2031 Disability Rights and the ADA (Jul. 29, 2020)
Show Notes
The Americans with Disabilities Act was a pivotal point in codifying the rights which all disabled people are afforded in the U.S. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tim Elder, a blind disability rights attorney, about the long journey in recognizing the rights of the disabled, developing the current law, and why the journey is not yet done.
Monthly Archives: July 2020
2030 Cross Country Skiing (Jul. 22, 2020)
2030 Cross Country Skiing (Jul. 22, 2020)
Show Notes
Participating in sports can not only help to keep you healthy but can also be a rewarding social activity. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Tim McCorcle, president of the Ski For Light organization, about programs run by the organization in which blind skiers can partner with sighted guides to enjoy the outdoors and make new friends.
2029 The Blind Soprano (Jul. 15, 2020)
2029 The Blind Soprano (Jul. 15, 2020)
Show Notes
Cristina Jones is a dramatic coloratura soprano who refers to herself as The Blind Soprano. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Cristina about how she became interested in music as a youth, how she dealt with losing her eyesight as she got older, and challenges she has had to overcome as a professional opera singer both on stage and off.
2028 The Case For and Against Service Animals (July 8, 2020)
2028 The Case For and Against Service Animals (July 8, 2020)
Show Notes
There was a time that a “service animal” was a trained and certified guide dog for the blind. Now it seems that service animals are everywhere and the rules of acceptance have become considerably relaxed. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Deni Elliott, a blind professor of Media Ethics, about what has changed, the implications, and what we can do about it.
2027 Why See a Low Vision Specialist (Jul. 1, 2020)
2027 Why See a Low Vision Specialist (Jul. 1, 2020)
Show Notes
Ophthalmologists are trained to treat medical conditions associated with the eye and should be consulted if you are experiencing vision loss. But what about getting around in daily life? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Neelam Patel, a low vision specialist, about the array of services and resources available of which you might not have been told.