The Blind Chick

By: Aftersight
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  • Welcome to "The Blind Chick," where hosts Penn and Moses Street navigate the world of vision loss with humor, heart, and resilience. Penn, who began her journey into vision loss at the age of nine, is joined weekly by amazing members of the blind community sharing stories of hope, love, and triumph. Conversations range from informative insights to tales of denial and grief, forming a supportive community. Join us to discover that life doesn't end with vision loss; it's an opportunity to thrive. Subscribe now for a podcast that goes beyond challenges to showcase the vibrant and resilient lives led by "The Blind Chick" community. It's time to embrace life, laugh, and learn that there is indeed life "AFTER sight." 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.
    2021
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Social Sciences
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Episodes
  • Jazz, Jokes, and a Birthday Serenade: A Special Episode with Diane “Deeds” Schuur

    Jazz, Jokes, and a Birthday Serenade: A Special Episode with Diane “Deeds” Schuur
    Mar 13 2025
    In this heartwarming and music-filled episode of The Blind Chick, host Penn Street and co-host Moses Street welcome the legendary Diane “Deeds” Schuur—jazz icon, two-time Grammy Award winner, and all-around incredible soul. With laughter, deep conversations, and a surprise musical performance, this episode is one for the books.
    🎂 Penn’s Birthday Surprise! The crew kicks things off by inviting listeners to send physical birthday cards to Penn Street for her special day on March 24th at 1700 55th Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301.
    🎵 Music, Advocacy, and Life’s Beautiful Twists: Deeds shares incredible stories about her career, collaborations with music legends like B.B. King, Count Basie, and Stevie Wonder, and her thoughts on music accessibility and the power of sound over visuals.
    💡 Deeds’ Life Philosophy: She opens up about gratitude, faith, and the importance of finding joy—even in life’s toughest moments. We hear about her love for soap operas (or as she calls it, The Hung and the Restless), her tech companion Lenny the Laptop, and her skydiving adventure (!), proving she’s as fearless as ever.
    🎶 A Birthday Gift Like No Other: In a spontaneous and touching moment, Diane gifts listeners with a live performance, singing a heartfelt song for Penn’s birthday. This raw, unfiltered musical moment will leave you in tears (happy ones, we promise!).
    💫 Final Thoughts: Diane shares her wish for world peace, kindness, and gratitude, and reminds us all to embrace life’s journey with open arms.
    Next Week: We continue our journey with more inspiring guests, stories, and surprises. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with friends!

    📌 Episode Chapters:
    00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick! 🎙️
    00:27 – Penn’s Birthday Shoutout! 🎂
    02:00 – Diane Schuur on Concert in the Dark Controversy 🎶
    05:10 – Life After Touring: Deeds’ Perspective 🏡
    07:30 – A Special Song for Penn 🎵 (Tissues ready!)
    12:00 – The Power of Music & Gratitude ❤️
    18:00 – What’s Next for Diane? 🌟
    22:30 – Why You Need to Listen to Diane Schuur 🎤
    25:20 – Wisdom, Laughter & Soap Operas 📺
    27:45 – Final Thoughts & Farewells 💛

    📲 Connect with Us!
    📩 Email: contact@aftersight.org
    📱 Follow Us on Social Media: @AftersightOrg
    💌 Send Penn a Birthday Card!
    📍 Address: 1700 55th Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301
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    29 mins
  • Diane Schuur Spills the Tea: Vertigo, Jazz, & Cat Chaos!

    Diane Schuur Spills the Tea: Vertigo, Jazz, & Cat Chaos!
    Mar 6 2025
    In this heartfelt episode, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur (affectionately called "Deeds") returns to The Blind Chick for a deeply personal conversation. She shares updates on her life, the challenges of Meniere’s disease, her transition to assisted living at the Motion Picture Television Fund, and the loss of her beloved cat, Puss Puss.

    Deeds reflects on the resilience she’s built throughout her career, her 35 years of sobriety, and how she continues to find joy in music, friendships, and storytelling. She also reminisces about Concert in the Dark, her past experiences on the show, and her connection with hosts Penn and Moses Street.

    ✨ Stay tuned for Part 2, where Deeds has a special birthday surprise for Penn!

    Chapter Markers
    📌 00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick
    📌 00:27 – Penn’s upcoming birthday & a past birthday surprise
    📌 02:46 – A special global birthday card idea for Penn
    📌 04:58 – Introducing guest Diane “Deeds” Schuur
    📌 07:20 – Deeds’ diagnosis with Meniere’s disease
    📌 09:49 – A major life transition & moving to an assisted living facility
    📌 13:37 – Reflecting on Concert in the Dark
    📌 16:05 – The loss of Puss Puss, her beloved cat
    📌 18:28 – Finding peace and spreading joy despite life’s challenges
    📌 20:54 – Celebrating 35 years of sobriety
    📌 22:50 – Singing & playing piano at her new residence
    📌 25:12 – Memories of impromptu piano performances with Penn & Moses
    📌 27:37 – Looking ahead: What’s next for Deeds?
    📌 30:00 – Closing thoughts & Part 2 preview

    Follow & Connect
    📢 Share this episode to help The Blind Chick continue growing!
    💌 Send Penn a birthday card! Let’s fill her mailbox with love.

    📍 Website: Aftersight.org
    📩 Email: feedback@aftersight.org
    📞 Contact: (720) 712-8856

    🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe & tune in next week for Part 2!
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    29 mins
  • Dr. L Penny Rosenblum Advocating for your Education

    Dr. L Penny Rosenblum Advocating for your Education
    Feb 27 2025
    In this episode of The Blind Chick, we continue our conversation with Dr. L Penny Rosenblum, diving deeper into education, advocacy, and empowering individuals with low vision. Penny discusses strategies for parents raising children with blindness, the importance of realistic expectations, and how small steps in advocacy can lead to big changes. We also explore transportation challenges, the impact of policy changes on accessibility, and how individuals can take action in their communities. Plus, a special birthday surprise for Penn Street—make sure to send in your birthday cards and messages!

    Chapter Markers
    00:00 – Introduction & Penn’s Birthday Surprise
    02:16 – Recap of Part 1 & Introduction to Penny Rosenblum
    04:34 – Overcoming Overprotective Parenting
    06:58 – Teaching Kids Life Skills & Responsibilities
    09:20 – The Importance of Explaining the World to Blind Children
    11:32 – Navigating Transportation Challenges with Low Vision
    13:48 – Adapting to a Life Without Driving
    15:58 – Teaching Children to Use Different Forms of Transportation
    17:50 – The Impact of Policy Changes on Accessibility & Inclusion
    20:10 – The Future of Advocacy in the Blind & Low Vision Community
    22:29 – How to Stand Your Ground & Advocate for Rights
    24:50 – Encouragement to Take Small Steps in Advocacy
    27:15 – Final Thoughts & The Power of Planting Seeds of Change
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    29 mins

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Inspirational!

Man, this is good. The hosts really engage with their guests. Penn Street really knows the people of the low-vision/blind community and presents us with very inspirational life stories. You do not have to have vision impairment to be inspired by these interview guests.

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