Colorado Views

Episode Summary What does it mean to choose joy when life hasn't always been kind? In the twelfth episode of Colorado Views, Jennifer Neptune and Michael Sisneros reflect on their experience watching Joybubbles at the Denver Film Festival, a documentary exploring the remarkable life of a blind man who found connection, purpose, and happiness through an unlikely friendship with the telephone. Jenni...

Summary An invitation doesn’t mean much if you can’t get there or take part once you arrive. Jennifer and Michael talk about what access looks like in everyday Colorado life, from audio-described theater and film to the transportation people depend on to stay connected. They recap White Cane Day celebrations in Grand Junction and Loveland, reflect on why smaller community events can create meaning...

White Canes, Retina Research, and Building Community in Colorado Jennifer and Michael celebrate the tenth episode of Colorado Views with a look at the people, resources, and ideas connecting Colorado’s blind and low-vision community. They preview Aftersight’s upcoming White Cane Day celebration in Loveland, talk about the White Cane Project and the importance of making mobility tools accessible, a...

Episode Summary Jennifer and Michael recap Aftersight’s September hike, including new connections, more than 20 participant interviews, and one unfortunate crock pot. They also look ahead to a visit with the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, explain how Lions Clubs help recycle eyeglasses and support Aftersight’s White Cane Program, and invite the community to the White Cane Day celebration in L...

Episode Summary  Jennifer and Michael open this episode of Colorado Views with a very Colorado conversation about weather, humidity, air quality, allergies, thunderstorms, and how changing conditions can affect everyday life. From there, the conversation turns toward Aftersight’s September 12 Audio Trekkers hike and several upcoming community events.  They highlight emergency-preparedness opportun...

Summary Michael and Jennifer let this episode of Colorado Views wander in the best possible way, beginning with a recommendation for the casual and funny Four Bad Eyes podcast before heading into stories about falling down, harmless pranks, haunted places, horror movies, Alcatraz, and Michael’s remarkably detailed plans for surviving a zombie apocalypse. The conversation then turns toward events a...

Episode Description  What does it take to make Colorado more accessible? It begins with listening to the people who rely on public transportation, accessible services, and community support every day.  Jennifer and Michael open the episode with a conversation about Colorado’s unusually hot and humid weather, Jennifer’s abandoned attempt to attend a five-dollar horseback ride, and the challenges of...

Summary   Michael and Jennifer recap a busy season of community connection across Colorado. They reflect on Aftersight’s Summer Social, where volunteers, board members, listeners, neighbors, young readers, and local creators gathered for food, conversation, and celebration. They also share stories from Denver Pride, including the interactive mystery-box activity and the thousands of personal conne...

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 concer...

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 connect...

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 e...

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 fe...