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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Financial Sense¢: How to Save $1,500 Annually by Reducing Food Waste
We were excited to invite you to this past month’s edition of the Financial Sense¢ program, where we delved into a topic that affects us all: food waste. According to a December 2022 Fortune article, it was revealed that Americans squandered approximately one-third of the food they purchased. Shockingly, this equated to the average family…
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Podcast: The Gift Economy – Where Giving and Receiving Become Acts of Kindness and Community
In this podcast episode we focus on the Buy Nothing group on Facebook, where people can give away and ask for items they no longer need. Chris and Kelly Peterson share their experiences with the group, discussing the benefits of participating, such as saving money and building a sense of community. They also mention the…
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Financial Sense¢: From Sun to Savings, Adapting Your Budget for Fall
Recording now Available Original information During our program, we will delve into valuable tips and strategies on how to maintain a balanced budget during this transitional period. From adjusting entertainment expenses to managing back-to-school costs, we will explore various practical methods to keep your finances on track as the leaves begin to change. Moreover,…
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Wednesday Workshop: Food And Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
🍔🥦 Food and Grocery Delivery Services 🍕🛒 You joined us for another engaging and enlightening session in our three-part series on subscription services! Following our exciting discussion on rideshare subscriptions, we were thrilled to dive into the realm of culinary convenience and budget-friendly indulgence with our second installment. Last week, we unraveled the convenience of…
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Wednesday Workshop: Book Discussion, Living Large in Lean Times
Clark Howard’s, Living Large in Lean Times. It was the 5th Wednesday, and we were ready to discuss this month’s book we had been reading for over the past month! You joined MOe for our book discussion chat where we discussed the good, the bad, and the points of this book that are still applicable…
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Financial Sense¢: Managing Holiday Money Stress
Managing Holiday Money Stress Have you cracked the code to avoid financial stress during the holidays? We haven’t either, but each of us has found tricks that help. Maybe you have too. Join us this month to share your favorite holiday budgeting tips and tricks. Missed the Program? Watch the replay…
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Wednesday Workshop: Dopamine an it’s Effects on Spending
How one brain chemical influences our financial behavior When it comes to shopping, are you out of control? If so, you’re not alone. This week we talked about how a brain chemical called Dopamine is involved in the feelings of pleasure you experience when you shop. we worked together to come up with strategies you…
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Financial Sense¢: Online Thrift Shopping
Recording now available Financial Sense¢: Online Thrift Shopping This was taken from our public zoom program held every 3rd Thursday on the ACB Community platform. Thrift stores can be a great way of saving money on expensive things we need such as clothing, household goods, and even electronics, but they can be inconvenient for blind…
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Wednesday Workshop: Warranties and Insurance Policies
Do you worry about what might happen if something goes wrong with something expensive you depend on? How will you afford it if a home appliance or a vital piece of assistive technology fails unexpectedly? This week we talked about when and how to purchase warranties, insurance policies, or protection plans designed to help you…
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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…