Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey

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

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

2608 Essential Travel Tips for Blind Explorers (Feb. 25, 2026)

2608 Essential Travel Tips for Blind Explorers (Feb. 25, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Traveling with sight loss becomes far more manageable when you know what to expect and how to prepare. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Lynn Jensen, a nurse and vision rehabilitation therapist, about practical travel skills, safety strategies, guide dog planning, and simple tools that help make every trip smoother and more enjoyable.

2607 Bridging the Missing Link in Vision Care (Feb. 18, 2026)

2607 Bridging the Missing Link in Vision Care (Feb. 18, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Chicago Lighthouse specialists provide assistive technology and personalized guidance for people adapting to vision loss. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Patrick Andrade and patient Pat Kosmerl about tools, training, remote support, and the essential resources that many ophthalmologists never mention but that can make daily life far more manageable.

2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026)

2606 From First Dance to Lifelong Partners (Feb. 11, 2026) Show Notes Transcript How did a shared love for contra dancing lead to a marriage of over 40 years? In this personal Valentine’s Day special, hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with each other about their journey as a couple. They discuss navigating corporate careers at Xerox, raising children, and adapting to Pete’s blindness through communication and mutual dedication.

2605 Gaining Skills and Confidence at Summer Camp (Feb. 4, 2026)

2605 Gaining Skills and Confidence at Summer Camp (Feb. 4, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Summer camps can be more than just fun for children who are blind. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Gwen Botting, Executive Director of Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind, about the summer camp she runs for visually impaired youth. Besides being fun, the camp teaches cooking, gardening, independence and employment readiness skills