2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026)

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How did a shared love for contra dancing lead to a marriage of over 40 years? In this personal Valentine’s Day special, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with each other about their journey as a couple. They discuss navigating corporate careers at Xerox, raising children, and adapting to Pete’s blindness through communication and mutual dedication.

2605 Gaining Skills and Confidence at Summer Camp (Feb. 4, 2026)

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Summer camps can be more than just fun for children who are blind. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Gwen Botting, Executive Director of Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind, about the summer camp she runs for visually impaired youth. Besides being fun, the camp teaches cooking, gardening, independence and employment readiness skills

2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026)

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How did a shared love for contra dancing lead to a marriage of over 40 years? In this personal Valentine’s Day special, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with each other about their journey as a couple. They discuss navigating corporate careers at Xerox, raising children, and adapting to Pete’s blindness through communication and mutual dedication.

2604 Exploring the Many Faces of BARD (Jan. 28, 2026)

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The National Library Service offers many ways to enjoy audio and braille content through their BARD system. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Don Olson about the various platforms available, including BARD Express and mobile apps. Learn about eligibility for these free government services and how technology is modernizing digital reading.

2603 Accessible 3D Printing for Fun and Useful Projects (Jan. 21, 2026)

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You might be surprised to learn that 3D printing is actually accessible to the blind these days. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Judy Dixon about her book on 3D printing for blind users. She explains how tools like OpenSCAD, makerspaces, and affordable printers enable creating tactile maps, braille covers, and practical everyday objects.

2602 Behind the Scenes with JAWS – From Inception To Next Gen (Jan. 14, 2026)

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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 reader technology, balancing AI with traditional methods, and his retirement plans to improve accessibility in some open-source projects.

2601 Behind the Scenes with JAWS Pioneer Glen Gordon (Jan. 7, 2026)

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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, and what led him to become a leader in accessibility. Glen also shares his struggles with overcoming years of tension and anxiety.

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

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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, and how the show has grown over 15 years to inspire the blind community.

2552 Radio Reading Services in the Digital Age (Dec. 24, 2025)

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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 services, and how tools like Audacity empower blind creators to produce engaging content.

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

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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, and highlights the physical and mental benefits of the sport.

2550 AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation (Dec. 10, 2025)

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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, and conversational guidance to complement tools like guide dogs and canes.