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GAO Report: Assistive Technology Barriers Keep Students with Disabilities From Full Participation in School and Work
A new GAO report finds that many school districts struggle to deliver effective assistive technology due to limited staff knowledge, lack of training time, staffing shortages, technology issues, and funding constraints. These gaps can limit blind and low vision students’ access to the tools and training they need for education, employment, and long-term financial independence.
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Why Accessible Computer Skills Matter for Blind Professionals—and How You Can Help Improve Them
Accessible computer skills are essential for today’s workforce. Microsoft is inviting screen reader users to share feedback on Windows Narrator to help improve access and opportunity for blind professionals worldwide.
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Nearly 60% of People Delay Medical Care Due to Cost—What You Can Do Instead
Nearly 60% of people delay medical care due to cost. Learn practical steps to reduce medical expenses, explore financial assistance, and get the care you need without risking your financial stability.
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Your Secretary in Your Pocket: Lumen’s Promise for Blind Professionals
In this episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, Chris Peterson and Liz Bottner talk with entrepreneur Sri Ram about Lumen, a voice-controlled AI email assistant designed to help blind professionals manage email hands-free. Sri shares his journey through vision loss, entrepreneurship, and building technology rooted in independence, community, and real-world accessibility.
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Treading the Waters of Life: Reflection, Action, and Impact | Penny Forward Podcast
In this episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, Chris Peterson speaks with Sylvia Stinson Perez about leadership, lifelong learning, self-advocacy, and defining impact on your own terms. Sylvia shares her journey through the blindness field, the lessons behind her book Treading the Waters of Life, and why reflection paired with action can help create meaningful…
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Careers With Strong Demand: Bachelor’s Degrees That Open the Most Doors Today
Choosing a career can be challenging, especially for people with blindness or low vision. Understanding which bachelor’s degrees are in high demand can help you make informed decisions about education, training, and long-term career opportunities.
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Do I Really Need a Professional Headshot?
Wondering whether a professional headshot is worth the cost? This advice-style post breaks down when a paid headshot makes sense, affordable alternatives to consider, and how blind and low-vision professionals can make confident, practical choices.
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More People Are Now Eligible for ABLE Accounts. Here’s Why That Matters
Millions more Americans are now eligible to open ABLE accounts, a powerful savings and investment tool for people with blindness or low vision.
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Four Side Hustles That Can Be Done From Home Using a Computer
Forbes reports on four side hustles that can be done from home using a computer and may be accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.