You Want Me to Boat Race?

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 Email: [email protected] Adaptive Adventures Website: adaptiveadventures.org Email: [email protected] 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