1433 Services and Conditions for the Blind in Malaysia (Aug. 13, 2014)
Show Notes
One of the joys of hosting Eyes On Success is meeting people from all over the world and learning about similarities and differences in how things are done. This week, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Moses Choo, Executive Director of the National Council for the Blind of Malaysia about services they provide and conditions for the blind there.
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1432 STEM Education for Blind Youth (Aug. 6, 2014)
1432 STEM Education for Blind Youth (Aug. 6, 2014)
Show Notes
Especially with computers being so accessible, science can be a great career for people with visual impairments. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Rayshun Dorsey, who founded and heads the WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, about their programs to expose visually impaired youth to the wonder of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
1431 Tips for Finding a Job (Jul. 30, 2014)
1431 Tips for Finding a Job (Jul. 30, 2014)
Show Notes
The unemployment rate for people with vision loss is much greater than that in the general population. Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Jennison Asuncion about strategies, tools, and techniques he has used to successfully search for and obtain employment throughout his professional career, even in today’s challenging environment.
1429 Considerations for Blind People Losing their Hearing (Jul. 16, 2014)
1429 Considerations for Blind People Losing their Hearing (Jul. 16, 2014)
Show Notes
Adaptive equipment is available to help people with vision or hearing loss. However, there are special considerations for people with both since they cannot rely on their sight to compensate for loss of hearing or vice versa. Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Jonathan Mosen about special issues he has faced as a life-long blind person who is losing his hearing.
1428 ZoomText Screen Magnifier (Jul. 9, 2014)
1428 ZoomText Screen Magnifier (Jul. 9, 2014)
Show Notes
Although many operating systems come with built-in screen magnifiers, ZoomText from AI Squared has many more features and capabilities. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Derek Bove, technical product manager of ZoomText for the Mac about that product, the version for the PC, and what’s expected in the future.
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