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NLS logo that says 'NLS National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Library of Congress' in black and orange block capitals on a white surround.  Below that are three photos of people's hands using materials provided by the service including the BARD app, Braille, and a talking book player.

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.


3D printed map of the 48 contiguous United States in which each state's relative population density is represented by its height.

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.


Close-up photo of Glen Gordon.  He is wearing a brown tweed sport coat and beige dress shirt.

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.


Photo of Glen Gordon in a recording studio.  He is wearing headphones, speaking into a microphone, and working with a mixer.

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.




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