A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson I recently attended the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana state convention, and it was nothing short of incredible. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the wonderful people I met there – Penny Forward board member and NFB of…
Introduction October 15th was a pretty special day, especially for the blind community. It was National White Cane Safety Day, also known as White Cane Awareness Day. This day is all about celebrating the independence, freedom, and inclusivity that white canes represent for many of us. So, let’s dive into the world of white canes…
In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. Our guest, Dan Spoone, the ACB Interim Executive Director, shares the organization’s commitment to enhancing the lives of blind and low vision individuals. We delve…
This week we have connected with the American Council of the Blind, and share part of the history of their progress on getting us accessible bills for our currency. Make sure to tune in next time for the more recent progress on accessible notes. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see…
This is courtesy sharing of information. We at Penny forward find employment as one of the big factors that may help the vision loss community get ahead and would like to pass this information along. Opinions sought: From the ACB Employment Committee The ACB Employment Committee needs your input concerning how we can best…
The APH Connect Center is getting an update. We conversed with Katie, Lori, and Richard, about the upcoming website redesign and what users of Connect Center can expect moving forward. Select here to see a full transcript… Show notes APH Connect Center Website (New site look goes live on July 31) Youtube Connect…
Recorded live and in person at the ACB National Convention, Chris and Liz sit down with members of the APH’s Connect Center leadership to tell us what’s changing soon. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see the show notes… Transcript Pre-episode Intro Richard: Some of the big significant changes…
Note from Penny Forward This press release was originally published by the United States Department Of Justice at https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-advances-proposed-rule-strengthen-web-and-mobile-app-access-people Justice Department Advances Proposed Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities Tuesday, July 25, 2023 For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs The Justice Department sent to the Federal…
The APH Connect Center is getting an update. We conversed with Katie, Lori, and Richard, about the upcoming website redesign and what users of Connect Center can expect moving forward. Select here to see a full transcript… Show notes Guest APH Connect Center Website (New site look goes live on July 31) Youtube…
Recorded live and in person at the ACB National Convention, Chris and Liz sit down with members of the APH’s Connect Center leadership to tell us what’s changing soon. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see the show notes… Transcript Pre-episode Intro Richard: Some of the big significant changes…