2617 Support Service Providers for Deaf-Blind Coloradans (Apr. 29, 2026)

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Support Service Providers (SSPs) play a vital role in helping people with dual sensory loss stay informed and independent. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with SSP Vicki Scarboro about guiding techniques, tactile communication, haptics, mentoring, and Colorado’s state funded program that connects trained SSPs with deaf-blind individuals.

2616 Individualized Low Vision Care for Better Living (Apr. 22, 2026)

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Many people with vision loss are unaware that low vision specialists provide highly individualized services that differ from routine eye care. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with low vision optometrists Dr. David Simpson and Dr. Cade Oost about personalized evaluations, tailored tools, and goal based strategies that help people stay active and independent.

2615 One Step at a Time on the El Camino Trail (Apr. 15, 2026)

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Known for its centuries old pilgrimage routes and welcoming way markers, the Camino de Santiago offered both challenge and meaning for blind hiker Richard Rueda and sighted hiking partner Tom Lais. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with them about their hike, cultural encounters, safety strategies, and how teamwork and planning supported their memorable walk.

2614 Blind Professionals Turbocharge Work with AI (Apr. 8, 2026)

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AI is reshaping daily life for blind users in both professional and personal settings. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Richard Rueda and Tiffany Kim about using ChatGPT, Be My Eyes, and other tools for reading text, describing images, boosting productivity, and creating content, along with why personalized settings and verifying results matter.

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The Monarch multi line braille and graphics display can dramatically reshape how someone approaches their daily work by making complex tasks more efficient and intuitive. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erin Sigmund, director of the Monarch RISE program at APH, and Scott Davert, a day-to-day user, about its features, the RISE program, and ongoing development.
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2612 Monarch Takes Flight in Braille Innovation (Mar. 25, 2026)

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Monarch Braille brings tactile graphics and multi-line braille to students, job seekers, and professionals. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erin Sigmund, director of the Monarch RISE program at APH, about the Monarch RISE and the Monarch Student Pilot programs, eligibility for receiving a free device, and how this technology supports employment and education.

2611 Managing Your E-Mail By Voice with LUMIN (Mar. 18, 2026)

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LUMIN is a voice driven AI tool created to help people who are visually impaired manage email more easily. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with visually impaired founder Sriram Ganesh about building this AI-driven technology, the importance of user feedback, privacy controls, as well as future enhancements and broader platform support.

2610 Virtual Yoga for Everybody (Mar. 11, 2026)

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Yoga can be accessible for everyone when taught with clear descriptions and flexible options. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with visually impaired yoga instructor Aly Slaughter about guiding gentle classes, adapting poses for different bodies, supporting students of all abilities, and building community through in-person or virtual sessions.

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.