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, you can find it below. www.americanblindgolf.com Transcript of our episode can be accessed here https://share.descript.com/view/QFr0Wg14Bre www.aincolorado.org www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest.

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://enliveenergy.com/ aincolorado.org

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 book and a few key points on changing your mindset. I hope you have enjoyed this week's episode. Have a great week. https://mortenbonde.dk/ https://mortenbonde.dk/mindfulness/ https://www.amazon.com/Sentenced-Blindness-Journey-Hopelessness-Possibility/dp/B08K9FTCJ8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K896RLMY6AEU&keywords=morten+Bonde&qid=1686760437&sprefix=morten+bonde%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1 https://www.audible.com/pd/Sentenced-to-Blindness-Now-What-Audiobook/B08KBJNBY6?qid=1686760513&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=BS3124AHWFQK68AFG4MD&pageLoadId=Tum3EUtgdHJSEO8K&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

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 show. If you would like to hear more of Max's story, please go to his site listed below. https://theblindblogger.net/ www.aincolorado.org

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 https://accessabilityofficer.com/. We'll see you next week!

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 and on the job site. Enjoy the show. Ensight Skills Center Website: https://ensightskills.org/ Phone: 970-353-9417 Email: [email protected] www.aincolorado.org

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 us know what you think and lets us know how we can help you. www.nsite.org www.aincolorado.org

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 journey, Employment. Have a wonderful week and if you would like to ask a specific question for Kim, email us at www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/ For a transcription of this show please click on this link. https://vportal.aincolorado.org/wl/?id=h9YuVsfow0VHjPy0ULbuHXWemFekdxrR

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 features, like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure the windows and doors are secure. They also discuss the importance of having someone who is knowledgeable about home repair to help with any maintenance issues. For a transcript of this show, please visit the link below. www.lovelandhandyguy.com www.aincolorado.com/podcast-guest/ https://aincolorado.org/concert-in-the-dark/ https://aincolorado.org/white-cane-project/

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/

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 "Navigating Life with Vision Loss" aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/ aincolorado.org/resources/

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

Welcome to March Madness! In this new month, we are talking about all things money and finances. From personal budgets, to saving, to social security to medicaid and everything in between. Kicking off this month, Kim is joined by Chris Peterson, president and CEO of Penny forward. So sit back and relax and enjoy the show!

Kim is joined by Jim Pilkington of Denver Vocational Rehabilitation. They talk about quite a few things, including cane travel and indoor GPS. There is a lot of information about transportation this month. Kim also addresses some concerns that our listeners have experienced with relation to RTD, so make sure you listen to the whole episode as to how to reach RTD with questions about Uber and Lyft. Thanks for listening, and join us in March as we dive into financial planning and resources for those who are low-vision and blind. RTD Access on Demand Program (Make sure you reference this program) Phone: (303) 299-6000 Email: [email protected] www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest www.aincolorado.org/resources

Kim is joined, this week, by Teague Kirkpatrick. Teague has been working in the transportation industry for many years and has an interesting take on what transportation means for those who are disabled, especially when it comes to tech and joining companies. www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

Kim is joined by Angel, who discusses all the ways to access transportation and how to schedule your rides to and from specific locations. RTD, Lyft, Uber and more are all discussed in this episode of Topic of The Month. https://bouldercounty.gov/transportation/multimodal/mobilityforall/mobility-and-access-for-all-ages-and-abilities/ www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/ www.aincolorado.org/resources

Welcome to February and the month of love. We're all about transportation this month, and we kick it off with Colleen from DRMAC. If you have any questions about their services, you can find all the info below. DRMAC Phone: (303) 243-3113 Email: csamuels@drmac-co-org AINC Website: www.aincolorado.org/resources

Ok I know I said last week was our last episode of January, but we were kidding. Kim is joined by the one and only Scott Land. Scott has done a lot of really cool things, and now hes teaching how blind people can defend themselves. Reach out to your local resource center for self-defense classes for the blind. www.aincolorado.org/podcast.guest/ www.aincolorado.org/resources

In our final week of January, we talk with Tricia Dunn, who has gone through a lot of change in the past two years. Learning to be independent on your own can be challenging, but with the help of others, all things can be made possible. www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest www.aincolorado.org/resources

Grab your slotted spoon and favorite skillet and join Crys and Kim as they discuss all things cooking. From food prep to organization, these two find no shortage of topics to delve into. Nothing in this show is glazed over or overcooked. Every topic is seasoned to perfection. Enough kitchen puns? Well, that's the way the cookie crumbles! www.aincolorado.org www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest

This week, Kim is joined by the newest member of the AINC board, Melissa Fishburn. Melissa has been blind since birth and has adapted some unique strategies for getting things done around the house. Please don't forget to leave us a review and give us a 5-star rating, as we are looking to reach as many people as possible. Thank you for listening! www.aincolorado.org/resources www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

Welcome to 2023! We're kicking this year off with our very own Evan Starnes. Evan is a college student attending Front Range Community College and is pursuing a degree in Audio Engineering. Evan also works at AINC as our Audio Technician. He joins Kim as they discuss the challenges of attending college, working, and transportation as well as some tech advice. Have a wonderful day and Happy New Year! www.aincolorado.org www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

In our final episode of December and 2022, we talk about some technologies in assisting the deaf community. We have loved having Ellie Carlson on as our expert in training for persons with visual and auditory disabilities. If you have any questions, please let us know. You can reach us at www.aincolorado.org. Happy New Year.

An interesting topic develops around guide dogs and understanding if you qualify and how to qualify. Enjoy this enlightening episode.

This week we talk about some of the resources both locally and nationally in dealing with deafblindness and how to make sure you're communicating well when asking for help. If you would like more information, please visit the sites listed below. https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc/ https://seattledbsc.org/ Aincolroado.org/resources

As we enter a new month, we want to say thank you to everyone who supported us in our Colorado Gives Day initiative. We could not have done it without you. December here at AINC is Adapting to Vision and Hearing Loss. Ellie Carlson joins Kim all month as they discuss everything from where to start and then overcoming each element of vision and hearing loss. Enjoy this month!

This is the last installment for the Month of November. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Penn joins Kim one last time to talk about different organizations and how they can benefit you in your vision loss journey. www.aincolorado.org/resources

Pass the turkey pass the pie, just don't poke me in the eye. Penn and Kim pass all the main goodies in how to navigate the holidays with a disability. pull your chair up to the table and grab your fork and napkin and enjoy this episode of Topic Of The Month.

Hey guess what? You're going to have to learn some new skills. You're going to have to adapt to your world and your new situation. Are you ready for it? Can you humble yourself enough to let yourself learn some life giving skills? Penn and Kim talk about just that and more in this wonderful episode. www.aincolorado.org

Have you ever said something meant to be a compliment or you thought you were being inquisitive in a nonthreatening manner, and then it came out as insensitive and misunderstood? Ya. We've all been there. Penn and Kim talk about what to say/do and not say/do to those with the cane and/or dog. www.Aincolorado.org www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

Trying to find your place in the world can be challenging. It can be much more difficult if you have a disability. You may not want to be seen or let people know that you have a disability or that you need help in a particular area. If you're there in that spot, we want you to know that's ok. It's not easy going on this journey. Penn Street, host of Aftersight is joining Kim this month as they talk about identifying your disability and giving it a name. The first step to overcoming any situation is giving it the appropriate name and then moving forward. So here's to you and naming your struggles, disability or no disability. www.aincolorado.org [email protected] aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

Kim is joined by Lorraine Hutcheson from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation where they talk about job hunting, applying for and gaining access to necessary materials for a job well done. www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/ bemyeyes.com aira.io

Kim is joined by Lorraine Hutcheson from the Division of Vocational Rehab. Transportation can be a daunting task, even for sighted people. Doing it blind can sometimes feel completely hopeless and frustrating. Join us as we talk about navigating on your own and being an advocate for yourself. www.aira.com www.bemyeyes.com www.aincolorado.org/resources www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest/

This month, we are all about sticking up for yourself and the ones you love. Whether it's in a restaurant or ride-share, work place or school, we have answers in how to stand up for your rights and what to when those rights are not honored. Kim Sits down with Loraine Hutcheson from Vocational Rehab and offers her insights on how to face difficult situations.

For the final time, Kim sits down with Bill Lundgrin and chat about dealing with grief and different types of grief surrounding blindness. Grief comes in many forms and if you need help, reach out to us at www.aincolorado.org/resources.

AINC's director Kim Wardlow discuses with Bill Lundgrin the effects of Abuse and Trauma and how they relate to each other. They talk about how to identify someone who is going through and abusive situation as well as identify someone who is dealing with trauma and what that looks like for different people. Enjoy and let us know how we can make this better by giving a comment and feedback on any platforms. If you want to share your story or apply to be a guest on any of our shows, please visit the link below. www.aincolorado.org/podcast-guest