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  • Listener Story: Marc G, How a White Cane Can Change Lives

    Listener Story: Marc G, How a White Cane Can Change Lives

    Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the gift of the new long white cane. I have MMD (Myopic Macular Degeneration), which is a pretty rare form of macular degeneration. In fact, it is so rare that the doctors are unable to predict its trajectory. It shares similarities with the more common Age-Related Macular Degeneration…

  • The Aurora Community Spirit Award Presented to Tim Elliot

    The Aurora Community Spirit Award Presented to Tim Elliot

    Tim was selected for the 2024 City of Aurora’s Community Spirit Awards! This honor recognizes Tim’s volunteer service with Aftersight, including his work reading the Aurora Sentinel, the Centennial Citizen, and the Littleton Independent in our Arapahoe County News Program. Congratulations, Tim, and thank you for your outstanding commitment!   Donate Quick LinksVolunteer | Shop | Resources | Get Your Free White Cane | Join a…

  • The Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award goes to Michelle Wecksler!

    The Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award goes to Michelle Wecksler!

    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…

  • Shine Fest was a Success!

    Shine Fest was a Success!

    The Blind Chick did our first live recording… in front of an audience at the Shine Festival! We had guests Ted Tahquechi, the ladies from Dateability and Shawn Satterfield. This was a huge step for the show.  Penn and Moses were fantastic, funny, and brought the show to life. This is just the motivation we need to go live on other…

  • Make Dora’s Holiday Wish Come True

    Make Dora’s Holiday Wish Come True

    Meet Dora, a bright-eyed 5-year-old with an infectious giggle and a love for storytelling. She was born with an extremely rare, almost unpronounceable eye condition that left her with no eyesight. Despite this challenge, her spirit remains unbreakable. Recently, her kindergarten teacher introduced her class to writing. While her classmates picked up pencils, she felt…

  • Audio Updates: Unmute Presents, Format, Seasons, and more.

    Audio Updates: Unmute Presents, Format, Seasons, and more.

    Partnership with Unmute Presents: This podcast focuses on technology for users who are blind or have low vision – hosted by Marty Sobo and Michael Babcock, they cover tech updates, JAWS tips, BlindShell Clasic tutorials, app reviews, and more. Listen to Unmute now! We’re beta testing a new front to back format to promote fairness and information…

  • Our Outstanding Volunteers of Summer 2024

    Our Outstanding Volunteers of Summer 2024

    Volunteers of the Month JULY: Lori HendricksonGrand Junction SentinelA retired teacher who came to read for Aftersight in 2015 and has been reading a weekly show since.  AUGUST: Sofia NiemeyerPikes Peak CourierA volunteer reader since 2017. She volunteers at several non-profits and appreciates how Aftersight reaches the blind and low vision community. SEPTEMBER: Mary E CarleyColorado…

  • Aftersight’s 4th Annual Audio Trekker Hike

    Aftersight’s 4th Annual Audio Trekker Hike

    Aftersight’s 4th supportive experience, the Audio Trekker Hike, took place on July 27, 2024. A record number of hikers hit the trail to support Aftersight and spend the day as a community in the beautiful Colorado outdoors. Thanks to our volunteers, sponsors, and hikers, we raised over $15k to help Aftersight continue to offer services for free to Coloradoans…

  • Executive Director’s Corner: Embracing Change and Planning for 2025

    Executive Director’s Corner: Embracing Change and Planning for 2025

    Hello, Thank you to all who sponsored and participated in our Audio Trekker Hike. We now move into fall, my favorite time of year and goes so quickly. It is a season of beauty and change. At Aftersight it is a season of planning for the coming year. This includes programming, outreach, and of course…

  • Transforming Lives: The Colorado Lions Empower and Elevate the Blind.

    Transforming Lives: The Colorado Lions Empower and Elevate the Blind.

    Lion Penn Street Thanks to Aftersight and the collaboration of the Gill Lions, Poudre Valley Lions, Loveland Downtown Lions, Loveland Lions, Lafayette Lions, Louisville Lions, Berthoud Lions, and the Longmont Columbine Lions the 4th Annual Audio Trekker Hike was a ROARING success!   Over 75 people attended and many lives were forever changed. We had…

  • Global Recognition at IAAIS Conference

    Global Recognition at IAAIS Conference

    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…

  • Listener Story: Wilma & Paul

    Listener Story: Wilma & Paul

    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.…