1830 Encore of 1718 The Helen Keller Archive (Jul. 25, 2018)


1830 Encore of 1718 The Helen Keller Archive (Jul. 25, 2018)


Show Notes

The American Foundation for the Blind just announced the launch of the Helen Keller Archive. In honor of that, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey reprise an interview with Helen Selsdon, the AFB archivist, about her work and about this rich source of information on the history of visual impairment, women’s history, literary history, and American culture.

1829 WayAround Tag-and-Scan System (Jul. 18, 2018)


1829 WayAround Tag-and-Scan System (Jul. 18, 2018)


Show Notes

WayAround is a smart phone app that provides on-demand details about everyday things. This tag-and-scan system enables the user to easily identify objects and also provides extra details, like how something works or when it expires. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Darwin Belt and Jessica Hipp about the WayAround system and how it works.

1828 Every Day Tips and Tricks (Jul. 11, 2018)


1828 Every Day Tips and Tricks (Jul. 11, 2018)


Show Notes

Our listeners like our “tips and tricks” episodes so join hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey in another. Hear a variety of tips and suggestions that we’ve been collecting from using your smart home device to working with Windows and iOS more efficiently to finding interesting reading material and more. You’ll be sure to find something that’s right for you!

1827 Working at Disney and Marriott (Jul. 4, 2018)


1827 Working at Disney and Marriott (Jul. 4, 2018)


Show Notes

Blind since birth, twin brothers John and Larry Gassman became proficient with computers and now both have similar jobs that entail making sure the software used by each of their employers is accessible to other blind employees using screen readers. Join hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey as they talk with the Gassman brothers about their work and other experiences.