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) →

Since our hosting service has decided not to offer the ability to host podcasts any more, we need to make a change. Please be patient with us as we move to another system for providing podcasts to listeners of Eyes On success. You can check our web page for updates on the status of the … Continue reading Eyes On Success podcast maintenance →