2625 A Firsthand Review of Meta Smart Glasses (Jun. 24, 2026)

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Smart eyewear offers unique benefits for accessibility. Peter details how he uses his new smart glasses to privately navigate his phone, read museum signs, capture family photos, and more. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Joe Borden and Becky Furuta from Avenue Vision about these assistive features and the benefits of purchasing smart glasses directly from an optician.

2624 MEMS Technology Enables a Modern 2-D Tactile Display (Jun. 17, 2026)

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Innovative MEMS technology is changing how the visually impaired can interact with digital information. Dave Schleppenbach from Tactile Engineering introduces the Cadence Tactile Tablet, a 2D refreshable display. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Dave about how this modular device renders Braille text, complex graphics, and even live video.

2623 Catching Sight – A Story of Dogs and Self-Acceptance (Jun. 10, 2026)

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Professional guide dog training offers a deep level of communication and personal safety. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Deni Elliott about her experiences with several guide dogs and her journey toward self-acceptance. They also discuss Deni’s new book “Catching Sight” and the unique partnership that forms between a person and a working service animal.