1931 Distance Running with Guide Dogs (Jul. 31, 2019)


1931 Distance Running with Guide Dogs (Jul. 31, 2019)


Show Notes

In episode 1752 hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked with Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, about a program they started to train guide dogs to serve as running companions for their handlers. This week we hear about how the program has evolved and Thomas’ experience running the New York City half marathon guided only by guide dogs.

1930 Wild Blind Ice Hockey (Jul. 24, 2019)


1930 Wild Blind Ice Hockey (Jul. 24, 2019)


Show Notes

Wild Blind Hockey is the companion team to the Minnesota Wild Hockey NHL team and consists of visually impaired skaters of all ages. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Lonny Evans, the team’s Director of Operations, about how the team came about, modifications used to make it possible to play with limited or no vision, and what it means to the players.

1927 Dating in the Digital Age (Jul. 3, 2019)


1927 Dating in the Digital Age (Jul. 3, 2019)


Show Notes

Have you ever considered jumping into the world of online dating? If so you’ll want to read “Dating in the Digital Age” by Kim Loftis. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kim about her book and discuss how the process works, what to expect, and some special considerations for blind individuals. She also talks about some of her own experiences.