The Blind Chick

Join hosts Penn and Moses Street as they tackle misconceptions about blindness and share personal, humorous stories in this episode of The Blind Chick. They’re joined by Chelsea Elder from Adaptive Adventures, who highlights the life-changing impact of adaptive sports programs. Chelsea shares how her organization provides outdoor recreation opportunities across the country for people with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers.

From kayaking to Dragon Boat racing, this episode shows that blindness is just the beginning of the adventure.

For more on Adaptive Adventures, visit adaptiveadventures.org. Have questions or comments for The Blind Chick? Reach out at (720) 712-8856 or email [email protected].

Also, don’t forget that Colorado Gives Day is coming up on December 10th! Donations open on November 1st and support Aftersight’s mission. Make a difference by contributing—it's a great tax write-off and helps us continue our work! Visit coloradogives.org for more information and to donate.

Takeaways

Blindness is often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions about what blind people look like.

Adaptive Adventures provides inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Community engagement is crucial for creating sustainable adaptive sports programs.

Lived experience among staff enhances the support provided to participants.

Adaptive sports can help individuals with disabilities regain confidence and independence.

Inclusion of families in adaptive sports fosters a sense of togetherness and support.

The importance of collaboration with other organizations to expand resources and reach.

Celebrating small victories can lead to significant changes in individuals' lives.

Adaptive Adventures focuses on removing barriers to participation in sports.

Creating a supportive community is essential for the success of adaptive sports programs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

02:50 Exploring Blindness and Perception

06:00 Adaptive Adventures: A Passion for Inclusion

12:05 Community Engagement and Support

18:46 The Importance of Lived Experience

24:00 Celebrating Achievements and Community

26:53 Conclusion and Future Discussions

Join hosts Penn and Moses Street as they tackle misconceptions about blindness and share personal, humorous stories in this episode of The Blind Chick. They’re joined by Chelsea Elder from Adaptive Adventures, who highlights the life-changing impact of adaptive sports programs. Chelsea shares how her organization provides outdoor recreation opportunities across the country for people with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers.

From kayaking to Dragon Boat racing, this episode shows that blindness is just the beginning of the adventure.

For more on Adaptive Adventures, visit adaptiveadventures.org. Have questions or comments for The Blind Chick? Reach out at (720) 712-8856 or email [email protected].

Also, don’t forget that Colorado Gives Day is coming up on December 10th! Donations open on November 1st and support Aftersight’s mission. Make a difference by contributing—it's a great tax write-off and helps us continue our work! Visit coloradogives.org for more information and to donate.

Takeaways

Blindness is often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions about what blind people look like.

Adaptive Adventures provides inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Community engagement is crucial for creating sustainable adaptive sports programs.

Lived experience among staff enhances the support provided to participants.

Adaptive sports can help individuals with disabilities regain confidence and independence.

Inclusion of families in adaptive sports fosters a sense of togetherness and support.

The importance of collaboration with other organizations to expand resources and reach.

Celebrating small victories can lead to significant changes in individuals' lives.

Adaptive Adventures focuses on removing barriers to participation in sports.

Creating a supportive community is essential for the success of adaptive sports programs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

02:50 Exploring Blindness and Perception

06:00 Adaptive Adventures: A Passion for Inclusion

12:05 Community Engagement and Support

18:46 The Importance of Lived Experience

24:00 Celebrating Achievements and Community

26:53 Conclusion and Future Discussions

Welcome back to The Blind Chick! In this episode, Penn and Moses continue their conversation with Tricia, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her journey in the fashion industry as a blind business owner, discussing how she uses her white cane as a symbol of freedom and how her designs break down stereotypes around blindness. She talks about the inspiration behind her products, the importance of accessibility, and the empowering connections she's made within the blind community. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and creativity!

Contact Info:

Website: Blind Girl Designs

Phone: (862) 448-1011

Support Aftersight: aftersight.org

Remember to be kind to yourself and someone else—it's good for your soul.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:30 Revisiting Tricia's Journey

01:53 Navigating Challenges in Design

05:17 Embracing the White Cane

06:45 Designs that Spark Conversations

10:29 Creative Inspirations and Collaborations

14:16 Breaking Stereotypes of Blindness

19:27 The Impact of Social Media on Blindness Awareness

22:51 Reflections on Identity and Adversity

24:40 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Welcome back to The Blind Chick! In this episode, Penn and Moses continue their conversation with Tricia, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her journey in the fashion industry as a blind business owner, discussing how she uses her white cane as a symbol of freedom and how her designs break down stereotypes around blindness. She talks about the inspiration behind her products, the importance of accessibility, and the empowering connections she's made within the blind community. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and creativity!

Contact Info:

Website: Blind Girl Designs

Phone: (862) 448-1011

Support Aftersight: aftersight.org

Remember to be kind to yourself and someone else—it's good for your soul.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:30 Revisiting Tricia's Journey

01:53 Navigating Challenges in Design

05:17 Embracing the White Cane

06:45 Designs that Spark Conversations

10:29 Creative Inspirations and Collaborations

14:16 Breaking Stereotypes of Blindness

19:27 The Impact of Social Media on Blindness Awareness

22:51 Reflections on Identity and Adversity

24:40 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street share their relaxing getaway to Colorado’s Hot Sulphur Springs, discussing the importance of self-care and rejuvenation.

Special guest Tricia Waechter joins the conversation, sharing her journey with vision loss and how she built her company, Blind Girl Designs, after transitioning from a career in fashion.

This episode is full of humor, heart, and inspiration, reminding us all to embrace life’s challenges. Don’t miss part two next week!

#TheBlindChick #BlindGirlDesigns #SelfCare #VisionLoss #Resilience

Takeaways

Self-care is essential for mental and physical well-being.

Hot springs can provide a unique and rejuvenating experience.

Living with vision loss presents unexpected challenges.

Transitioning to blindness can be a difficult journey.

Building a business can be a way to reclaim independence.

Community support is vital for those with disabilities.

Self-accommodation is a common experience for those with vision loss.

The fashion industry can be inclusive and adaptive.

Embracing change can lead to new opportunities.

Finding joy in small moments is important.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

02:23 The Importance of Self-Care

04:41 Living with Vision Loss

12:49 Transitioning to Blindness and New Beginnings

23:28 Building Blind Girl Designs

In this episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street share their relaxing getaway to Colorado’s Hot Sulphur Springs, discussing the importance of self-care and rejuvenation.

Special guest Tricia Waechter joins the conversation, sharing her journey with vision loss and how she built her company, Blind Girl Designs, after transitioning from a career in fashion.

This episode is full of humor, heart, and inspiration, reminding us all to embrace life’s challenges. Don’t miss part two next week!

#TheBlindChick #BlindGirlDesigns #SelfCare #VisionLoss #Resilience

Takeaways

Self-care is essential for mental and physical well-being.

Hot springs can provide a unique and rejuvenating experience.

Living with vision loss presents unexpected challenges.

Transitioning to blindness can be a difficult journey.

Building a business can be a way to reclaim independence.

Community support is vital for those with disabilities.

Self-accommodation is a common experience for those with vision loss.

The fashion industry can be inclusive and adaptive.

Embracing change can lead to new opportunities.

Finding joy in small moments is important.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

02:23 The Importance of Self-Care

04:41 Living with Vision Loss

12:49 Transitioning to Blindness and New Beginnings

23:28 Building Blind Girl Designs

In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses Street dive into an inspiring conversation with Evan Schwabrock, who opens up about his journey of adapting to vision loss from Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. Evan shares the real challenges he’s faced—both personally and from societal misconceptions about blindness—and how he’s pushed through to prove his capabilities. He also talks about his passion for fitness and empowerment through his initiative, Kane and Able Fitness, which is dedicated to helping the visually impaired community reach their fitness goals. You can learn more about his work at KaneAndAbleFitness.com.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Aftersight at (720) 712-8856 or email [email protected]. Tune in to hear how physical fitness can fuel personal growth and help overcome life's obstacles.

Takeaways

Blindness can be an adventure if we embrace it.

Vision loss is only a barrier if we let it be.

Adapting to vision loss requires determination and support.

Societal perceptions often underestimate the capabilities of the blind.

Fitness can empower individuals with visual impairments.

Kane and Able Fitness aims to provide accessible fitness resources.

Overcoming challenges in fitness can translate to life skills.

Movement should be enjoyable, not a punishment.

Personal growth often starts with physical fitness.

Everyone deserves to feel confident and capable, regardless of disability.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Blindness

02:25 Evan's Diagnosis and Initial Challenges

07:33 Adapting to Vision Loss and Independent Living

12:09 Overcoming Societal Doubts and Misconceptions

17:00 Kane and Able Fitness: Empowering the Visually Impaired

23:00 The Broader Impact of Fitness on Life Goals

In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, hosts Penn and Moses Street dive into an inspiring conversation with Evan Schwabrock, who opens up about his journey of adapting to vision loss from Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. Evan shares the real challenges he’s faced—both personally and from societal misconceptions about blindness—and how he’s pushed through to prove his capabilities. He also talks about his passion for fitness and empowerment through his initiative, Kane and Able Fitness, which is dedicated to helping the visually impaired community reach their fitness goals. You can learn more about his work at KaneAndAbleFitness.com.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Aftersight at (720) 712-8856 or email [email protected]. Tune in to hear how physical fitness can fuel personal growth and help overcome life's obstacles.

Takeaways

Blindness can be an adventure if we embrace it.

Vision loss is only a barrier if we let it be.

Adapting to vision loss requires determination and support.

Societal perceptions often underestimate the capabilities of the blind.

Fitness can empower individuals with visual impairments.

Kane and Able Fitness aims to provide accessible fitness resources.

Overcoming challenges in fitness can translate to life skills.

Movement should be enjoyable, not a punishment.

Personal growth often starts with physical fitness.

Everyone deserves to feel confident and capable, regardless of disability.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Blindness

02:25 Evan's Diagnosis and Initial Challenges

07:33 Adapting to Vision Loss and Independent Living

12:09 Overcoming Societal Doubts and Misconceptions

17:00 Kane and Able Fitness: Empowering the Visually Impaired

23:00 The Broader Impact of Fitness on Life Goals

We know you have questions for Penn and Moses. Why not drop them the line and ask them those burning questions that you can't keep inside? Call us at 720-712-8856 or email us at [email protected].

In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, Penn and Moses engage in a heartfelt conversation with Joel Schneider about the journey of training service dogs and the impact they have on individuals with disabilities. They discuss the unique experiences with guide dogs, the training processes involved, and the importance of community support in fostering a better understanding of service animals. The conversation emphasizes the humane treatment of all creatures and the need for more resources and awareness in the field of service dog training.

If you would like to find out more about a soul dogs, you can visit their website at

https://www.soul-dogs-inc.org/

Takeaways

Blindness can be an adventure and a journey of strength.

Guide dogs have unique personalities and relationships with their handlers.

Soul Dogs operates as a job development program for individuals with disabilities.

Training methods for dogs can vary widely, similar to different cuisines.

Many guide dogs do not complete their training for various reasons.

Humane treatment of all animals is a core value in service dog training.

Community involvement is crucial for the success of service dog programs.

There are significant costs and time commitments involved in obtaining a service dog.

Support for service dog training can come from various community resources.

Everyone can contribute to animal welfare by fostering or adopting dogs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:26 The Journey with Guide Dogs

05:13 Soul Dogs: Training and Career Development

10:16 The Process of Guide Dog Training

14:04 Challenges in Service Dog Training

18:45 Community Involvement and Support

22:30 The Importance of Humane Treatment

24:28 Conclusion and Call to Action

We know you have questions for Penn and Moses. Why not drop them the line and ask them those burning questions that you can't keep inside? Call us at 720-712-8856 or email us at [email protected].

In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, Penn and Moses engage in a heartfelt conversation with Joel Schneider about the journey of training service dogs and the impact they have on individuals with disabilities. They discuss the unique experiences with guide dogs, the training processes involved, and the importance of community support in fostering a better understanding of service animals. The conversation emphasizes the humane treatment of all creatures and the need for more resources and awareness in the field of service dog training.

If you would like to find out more about a soul dogs, you can visit their website at

https://www.soul-dogs-inc.org/

Takeaways

Blindness can be an adventure and a journey of strength.

Guide dogs have unique personalities and relationships with their handlers.

Soul Dogs operates as a job development program for individuals with disabilities.

Training methods for dogs can vary widely, similar to different cuisines.

Many guide dogs do not complete their training for various reasons.

Humane treatment of all animals is a core value in service dog training.

Community involvement is crucial for the success of service dog programs.

There are significant costs and time commitments involved in obtaining a service dog.

Support for service dog training can come from various community resources.

Everyone can contribute to animal welfare by fostering or adopting dogs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:26 The Journey with Guide Dogs

05:13 Soul Dogs: Training and Career Development

10:16 The Process of Guide Dog Training

14:04 Challenges in Service Dog Training

18:45 Community Involvement and Support

22:30 The Importance of Humane Treatment

24:28 Conclusion and Call to Action