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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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We Can’t Help Everyone (Yet)
A lot of people come to me for advice. Some of them take it. They recognize that I’m not perfect—just a guy doing my best to share what I’ve learned. They understand that success takes a combination of preparation, persistence, and luck. They know that even failure is just part of the learning curve. Others…
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Denied Car Insurance Because You’re Blind?
We’re investigating an important issue that could be affecting members of the blind and low vision community, and we need your help.
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Telling Your Story the Right Way: Standing Out Without Selling Out
As blind people, we often face a frustrating double-bind: We’re constantly asked to talk about our blindness—even when we’d rather focus on the things that matter to us, like our skills, our interests, or our work. At the same time, we feel the burden of having to educate every person we meet. It’s exhausting, and…
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Self-Advocacy, Problem-Solving, and Building a More Inclusive World
This weekend, some friends and I had a deep conversation about self-advocacy. For blind people like us, self-advocacy often means asking for what we need—things like Braille materials, accessible formats, or other accommodations—to fully participate in work, school, and life. It’s a skill that can make or break opportunities, but it’s also a heavy burden,…
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Tony’s Story: Navigating Disability, Job Hunting, and Financial Health as a Blind Parent
Tony is a father, a job seeker, and a man who just wants to do right by his kids. He’s also blind, which adds an extra layer of complexity to everything he does—especially when it comes to finding work and dealing with government bureaucracy.