2226 National Coding Symposium and STEM Camp (Jun. 29, 2022)
Show Notes
The fields of computers and STEM offer excellent career opportunities for visually impaired people. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Leanne Grillot, outreach director at the American Printing House, about some of APH’s ongoing programs to inspire interest in these fields, make people aware of the opportunities, and help them connect with mentors.
Monthly Archives: June 2022
2225 The Candy in My Pocket (Jun. 22, 2022)
2225 The Candy in My Pocket (Jun. 22, 2022)
Show Notes
Over the years John Robert Wiltgen developed many complications from childhood diabetes including blindness, amputation of a limb, and kidney failure. Despite these setbacks, he soldiered on to become a world-renowned interior designer. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with John about his experiences and his newly released memoir “The Candy In My Pocket”.
2224 Offerings from Independence Science (Jun. 15, 2022)
2224 Offerings from Independence Science (Jun. 15, 2022)
Show Notes
Accessible measurement tools are essential if visually impaired students and professionals are to be full participants in STEM related activities either independently or with their sighted peers. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Michael Hingson and Ashley Neybert, from Independence Science, about the tools and services they offer to meet these needs.
2223 Pet Peeves of a Blind Person (Jun. 8, 2022)
2223 Pet Peeves of a Blind Person (Jun. 8, 2022)
Show Notes
People who are blind have many ways of adapting in a world that consists of primarily sighted people. Sometimes though, being blind can be frustrating, especially when simple changes that could be made to make our lives easier are not made. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk about some of Peter’s pet peeves as a blind person.
2222 Voice Dream Reader for macOS (Jun. 1, 2022)
2222 Voice Dream Reader for macOS (Jun. 1, 2022)
Show Notes
The award-winning Voice Dream Reader app is used by many Voiceover users and others around the world to read and listen to documents in many formats. Originally developed for iOS, this powerful productivity tool now comes to macOS. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with the developer, Winston Chen, about the app, its features, and its development.