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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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An Early Holliday Gift from Penny Forward
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hello Penny Forward Members and Supporters! The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you probably find yourself spending way too much time debating every little purchase. It’s not just about finding something affordable; it’s about finding something useful.…
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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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$10,000 Flight for Sight Travel Grant
Source: Flight For Sight The next $10,000 Flight for Sight Travel Grant application will go live on Wednesday, November 13th, during the Blind Travel Summit in San Francisco! Our Executive Director, Mike Walsh, will be there to discuss Flight for Sight and other travel opportunities for the blind and low-vision community. His talk will cover…
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Tax benefits for businesses that accommodate people with disabilities
Source: IRS Tax Tips Businesses that make structural adaptations or other accommodations for employees or customers with disabilities may be eligible to save money on their taxes. Here are the tax incentives for employers who provide accommodations for people with disabilities. Disabled Access Credit The Disabled Access Credit is a non-refundable credit for small businesses…
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Accessible formats available for most IRS products through the IRS Alternative Media Center
Source: IRS Tax Tips The IRS Alternative Media Center provides content in a variety of formats to accommodate taxpayers with different communication needs. The AMC provides hundreds of tax forms and publications in alternative formats, including: • Text only.• Braille-ready files.• Browser-friendly HTML.• Accessible PDF.• Large print PDF. The Alternative Media Center makes IRS resources…
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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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Why Community Matters: Highlights from the NFB Colorado Convention
Today, I’d like to talk about optimism, hope, and the incredible resilience I’ve encountered in the blind and low vision community. Over the weekend, I attended the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado state convention, and as always happens after these gatherings, I’m filled with enthusiasm, renewed hope, and a deeper appreciation for the…