The Blind Chick

Paulette Foss, had a rough time getting into the AINC studios this week, but her tenacity and drive allowed her to get to the studios and share not only her story but a story that she tells to people when she travels from schools to nursing homes and really anywhere that would have her. She has been through so much and is going to change the world one story at a time.

Penn is joined by an amazing man who has authored and spoken worldwide since 2003. Michael is a survivor of 9/11. He was on the 78th floor of Tower 1 when the plane hit. Through his guide dog, he was able to make it down the stairs and out of the building. When people started shouting, his guide dog knew how to get him to safety before Tower 2 fell. It's important to remember how to not only know...

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported AINC with our concert in the Dark event. It was wildly successful, and we loved seeing you all out there. Penn is joined this week by our producer Jonathan. They talk about all the ins and outs of the show and just how it came together. Enjoy these behind-the-scenes stories and we can't wait to see you at the next one. www.aincolorado.org

Blake lost his vision shortly after getting his driver's license and was forced to adapt while attending college. This adaptation led him to land a position with Clusiv which is an online help tool for those looking for hard skills for job placement. If you're interested in honing your skills or going to find employment, go check them out at Clusiv home page: https://clusiv.io/ Request Clusiv trai...

In honor of our Concert in the Dark event coming up, we wanted to replay the episode that Penn shared with Diane Deeds Schuur. This was an amazing interview and I can't wait for the May 4th show. Please get your tickets and use the promo code BVI to receive 20% off your purchase. Have a great week and we'll see you at the show.

Check out the transcription here: https://vportal.aincolorado.org/wl/?id=9OghCli5cujhkEQ05AybTHDclPPQ8YOt This episode was a beautiful glimpse into what you can do for a community if you're willing to put in a lot of hard work and believe in not only yourself, but others around you. Penn is joined this week by Jared, the future CEO of the Foundation for Blind Children. They discuss some of the mos...

Robyn has a wealth of knowledge as she has spent of her life in museums and studying Jewish history while living in Jerusalem. She is an Audio Describer focusing on Ballet and National Parks. If you would like more information about some of her work, you can visit the app mentioned in the podcast, linked below. https://unidescription.org/ www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

Well, Penn and Tanveer pullout all the stops talking about why braille is dying or needs to be substituted for a better method of learning. Tanveer is a researcher from Florida Tech university and his work is going to change the way we see both literally and figuratively. If you have any comments or questions, please let us know in the comments section or email us at www.aincolorado.org/podcast-gu...

Heather has been a champion of mental health and suicide prevention by sharing her own story of overcoming crippling anxiety and depression and fighting her own battle with suicide. Heather is an author and musician, and her passion is quite contagious. Please visit her social media sites from her main page, which you can find below. Also, check out her music and her book. Have a wonderful week, a...

JJ and Melissa have been through it for the past several months, and they come on Aftersight to bring awareness to a huge issue facing the blind community. This show focuses on what's happening around prescriptions and how to make them accessible for the blind community. Of course, this also has a lot of fun laughter and love so grab your coffee and relax. www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest Penn@ai...

Joy Ross is a wife, mother, and model. Her blindness lead her to some very dark days which brought her to an unorthodox treatment. Penn walks us through her journey and take us behind the scenes of Joy Ross. https://www.youtube.com/@JoyRoss https://www.instagram.com/blindjoyross/ https://www.tiktok.com/@joyrossblind https://www.facebook.com/throughtheeyesofjoy www.aincolorado.org/resources www.ain...

Have you ever thought about getting yourself to a place of financial independence, or even thought about financial freedom? Penn sits down with Chris from Penny Forward, a non-profit financial service provider specializing in helping those with blindness or low vision reach their goal in money management. If you like what you hear go subscribe to their service at pennyforward.com. Use Promocode AI...

This is a full-of-life story from Nanci Minger. She started losing her sight in her twenties and due to an accident decided she was no longer able to live the life she once had. From photography to now finger painting, her art keeps her going. https://www.instagram.com/theartofnanci/ www.aincolorado.org/resources

Penn and Moses met in 1987. Through many trials and tribulations, their love story is something to be revered. Moses was the first guest on Aftersight over a year ago, and he and Penn fought side by side and back to back, to have the relationship they have today! Happy Valentine's Day from AINC and Aftersight!

Penn and Billy have a discussion on a sensitive topic in bridging the gap between those who are blind and the employers looking to hire them. Billy and his wonderful team at NSITE help those with visual impairments get valuable training and job placements. Take a listen. All links are below. Enjoy! Website: https://nsite.org/ Customer-Centered Communications (CCC) workshop: https://bit.ly/NSITE-CC...

Jennifer lost her sight due to a rare diagnosis called Autoimmune Retinopathy due to Celiac Disease. She was a thrill-seeking paramedic with a speed and passion for life, and when she lost her vision, she felt like her world ended. Through divorce, fighting for her new future, and overcoming many obstacles, she is now a healer in multiple disciplines. Innersightliving.com www.aincolorado.org/resou...

Well this should be interesting. What happens when you combine a 2-time Grammy-winning artist with a chatty Penn Street? Lots of giggles, wild topics, and hi jinx galore. Penn is joined by Diane "Deeds" Schuur who has played with some of the most illustrious artists on the planet. We hope you enjoy this fun-filled episode and make sure you check out Deeds' website for access to all of her music. h...

Join Penn in this emotional episode as we remember the life and legacy of Scott Lebarre. Penn is joined by Julie and Kevin and they discuss the life and accomplishments of this amazing man who achieved so much before his passing on December 10th, 2022. www.nfb.org To join the Celebration of Life Event for Scott, click the link below Zoom via web: https://zoom.us/j/93503048437 Zoom One Tap Mobile:...

Being a guide takes great attention to detail. You always have to be looking out for any obstacle coming from any direction. Jerome Avery does that on an Olympic level, literally. Jerome is a guide for the Paralympic USA team and has worked with Lex Gillette, David Brown, and other world-class athletes. Enjoy this amazing episode. jeromeavery.com www.aincolorado.org penn@aincolorado.org

When you get the opportunity to have a world record holder and an Olympian on the show, you take it. Lex Gillette is just that. He has done so many wonderful things and has overcome a lot in order to get to the Olympic Podium. As a kid, launching himself off the front porch onto the grassy slope gave way to launching himself off a runway and into a sandpit. Penn and Lex enjoy a heartfelt conversat...

Matt Gesualdi joins Penn for a cool conversation about tactile art for the blind, museums, and pitch-black escape rooms. Matt was an architect and fell in love with creating things to scale and giving blind people the opportunity to see just how big or small we really are compared to other objects. I hope you enjoy this episode of Aftersight. Website: https://tact-ed.org/ Email Matt: matt@tact-ed....

Penn is joined by Gena Harper who lost her vision at an early age and fought to become one of the most successful skiers as a blind woman and then after conquering that she hit the financial sector and became one of the most prominent financial advisors around. Her story and get in touch with her at the links below. https://www.instagram.com/genablindwomanofaction/ https://www.tiktok.com/@genablin...

Charis is a scholarship winner for her work in chemistry. Her passion for the sciences and getting kids into science is contagious. She loves to learn and grow and fight for better education for everyone, especially blind students. She just happens to be blind herself. Hear her amazing story of how she got into the filed and where she plans on going next! https://www.msudenver.edu/epic-scholars/ w...

Michael Sisneros is the newest addition to the AINC family. He comes with a huge heart and a deep affinity for help anyone who needs it. Penn and Michale share a special bond tieing them together. Take a listen. Michale@aincolorado.org aincolorado.org/resources