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Category: Accessibility

Welcome to our Accessibility category, where you’ll find a curated collection of resources designed to be fully accessible for screen reader users and those with low vision. Here, we also highlight organizations and products recommended by our community for their inclusive practices. Whether you’re seeking tools that enhance accessibility or looking for information on businesses that champion inclusion, this section is dedicated to making your experience as seamless and empowering as possible.

IRS Expands Accessible Tax Resources

The IRS is committed to making tax information accessible to all.

07/25/2025
Paid Opportunity for BLV Research Volunteers

We’re sharing the following information about a paid research opportunity that may be of interest to our community.

06/17/2025
Denied Car Insurance Because You’re Blind?

We’re investigating an important issue that could be affecting members of the blind and low vision community, and we need your help.

06/16/2025
Accessible Shopping Now in Be My Eyes

This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, there’s good news for anyone looking for a better way to shop online.

05/19/2025
Bill Reintroduced to Expand Digital Accessibility

A New Push for Digital Accessibility in Congress On May 14, the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Just in time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, the timing couldn’t be more fitting. The bipartisan bill, now known as H.R. 3417, was introduced by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) and aims to…

05/19/2025
Podcast: The Right Tool For Your Budget with Patrick Andrade and Brian Bussard

In December, Penny Forward and the Chicago Lighthouse announced a partnership to open the “My Tools for Living” shop featuring nearly 300 assistive technology and independent living products for people with blindness and low vision. This week, Penny Forward founder and CEO, Chris Peterson, interviews Patrick Andrade and Brian Bussard from the Chicago Lighthouse to…

02/18/2025
My First NFB Washington Seminar: Advocacy, Frustration, and Hope

Last week, I participated in my first National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Washington Seminar, and let me tell you, it was an experience I won’t soon forget. The energy, the passion, and the sense of purpose were palpable. Hundreds of blind people from all over the country came together with one goal: to advocate…

02/10/2025
Why I’m in Washington, D.C. This Week—And Why You Should Take Action Too

Blind Americans deserve equal access, financial independence, and fair employment. This week, I’m in Washington, D.C., advocating for critical legislative changes—but you don’t have to be here to make a difference. Learn how you can take action from home and support the National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind in…

02/03/2025
Why the Latest Executive Orders Threaten Blind Americans—And How We Can Fight Back

Recent executive orders are putting accessibility programs and workplace protections for blind and disabled Americans at risk. Learn why this matters, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to protect our rights and financial independence.

01/29/2025
Coming Soon: Important Changes to Guest Membership Benefits

Shares some updates to our guest membership benefits, explains why these changes are necessary, and highlights how we’re supporting our members through this transition.

01/20/2025