Eyes On Success With Hosts Peter And Nancy Torpey

2035 Digital Accessibility (Aug. 26, 2020) Show Notes Lucy Greco is the Web Accessibility Evangelist for the University of California at Berkeley. As a blind technologist, she understands how peoples’ lives are impacted by resources that have not been made accessible. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Lucy about the current state of accessibility … Continue reading 2035 Digital Accessibility (Aug. 26, 2020) →

2034 Positive Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic (Aug. 19, 2020) Show Notes The COVID-19 pandemic and stay at home orders have turned life upside down for many people. For some, this has been a time of anxiety, frustration, and even depression. On the other hand, there have also been some positive outcomes experienced by people during … Continue reading 2034 Positive Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic (Aug. 19, 2020) →

2033 Amazon and Accessibility for All (Aug. 12, 2020) Show Notes Amazon makes a vast array of products from smart speakers to microwave ovens that incorporate universal design concepts that enable their devices to be useable by and accessible to everyone. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Peter Korn, director of accessibility at Amazon … Continue reading 2033 Amazon and Accessibility for All (Aug. 12, 2020) →

2032 Navigating Health Care (Aug. 5, 2020) Show Notes Navigating the ins and outs of the health care system can be a confusing and daunting task even if one is sighted. But what if you’re not? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Deborah Kendrick about her book “Navigating Health Care: When All They Can … Continue reading 2032 Navigating Health Care (Aug. 5, 2020) →

2031 Disability Rights and the ADA (Jul. 29, 2020) Show Notes The Americans with Disabilities Act was a pivotal point in codifying the rights which all disabled people are afforded in the U.S. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tim Elder, a blind disability rights attorney, about the long journey in recognizing the rights … Continue reading 2031 Disability Rights and the ADA (Jul. 29, 2020) →

2030 Cross Country Skiing (Jul. 22, 2020) Show Notes Participating in sports can not only help to keep you healthy but can also be a rewarding social activity. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tim McCorcle, president of the Ski For Light organization, about programs run by the organization in which blind skiers can … Continue reading 2030 Cross Country Skiing (Jul. 22, 2020) →

2029 The Blind Soprano (Jul. 15, 2020) Show Notes Cristina Jones is a dramatic coloratura soprano who refers to herself as The Blind Soprano. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Cristina about how she became interested in music as a youth, how she dealt with losing her eyesight as she got older, and challenges … Continue reading 2029 The Blind Soprano (Jul. 15, 2020) →

2028 The Case For and Against Service Animals (July 8, 2020) Show Notes There was a time that a “service animal” was a trained and certified guide dog for the blind. Now it seems that service animals are everywhere and the rules of acceptance have become considerably relaxed. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with … Continue reading 2028 The Case For and Against Service Animals (July 8, 2020) →

2027 Why See a Low Vision Specialist (Jul. 1, 2020) Show Notes Ophthalmologists are trained to treat medical conditions associated with the eye and should be consulted if you are experiencing vision loss. But what about getting around in daily life? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Neelam Patel, a low vision specialist, about … Continue reading 2027 Why See a Low Vision Specialist (Jul. 1, 2020) →

2026 A Musical Career in the Shadow of Sound (Jun. 24, 2020) Show Notes Joey Stuckey is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator and sound engineer. He is also the official music ambassador for his home town of Macon, Georgia. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk … Continue reading 2026 A Musical Career in the Shadow of Sound (Jun. 24, 2020) →

2025 Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Jun. 17, 2020) Show Notes Despite being totally blind since childhood, Robert De Young acquired the training to become a practicing clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Robert about what those positions entail and the services he provides to his clients. They also talk with … Continue reading 2025 Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Jun. 17, 2020) →

2024 Encore of 1638 Comcast Innovations in Accessible TV (Jun. 10, 2020) 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! Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility at … Continue reading 2024 Encore of 1638 Comcast Innovations in Accessible TV (Jun. 10, 2020) →

2023 On the Move Again (Jun. 3, 2020) Show Notes In a prior episode, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked about their long distance move from Rochester, New York to Golden, Colorado. Well they are on the move again! In this episode they talk about their recent move to another part of Golden, a few … Continue reading 2023 On the Move Again (Jun. 3, 2020) →

2022 Offerings from Freedom Scientific (May 27, 2020) Show Notes Eric Damery is VP of Software Product Management of Freedom Scientific, a Vispero company, a worldwide leader in providing assistive technology for visually impaired people. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Eric about the company, features of JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion, and special offerings … Continue reading 2022 Offerings from Freedom Scientific (May 27, 2020) →

2021 BARD Mobile Gets an Update (May 20, 2020) Show Notes The BARD Mobile app from the National Library Service (NLS) has recently had a major update. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Judy Dixon of the NLS about some of the exciting new features you will find in the new app including the … Continue reading 2021 BARD Mobile Gets an Update (May 20, 2020) →

2020 Band-in-a-Box 2020 and the Updated JAWS Scripts (May 13, 2020) Show Notes Band-in-a-Box from PG Music continues to evolve and introduce new features that are appealing to both professional and amateur musicians alike. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tobin Frank, chief development officer at PG Music, about the program and how the … Continue reading 2020 Band-in-a-Box 2020 and the Updated JAWS Scripts (May 13, 2020) →

2019 The Sunu Band for Navigation (May 6, 2020) Show Notes Even if one is proficient at using a white cane for navigation there are still some obstacles that will go undetected by even the most experienced traveler. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Diego Mendoza, Business Development director at Sunu Inc., about how … Continue reading 2019 The Sunu Band for Navigation (May 6, 2020) →

2018 Encore of 1839 Accessibility of US National Parks (Apr. 29, 2020) Show Notes The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has over 400 sites that are visited by over 300 million people each year. They strive to make these sites as accessible as possible for everyone. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ray Bloomer, … Continue reading 2018 Encore of 1839 Accessibility of US National Parks (Apr. 29, 2020) →

2017 NCAR Tactile and Audio Tour (Apr. 22, 2020) Show Notes NCAR, or the National Center for Atmospheric Research, is a worldwide resource focused on earth system sciences. They have worked hard to make their public displays very accessible. Join hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey as they take a tour of a number of interactive … Continue reading 2017 NCAR Tactile and Audio Tour (Apr. 22, 2020) →

2016 Braille Displays – Dot Watch and Beyond (Apr. 15, 2020) Show Notes Dot Incorp has developed an innovative braille technology for refreshable braille displays that is less costly and bulky than traditional refreshable braille designs. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ah-rum Choi, director of Social Impact at Dot Incorp, about their new … Continue reading 2016 Braille Displays – Dot Watch and Beyond (Apr. 15, 2020) →