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Navigating Life with Vision Loss

Navigating Life with Vision Loss

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"Navigating Life with Vision Loss" is an Aftersight original podcast. In this seasonal format podcast, we answer your questions on a variety of topics surrounding vision loss. Need to know what to do in standing up for yourself? Wondering how to find a counselor or therapist? Do you need to know how to fill out patient forms in a crowded doctor's office? This show is for you. We're giving a voice to the challenges faced by people with blindness or vision loss. We're here as a resource for you, your family, and your friends. This service is made possible by generous donations. Consider supporting us at www.aftersight.org to help keep these resources free. Aftersight also provides free white canes, support groups, and more, all thanks to contributions from our community.2022 Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Desarrollo Personal Economía Educación Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Higiene y Vida Saludable Relaciones Éxito Personal
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  • Sports 101: Beep Baseball Basics — How Beatball Works, Why It Matters, and How to Get Involved

    Sports 101: Beep Baseball Basics — How Beatball Works, Why It Matters, and How to Get Involved
    Feb 17 2026

    Episode Summary

    Navigating Life with Vision Loss launches a new sports series—covering everything from beginner-friendly fitness routines to extreme sports—and kicks things off with beep baseball (often called “beepball”), an adaptive version of baseball designed for blind and low-vision athletes.

    Guest Ethan Johnston shares his background (growing up as the only blind kid in a small Missouri town, originally from Ethiopia) and explains how sports and music became “therapy” for him. He walks listeners through how beep baseball works—key rule differences from traditional baseball, defensive positioning, the role of a sighted pitcher and spotters, why everyone wears blindfolds for fairness, and how outs/runs are determined.

    The conversation also explores confidence-building for new players, practice drills, the physical intensity of the sport, travel and camaraderie, the season schedule (including tournaments and the “World Series” style championship), equipment costs, and concrete first steps for getting involved—either as a player or as a sighted volunteer (pitcher/spotter).

    Contact Info

    Getting involved (as shared in the episode):

    • Team listings + schedule: NBBA.org (as referenced in the conversation)
    • To watch games: search YouTube/Facebook Live for “beep baseball” + your nearest team name (examples mentioned: “Gateway Archers”)


    Aftersight (show network):

    • Email: feedback@aftersight.org
    • Phone: (720) 712-8856

    Producer credit:

    • Produced by Jonathan Price (Aftersight)


    Show Credits

    • Podcast: Navigating Life with Vision Loss (Aftersight Original)
    • Host: Kim Wardlow
    • Guest: Ethan Johnston
    • Producer: Jonathan Price


    Chapter Markers

    • 00:00 — Welcome + sports series kickoff
    • 02:23 — Ethan’s background + how he found beep baseball in Colorado
    • 04:48 — How the game works: two bases, zones, defense setup
    • 07:15 — Pitcher/batter on same team + strikes/innings + mercy-rule talk
    • 09:40 — Safety + beeping ball + why you don’t “throw to first”
    • 12:02 — Blindfolds + spotters + communication and lane integrity
    • 14:14 — How an out is made + close calls + volunteer officiating
    • 16:35 — Home run rules + highlight plays + rare catches/double plays
    • 19:00 — Building confidence for new players + running to the correct base
    • 21:20 — Practice drills + timing + why hitting in the air matters
    • 23:20 — Season timeline + training/conditioning routines
    • 25:45 — Travel, fundraising, and team camaraderie
    • 27:47 — Youth participation + age realities + lack of “minor league”
    • 30:12 — Equipment costs + durability (balls/bases)
    • 32:38 — How to join: NBBA.org + joining a nearby team even out-of-state
    • 34:48 — Longevity in the sport + older players still producing
    • 36:22 — Favorite positions + hardest skill (don’t listen to the ball)
    • 38:44 — Veteran mindset + unforgettable moments
    • 40:52 — How to attend/watch games + final thoughts
    • 43:09 — Aftersight show plug + closing remarks
    • (00:00) - Tempo: 120.0
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    45 m
  • S215: Your Safety Questions Answered

    S215: Your Safety Questions Answered
    Dec 9 2025
    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: feedback@aftersight.org
    Support Aftersight on Colorado Gives Day:
    https://www.coloradogives.org
    → Search Aftersight
    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
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    41 m
  • S214: Building Your Safety Network with joe Strechay

    S214: Building Your Safety Network with joe Strechay
    Dec 2 2025
    1) Episode Summary
    In this final episode of the safety series, Kim Wardlow explores how to build a strong personal safety network with guest Joe Strechay. Joe explains that a safety network is more than an emergency contact—it’s a mix of trusted people who support day-to-day needs like transportation, home tasks, childcare, employment, and technology.
    Joe shares how his network evolved through college, cross-country moves, and international film work, emphasizing that each season of life requires different kinds of support. He highlights the importance of reciprocity, clear communication, and knowing when to let someone go if a relationship isn’t dependable.
    The discussion also covers practical tools like Be My Eyes, Aira, Seeing AI, and accessible travel apps, showing how technology can fill gaps when people aren’t available. Kim and Joe also point to community groups, neighbors, and even realtors as overlooked but valuable connectors.
    They close by encouraging listeners to step outside their comfort zone, build relationships intentionally, and stay engaged in community—because a strong safety network grows from showing up and supporting others.

    2) Contact Info
    Guest – Joe Strechay
    Websites: stretcha.org, stretchaconsulting.org, stretcha.net
    Social: LinkedIn (Joe Strechay), Instagram (Joe Strechay / J Strechay), X/Twitter (Joe Strechay), Facebook (Joe Strechay)
    Aftersight
    Learn more at Aftersight.org
    Production
    Produced by Jonathan Price

    3) Show Credits
    Host: Kim Wardlow
    Guest: Joe Strechay
    Show: Navigating Life with Vision Loss — an Aftersight Original Podcast
    Producer: Jonathan Price
    Presented by Aftersight

    4) Chapter Markers
    00:01 – Wrapping up the safety series
    02:18 – What a safety network really is
    04:36 – College, vision loss, and early safety networks
    06:56 – Keeping support relationships reciprocal
    09:23 – Neighbors, hired drivers, and rural safety planning
    15:55 – Rebuilding your network after a move
    19:27 – Getting lost in Budapest
    25:57 – When someone doesn’t belong in your network
    27:30 – Tech tools that support your safety network
    31:40 – Realtors and local pros as trusted connectors
    33:31 – Backup plans and offline prep
    35:35 – Get comfortable being uncomfortable
    37:11 – Aftersight show roundup
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    39 m
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First of all, the host is so genuine. She really knows her subjects. The topics are life-saving for people who have lost their vision or are losing their vision. I strongly recommend this podcast for those who need to navigate to world after vision loss.

Very informative-- a life changer

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