Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

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. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Dean Martineau, originator and editor of this reliable and helpful … Continue reading 1639 Behind the Scenes at TopTechTidbits (Sep. 21, 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! Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility at Comcast, about their … Continue reading 1638 Comcast Innovations in Accessible TV (Sep. 14, 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 waitress in a totally dark restaurant. She describes the dining and serving experience … Continue reading 1637 Waitressing in the Dark (Sep. 7, 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, Senior Manager for Global Accessibility Policy, about Apple’s commitment to accessibility and about a … Continue reading 1636 Commitment to Accessibility in Apple products (Aug. 31, 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, about Mushroom FM (“the home of the fun guys”), how this streaming service got started, and how to … Continue reading 1635 Mushroom FM Radio (Aug. 24, 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, leader of the Disability Answer Desk, about that program and other resources and services they offer to the … Continue reading 1634 Microsoft Disability Answer Desk (Aug. 17, 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. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Colleen Wunderlich, Director, Hadley Forsythe Center for Employment … Continue reading 1633 Learning to be an Entrepreneur (Aug. 10, 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 impaired job seekers and job holders. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with … Continue reading 1632 Employment Considerations for the Blind (Aug. 3, 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, the head developer on the BLAID project within Toyota’s Partner Robot group, about a device under development that uses … Continue reading 1631 Project BLAID Navigation Device (Jul. 27, 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, Alabama which he founded. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about his remarkable journey … Continue reading 1630 Cardiologist Turned Into Low Vision Specialist (Jul. 20, 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 accessibility team about their Quick Guide for developers, their plan for making many of their … Continue reading 1629 Accessibility Initiatives at IBM (Jul. 13, 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, founder and head of Ravenswood Productions, about what makes a quality audio recording. Hear recommendations of tools and techniques … Continue reading 1628 Listening to and Recording Audio (Jul. 9, 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. We’ll learn about the basic functions of the watch, hear it in … Continue reading 1627 Apple Watch for Blind Users (Jun. 29, 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. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with George Abbott, director of the AFB’s … Continue reading 1626 Services from the AFB (Jun. 22,, 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. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Joel Zimba, Reading Innovation Project … Continue reading 1625 KNFB Reader App Update (Jun. 15, 2016) →