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.