Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

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...

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 Bloo...

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 Sma...

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...

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 Si...

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 Sidek...

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 Wor...

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...

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 Assist...

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 Mobi...

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 … Contin...

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 Indi...

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....

  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 Turbocharg...

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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 Mon...

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 V...

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 read...

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...

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 Trave...

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 … Continu...

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....

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 S...

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....

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...