Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

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 standard and of the NLS and Victor Reader digital reading devices. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey … Continue reading 1438 Developing DAISY Standards and Players (Sep. 17, 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. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about her experience leading research cruises, working … Continue reading 1437 Working As a Research Oceanographer (Sep. 10, 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 and more reliable. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ioannis Verdalis, co-founder and COO … Continue reading 1436 Fleksy Typing App for iOS and Android (Sep. 3, 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. Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey also talk with him about resources and support groups that he maintains, as well as his … Continue reading 1435 Macular Degeneration & Low Vision Support Groups (Aug. 27, 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 Blind Users”, available in many formats. We’ll speak with Janet about the book, … Continue reading 1434 Using VoiceOver on the Mac (Aug. 20, 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, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Moses Choo, Executive Director … Continue reading 1433 Services and Conditions for the Blind in Malaysia (Aug. 13, 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, who founded and heads the WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, about their programs to expose visually impaired youth … Continue reading 1432 STEM Education for Blind Youth (Aug. 6, 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, and techniques he has used to successfully search for and obtain employment throughout his professional … Continue reading 1431 Tips for Finding a Job (Jul. 30, 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 use the camera on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to perform … Continue reading 1430 Using the iPhone Camera for Access (Jul. 23, 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 their sight to compensate for loss of hearing or vice versa. Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey … Continue reading 1429 Considerations for Blind People Losing their Hearing (Jul. 16, 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, technical product manager of ZoomText for the Mac about that product, the version for the PC, and what’s … Continue reading 1428 ZoomText Screen Magnifier (Jul. 9, 2014) →

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