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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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Financial Sense¢: Aira Technologies
Aira Technologies Recording If you missed the program feel free to listen to the recording. You can also find the replay on our Facebook Live or Youtube Live accounts. Event Description An update on Aira Technologies’ partnerships and access offers with banks and other financial institutions. Want to share your thoughts? If you missed the…
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Wednesday Workshop: Peace of Mind for Pet Owners
For many, pets are more than just companions, they’re essential members of the family. This is especially true for those who rely on service animals like guide dogs. In our upcoming workshop, we’ll delve into the financial aspects of pet ownership, with a special focus on how pet insurance can safeguard both your service animal and…
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Uber and Lyft Wave Fees For Passengers With Disabilities
Since many of our members are blind and rely on Uber or Lyft for much of their transportation, we hope the following information we received by email will be helpful. Transportation is already very costly, so we applaud Uber and Lyft for allowing passengers with disabilities to wave these fees. You may have had the…
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Taxpayer Advocate Service: A taxpayer’s voice at the IRS
IRS Tax Tip 2024-77 The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. TAS protects taxpayers’ rights by striving to ensure that all taxpayers are treated fairly and know and understand their rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Here’s what all taxpayers should know about their rights and the role of the Taxpayer Advocate…
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Wednesday Workshop: Prepare, Protect, Prevail for Emergencies
September 11th is a day that reminds us of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. In honor of this significant day, our workshop will equip you with the financial strategies needed to prepare for and recover from disasters. Whether it’s a natural disaster or an unforeseen emergency, having a plan in place can…
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Podcast: Glidance
Learn about the founder of this startup and what it takes to make your dream turn into reality. Show notes Guest: Amos Miller Glidance Website: https://glidance.io/ Glidance Facebook Profile https://www.facebook.com/glidance.io Glidance LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glidance/ Glidance Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/glidance.io/ Connect with Penny Forward pennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by…
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Breaking Bias: Navigating Blindness and Career Success
One of the most common questions we receive about employment is, “When and how should I disclose my blindness or vision impairment?” It’s a tricky question with no clear-cut answers, and one that we grappled with when developing our Employment Essentials course, which we released earlier this year. On the one hand, you don’t want…