1948 NEWSREEL Audio Magazine (Nov. 27, 2019)


1948 NEWSREEL Audio Magazine (Nov. 27, 2019)


Show Notes

NEWSREEL is a monthly audio magazine offering three hours of helpful information and inspiration in the voices of its members. Topics include technology, travel tips, books, recipes, personal experiences, sports and more. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with NEWSREEL’s editor, Irwin Hott, about the magazine for and by the blind and its history.

1946 Bristol Braille Multi-Line Refreshable Braille Display (Nov. 13, 2019)


1946 Bristol Braille Multi-Line Refreshable Braille Display (Nov. 13, 2019)


Show Notes

Bristol Braille is now shipping the Canute 360, a refreshable multi-line braille display with 360 characters. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ed Rogers, founder and managing director of Bristol Braille, about how the device works and how the designers managed to make the Canute 360 at a price that makes it a viable option for braille users.

1945 Life As a Blind Music Producer (Nov. 6, 2019)


1945 Life As a Blind Music Producer (Nov. 6, 2019)


Show Notes

Ross McGregor is a blind music producer who has produced over 300 albums during his career. He was recently presented the Australian “Hands of Fame” award for his lifetime achievements. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ross about what a music producer does and how the technologies and methods for music production have changed over the years.