Category: Blindness or Low Vision
Welcome to our blindness or low vision category, where everything is created from a blindness perspective. Penny Forward is a nonprofit organization founded and led by blind people, driven by the belief that financial independence is truly for everyone. Here, you’ll find articles, podcast episodes, and workshop recordings—all designed to help both the blind and sighted communities achieve their financial goals. Explore this section to gain insights and practical advice on building financial , regardless of your level of vision.
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Get last minute tax filing help fast at IRS.gov
Source: IRS Tax Tips Get last minute tax filing help fast at IRS.gov For people who haven’t filed their 2023 tax return yet, IRS.gov has resources to help them file electronically, get personalized tax account info and find the status of their refund. These online tools are available any time, so taxpayers can use them…
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Research Participation Request: User Experience Research: Accessible Physical Activity Management App for Blind and Low-Vision People
Source: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign via NFB Research Participation Request: User Experience Research: Accessible Physical Activity Management App for Blind and Low-Vision People The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to…
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Research Participation Request: 500 CSAT Surveys
Source: National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Amazon/Defined.AI Research Participation Request: 500 CSAT Surveys The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission. Research Title: 500 CSAT Surveys Being…
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Study to Evaluate Tool to Help Blind Developers
Source: NFB Research Participation Request: Study to Evaluate Tool to Help Blind Developers The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission. Research Title: Study to Evaluate Tool to…
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Wednesday Workshop: Stocking the Pantry (National Cooking Day)
A discussion on how to financially prepare and stock your pantry effectively. What to Expect Introduction (10 minutes) Main Topics (45 minutes) Q&A and Closing (5 minutes) To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward membership. If you’re already a member, just log in using the form below. We’re excited to have…
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Upcoming NFB Employment Events
National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair October 22, 2024, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Eastern via Zoom Register for the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair. With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities. Employers, this is your chance…
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Podcast: You Cane Give Initiative
James Boehm, Amanda Juetten, and Angus Kola from Kustom Canes, and the You Cane Give initiative, talk about their organizations and how they fund a need that’s super important, and one we probably don’t think about here in the United States, which is the needs of the blind and visually impaired in the rest of…
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FAQ: Is Penny Forward Just for People Who Are Blind?
As I’ve become more involved in the blindness field, I’ve started to notice something interesting — or maybe “alarming” is a better word. There seems to be a growing trend in some agencies that serve people with blindness or low vision to remove or, at the very least, strongly deemphasize the word “blind” from their…