2609 The Craft of Audio Description (Mar. 4, 2026)

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Audio description brings performances to life for blind audiences by turning visuals into clear narration. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Roy Samuelson about writing and performing descriptions that match on screen action, carry the emotion of scenes, and make the experience more enjoyable. He also teaches and advises others on how to do audio description well.

2608 Essential Travel Tips for Blind Explorers (Feb. 25, 2026)

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Traveling with sight loss becomes far more manageable when you know what to expect and how to prepare. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Lynn Jensen, a nurse and vision rehabilitation therapist, about practical travel skills, safety strategies, guide dog planning, and simple tools that help make every trip smoother and more enjoyable.

2607 Bridging the Missing Link in Vision Care (Feb. 18, 2026)

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Chicago Lighthouse specialists provide assistive technology and personalized guidance for people adapting to vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Patrick Andrade and patient Pat Kosmerl about tools, training, remote support, and the essential resources that many ophthalmologists never mention but that can make daily life far more manageable.

2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026)

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How did a shared love for contra dancing lead to a marriage of over 40 years? In this personal Valentine’s Day special, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with each other about their journey as a couple. They discuss navigating corporate careers at Xerox, raising children, and adapting to Pete’s blindness through communication and mutual dedication.

2605 Gaining Skills and Confidence at Summer Camp (Feb. 4, 2026)

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Summer camps can be more than just fun for children who are blind. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Gwen Botting, Executive Director of Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind, about the summer camp she runs for visually impaired youth. Besides being fun, the camp teaches cooking, gardening, independence and employment readiness skills

2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026)

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How did a shared love for contra dancing lead to a marriage of over 40 years? In this personal Valentine’s Day special, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with each other about their journey as a couple. They discuss navigating corporate careers at Xerox, raising children, and adapting to Pete’s blindness through communication and mutual dedication.

2604 Exploring the Many Faces of BARD (Jan. 28, 2026)

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The National Library Service offers many ways to enjoy audio and braille content through their BARD system. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Don Olson about the various platforms available, including BARD Express and mobile apps. Learn about eligibility for these free government services and how technology is modernizing digital reading.

2603 Accessible 3D Printing for Fun and Useful Projects (Jan. 21, 2026)

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You might be surprised to learn that 3D printing is actually accessible to the blind these days. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Judy Dixon about her book on 3D printing for blind users. She explains how tools like OpenSCAD, makerspaces, and affordable printers enable creating tactile maps, braille covers, and practical everyday objects.

2602 Behind the Scenes with JAWS – From Inception To Next Gen (Jan. 14, 2026)

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Glen Gordon, long the key developer behind JAWS for Windows, continues his story in part two of our interview. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Glen about his early work developing JAWS, major changes in screen reader technology, balancing AI with traditional methods, and his retirement plans to improve accessibility in some open-source projects.

2601 Behind the Scenes with JAWS Pioneer Glen Gordon (Jan. 7, 2026)

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Although many may not know his name, Glen Gordon was the driving force behind JAWS for Windows. In this two-part series, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Glen about his journey as a blind youth, his interest in radio, and what led him to become a leader in accessibility. Glen also shares his struggles with overcoming years of tension and anxiety.