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

1. Episode Summary

In this episode of Colorado Views, Jennifer and Michael reflect on Aftersight’s first 5K walk at Cherry Creek Reservoir in partnership with 4Sight Adventure Guides. What could have been “just a walk” became something far deeper: a day of connection, confidence, stories, and renewed possibility for members of the blind and low-vision community. They share highlights from the event, including beautiful weather, service dogs, sighted guides, food, music, and the joy of watching people step back into community after years of isolation.

The heart of the episode centers on personal stories. Jennifer shares Roxanne’s experience as someone newer to low vision who is learning about support groups, tech resources, transportation help, and community connection. Michael shares Kiwana’s powerful story of attending her first activity in 12 years after a stroke and vision loss, and how her lived experience is shaping her desire to advocate for people leaving the hospital without adequate resources. They also highlight Jeannie, a long-time Aftersight volunteer whose connection with founder David Dawson helped provide a Perkins Brailler to a young blind boy in Mexico, changing the course of his education and life.

The episode also looks ahead to upcoming Aftersight events, including the Summer Social on July 11 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Louisville office and the September 12 hike in Winter Park in partnership with No Barriers. Jennifer and Michael encourage listeners, volunteers, board members, and community partners to attend, share feedback, recommend resources, and help Aftersight continue becoming a trusted hub for free support, connection, and accessibility across Colorado.

2. Contact Info

Aftersight
Website: aftersight.org
General Feedback: feedback@aftersight.org
Phone: (720) 712-8856

Colorado Views Contacts
Jennifer: jennifer@aftersight.org
Michael: michael@aftersight.org

Upcoming Events Mentioned
Aftersight Summer Social: July 11, 2026, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, Louisville office
Aftersight Hike: September 12, 2026, Winter Park, in partnership with No Barriers
Castle Rock Service Fair: Week of June 1, 2026
Commerce City Service Fair: Saturday during the week of June 1, 2026

3. Show Credits

Colorado Views is an Aftersight original podcast focused on uplifting news, events, stories, resources, and happenings across Colorado and within Aftersight for blind, low-vision, and sighted listeners.

Hosts: Jennifer Neptune and Michael Sisneros
Producer: Jonathan Price
Organization: Aftersight