2521 Advancing Treatments for Inherited Retinal Diseases (May 21, 2025)
Show Notes
Research is key to fighting blinding eye diseases. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jason Menzo, CEO of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, about advancing treatments for inherited retinal diseases, funding research initiatives, and launching new mental health resources to support individuals with blindness and low vision.
Monthly Archives: May 2025
2520 Accessible Devices Change Diabetes Care (May 14, 2025)
2520 Accessible Devices Change Diabetes Care (May 14, 2025)
Show Notes
How do visually impaired individuals manage diabetes independently? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Veronica Elsea and Patricia Maddix about accessible insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and their advocacy work for non-visual medical tools. Both women share their personal journeys navigating diabetes care as blind individuals.
2519 From Braille Music to the Big Screen (May 7, 2025)
2519 From Braille Music to the Big Screen (May 7, 2025)
Show Notes
Rod Clemmons, who has been blind since birth, shares his journey from being a classically trained pianist to an R&B performer, producer and composer. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Rod about his experiences as a visually impaired musician, his passion for rhythm and blues, and his work scoring the upcoming film ‘A Jeannie for Christmas’.