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A weekly half-hour podcast empowering the visually impaired with expert advice, personal stories, and the latest in technology and accessibility

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Photo of a child's hands touching the Monarch 2-D Braille display with a woman's hands guiding the child.

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.

Photo of a home ham radio set-up including a computer and a lot of electronics equipment

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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… Biped AI, the manufacturer of NOA, an all-in-one mobility vest. NOA provides GPS navigation, detects obstacles and describes surroundings using cameras & AI. Available through many distributors. More information is available at biped.ai.