1430 Using the iPhone Camera for Access (Jul. 23, 2014) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Judy Dixon, author of “Get the Picture: Viewing the World with the iPhone Camera”. The book provides information to help people who are blind | 7/23/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1429 Considerations for Blind People Losing their Hearing (Jul. 16, 2014) | 1429 Considerations for Blind People Losing their Hearing (Jul. 16, 2014) Show Notes Adaptive equipment is available to help people with vision or hearing loss. However, there are special considerations for people with both since they cannot rely on th. | 7/16/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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1428 ZoomText Screen Magnifier (Jul. 9, 2014) | 1428 ZoomText Screen Magnifier (Jul. 9, 2014) Show Notes Although many operating systems come with built-in screen magnifiers, ZoomText from AI Squared has many more features and capabilities. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Derek Bove, | 7/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Eyes On Success podcast maintenance | Since our hosting service has decided not to offer the ability to host podcasts any more, we need to make a change. Please be patient with us as we move to another system for providing podcasts to listeners of Eyes On success. | 7/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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