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 fami...
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 Infi...
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 accessib...
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 tha...
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 a...
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 t...
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, t...
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 ...
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...
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. ...
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 Na...
2622 Meet Cookie – Your AI Sidekick in the Kitchen (Jun. 3, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Voice controlled cooking can make kitchen tasks easier for everyone, especially people with vision loss. H...
2621 Touching the Digital World with Dot Pad X (May 27, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Innovation in Braille technology is changing the landscape for tactile literacy. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk w...
2620 Encore of 1221 Cracked Ribs and Alligator Scares in a Canoe (May 20, 2026) Show Notes Transcript A 65-mile planned canoe outing turned into a demanding test of endurance for blind paddler Jose Ta...
2619 Making Assistive Tech Affordable with Hable Products (May 13, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Innovating for accessibility is at the heart of Hable. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with founder Fre...
2618 Gliding Into the Future of Mobility (May 6, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Glide is moving closer to becoming a new primary mobility aid for blind users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amos ...
2617 Support Service Providers for Deaf-Blind Coloradans (Apr. 29, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Support Service Providers (SSPs) play a vital role in helping people with dual sensory loss stay informed...
2616 Individualized Low Vision Care for Better Living (Apr. 22, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Many people with vision loss are unaware that low vision specialists provide highly individualized services ...
2615 One Step at a Time on the El Camino Trail (Apr. 15, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Known for its centuries old pilgrimage routes and welcoming way markers, the Camino de Santiago offered both challe...
2614 Blind Professionals Turbocharge Work with AI (Apr. 8, 2026) Show Notes Transcript AI is reshaping daily life for blind users in both professional and personal settings. Hosts Nancy and Peter To...
2611 Managing Your E-Mail By Voice with LUMIN (Mar. 18, 2026) Show Notes Transcript LUMIN is a voice driven AI tool created to help people who are visually impaired manage email more easily. Hosts Nan...
2610 Virtual Yoga for Everybody (Mar. 11, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Yoga can be accessible for everyone when taught with clear descriptions and flexible options. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk wi...
2609 The Craft of Audio Description (Mar. 4, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Audio description brings performances to life for blind audiences by turning visuals into clear narration. Hosts Nancy and Pete...
2608 Essential Travel Tips for Blind Explorers (Feb. 25, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Traveling with sight loss becomes far more manageable when you know what to expect and how to prepare. Hosts Nancy ...
2607 Bridging the Missing Link in Vision Care (Feb. 18, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Chicago Lighthouse specialists provide assistive technology and personalized guidance for people adapting to vision ...
2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026) Show Notes Transcript How did a shared love for contra dancing lead to a marriage of over 40 years? In this personal Valentine’s Day special,...
2605 Gaining Skills and Confidence at Summer Camp (Feb. 4, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Summer camps can be more than just fun for children who are blind. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Gwen Bo...
2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026) Show Notes Transcript How did a shared love for contra dancing lead to a marriage of over 40 years? In this personal Valentine’s Day special,...
2604 Exploring the Many Faces of BARD (Jan. 28, 2026) Show Notes Transcript The National Library Service offers many ways to enjoy audio and braille content through their BARD system. Hosts Nancy and ...
2603 Accessible 3D Printing for Fun and Useful Projects (Jan. 21, 2026) Show Notes Transcript You might be surprised to learn that 3D printing is actually accessible to the blind these days. Hosts Nan...
2602 Behind the Scenes with JAWS – From Inception To Next Gen (Jan. 14, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Glen Gordon, long the key developer behind JAWS for Windows, continues his story in part two o...
2601 Behind the Scenes with JAWS Pioneer Glen Gordon (Jan. 7, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Although many may not know his name, Glen Gordon was the driving force behind JAWS for Windows. In this two-pa...
2553 Eyes On Success Celebrates 15 Years (Dec. 31, 2025) Show Notes This year end episode features an edited version of Evan Starnes’ Blind Level Tech podcast in which he interviewed Nancy and Peter T...
2552 Radio Reading Services in the Digital Age (Dec. 24, 2025) Show Notes Evan Starnes, a blind audio producer at Aftersight, turned a childhood fascination with sound into a career in accessible medi...
2551 Crossing Swords with Blind Athletes (Dec. 17, 2025) Show Notes Yes, it can be done! Blind fencing combines orientation and mobility skills in unique ways. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with P...
2550 AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation (Dec. 10, 2025) Show Notes Navis is a navigation app that leverages the latest AI technology to help visually impaired users travel more safely and ...
2549 A Recipe for Resilience (Dec. 3, 2025) Show Notes Carina Comer turned her enjoyment of baking as a child and her passion for helping others into a thriving vegan Scandinavian-style bakery that em...
2548 Redefining the Modern Braille Notetaker (Nov. 26, 2025) Show Notes Blazie Technologies is reimagining classic notetakers for today’s blind users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with CEO Bryan ...
2547 Expanding Digital Access with Innosearch (Nov. 19, 2025) Show Notes Innosearch AI is quickly expanding its suite of accessible services for blind users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with co-...
2546 Lenguard – The Accessible Horror-Fantasy Game for iOS (Nov. 12, 2025) Show Notes Lenguard is an iOS horror-fantasy game that was designed to be fully accessible from the ground up on day on...
2545 Building Community Through Fitness (Nov. 5, 2025) Show Notes Participating in sports and exercise programs can be life-changing for people with vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with...
2544 AI Training Resources for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion (Oct. 29, 2025) Show Notes JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion users can now benefit from AI powered tools like PictureSmart AI and FS Companion that pr...
2543 Transforming Accessibility Through Aira with AI (Oct. 22, 2025) Show Notes Aira has transformed from a mostly subscription service into a resource that now offers many free services for visually ...
2542 Business Enterprise Competition for Blind Entrepreneurs (Oct. 15, 2025) Show Notes Applications are now open for the 2025 Business Enterprise Competition that supports blind entrepreneurs with sc...
2541 CoBrowse AI Agent Makes Web Interactions More Accessible (Oct. 8, 2025) Show Notes Now AI can simplify online shopping for people with vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Patrick ...
2540 The Art of Audiobook Narrating (Oct. 1, 2025) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with renowned audiobook narrator Scott Brick, the voice behind over 1200 audiobooks you may have enjoyed...
2539 A Lifelong Journey with Assistive Tech as it Evolves (Sep. 24, 2025) Show Notes How have assistive technologies evolved for blind users over the decades? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey discuss the ...
2538 Encore of 1741 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 2 of 2) (Sep. 17, 2025) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey continue the conversation with three leaders in the field...