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Minoru Yasui Award Dr. Michelle Wecksler On August 17, we celebrated Michelle Wecksler at Aftersight Studios as she received the prestigious Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award. Named after a civil rights leader who fought for equality, the award honors those who work to empower their communities. Since 2007, Michelle has been doing just that. She records Audio Editions … Read more
We are excited to announce that Aftersight has received global recognition at the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) Annual Conference held from June 12-14. This event celebrates outstanding programs that transform text into speech, making information accessible for those who cannot read printed material due to blindness or low vision. The IAAIS program … Read more
From Wilma in memory of her husband, Paul. “I read the Loveland Reporter Herald to him every morning over coffee. It was our time and I loved doing it. My vision started failing too and it got harder to see the paper. I knew about Aftersight because of a presentation at our Lions Club meeting. … Read more
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch Our amazing volunteers enjoyed delicious food, great conversations, and fun activities. Highlights include spinning the wheel for exciting prizes, Evan interviewing volunteers about their experiences, and exploring our new interactive tactile map featuring Braille-labeled publication coverage. Thank you to everyone who made this event. Volunteer Audio Editing Certification We are excited to announce … Read more
Introducing Game Changers Co-hosted by Ethan Johnston and Jonathan Price, dive into inspiring stories from blind athletes in adaptive sports like beep ball and blind skiing. Whether you’re an athlete or just curious, tune in to Game Changers! Big changes with Blind Level Tech! Evan has taken the reins as BLT’s new host, and is joined … Read more
Lace up your hiking shoes and dust off your trek poles! The 2024 Audio Trekker Hike is July 27th at Meyers Gulch Trailhead at Walker Ranch. The hike is 5 miles and has 800 feet of elevation gain. It is a wonderful hike whether you’re a first timer to hard core hiker. It will be a day to … Read more
Hello, The International Association of Audio Information Services held its annual conference and program awards in June. Aftersight received an Honorable Mention in the Newspaper category for The Pueblo Chieftain Sunday as read by Kathy Scott. We won first place in the On Location category for the Audio Trekker episode of The Blind Chick. BizWest presents the Mercury … Read more
Kathy Scott, one of our exceptional volunteer readers, has recently received an honorable mention at the IAAIS Programs of the Year Awards. This recognition, from the prestigious International Association of Audio Information Services, highlights the outstanding quality and impact of her work with Aftersight. Kathy’s dedication and talent in delivering clear and engaging audio content … Read more
Volunteer Spotlight In January, Aftersight launched the Volunteer Spotlight podcast as an addition to our volunteer of the month award. This monthly podcast is meant to give volunteers of the month the chance to talk about how they first got involved with Aftersight, their experiences as a volunteer, and how it has impacted them. The … Read more
We are aging as a society. “In 2020, about 1 in 6 people in the United States were age 65 and over. In 1920, this proportion was less than 1 in 20. Blindness and vision loss are more common with age” (Census.gov). This means more people will need our services. However, funding for aging and … Read more
A wealth of services exist for people with vision loss or blindness, but research shows that they are underutilized. “A series of focus groups that were conducted by the National Eye Institute (NEI) indicated that many older persons with low vision have little or no awareness of these services, and, as a consequence, few take … Read more
Low-Vision Book Club and Support Group Join our Low-Vision Community for support and book discussions. In partnership with Ensight Skills Center, we discover, share, and find joy in our monthly virtual meetings. Hosted by Jeff Flodin and Jim Fellion. White Cane Project Thanks to the generosity of Colorado Lions Clubs and Wana Brands Foundation, Aftersight … Read more
We are thrilled to announce that Aftersight’s 2023 Annual Report is now ready for download! This comprehensive report highlights our achievements, challenges, and the impact we’ve made in serving individuals with vision loss or blindness throughout the year. Summary of the 2023 Annual Report: Historical Evolution: From our origins as the “Radio Reading Service of … Read more
Robert Weinberg describes himself as “one of the elders of the Denver blind community.” He is also a celebrated photographer whose work has been featured in Intermountain Jewish News and exhibited in galleries. When he became legally blind in 1995 due to cone-rod dystrophy, his photo career was disrupted. Bob became a listener, and he has … Read more
Kim Singleton is one of Aftersight’s newest listeners, but she’s been involved in the blind and low-vision community for a long time. In the 1970s, when Kim was 21, she experienced two simultaneous retinal detachments. She’s had retinal surgeries, scleral buckles, and one of the earliest vitrectomies performed in the western US. In 2024, Kim … Read more
October VOM Nicola’s journey is from leaving her corporate job in Californi a to discovering her passion in voice acting. Today her voice is behind the Thursday reading of the Daily Camera and Longmont Times-Call. November VOM Ginger started as an in-person reader. Eventually she moved to West Virginia where Ginger continues as a remote reader. … Read more
A native Coloradan, Jennifer Neptune, served in Costa Rica, Colombia and Brazil for over 20+ years as a missionary serving marginalized populations, presenting them with resources and opportunities to not only survive but thrive in life. She returned to the States in 2021 and found jobs that would reach populations that needed care, connection and … Read more
Did you know that in 2023 Colorado crossed a milestone? There are more Colorado residents 60 years and older than there are youth 18 years and younger. What does this mean? It means that age-related vision loss will become more and more common in our state. Funding for seniors is being cut back in our … Read more
Happy (belated) holidays from the Aftersight team! That’s right, Audio Information Network of Colorado is now officially Aftersight! Here are some updates from the programming department. Stats 125 Hours of audio content delivered weekly. Top 25%: National ranking of The Blind Chick and BLT. 387K Downloads in one year. LIVE Personalized Valentines Shoutouts Spread love and joy with … Read more
By Kim Ann Wardlow Happy Winter! We are now officially Aftersight, and we have been busy rebranding. We are excited to roll out our new name and logo. We are so excited that we now offer Aftersight merchandise. Since the name change the downloads of Aftersight Originals have increased more than 200%! We are honored to … Read more
By Penn Street Colorado has a number of Adaptive Ski Programs for people who are blind and or have low vision just like me. Most of the programs are fueled by volunteers. The first time I clicked into a pair of skis in college during an Adaptive Ski Clinic in Winter Park I was hooked. … Read more
Aftersight is a Colorado-based nonprofit that serves people with blindness or vision loss. Their new name and logo are designed to be more intuitive and memorable. Boulder, CO. On January 8, 2024, Audio Information Network of Colorado publicly announced that they are now Aftersight. Aftersight is a Colorado-based nonprofit that serves as a free … Read more
By Matt Kissane Denver natives Amy Lee, her brother, Robert, and his wife, Jamie, moderate the Facebook support group You Don’t Look Blind (YDLB), which hosts two monthly meetings, one online and one in person in Denver. The group name is characteristic of the Lees’ playful approach to low-vision training. The Lees, and several members … Read more
Saturday, August 12th, 2023 | Royal Arch, Boulder, CO Thanks to everyone for making this year’s hike a giant success – we had more hikers than ever! Thanks to our incredible volunteers for showing up and stepping up! Thanks to our generous sponsors Trinware, Orion Mortgage, FNBO, Kroger, Erik Weihenmayer’s Reach Foundation, Colorado Lions, and … Read more
Exciting news! We’ve boosted our accessibility game by adding transcriptions to our AINC original podcasts. A big shoutout to our Programming Advisory Committee (PAC) for shining a light on the need for transcriptions, especially for our DeafBlind community members. Find transcriptions on: Blindsight Blindsight is an AINC original podcast. Each week, we will discuss the … Read more
The White Cane is a tool and a symbol recognized around the world to identify people who are blind/low vision. Thanks to Lion George Bonham from the Peoria, IL Lions Club for identifying the need and leading Lions Clubs International into the solution. Lion George wanted the cane to be white and reflective so it … Read more
By Kim Ann Wardlow We are in the final quarter of 2023. The year has gone quickly. Thank you to all of our 2023 Bringing Print to Life Hike sponsors and participants. I am pleased to announce that our new name is, “Aftersight.” The shorter name takes advantage of the name recognition of Aftersight the podcast. … Read more
Penn has been with AINC for nearly two years. Penn is blind, and, she has spent most of her adult career working with that community. Growing up with vision loss, she had many amazing organizations which came to her aid, so she understands firsthand the impact nonprofits can have. Now, working with these types of … Read more
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Brady grew up in New Ulm Minnesota, a town of thirteen thousand known for “a small box feel, a large German population, and the second largest family-own brewery in the United States,” where a “whole bunch of nothing happened.” He went to University nearby to study French and Spanish but left the midwest to … Read more
Matt began volunteering for AINC in 2010, but his inspiration for volunteering began much earlier. During his second semester of college he had an internship for Chicago Land Radio Information Service, which was also an audio information service for the blind. He wrote their newsletter for three or four months. Thirty years later- after working … Read more
Evan is an avid hiker, enjoys having new experiences, and loves music- all sorts of music, “even new country music.” This is fitting, seeing as he is AINC’s audio production technician. At 21 years old, he is trying to live his life differently from other people his age. Initially, he was going to college to … Read more
All of the following activities were recommended by AINC’s programing Advisory Committee for others who are blind and low vision. They are recommended because they are particularly tactile and allow you to engage in unique sensory experiences. Alligator Farm For 25 dollars (or 12.50 if you are a child or senior) you can go to … Read more
Lauren grew up in Colorado and studied chemistry at Florida State University. She worked as a pharmaceutical chemist for a while and interned in forensic chemistry for gunshot residue analysis with the Wyoming State Crime Lab, before realizing that a lab was the best fit for her. After, she had a variety of odd jobs, … Read more
The Audio Information Network of Colorado (AINC) is proud to present an exclusive online Voiceover Bootcamp on September 15th at 10 am. This event is free for a limited number of AINC volunteers and will be $50 for the general public. For the first time, we are opening this up to the public. There are … Read more
A native Coloradan, Scott has been active all his life. He was a gym coach for 35 years, teaching gymnastics, karate, dance, and cheerleading at the two gyms he owned. But that was just the summer; he spent his winters “going out on the road” to do acrobatics. He was a high diver and a … Read more
The Audio Information Network of Colorado (AINC) takes great pride in its commitment to empowering individuals who are blind or Low Vision. As part of this mission, AINC has partnered with the Colorado Lions Clubs to provide FREE white canes to those in need. We express our deepest gratitude to the Colorado Lions Clubs for … Read more
The Audio Information Network of Colorado (AINC) proudly congratulates two of its exceptional volunteers on winning the prestigious 2023 Jefferson County Senior Hero award. This esteemed recognition, hosted by the Seniors’ Resource Center and the Jefferson County Council on Aging, acknowledges the remarkable and ongoing contributions made by senior volunteers throughout the county. Join us … Read more
Gilbert Sisneros grew up in Southern Colorado surrounded by his brothers and sisters. He comes from a hardscrabble family that had to work hard to survive the Great Depression. It was all hands-on deck for his parents and siblings. When he was nine years old, he was injured in an accident that severely injured his … Read more
Volunteer Spotlight Every month, Evan Starnes interviews the volunteer of the month to talk about what it means to be a volunteer, how they got involved, and of course, there is always time for some fun questions to spice up the show! Click here to access the Volunteer Spotlight Podcast. Volunteer of the month Volunteer … Read more
Bringing Print to Life Hike Saturday Aug. 12th, 7 AM | Royal Arch Trail (Chautauqua), Boulder, CO 2023 marks AINC’s third annual Bringing Print to Life Fundraising Hike with the Audio Trekkers! This supportive event pairs sighted guides with hikers who have some form of blindness or Low Vision. Each team works together to summit … Read more
By Kim Ann Wardlow I and two other staff members attended the International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) annual convention in Columbus, Ohio. What we do is very unique and it is always enjoyable to meet with others in the industry. There is always something to learn. After a two year hiatus, program of … Read more
Carol Custer is one of AINC’s newest listeners, and she’s a fan of some AINC Originals like Aftersight and Blind Level Tech. Carol has a soul full of adventure and doesn’t let vision loss keep her from being active. In fact, when AINC’s Listener Services Coordinator, Matt Kissane, called her, she was using the flashlight on her phone to organize … Read more
Volunteer of The Month is an AINC reward program to recognize volunteers for achieving excellence in their recorded programs. Recipients showcase consistent, high quality, and engaging episodes, and go above and beyond AINC expectations. If you are interested in volunteering, apply online! April: Mariel Paulina Canepa New York Times en Espanol Mariel Paulina Canepa is … Read more
By Kim Ann Wardlow Spring has begun, and it is a busy time at AINC. We collaborated with Mile High United Way for an Earth Day volunteer event. May began with our inaugural Concert in the Dark fundraising event. There will be numerous resource fairs over the next few months where AINC will have a table. … Read more
Are you looking for a new and exciting way to experience music? If so, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Concert in the Dark with Diane Schuur and musical guest Heart and Music. This concert is a unique opportunity to experience music in a new way while celebrating artists with vision loss. “I’ve been … Read more
Our new Outreach and Listener Services Coordinator, Michael worked 20 years in the aviation industry which took him across the country and back to Colorado. He has a varied background, from selling diamonds, to healthcare, to owning his own business. He is excited to be back in Colorado and extremely excited to work with people … Read more
By Matt Kissane Jere Rood says, “I was born high, and I remain high.” Born in Leadville, Jere migrated to Aspen in 1973 after his divorce, and he hasn’t left. After his 20-year career as a teacher and counselor in Chicago and San Francisco, he quickly learned how to sustain an Aspen lifestyle by making … Read more
“Our precious Kat was like the AINC “House Mother”! She not only managed the volunteers…and events, but took the time to chat with us and hear about our daily lives. Such a caring and vibrant woman.” – Elaine “My name is Danny and for close to two years I have read (remotely) for the Children’s … Read more
Volunteer of The Month is an AINC reward program to recognize volunteers for achieving excellence in their recorded programs. If you are interested in volunteering, apply online! January: Emily Human Health Emily has volunteered with AINC for many years and is close to the AINC Family. She was also the first guest on our brand-new … Read more