2612 Monarch Takes Flight in Braille Innovation (Mar. 25, 2026)

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Monarch Braille brings tactile graphics and multi-line braille to students, job seekers, and professionals. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erin Sigmund, director of the Monarch RISE program at APH, about the Monarch RISE and the Monarch Student Pilot programs, eligibility for receiving a free device, and how this technology supports employment and education.

2611 Managing Your E-Mail By Voice with LUMIN (Mar. 18, 2026)

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LUMIN is a voice driven AI tool created to help people who are visually impaired manage email more easily. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with visually impaired founder Sriram Ganesh about building this AI-driven technology, the importance of user feedback, privacy controls, as well as future enhancements and broader platform support.

2610 Virtual Yoga for Everybody (Mar. 11, 2026)

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Yoga can be accessible for everyone when taught with clear descriptions and flexible options. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with visually impaired yoga instructor Aly Slaughter about guiding gentle classes, adapting poses for different bodies, supporting students of all abilities, and building community through in-person or virtual sessions.

2609 The Craft of Audio Description (Mar. 4, 2026)

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Audio description brings performances to life for blind audiences by turning visuals into clear narration. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Roy Samuelson about writing and performing descriptions that match on screen action, carry the emotion of scenes, and make the experience more enjoyable. He also teaches and advises others on how to do audio description well.