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Category: Events
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Wednesday Workshop: Curb Appeal with Confidence: Home Exterior Maintenance Tips
The sun is shining—what better time to show your home a little love? In this workshop, we’ll explore seasonal home maintenance tasks for homeowners and future homeowners who are blind or have low vision. Learn how to tackle everything from mowing the lawn to inspecting gutters using accessible tools, techniques, and safety tips.
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ABLE Account Updates in the 2025 Tax Bill
Congress is moving forward with a new tax bill packed with big updates—and ABLE accounts are on the menu of items being effected by these updates.
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Wednesday Workshop: Planes, Trains, and Canes: Budgeting and Planning for an Accessible Summer Getaway
Summer is calling! Whether you’re dreaming of a beach, a national park, or a visit to family, we’ll help you plan a vacation that fits your needs and your budget. Learn how to find travel deals, use accessible planning tools, and prepare for smooth, low-stress travel as a blind or low vision explorer.
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Wednesday Workshop: Saving for the Future with 529 and ABLE Accounts
May 29 is National 529 Day—and we’re celebrating by talking about two powerful savings tools: 529 Education Savings Accounts and ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts. These accounts can help you save for school, vocational training, and disability-related expenses without losing access to important benefits like SSI and Medicaid. We’ll explain the similarities, the…
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Podcast: New and Affordable Tech at CSUN with Unmute and Chicago Lighthouse
Liz Bottner leads this panel discussion on the most exciting, and affordable, technology the participants saw at the 2025 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Penny Forward Links Explore the Penny Forward My Tools for Living Shop pennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lowden…
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Wednesday Workshop: Financial Freedom for Blind Veterans and Their Families
In honor of Memorial Day, we’re focusing this week’s workshop on the unique financial challenges—and opportunities—facing blind veterans and their families. We’ll cover benefits available through the VA, strategies for navigating government programs, and tools that support long-term financial independence. Whether you’re a veteran yourself or care about someone who is, this session will equip…
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Wednesday Workshop: Planning for the People You Love
Learn how to create a plan for your loved ones with accessible information on wills, trusts, and beneficiary planning.
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Wednesday Workshop: Side Hustles and Self-Employment: Building Income on Your Terms
Whether you’re looking to earn a little extra income or build a business of your own, this workshop is all about making money outside of traditional employment. We’ll explore accessible side hustles, freelancing gigs, and small business ideas that are a good fit for people who are blind or have low vision. You’ll also learn…