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Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

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2602 Behind the Scenes with JAWS – From Inception To...

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2026/01/14

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 of our interview. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Glen about his early work developing JAWS, major changes in screen … Continue reading 2602 Behind the Scenes with JAWS – From Inception To Next Gen (Jan. 14, 2026) →

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2601 Behind the Scenes with JAWS Pioneer Glen Gordon...

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2026/01/07

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-part series, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Glen about his journey as a blind youth, his interest in radio, … Continue reading 2601 Behind the Scenes with JAWS Pioneer Glen Gordon (Jan. 7, 2026) →

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2553 Eyes On Success Celebrates 15 Years (Dec. 31, 2025)

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2025/12/31

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 Torpey for his show. They discuss the origins of Eyes on Success, challenges in podcasting, memorable shows, rewarding connections with guests, … Continue reading 2553 Eyes On Success Celebrates 15 Years (Dec. 31, 2025) →

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2552 Radio Reading Services in the Digital Age (Dec....

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2025/12/24

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 media. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Evan about his work on podcasts like Blind Level Tech, the evolution of radio reading … Continue reading 2552 Radio Reading Services in the Digital Age (Dec. 24, 2025) →

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2551 Crossing Swords with Blind Athletes (Dec. 17, 2025)

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2025/12/17

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 Pat Pound, a blind fencer, about techniques, equipment, and safety. Pat explains how fencing parallels using a white cane, shares training strategies, … Continue reading 2551 Crossing Swords with Blind Athletes (Dec. 17, 2025) →

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2550 AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation...

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2025/12/10

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 independently. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Liam Geschwindt, CEO of TouchPulse, about how the app uses satellite imagery, visual positioning, … Continue reading 2550 AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation (Dec. 10, 2025) →

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2549 A Recipe for Resilience (Dec. 3, 2025)

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2025/12/03

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 employs and empowers disabled workers. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about overcoming blindness, navigating pastry school, and building a … Continue reading 2549 A Recipe for Resilience (Dec. 3, 2025) →

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2548 Redefining the Modern Braille Notetaker (Nov....

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2025/11/26

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 Blazie and Marketing Director David Goldfield about the BT Speak and BT Braille devices. These Raspberry Pi powered tools blend assistive tech, modern design, and … Continue reading 2548 Redefining the Modern Braille Notetaker (Nov. 26, 2025) →

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2547 Expanding Digital Access with Innosearch (Nov....

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2025/11/19

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-founder and CEO Patrick Long about new tools like voice-based shopping, travel booking, the CoBrowse AI agent, and Accessible Storefronts – all part of … Continue reading 2547 Expanding Digital Access with Innosearch (Nov. 19, 2025) →

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2546 Lenguard – The Accessible Horror-Fantasy Game...

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2025/11/12

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 one. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Justin Ng, co-founder of Sneaky Crab, about building Lenguard for iOS with VoiceOver-first features, … Continue reading 2546 Lenguard – The Accessible Horror-Fantasy Game for iOS (Nov. 12, 2025) →

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Building Community Through Fitness

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2025/11/05

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 Tara Rogowski of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes about inclusive fitness, adaptive sports, and their free virtual and in-person programs geared to the … Continue reading Building Community Through Fitness →

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2544 AI Training Resources for JAWS, ZoomText, and...

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2025/10/29

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 provide image descriptions, label buttons, and help users with commands. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Elizabeth Whitaker from Vispero about … Continue reading 2544 AI Training Resources for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion (Oct. 29, 2025) →

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2543 Transforming Accessibility Through Aira with AI...

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2025/10/22

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 impaired users. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jenine Stanley, Director of Customer Success at Aira about navigating public spaces and how collaborations … Continue reading 2543 Transforming Accessibility Through Aira with AI (Oct. 22, 2025) →

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2542 Business Enterprise Competition for Blind...

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2025/10/15

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 scholarships and cash awards. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Colleen Wunderlich of The Chicago Lighthouse about the application process and eligibility requirements, Miami University of Ohio’s … Continue reading 2542 Business Enterprise Competition for Blind Entrepreneurs (Oct. 15, 2025)

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2541 CoBrowse AI Agent Makes Web Interactions More...

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2025/10/08

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 Long, co-founder of the accessible InnoSearch AI shopping service, about their new CoBrowse AI agent, which uses interactive voice-controlled commands and reasoning … Continue reading 2541 CoBrowse AI Agent Makes Web Interactions More Accessible (Oct. 8, 2025) →

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2540 The Art of Audiobook Narrating (Oct. 1, 2025)

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2025/10/01

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 including many bestsellers. They talk about Scott’s career, the importance of voice care and hydration, his coaching of others who are new … Continue reading 2540 The Art of Audiobook Narrating (Oct. 1, 2025) →

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2539 A Lifelong Journey with Assistive Tech as it...

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2025/09/24

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 variety of assistive technologies Peter used over the years as his vision declined. They talk about the tools he used as a … Continue reading 2539 A Lifelong Journey with Assistive Tech as it Evolves (Sep. 24, 2025) →

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2538 Encore of 1741 Together Again – Leaders Who Made...

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2025/09/17

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 of assistive technology: Deane Blazie, Jim Fruchterman, and Ted Henter. They made pioneering contributions to the development of refreshable Braille … Continue reading 2538 Encore of 1741 Together Again – Leaders Who Made a Difference (part 2 of 2) (Sep. 17, 2025) →

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2537 Encore of 1740 Together Again – Leaders Who Made...

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2025/09/10

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) →

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

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2025/09/03

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) →

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