The Blind Chick

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The Blind Chick Podcast Summary
In this episode of The Blind Chick, your hosts Penn and Moses Street dive into a conversation with Chelsea Elder from Adaptive Adventures. Together, they explore the power of adaptive sports and how they create a supportive, tight-knit community for people with disabilities. Chelsea shares the excitement of their unique Dragon Boat Racing program and how it fosters camaraderie and confidence, especially for participants with blindness or low vision. She also highlights other inclusive programs at Adaptive Adventures, from kayaking and paddleboarding to indoor fitness and climbing.
Throughout this episode, you'll learn how Adaptive Adventures works to reduce barriers for individuals of all abilities, connecting them to a range of year-round activities and even offering specialized programs for veterans. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion on how these adaptive programs empower participants to embrace challenges and discover new passions.

Contact Information:
Aftersight
Website: aftersight.org
Phone: (720) 712-8856
Adaptive Adventures
Website: adaptiveadventures.org
Colorado Gives Day
Support Aftersight and Adaptive Adventures on Colorado Gives Day, happening on December 10th! Your donations help keep these programs thriving and accessible. Contribute to help expand resources for the blind and low vision community across Colorado.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick
00:28 – Message from Producer Jonathan Price
02:43 – Introducing Chelsea Elder and Adaptive Adventures
04:34 – Dragon Boat Racing and Community Building
06:53 – The Spirit of Dragon Boat Racing
09:11 – Benefits of Adaptive Adventures Programs
11:27 – Getting Started with Adaptive Adventures
13:44 – Dragon Boat Seasons and Continuation
16:03 – Access Adventure Days and Multi-Sport Events
18:15 – Adaptive Adventures Funding and Corporate Partnerships
18:42 – Winter Programs and Indoor Activities
20:48 – Veterans and PTSD Programs
22:55 – How to Get Involved and Volunteer
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