Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

2613 The Monarch Braille Display in Action (Apr. 1, 2026)

photo of adult hands resting atop displayed braille on the Monarch [http://podcast.EyesOnSuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2613-Monarch-display-with-adult-hands.jpg]   ”https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2613_podcast.mp3″ ”https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2613.htm” ”https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/bin/dt.php?sn=2613″ The Monarch multi line braille and graphics display can dramatically reshape how someone approaches their daily work by making complex tasks more efficient and intuitive. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Erin Sigmund, director of the Monarch RISE program at APH, and Scott Davert, a day-to-day user, about its features, the RISE program, and ongoing development.

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

Photo of a Monarch 2D display. It is black, about the size of a typical book, and has large raised pale orange buttons for controls. It also has ports for connectivity on the edges. [http://podcast.EyesOnSuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2612-Monarch-2D-Braille-Display.jpg] 2612 Monarch Takes Flight in Braille Innovation (Mar. 25, 2026) [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2612_podcast.mp3] Show Notes [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2612.htm] Transcript [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/bin/dt.php?sn=2612] 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)

The word, LUMIN, and tagline that reads 'Email that feels like a conversation, all in white text below a stylized white envelope, all on a black background' [http://podcast.EyesOnSuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2611-Lumin-logo-and-tagline.jpg] 2611 Managing Your E-Mail By Voice with LUMIN (Mar. 18, 2026) [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2611_podcast.mp3] Show Notes [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2611.htm] Transcript [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/bin/dt.php?sn=2611] 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)

photo of Aly Slaughter in Warrior 3 position in the Sahara desert. She is standing on her left foot which is buried in sand up to the ankle. Her right leg and both arms are horizontal, forming a capital T with her body. She is wearing all black and is very visible against the tan sand dunes. [http://podcast.EyesOnSuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2610-Aly-does-Warrior-3.jpg] 2610 Virtual Yoga for Everybody (Mar. 11, 2026) [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2610_podcast.mp3] Show Notes [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2610.htm] Transcript [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/bin/dt.php?sn=2610] 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)

photo of Roy Samuelson holding his book 'Audio Description Performance'. He is wearing a dark sport jacket with a dark crew-neck shirt and is in front of a dark wood wall. [http://podcast.EyesOnSuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2609-Roy-Samuelson-holding-his-book.jpg] 2609 The Craft of Audio Description (Mar. 4, 2026) [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2609_podcast.mp3] Show Notes [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2609.htm] Transcript [https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/bin/dt.php?sn=2609] 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.