Category: Events
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Podcast: The Past, Present, and Future of Blindness Media and Technology with Jonathan Mosen
“I now find advocacy really rewarding, and I realize that it’s a long game, and sometimes advocacy’s going to feel like you’re banging your head against a brick wall, but every so often, the wall moves just a little bit. So, there is hope, and it can get better, and that’s why I do believe,…
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Blind Health Expo 2024
Source: Accessible Pharmacy When: December 6 10-4pm ET Join us for the 3rd annual Blind Health Expo! The Blind Health Expo is the world’s largest virtual expo of healthcare information, products, and services for individuals, organizations, and companies in the health, blindness, and disability communities. Please share information about the Blind Health Expo 2024 with…
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Blind Health Expo 2024z
Source: Accessible Pharmacy When: December 6 10-4pm ET Join us for the 3rd annual Blind Health Expo! The Blind Health Expo is the world’s largest virtual expo of healthcare information, products, and services for individuals, organizations, and companies in the health, blindness, and disability communities. Please share information about the Blind Health Expo 2024 with…
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Podcast: Homesteading by Touch with Nella Foster
“I did come to the realization that the food I purchase in the grocery store is never as good as the food that I grew up eating, so how do I get that good food, those really great tomatoes? I have to grow it.” Join us as we talk about Homesteading By Touch and learn…
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Podcast: Banking With Aira
This is a bonus episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, a show about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. In this episode, we feature an excerpt from our September Financial Sense¢ program, featuring Everett Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives with Aira. Everett talks about Aira’s partnerships with financial institutions, and how…
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Financial Sense¢: Froogle Fall Fun
Fall is a season full of fun activities, cozy vibes, and delicious treats—but enjoying all that autumn has to offer doesn’t have to come at a high price! You’ll learn how to embrace the season while staying financially savvy.
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Wednesday Workshop: Cushion the Blow with Emergency Funds
Life’s unexpected moments can bring financial stress, but having an emergency fund can give you the peace of mind you need. We’ll dive into why having an emergency fund is critical and how to build one, even on a tight budget.
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Book Brunch: The Cheapskate Next Door Chapters 11 and 12
This week we read: Chapter 11: Bon Appe-Cheap! Come On Into the Cheapskate’s Kitchen and Chapter 12: Don’t Laugh. It Gets Me There…and It’s Paid For.
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Podcast: Employment Programs with Jeremy Grandstaff
Because of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on Penny Forward’s employment programs, so we brought on Jeremy Grandstaff, who leads our youth employment and advocacy programs, and is also the author of our Employment Essentials course, to talk about those things. In addition to his work with Penny Forward, Jeremy lives…
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Wednesday Workshop: Elevate Your Savings Game on National Savings Day
National Savings Day is the perfect opportunity to take your savings habits to the next level. Join us and we’ll explore practical tips and tools to help you save smarter and build a stronger financial future. What to Expect Introduction (10 minutes) Main Topic (45 minutes) Closing (5 minutes) No matter where you are in…