Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

Episodes

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  2642 Engineering Affordable Tools for The Visually Impaired (Oct. 21, 2026) 21.10.2026

  2642 Engineering Affordable Tools for The Visually Impaired (Oct. 21, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Engineering Affordable Tools for The Visually Impaired (Oct. 21, 2026) Developing accessible technology requires balancing feature sets with affordability. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Venkatesh Chari, founder of Orbit Research, about their line of braille displays, tactile graphic devices, … Continue reading 2642 Engineering Affordable Tools for The Visually Impaired (Oct. 21, 2026) →
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  2641 Shared Adventures with TravelEyes (Oct. 14, 2026) 14.10.2026

  2641 Shared Adventures with TravelEyes (Oct. 14, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Amar Latif founded TravelEyes after several tour companies rejected him as a blind traveler. Now TravelEyes pairs blind and sighted travelers to explore the world together. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amar about their tours, describing sights, touching historic artifacts, and creating … Continue reading 2641 Shared Adventures with TravelEyes (Oct. 14, 2026) →
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  2640 Seeing With Sound Using vOICe (Oct. 7, 2026) 07.10.2026

  2640 Seeing With Sound Using vOICe (Oct. 7, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Sound can transform how visually impaired people perceive the world around them. Technology called the vOICe converts camera views into distinct audio signals. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with creator Peter Meijer and experienced users Pranav Lal and Jacob Kruger about how … Continue reading 2640 Seeing With Sound Using vOICe (Oct. 7, 2026) →
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  2639 Rebuilding Independence After Midlife Vision Loss (Sep. 30, 2026) 30.09.2026

  2639 Rebuilding Independence After Midlife Vision Loss (Sep. 30, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Jennifer Frederick was a sighted insurance and emergency communications professional until diabetic retinopathy took her vision at age 43. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jennifer about rebuilding independence through orientation and mobility training, low vision resources, and assistive technology most … Continue reading 2639 Rebuilding Independence After Midlife Vision Loss (Sep. 30, 2026) →
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  2638 Raising Awareness One Sight Stone at a Time (Sep. 23, 2026) 23.09.2026

  2638 Raising Awareness One Sight Stone at a Time (Sep. 23, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Navigating a child’s vision loss requires proactive advocacy. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Angela Ricketts, creator of the nonprofit Sight Stones, about her journey with her son’s rare genetic condition. Through custom clay keepsakes and her book, “Never … Continue reading 2638 Raising Awareness One Sight Stone at a Time (Sep. 23, 2026) →
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  2637 Apple Intelligence Brings Enhanced Accessibility in iOS 27 (Sep. 16, 2026) 16.09.2026

  2637 Apple Intelligence Brings Enhanced Accessibility in iOS 27 (Sep. 16, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey sit down with an unusual guest this week – ChatGPT role-playing an expert from Apple’s accessibility team – to unpack everything new in iOS 27 for blind and low vision users. The takeaway: the biggest … Continue reading 2637 Apple Intelligence Brings Enhanced Accessibility in iOS 27 (Sep. 16, 2026) →
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  2636 Creative Problem Solving Through Vision Loss (Sept. 9, 2026) 09.09.2026

  2636 Creative Problem Solving Through Vision Loss (Sept. 9, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Sometimes vision loss can be an advantage. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey share personal stories from listeners about times when their blindness served as a “superpower”. From tactile auto repair and precise machining to efficient software coding and audio data analysis, discover … Continue reading 2636 Creative Problem Solving Through Vision Loss (Sept. 9, 2026) →
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  2635 Mastering AI with a Screen Reader (Sep. 2, 2026) 02.09.2026

  2635 Mastering AI with a Screen Reader (Sep. 2, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini and Claude are opening new doors for independence among blind and low vision users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tony Gebhard, author of “No Sight Required: A Blind User’s Guide to AI”, about … Continue reading 2635 Mastering AI with a Screen Reader (Sep. 2, 2026) →
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  2634 Tuning In With The Blind Radio Guy (Aug. 26, 2026) 26.08.2026

  2634 Tuning In With The Blind Radio Guy (Aug. 26, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Meet Danny Romero, a seasoned radio pro rocking the airwaves despite being blind and facing industry challenges. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Danny, currently host of The Blind Guy Podcast, about his long and varied career journey, audio editing … Continue reading 2634 Tuning In With The Blind Radio Guy (Aug. 26, 2026) →
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  2633 Parenting with Babies Down, Bottles Up (Aug. 19, 2026) 19.08.2026

  2633 Parenting with Babies Down, Bottles Up (Aug. 19, 2026) Show Notes Transcript The ‘Babies Down, Bottles Up’ team brings humor, honesty, and real talk to blind parenting, sharing stories about family life, advocacy, and community. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Josselyn Williams, Terrin Landry, LaKisha Holmes, and Danny Romero about building a … Continue reading 2633 Parenting with Babies Down, Bottles Up (Aug. 19, 2026) →
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  2632 Opening Doors in Publishing for Authors with Disabilities (Aug. 12, 2026) 12.08.2026

  2632 Opening Doors in Publishing for Authors with Disabilities (Aug. 12, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Daisy Russell, a visually impaired author and publisher, shares her experiences running Wicked Infinity Publishing. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about providing book coaching, formatting, and accessibility services to empower writers, as well as about how she … Continue reading 2632 Opening Doors in Publishing for Authors with Disabilities (Aug. 12, 2026) →
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  2631 Encore of 2132 Making Astronomy Accessible (Aug. 5, 2026) 05.08.2026

  2631 Encore of 2132 Making Astronomy Accessible (Aug. 5, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Astronomy is generally thought to be a very visually oriented field, but with some thought, it can be made accessible to those who are blind. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Noreen Grice, founder and president of You Can Do Astronomy, … Continue reading 2631 Encore of 2132 Making Astronomy Accessible (Aug. 5, 2026) →
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  Even Sighted People Are Mostly In the Dark (Jul. 29, 2026) 29.07.2026

  2630 Even Sighted People Are Mostly In the Dark (Jul. 29, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Humans are blind to well over 99% of reality. Even sighted people can see only the tiny sliver of the spectrum that is called ‘visible’ and must use tools to detect the rest. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk about … Continue reading Even Sighted People Are Mostly In the Dark (Jul. 29, 2026) →
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  2629 From Dreams to Published Pages (Jul. 22, 2026) 22.07.2026

  2629 From Dreams to Published Pages (Jul. 22, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Vivid dreams can spark incredible creativity for any novelist. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Aaron Spelker, a blind author who transformed his nighttime vision into a captivating science fiction book. His journey demonstrates how assistive technology, determination, and a bit of … Continue reading 2629 From Dreams to Published Pages (Jul. 22, 2026) →
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  2628 Encore of 2430 Getting the Feel of the Game (Jul. 15, 2026) 15.07.2026

  2628 Getting the Feel of the Game (Jul. 15, 2026) Show Notes Transcript If you can’t see what is happening on the field, it is difficult to fully enjoy live sports even if it is being announced. But there might be another way. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jerred Mace, CEO and co-founder … Continue reading 2628 Encore of 2430 Getting the Feel of the Game (Jul. 15, 2026) →
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  2627 Enriching the Accessible Classroom Using 3D Printers (Jul. 8, 2026) 08.07.2026

  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 reading 2627 Enriching the Accessible Classroom Using 3D Printers (Jul. 8, 2026) →
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  2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026) 01.07.2026

  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 Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026) →
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  2625 A Firsthand Review of Meta Smart Glasses (Jun. 24, 2026) 24.06.2026

  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 Smart Glasses (Jun. 24, 2026) →
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  2624 MEMS Technology Enables a Modern 2-D Tactile Display (Jun. 17, 2026) 17.06.2026

  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 2624 MEMS Technology Enables a Modern 2-D Tactile Display (Jun. 17, 2026) →
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  2623 Catching Sight – A Story of Dogs and Self-Acceptance (Jun. 10, 2026) 10.06.2026

  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 Sight – A Story of Dogs and Self-Acceptance (Jun. 10, 2026) →