Navigating Life with Vision Loss

Kim is out this week, and Jonathan and Lauren take over the show to talk about the basics of skin and hair care. There is a lot of information in this episode, so if you need the resources, go check out our page www.aincolorado.org/resources. If you would like a transcription of the show, please click this link https://share.descript.com/view/GLiwONTpncn

Growing up we have all heard the words yes and no. However, we don't really understand the power of those words until they come full circle, and we start realizing the power in those two simple words. Cindy is an educator of nearly 30 years, and her experience from homeschooling to juvenile correctional facilities to private and public teaching and administration to now professorship gives her a unique authority to speak to the power of yes. We hope this show helps you navigate your life with vision loss. You can find a transcription of this show here https://share.descript.com/view/TXzUgrFNpMK

Billy has been on Aftersight with Penn Street and is now joining Kim with the NLVL crew. this month is all about emplyment, how to find jobs, train for them, your rights and many other things. Billy and Kim talk about some of the skills in finding a job that may come in handy like working with LinkedIn professionals to build your resume and make sure you know how to stand out from the crowd. Let us know what you think and lets us know how we can help you. www.nsite.org www.aincolorado.org

We are doing a special re-airing of the interview with Loraine Hutchison from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. We are discussing for the entire month of May the concepts of employment. Enjoy and let us know what you would like to hear.

Here is the final episode for the month concerning housing. James is back, and this time we're talking about how to not only keep your home safe but how to arrange things, so you are well taken care of and safe. James moves throughout the house talking about all things from the kitchen to the bathrooms, hallways and everything in between. Please join us next month and we launch into our newest journey, Employment. Have a wonderful week and if you would like to ask a specific question for Kim, email us at www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/ For a transcription of this show please click on this link. https://vportal.aincolorado.org/wl/?id=h9YuVsfow0VHjPy0ULbuHXWemFekdxrR

For a transcript of this show, please visit the link below. https://vportal.aincolorado.org/wl/?id=BcmMrrWiEBjK3u6os0OilNor2ANi25kB In this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, host Kim Wardlow interviews James Daigle of Loveland Handy Guy to discuss home repair and maintenance. They discuss what people should consider when moving into a new house or apartment, such as checking the safety features, like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure the windows and doors are secure. They also discuss the importance of having someone who is knowledgeable about home repair to help with any maintenance issues. For a transcript of this show, please visit the link below. www.lovelandhandyguy.com www.aincolorado.com/podcast-guest/ https://aincolorado.org/concert-in-the-dark/ https://aincolorado.org/white-cane-project/

This is a great episode with Candy Christen and Kim as they go deep into the rental markets and talk about how to apply, advocacy and many other things. If you have any questions about housing, please drop us a line at www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

We're back this week with Jessica from Benefits in Action. Jessica gives a brief history of the non-profit and a great overview of many of their services. If you want to know more about their other services, please visit benefitsinaction.org. www.aincolorado.org/resources www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

As we move into the second half of this month, we shift toward benefits for those with vision loss. Jessica, of Benefits In Action, joins Kim as they discuss SSI and SSDI. If you would like to learn more about who and what Benefits in Action does, visit them here https://www.benefitsinaction.org/. Enjoy your week! Watch for the name change coming in April for this show. The new name will be "Navigating Life with Vision Loss" aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/ aincolorado.org/resources/

We are talking all things savings today. Chris is back with some great money saving tips and tricks for you to put into place today. Visit Chris and his team at Pennyforward.com and use the discount code AINCO2023 to take 25% off your first month of services. www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/ www.aincolorado.org/resources

Welcome to March Madness! In this new month, we are talking about all things money and finances. From personal budgets, to saving, to social security to medicaid and everything in between. Kicking off this month, Kim is joined by Chris Peterson, president and CEO of Penny forward. So sit back and relax and enjoy the show!

Kim is joined by Jim Pilkington of Denver Vocational Rehabilitation. They talk about quite a few things, including cane travel and indoor GPS. There is a lot of information about transportation this month. Kim also addresses some concerns that our listeners have experienced with relation to RTD, so make sure you listen to the whole episode as to how to reach RTD with questions about Uber and Lyft. Thanks for listening, and join us in March as we dive into financial planning and resources for those who are low-vision and blind. RTD Access on Demand Program (Make sure you reference this program) Phone: (303) 299-6000 Email: customercare@rtd-denver.com www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest www.aincolorado.org/resources

Kim is joined, this week, by Teague Kirkpatrick. Teague has been working in the transportation industry for many years and has an interesting take on what transportation means for those who are disabled, especially when it comes to tech and joining companies. www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

Kim is joined by Angel, who discusses all the ways to access transportation and how to schedule your rides to and from specific locations. RTD, Lyft, Uber and more are all discussed in this episode of Topic of The Month. https://bouldercounty.gov/transportation/multimodal/mobilityforall/mobility-and-access-for-all-ages-and-abilities/ www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/ www.aincolorado.org/resources

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 info below. DRMAC Phone: (303) 243-3113 Email: csamuels@drmac-co-org AINC Website: www.aincolorado.org/resources

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 blind people can defend themselves. Reach out to your local resource center for self-defense classes for the blind. www.aincolorado.org/podcast.guest/ www.aincolorado.org/resources

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 others, all things can be made possible. www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest www.aincolorado.org/resources

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 this show is glazed over or overcooked. Every topic is seasoned to perfection. Enough kitchen puns? Well, that's the way the cookie crumbles! www.aincolorado.org www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest

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. Please don't forget to leave us a review and give us a 5-star rating, as we are looking to reach as many people as possible. Thank you for listening! www.aincolorado.org/resources www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/