2018 Encore of 1839 Accessibility of US National Parks (Apr. 29, 2020)
Show Notes
The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has over 400 sites that are visited by over 300 million people each year. They strive to make these sites as accessible as possible for everyone. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ray Bloomer, Accessibility Specialist for Accessibility Support Programs, about the NPS and how their sites can be enjoyed by all.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
2017 NCAR Tactile and Audio Tour (Apr. 22, 2020)
2017 NCAR Tactile and Audio Tour (Apr. 22, 2020)
Show Notes
NCAR, or the National Center for Atmospheric Research, is a worldwide resource focused on earth system sciences. They have worked hard to make their public displays very accessible. Join hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey as they take a tour of a number of interactive exhibits with Becca Hatheway, manager of teaching and learning at the center.
2016 Braille Displays – Dot Watch and Beyond (Apr. 15, 2020)
2016 Braille Displays – Dot Watch and Beyond (Apr. 15, 2020)
Show Notes
Dot Incorp has developed an innovative braille technology for refreshable braille displays that is less costly and bulky than traditional refreshable braille designs. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ah-rum Choi, director of Social Impact at Dot Incorp, about their new braille Dot Watch, and what we might expect from this technology in the future.
2015 Coping While Isolated (Apr. 8, 2020)
2015 Coping While Isolated (Apr. 8, 2020)
Show Notes
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to dramatically change our daily routines and develop new strategies for navigating through this difficult time. In this special episode hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey discuss tools and resources you might find useful in work, chores, play, and socializing with friends and family while practicing social distancing.
2014 A Career with Computers (Apr. 1, 2020)
2014 A Career with Computers (Apr. 1, 2020)
Show Notes
Jeff Bishop is a program manager on Microsoft’s accessibility team. Despite being blind from birth, he was an active and adventurous youth, learned programming on a Commodore Computer, and has had a fun and rewarding professional career. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with Jeff about his experiences and what he considers to be some of his keys to success.