Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

2318 BrailleDoodle Tactile Tablet (May 3, 2023) Show Notes The BrailleDoodle is an inexpensive refreshable 2-sided tablet for learning Braille and creating tactile images. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with inventor Daniel Lubiner, CEO and founder of TouchPad Pro Foundation which makes the device, about the inspiration for the device, its features, and the … Continue reading 2318 BrailleDoodle Tactile Tablet (May 3, 2023) →

2317 Trailblazing for Inclusivity (Apr. 26, 2023) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Greg Daniels, who has been blind since youth, about his journey of overcoming challenges and achieving success as a computer programmer for over 35 years. Before “inclusion” was popular, Greg’s story exemplifies the power of determination, resilience, and the … Continue reading 2317 Trailblazing for Inclusivity (Apr. 26, 2023) →

2316 Musical Scores with the Accessible MuseScore 4 (Apr. 19, 2023) Show Notes MuseScore is a sophisticated and feature rich program for creating and listening to musical scores. The release of version 4 brings many improvements to accessibility for people using screen readers. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Marc Sabatella, an educator and … Continue reading 2316 Musical Scores with the Accessible MuseScore 4 (Apr. 19, 2023) →

2315 The Beat Goes On – The Life of a Blind Music Producer (Apr. 12, 2023) Show Notes Scott Chesworth is a blind music producer who also offers mixing and mastering services for his clients. He can often be found tutoring and training others. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Scott about his journey … Continue reading 2315 The Beat Goes On – The Life of a Blind Music Producer (Apr. 12, 2023) →

2314 Memoirs of a Guide Dog (Apr. 5, 2023) Show Notes Mark Carlson is familiar with blindness as it runs in his family. He has come to view his lack of sight as second nature and approaches life with a positive outlook and sense of humor. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Mark about … Continue reading 2314 Memoirs of a Guide Dog (Apr. 5, 2023) →

2313 Innovations from the DAISY Consortium (Mar. 29, 2023) Show Notes The DAISY Consortium is an international organization that aims to improve access to information for people with print disabilities around the world. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with George Kerscher and Richard Orme about their impact on e-pub standards and their latest work … Continue reading 2313 Innovations from the DAISY Consortium (Mar. 29, 2023) →

2312 Braille Ignition Kits from NBP (Mar. 22, 2023) Show Notes The National Braille Press produces a variety of braille books and manuals for all ages and interests. Now they have released a set of resource kits developed specifically for teachers of the visually impaired. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kesel Wilson, editorial … Continue reading 2312 Braille Ignition Kits from NBP (Mar. 22, 2023) →

2311 Victor Reader Stream 3 (Mar. 15, 2023) Show Notes The popular Victor Reader Stream from Humanware has recently been updated with an improved design and new features. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Mathieu Paquette, Product Manager of Victor Reader products, and Peter Tucic, Director of Strategic Partnerships, about this accessible palm-sized multimedia … Continue reading 2311 Victor Reader Stream 3 (Mar. 15, 2023) →

2310 The Blind Kitchen (Mar. 8, 2023) Show Notes Debra Erickson is the executive chef and founder of The Blind Kitchen where adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge are provided to blind and vision-impaired people who want to cook safely, confidently, and independently. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Debra who shares tips … Continue reading 2310 The Blind Kitchen (Mar. 8, 2023) →

2309 Eschenbach’s Haus Call Tele-low-vision Program (Mar. 1, 2023) Show Notes Although assistive devices can’t improve your vision, they can help you use the vision you do have to perform tasks more easily. Now you can work with a specialist remotely to find the device that’s right for you. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk … Continue reading 2309 Eschenbach’s Haus Call Tele-low-vision Program (Mar. 1, 2023) →

2308 An Inside Look at Audio Book Narration (Feb. 22, 2023) Show Notes Listening to audio books has become a very popular way of reading. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Hillary Huber, a voice actress who has narrated over 700 audio books for both blind and sighted listeners, about how audio books are … Continue reading 2308 An Inside Look at Audio Book Narration (Feb. 22, 2023) →

2307 The Path to Employment with NSITE (Feb. 15, 2023) Show Notes NSITE is an organization that trains, prepares, and helps blind clients obtain employment. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Matthew Kehl, a blind job seeker who completed a program through NSITE and obtained a Sourcing Specialist certificate. He shares his experiences with … Continue reading 2307 The Path to Employment with NSITE (Feb. 15, 2023) →

2306 Encore of 1831 Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows (Feb. 8, 2023) Show Notes Join hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey as they explore their new home state of Colorado in celebration of their 35th anniversary. Follow them as they prepare for their journey, walk trails along raging rivers, hike along narrow ledges hanging on steep … Continue reading 2306 Encore of 1831 Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows (Feb. 8, 2023) →

2305 Orbis Flying Eye Hospital (Feb. 1, 2023) Show Notes Vision impairment affects many people around the world. Unfortunately, it is difficult to reach and treat people who live in remote areas. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Maria Montero, an ophthalmologist and assistant director of clinical services of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital … Continue reading 2305 Orbis Flying Eye Hospital (Feb. 1, 2023) →

2304 Equipping Beep Baseball Worldwide (Jan. 25, 2023) Show Notes Learn how beep baseballs are made as well as about the surprising connection between beep baseball and the phone company when hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with John Cruz, lead volunteer for the group that assembles beep baseball equipment, and J Kelly, chapter president … Continue reading 2304 Equipping Beep Baseball Worldwide (Jan. 25, 2023) →