2208 Extreme Sports – Rock Climbing (Feb. 23, 2022)
Show Notes
John Churcher’s experience is proof that it is never too late to begin something new. Inspired by a friend later in life, he soon became an avid rock climber. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with John about what rock climbing means to him, how he does it as a blind person, and about some of his adventures including scaling the Eiger, a several day endeavor.
Monthly Archives: February 2022
2207 Encore of 1502 Product Development at Humanware (Feb. 16, 2022)
2207 Encore of 1502 Product Development at Humanware (Feb. 16, 2022)
Show Notes
Bringing new products to market involves time, planning, and feedback from customers. This week, hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey talk with Dominic Labbé, Product Development Director for blindness related products at Humanware. He describes how the process works at Humanware and how products such as the Victor Reader are shepherded from concept to the marketplace.
2206 Optic Low Vision Swimming Aid (Feb. 9, 2022)
2206 Optic Low Vision Swimming Aid (Feb. 9, 2022)
Show Notes
Competitive blind swimmers currently rely on sighted assistants to signal them before making their turn for the next lap. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Mirthe Hofstede who, for a student project, developed a system that obviates the need for an assistant while at the same time provides better feedback to the blind swimmer.
2205 Taking Charge of Your Health (Feb. 2, 2022)
2205 Taking Charge of Your Health (Feb. 2, 2022)
Show Notes
As a result of being born prematurely, Jeff Bishop had to deal with a number of medical issues including becoming a diabetic. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with Jeff about his journey to control his diabetes by making a series of lifestyle changes that included sticking to a healthy diet, regular exercise, and developing the drive to succeed.