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Accessible Financial Education for Blind and Low-Vision People
Build practical money skills with free tools, online courses, podcasts, and clear guidance created by people who understand the barriers you face.
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Financial Calculators
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Recent Financial Education and News
Explore the newest ideas, opportunities, and practical information from Penny Forward.
- New IRS App: More Mobile Access, but Is It Accessible?The new IRS app gives you more ways to manage your taxes from your phone. For blind and low vision people, that could make everyday tasks easier—but only if the app is accessible.
- Help Shape Accessible Math: DAISY Wants Your InputIf you use, teach, transcribe, or create accessible math, the DAISY Consortium wants to hear from you. Its 2026 survey asks about your experiences with mathematical content and will help inform future work, including the MathCAT Initiative.
- Need a Replacement Social Security Card? Start OnlineLost your Social Security card? You may not need to replace it. If you do, starting online could save you a trip to the Social Security office—and the time and expense of arranging transportation.
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