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A weekly half-hour podcast empowering the visually impaired with expert advice, personal stories, and the latest in technology and accessibilityThis Week's Show

2529 Braille and Tech Work Together to Empower Blind Students (Jul. 16, 2025)
Show Notes
Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jose Manolo Alvarez, a blind professor at the University of Puerto Rico who teaches future educators of the visually impaired and creates tools from hurricane trackers to games to make assistive tech more accessible and engaging for students. He also hosts a Spanish language podcast about technology for the blind.

2528 Amateur Radio Then and Now (Jul. 9, 2025)
Show Notes
How does ham radio connect people worldwide? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with retired attorney and ham radio enthusiast John McCann (KW4U) about his experiences as a blind operator since the 1960’s, how modern equipment provides accessibility, and why this hobby is a fantastic way to make friends and serve as a vital emergency communication backup.
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