Navigating Life with Vision Loss

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 u...

Kim Wardlow joins Kim Owens from Navigating Blindness. Mrs. Owens has seen her boys grow and succeed in their respective fields. Her son Kai, however, was to undergo a change that would see him adapt to the very thing he loves. This is a story of advocacy and love of a mother for her son. We hope you enjoy this episode. https://navigatingblindness.com/ Br> A transcript of the episode can be fou...

Are you a parent struggling with your child's addiction? This can be an incredibly frustrating place to be, especially if you don't have the tools to handle it. Aaron Huey is a counselor and Martial Arts expert and gives us some incredible tools to help with our kids and allowing them to thrive. You can find out more about Aaron's work on his website https://aaronmhuey.com/ If you would like to en...

Swing batter better! It all about Beep ball this week as Kim sits down with Beep Ball Pitcher and organizer Michael Curtis of Mind's Eye. Mind's Eye is a service out of Belleville, Illinois. They are celebrating their 50th year and one of their exciting programs is Beet Ball. If you're curious about how the blind play Beep Ball, you'll want to hear this episode. We would love to hear some of the a...

We are back, and this week we're checking out the world of golf with Mike Arnold from the American Blind Golf Association. Have you been golfing before and wondered what it was like to play while blind? Mike share his story of vision loss with Starguart's Disease. Don't let that fool you, his ability to strike the ball has made him an incredible golfer. If you would like to check out their website...

Matt Kissane joins Kim to talk about the hike for AINC. We talk trails and sighted guides and just getting out there and talking about being outside. We hope you join us on the hike. If you are listening to this after the hike, we hope you join us next year, as we aim to make it bigger and better than this one!

Erik graces us with his presence again as he and Kim talk about some of the fun things and learning to explore all the facets of being blind and doing fun outdoor activities. It's just about getting out there and trying new things. Enjoy this week.

We are closing out the month of July by having the one and only Erik Weihenmayer. He is an incredible human and has accomplished a lot in his career. From non-profits to world renowned expeditions, Erik has done it all. Part 2 will Kick off August as we move into our leisure month. Enjoy the show!

Erik is back at again and this time they are talking about all things nutrition and how to diversify exactly what you're eating. But it's so much more than that. It's not really about "What" you're eating, but rather what you're absorbing. I know you'll find some very interesting things in this interview to take away as you continue on in this journey of navigating life with vision loss. https://e...

Erik Hansen is a professional coach and trainer with over 30 years of experience. His work with body mapping and understanding that you don't have to isolate certain body part to work them, rather it's a whole stringed-body approach. It will forever change the way you look at physical health, as well as some interesting thoughts on stretching. You won't want to miss this episode.

Morten Bonde is back and this time with Kim as they talk more about the professional side of Morten's journey from LEGO to motivational speaking. Changing your mindset can be incredibly challenging and scary, but a lot of the time it's making small shifts in your thinking to take you from where you are to where you want to go.

Well, Kim was out of the studio this week and Jonathan takes over the show. NLVL is so excited to bring on our first international guest. Morten Bonde is a motivational speaker, author and all around awesome guy. In this first episode, we discuss the Personal Development side of his journey in blindness and overcoming vision loss and understanding what to do to move forward. He shares with us his...

Kim Is joined again this week by Maxwell Ivey, and this time they are talking about not being able to keep yourself down as you continue to grow in your professional career. Enjoy this week's episode.

As we draw into the month of June, we are talking about both personal and professional development. Maxwell Ivey grew up running carnivals with his family in Texas and after serving the masses he went on to law school and is now known as "The Blind Blogger". Max is a speaker, author and is still a carnival ride seller. You know you gotta keep those roots deep. We are so glad to have him on the sho...

AccessAbility Officer is a new program that, even though not in Colorado, still has an amazing impact on the accessibility world and employment. Tanner joins Kim to discuss all the possibilities around getting a job, the necessary training and needs that you will undergo to get the job you want. If you have more question or know of someone who could benefit from their services, please send them to...

While Kim is on vacation, Jonathan sits in as he talks with Denny Moyer from Ensight skills center. Ensight Skills Center is an organization out of Fort Collins, CO and they assist individuals with visual impairments in the job training and aging well in place. This was quite an insightful episode as they discuss working with employers on training, accessible options, and costs to even training in...

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 u...

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 jou...

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...

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/

As we move into and brand new month it's time to stsrt talking housing and real estate. This time of year is traditionally known as the time to be a seller in the market. Kim is joined by real estate experts Mark and Holly Mais. They work to answer your questions about real estate and how to go about the process of finding a realtor and going through the processes of buying and selling a home. Mar...

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 "Navig...

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