Summary

Michael and Jennifer recap a busy season of community connection across Colorado. They reflect on Aftersight’s Summer Social, where volunteers, board members, listeners, neighbors, young readers, and local creators gathered for food, conversation, and celebration. They also share stories from Denver Pride, including the interactive mystery-box activity and the thousands of personal connections made throughout the day.

The conversation looks ahead to the September 12 Audio Trekker Hike in Winter Park, presented in partnership with No Barriers. Michael and Jennifer explain how volunteers, sighted guides, companionship, accessible recreation, and flexible financial support can help more people participate.

They also discuss Famous Seamus Lights, Aftersight’s White Cane Project, Blind Pilots International, upcoming rural outreach, and the continuing work of bringing local Colorado publications to life through human narration for blind and low-vision listeners.

Credits

Show: Colorado Views
Hosts: Michael Sisneros and Jennifer
Producer: Jonathan Price
Presented by: Aftersight

Contact Information

Website: aftersight.org
Email: feedback@aftersight.org
Phone: 720-712-8856

Audio Trekker Hike registration and information: aftersight.org

Summary

In this episode of Colorado Views, Jennifer and Michael welcome their first guest, Elaine, for a wide-ranging conversation about community, advocacy, accessible wellness, and the ongoing work of Aftersight. They begin by highlighting Aspen Club and its “Stepping On” fall-prevention program, then move into a larger conversation about transportation access, Ride NoCo, VIA, RTD route concerns, Uber and Lyft accessibility, and the real-life impact transportation cuts can have on blind and low-vision people, seniors, caregivers, and people with disabilities.

Elaine joins the conversation from Wisconsin and shares her Colorado visit, including rock climbing, vegan food discoveries, and reconnecting with Michael. The conversation then turns toward Elaine’s upcoming work refreshing Aftersight’s audio-described yoga offerings. She explains how accessible yoga requires clear verbal guidance, multiple modifications, chair-based options, breath work, pacing, and a welcoming tone that helps people feel safe and included. Elaine also shares her work as a plant-based educator through PCRM, discussing how food, movement, and lifestyle changes can support long-term health.

The episode closes with updates about Aftersight’s upcoming Winter Park hike on September 12, the need for sponsors and volunteers, the July 11 summer social, and an invitation for listeners, volunteers, board members, and community members to share how Aftersight has impacted their lives.

Credits

Colorado Views
Hosted by Jennifer and Michael
Guest: Elaine
Produced by Jonathan Price

Contact info

Website: aftersight.org
Email: michael@aftersight.org
Email: jennifer@aftersight.org
Phone: 720-712-8856

Listeners can also leave comments on YouTube or reach out with feedback about future audio-described yoga sessions, transportation resources, volunteer stories, sponsorship opportunities, and community needs.

Summary

In this episode of Colorado Views, Michael and Jennifer return with a packed conversation about community events, accessibility, outreach, and the wonderfully unpredictable stories that come with life in Colorado.

Michael shares his experience at Woodland Park Pride, including the welcoming atmosphere, music, food trucks, accessible park layout, clean bathrooms, and the community connections made throughout the day. The episode also looks ahead to Colorado Springs Pride and Denver Pride, where Aftersight will continue connecting with listeners, volunteers, and organizations across the state.

Jennifer and Michael also highlight Benefits in Action’s Pickleball for Benefits, Aftersight’s PSA opportunities for community partners, free soccer celebrations at Skyline Park, and the importance of promoting accessible events for the Blind and Low Vision community. The episode wraps with moving stories, pets, chickens, and Dorothy the chicken accidentally going for a ride around the block.

Credits

Podcast: Colorado Views
Episode: Ep. 4
Hosts: Michael and Jennifer
Organization: Aftersight
Website: aftersight.org

Contact Info

To learn more about Aftersight, visit:

aftersight.org

To submit events, resources, PSA information, or community updates, contact:

michael@aftersight.org
jennifer@aftersight.org