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Category: Shopping
Welcome to our Shopping category, where we showcase products and services that the blind community has found to be useful, accessible, or both. In addition, we spotlight blind business owners and the unique products and services they offer. By supporting these businesses, you’re not only discovering great items but also helping us work toward a vital goal—raising the average income of blind people above the poverty line. Explore this section to find accessible shopping options while making a meaningful impact.
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Amazon Prime to End Invitee Perk
Starting October 1, 2025, Amazon will end its Prime Invitee program, which let members share their free two-day shipping with someone outside their household.
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Best Buy Launches Online Marketplace
Best Buy Marketplace Launches, Expands Shopping Options for All Customers Best Buy has officially launched a U.S. online marketplace, doubling the number of products available on its website and app by partnering with hundreds of third-party sellers. Shoppers can now browse far more than electronics, with offerings ranging from cookware and seasonal décor to musical…
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Accessible Shopping Now in Be My Eyes
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, there’s good news for anyone looking for a better way to shop online.
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Black Friday, Budgets, and Bright Ideas for the Holidays
This week, the holiday season officially kicks off with Black Friday sales! Your inbox is likely overflowing with deals for things you need, things you want, and let’s be honest—things you didn’t even know you wanted until the word “SALE” popped up. It’s exciting, right? But before we dive into our carts (online or otherwise),…
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From Crisis to Creativity: The Inspiring Journey of Penny Forward Member Desiree Christian
How would you make a living if you were a blind single mother with two medically fragile children who were constantly in and out of hospitals? That was the challenge for Desiree Christian of Portland, Oregon, a determined woman who decided to transform her hardships into a thriving business. Born legally blind into a family…
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The Power Of Independence Through Options
Last week I, along with Penny Forward officers Liz Bottner and Eric Yarberry attended the 2022 AER International Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. The Association For The Education And Rehabilitation Of The Blind And Visually Impaired offers this conference every other year to bring together professionals from around the world who work with people who…