Navigating Life with Vision Loss
"Navigating Life with Vision Loss" is an Aftersight original podcast. In this seasonal format podcast, we answer your questions on a variety of topics surrounding vision loss. Need to know what to do in standing up for yourself? Wondering how to find a counselor or therapist? Do you need to know how to fill out patient forms in a crowded doctor's office? This show is for you. We're giving a voice to the challenges faced by people with blindness or vision loss. We're here as a resource for you, your family, and your friends. This service is made possible by generous donations. Consider supporting us at www.aftersight.org
to help keep these resources free. Aftersight also provides free white canes, support groups, and more, all thanks to contributions from our community.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 123
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
DRMAC and Transportation Services
Welcome to February and the month of love. We're all about transportation this month, and we kick it off with Colleen from DRMAC. If you have any questions about their services, you can find all the …
00:31:04 |
Tue 07 Feb 2023
Wax on wax off: How to Defend Yourself
Ok I know I said last week was our last episode of January, but we were kidding. Kim is joined by the one and only Scott Land. Scott has done a lot of really cool things, and now hes teaching how bli…
00:43:30 |
Tue 31 Jan 2023
A New You A New Place
In our final week of January, we talk with Tricia Dunn, who has gone through a lot of change in the past two years. Learning to be independent on your own can be challenging, but with the help of oth…
00:29:30 |
Tue 24 Jan 2023
Blind in the Kitchen
Grab your slotted spoon and favorite skillet and join Crys and Kim as they discuss all things cooking. From food prep to organization, these two find no shortage of topics to delve into. Nothing in t…
00:43:04 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
Setting Up Your Home
This week, Kim is joined by the newest member of the AINC board, Melissa Fishburn. Melissa has been blind since birth and has adapted some unique strategies for getting things done around the house. …
00:30:00 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
Life/Work as a Blind Student
Welcome to 2023! We're kicking this year off with our very own Evan Starnes. Evan is a college student attending Front Range Community College and is pursuing a degree in Audio Engineering. Evan also…
00:37:22 |
Tue 03 Jan 2023
Assistive Tech for the Deaf
In our final episode of December and 2022, we talk about some technologies in assisting the deaf community. We have loved having Ellie Carlson on as our expert in training for persons with visual and…
00:25:40 |
Tue 27 Dec 2022
All About Guide Dogs
An interesting topic develops around guide dogs and understanding if you qualify and how to qualify. Enjoy this enlightening episode.
00:27:38 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
Deafblind Resources Both Locally and Nationally
This week we talk about some of the resources both locally and nationally in dealing with deafblindness and how to make sure you're communicating well when asking for help. If you would like more inf…
00:30:40 |
Tue 13 Dec 2022
Adapting to Vision and Hearing Loss
As we enter a new month, we want to say thank you to everyone who supported us in our Colorado Gives Day initiative. We could not have done it without you. December here at AINC is Adapting to Vision…
00:24:55 |
Tue 06 Dec 2022
What Groups Should I Join
This is the last installment for the Month of November. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Penn joins Kim one last time to talk about different organizations and how they can benefit you in you…
00:37:24 |
Tue 29 Nov 2022
Facing the Holidays With a Disability
Pass the turkey pass the pie, just don't poke me in the eye. Penn and Kim pass all the main goodies in how to navigate the holidays with a disability. pull your chair up to the table and grab your fo…
00:29:33 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
Teach Myself To Do What Now!?
Hey guess what? You're going to have to learn some new skills. You're going to have to adapt to your world and your new situation. Are you ready for it? Can you humble yourself enough to let yourself…
00:35:40 |
Tue 15 Nov 2022
Awareness and Education: Oops! Shouldn't Have Said That.
Have you ever said something meant to be a compliment or you thought you were being inquisitive in a nonthreatening manner, and then it came out as insensitive and misunderstood? Ya. We've all been t…
00:31:44 |
Tue 08 Nov 2022
TOTM Ep. 9 Awareness and Education - My Disability
Trying to find your place in the world can be challenging. It can be much more difficult if you have a disability. You may not want to be seen or let people know that you have a disability or that yo…
00:39:04 |
Tue 01 Nov 2022
TOTM Ep. 8: Advocacy in the Medical Arena
This is the final episode in our topic for this month, which is advocacy. Lorraine and Kim have been talking about advocacy and all the different places we need to speak up for ourselves. Next month …
00:28:51 |
Tue 25 Oct 2022
TOTM Ep. 07: Advocacy in the Workforce
Kim is joined by Lorraine Hutcheson from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation where they talk about job hunting, applying for and gaining access to necessary materials for a job well done.
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00:31:05 |
Tue 18 Oct 2022
TOTM Ep. 6: Advocacy in Transportation
Kim is joined by Lorraine Hutcheson from the Division of Vocational Rehab. Transportation can be a daunting task, even for sighted people. Doing it blind can sometimes feel completely hopeless and fr…
00:27:32 |
Fri 07 Oct 2022
TOTM Ep. 05 What is Advocacy?
This month, we are all about sticking up for yourself and the ones you love. Whether it's in a restaurant or ride-share, work place or school, we have answers in how to stand up for your rights and w…
00:26:38 |
Tue 04 Oct 2022
TOTM Ep. 04 Behavioral Health - Grief and Advocacy
For the final time, Kim sits down with Bill Lundgrin and chat about dealing with grief and different types of grief surrounding blindness. Grief comes in many forms and if you need help, reach out to…
00:29:19 |
Tue 27 Sep 2022
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