Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey
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A weekly half-hour podcast empowering the visually impaired with expert advice, personal stories, and the latest in technology and accessibility

  1. 5D AGO

    2537 Encore of 1740 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 1 of 2) (Sep. 10, 2025)

    2537 Encore of 1740 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 1 of 2 ) (Sep. 10, 2025) Show Notes This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey bring together three leaders in the field of assistive technology: Deane Blazie, Jim Fruchterman, and Ted Henter. They made pioneering contributions to the development of refreshable … Continue reading 2537 Encore of 1740 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 1 of 2) (Sep. 10, 2025) →

  2. SEP 3

    2536 Creating Tech Solutions for Social Good (Sep. 3, 2025)

    2536 Creating Tech Solutions for Social Good (Sep. 3, 2025) Show Notes How can nonprofit tech leaders harness tech and AI to drive accessibility? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jim Fruchterman, founder of Tech Matters, about his journey from Arkenstone to Bookshare and the challenges of funding social enterprises. He shares insights on … Continue reading 2536 Creating Tech Solutions for Social Good (Sep. 3, 2025) →

  3. AUG 27

    2535 Ally Solos Smart Glasses (Aug. 27, 2025)

    2535 Ally Solos Smart Glasses (Aug. 27, 2025) Show Notes Artificial Intelligence is opening new doors in accessibility. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Karthik Kannan, co-founder and CTO of Envision, about the new Ally Solos smart glasses and about using QR codes to bring detailed museum descriptions to blind visitors, showing how technology … Continue reading 2535 Ally Solos Smart Glasses (Aug. 27, 2025) →

  4. AUG 20

    2534 From Overseas Friends to Soulmates (Aug. 20, 2025)

    2534 From Overseas Friends to Soulmates (Aug. 20, 2025) Show Notes How does love blossom across decades and continents? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Judy and Chris Jones, a blind couple who first met abroad as children, reconnected years later, had a long-distance courtship, and married after a telephone proposal. They share their … Continue reading 2534 From Overseas Friends to Soulmates (Aug. 20, 2025) →

  5. AUG 13

    2533 Moving On and Moving In (Aug. 13, 2025)

    2533 Moving On and Moving In (Aug. 13, 2025) Show Notes Moving into a new home and community can present unique challenges for blind individuals. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey share tips and suggestions from listeners and talk about choosing accessible communities, mapping unfamiliar spaces, the importance of planning ahead and being organized, as well … Continue reading 2533 Moving On and Moving In (Aug. 13, 2025) →

  6. AUG 6

    2532 Tactile Cubing (Aug. 6, 2025)

    2532 Tactile Cubing (Aug. 6, 2025) Show Notes How would you solve a Rubik’s Cube if you were blind? Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with Paul Martz, author of the book “Solve It! The only speedsolving guide for blind cubers”. Paul, who is blind, describes how he uses textures, memory skills, and blazing speed to … Continue reading 2532 Tactile Cubing (Aug. 6, 2025) →

  7. JUL 30

    2531 Touring a Music Studio Full of History and Sound (Jul. 30, 2025)

    2531 Touring a Music Studio Full of History and Sound (Jul. 30, 2025) Show Notes Music technology has changed drastically over the years. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey meet with Park Peters for a tour of his home studio. They discuss the transition from analog equipment like tape decks to powerful digital tools that are … Continue reading 2531 Touring a Music Studio Full of History and Sound (Jul. 30, 2025) →

  8. JUL 23

    2530 Sound Engineering By Touch and Ear (Jul. 23, 2025)

    2530 Sound Engineering By Touch and Ear (Jul. 23, 2025) Show Notes How does a blind musician break into professional audio production? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Park Peters, a blind musician and audio engineer, about his journey from early piano lessons to mastering studio production, overcoming inaccessible equipment, and using his deep … Continue reading 2530 Sound Engineering By Touch and Ear (Jul. 23, 2025) →

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