2632 Opening Doors in Publishing for Authors with Disabilities (Aug. 12, 2026)

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Daisy Russell, a visually impaired author and publisher, shares her experiences running Wicked Infinity Publishing. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about providing book coaching, formatting, and accessibility services to empower writers, as well as about how she effectively utilizes AI tools to bridge gaps in design and project management for authors.

2631 Encore of 2132 Making Astronomy Accessible (Aug. 5, 2026)

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Astronomy is generally thought to be a very visually oriented field, but with some thought, it can be made accessible to those who are blind. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Noreen Grice, founder and president of You Can Do Astronomy, about how she makes astronomical concepts and features engaging for those who can’t see.

2630 Even Sighted People Are Mostly In the Dark (Jul. 29, 2026)

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Humans are blind to well over 99% of reality. Even sighted people can see only the tiny sliver of the spectrum that is called ‘visible’ and must use tools to detect the rest. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk about how both blind and sighted individuals use alternative senses and technology like data sonification to navigate a massive, unseen world.

2629 From Dreams to Published Pages (Jul. 22, 2026)

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Vivid dreams can spark incredible creativity for any novelist. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Aaron Spelker, a blind author who transformed his nighttime vision into a captivating science fiction book. His journey demonstrates how assistive technology, determination, and a bit of AI can allow creators with vision loss to navigate the publishing world.

2628 Getting the Feel of the Game (Jul. 15, 2026)

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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 there might be another way. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jerred Mace, CEO and co-founder of OneCourt, about how their unique technology enables blind users to enjoy watching live sports using a tactile display.

2627 Enriching the Accessible Classroom Using 3D Printers (Jul. 8, 2026)

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Braille transcriber and para-educator Steven Bateman launched Voyagers Creations to produce affordable, tactile tools for his blind students. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with him about his custom designs, which include Perkins Brailler key extensions to make typing easier, crayon holders labeled in braille, 3D maps, and other 3D high-contrast and/or tactile models.

2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026)

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The Perkins Brailler is getting a digital upgrade that helps blind students transition into STEM careers and access online content. This budget-friendly tool translates mechanical typing into digital text. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kim Charlson and Megan Gagne about how the Braille Bloom brings paper braille into the modern digital age.

2625 A Firsthand Review of Meta Smart Glasses (Jun. 24, 2026)

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Smart eyewear offers unique benefits for accessibility. Peter details how he uses his new smart glasses to privately navigate his phone, read museum signs, capture family photos, and more. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Joe Borden and Becky Furuta from Avenue Vision about these assistive features and the benefits of purchasing smart glasses directly from an optician.

2624 MEMS Technology Enables a Modern 2-D Tactile Display (Jun. 17, 2026)

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Innovative MEMS technology is changing how the visually impaired can interact with digital information. Dave Schleppenbach from Tactile Engineering introduces the Cadence Tactile Tablet, a 2D refreshable display. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Dave about how this modular device renders Braille text, complex graphics, and even live video.

2623 Catching Sight – A Story of Dogs and Self-Acceptance (Jun. 10, 2026)

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Professional guide dog training offers a deep level of communication and personal safety. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Deni Elliott about her experiences with several guide dogs and her journey toward self-acceptance. They also discuss Deni’s new book “Catching Sight” and the unique partnership that forms between a person and a working service animal.

2622 Meet Cookie – Your AI Sidekick in the Kitchen (Jun. 3, 2026)

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Voice controlled cooking can make kitchen tasks easier for everyone, especially people with vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Daria Marmer, developer of the Cookie Voice Recipes app, about her AI powered tool shaped by blind user feedback to improve accessibility, reduce physical screen interaction, and support hands free cooking.