Very Early July 11 Podcast Ready

Preventing Falls By Adapting Your Home



Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

You can hear the July 11 show long before it goes to air. This week, we have Kym Collins-Lee and Allyson Collins of the National Eye Institute discussing new online features that include the Eye on NEI magazine, vodcasts, and podcasts.

Also, Pris Rogers of the American Foundation for the Blind, Dr. Lisa Tekell of University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and one of her former interns, Brittany Hosser, talk about a new AFB video series called, Preventing Falls By Adapting Your Home.

There's another guest. Chris Danielsen of the National Federation of the Blind will be along to discuss Louis Braille and the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.

Eye on Vision Preempted By Capitol Steps on July 4

Eye on Vision will not air on July 4, so WYPL can bring you hilarious political humor with the Capitol Steps 4th of July special at 7 PM on Independence Day. Eye on Vision will be back with an all new program on July 11.

June 20 Podcast Now Up

TapMemo

On the June 20 show, we have Nir Dvash explaining the TapMemo, which is a voice-activated personal data assistant that can be used as a memo pad, alarm clock, and calendar.

June 13 Podcast Ready to Go

Tennessee School for the Blind




Brian Lichorowic

On our first June show, Jim Oldham of the Tennessee School for the Blind is back to discuss such things as renovations and transportation arrangements for students.

Then, Audiopoint's Brian Lichorowic explains Voice Terminal Service, which uses voice commands to access such things as the internet and e-mail on phones.

May 30 Podcast Now Ready

Dr. Stephen Rose

SmartView Versa

This week, we have Dr. Stephen Rose of the Foundation Fighting Blindness discussing the gene therapy products known as StarGen, UshStat, RetinoStat, and EncorStat used in the treatment of various eye diseases.

Also, Vinnie Rappa of Humanware will explain the SmartView magnifiers known as the Xtend, Versa, Nano, and Graduate.

May 23 Podcast Now Ready

Dr. Michael Karin



Tennessee School for the Blind

On the May 23 show, the University of California - San Diego's Dr. Michael Karin will explain the protein kinase JNK1 and its influence on the development of retinopathy in premature infants.

In addition to that, Jim Oldham, superintendent of the Tennessee School for the Blind, will be along to discuss the admissions process, curriculum programs, and distinguished graduates of the school.

May 9 Podcast Now Available

Visual Prosthesis



Dr. David Rein


On the May 9 show, we'll have Dr. John Pezaris of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston discussing a visual prosthesis that uses a digital camera to send images directly to the brain.

Also, the Research Triangle Institute's Dr. David Rein will discuss the frequency and severity of macular degeneration cases that are predicted to occur between 2010 and 2050.