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

1. Episode Summary

In this episode of Colorado Views, Michael and Jennifer continue shaping the show’s identity as a place for good news, community connection, and real stories from across Colorado. They open by reflecting on feedback from their first episode and emphasize their desire to improve the show each week, even if it is just “1% better” at a time. They invite listeners to share honest feedback, both positive and constructive, and they make it clear that this show is being built with the community, not simply presented to the community.

A major theme throughout the episode is that everyone’s story matters. Michael and Jennifer talk about the power of testimony, shared experience, and personal stories that help people realize they are not alone. They encourage listeners who are blind, low vision, sighted, connected to Aftersight, or simply part of the broader Colorado community to reach out and share how services, resources, challenges, or unexpected moments have shaped their lives.

The episode also recaps a busy week for Aftersight, including Jennifer and Michael attending a screening of the short film Truth Be Told in Silverthorne, which explores journalism, misinformation, and the importance of accurate local reporting. They discuss the need for audio description if the film is shown to blind and low vision audiences in the future.

They also share highlights from Robert Lam’s graduation at Colorado State University, a volunteer coffee meetup in Fort Collins, and Aftersight’s table at a Denver Philharmonic Orchestra event, where they connected with families, children, and other community organizations.

Looking ahead, Michael and Jennifer highlight the upcoming Aftersight and Foresight walk at Cherry Creek State Park, explain registration details, and connect the event to Aftersight’s White Cane Project. They discuss how the project provides navigation canes to people who need them and explain why access to a good cane can be life-changing.

The episode closes with a spotlight on Colorado Visionaries Blind Hockey Club, an adaptive hockey organization creating inclusive opportunities for blind and low vision athletes. Jennifer shares how powerful it was to see young hockey players helping blind and low vision participants experience the ice, and both hosts encourage listeners to volunteer, participate, or simply come see what the organization is doing.

2. Contact Info

Colorado Views / Aftersight Feedback
Email: feedback@aftersight.org
Website: aftersight.org

Aftersight White Cane Project
Website: aftersight.org

Colorado Visionaries Blind Hockey Club
Facebook: Visionaries Blind Hockey
Instagram: Visionaries Blind Hockey
Email: coloradovisionaries@gmail.com

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

Producer Credit
Jonathan Price
Podcast and Program Producer, Aftersight

3. Show Credits

Show: Colorado Views
Hosts: Michael and Jennifer
Produced by: Jonathan Price
Organization: Aftersight
Format: Community news, resources, stories, and happenings across Colorado and Aftersight