Summary

An invitation doesn’t mean much if you can’t get there or take part once you arrive. Jennifer and Michael talk about what access looks like in everyday Colorado life, from audio-described theater and film to the transportation people depend on to stay connected.

They recap White Cane Day celebrations in Grand Junction and Loveland, reflect on why smaller community events can create meaningful connections, and discuss informed voting, serving others, and teaching the next generation to care about their neighbors.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Colorado Views without a few detours: questionable Halloween costumes, Michael’s broken rib, a pumpkin cinnamon roll that lasted for days, and a roadside survival question that gets some wildly optimistic answers.

Credits

Hosts: Jennifer Neptune and Michael Sisneros
Producer: Jonathan Price
Presented by: Aftersight

Contact Information

Aftersight: aftersight.org
Feedback and guest inquiries: feedback@aftersight.org
Jennifer Neptune: jennifer@aftersight.org
Michael Sisneros: michael@aftersight.org
Producer Jonathan Price: jonathan@aftersight.org

Chapters

00:05 Welcome Back and Take Two
01:45 Halloween Costumes and Ghost Tours
10:00 Sweeney Todd, Film, and Audio Description
14:50 White Cane Day in Grand Junction
21:20 Loveland’s White Cane Day Celebration
32:15 Why Community Connections Matter
35:10 Leadership Through Service
37:50 Informed Voting and Accessible Transportation
44:30 Teaching the Next Generation to Serve
46:55 How Far Could You Walk if Your Car Broke Down?
54:00 Survival Kits, Pasta, and French Fries
59:25 Two Flat Tires in the Same Spot
62:55 Stay Connected with Colorado Views