• Shopping Made Easy

  • Dec 10 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
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Shopping Made Easy

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  • Summary

  • In this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, Kim Wardlow is joined by Penn Street from The Blind Chick Podcast to explore strategies for making holiday shopping easier and more enjoyable for those with low vision. From the accessibility challenges of online shopping to the benefits of shopping local and personalized gift ideas, Penn shares her insights and experiences. They discuss using assistive technologies like Be My Eyes, the joy of giving experiences over material gifts, and the importance of taking care of yourself during the holiday season.

    The episode also highlights Colorado Gives Day and encourages listeners to consider charitable giving as a meaningful holiday gift.

    Chapter Markers
    00:31 – Introduction and Colorado Gives Day
    02:07 – Welcoming Guest Penn Street and the Holiday Spirit
    03:08 – Challenges and Strategies for In-Person Shopping
    04:07 – Charitable Giving as a Holiday Gift
    05:45 – Benefits of Online Shopping and Accessibility Challenges
    09:13 – Personalizing Gift Lists and Using Technology
    12:00 – Navigating Tactile and Sentimental Gifts
    16:00 – Funny Anecdotes from Shopping Experiences
    17:23 – Accessibility Issues in Online Shopping Platforms
    21:02 – Giving Experiences and Non-Material Gifts
    26:20 – Personalizing Strategies for Stress-Free Shopping
    30:11 – Self-Care During the Holidays
    32:12 – Closing Thoughts and Holiday Wishes

    Contact Information
    Aftersight
    Website: aftersight.org
    Phone: (720) 712-8856
    Email: feedback@aftersight.org

    Guest Contact
    Penn Street: Co-host of The Blind Chick Podcast
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