Episode Summary

In this wrap-up of the Safety Series, Kim Wardlow and a fellow Aftersight host answer listener questions about real-life safety challenges. Listeners share concerns about traveling alone, involving neighbors in a safety network, feeling secure in public spaces, avoiding online scams, and improving home safety on a budget.

Kim and her guest offer practical, honest advice—emphasizing that independence looks different for everyone, small steps matter, and safety includes both tools and community. The episode closes with a reminder to support Aftersight on Colorado Gives Day and to explore Aftersight’s other podcasts for more resources and encouragement.

Contact Info

Aftersight / Navigating Life with Vision Loss

Website: https://www.aftersight.org

Phone: (720) 712-8856

Email: [email protected]

Support Aftersight on Colorado Gives Day:

https://www.coloradogives.org

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Other Aftersight Podcasts

The Blind Chick

Blindsight

Blind Level Tech

Code Orange

Producer Credits

Produced by Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer at Aftersight.

Audio editing and production coordination also by Jonathan Price.

Show Credits

Host: Kim Wardlow

Guest Co-Host: Aftersight podcast host

Producer: Jonathan Price

Network: Aftersight Originals

Chapter Markers

00:00 – Intro and purpose of the episode

00:25 – Safety Series recap

01:10 – Colorado Gives Day announcement

02:20 – Listener concerns about traveling alone

04:45 – Understanding independence and personal limits

08:15 – Building a supportive safety network

12:00 – How to connect with neighbors

14:15 – Safety while traveling with a cane

16:00 – Tools, instincts, and situational awareness

20:30 – Online scams and digital safety

24:30 – How to verify legitimacy and report fraud

28:40 – Budget-friendly home safety ideas

34:00 – Smart lights, clear paths, and tactile access

38:00 – Importance of safety in everyday life

39:15 – Aftersight podcast recommendations

40:10 – Closing message and encouragement