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

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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)

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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)

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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.