blind community
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An Early Holliday Gift from Penny Forward
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hello Penny Forward Members and Supporters! The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you probably find yourself spending way too much time debating every little purchase. It’s not just about finding something affordable; it’s about finding something useful.…
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FAQ: Is Penny Forward Just for People Who Are Blind?
As I’ve become more involved in the blindness field, I’ve started to notice something interesting — or maybe “alarming” is a better word. There seems to be a growing trend in some agencies that serve people with blindness or low vision to remove or, at the very least, strongly deemphasize the word “blind” from their…
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Wednesday Workshop: Empowering Job Searching in the Blind Community
Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. We are excited to invite you to our exclusive one-hour virtual workshop, “Empowering Job Searching in the Blind Community”, hosted by Penny Forward. Dive into key strategies and resources to help you navigate the job market…
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A Heartfelt Thank You as We Wrap Up 2023: Reflecting on Our Journey and Looking Forward to an Exciting 2024!
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Dear Penny Forward Community, As we approach the end of 2023, my cup is full of gratitude and excitement. As the founder and CEO of Penny Forward, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest thanks for the incredible support you have…
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Generative AI: Bridging the Information Gap for the Blind Community
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson As we continue our journey to empower blind individuals in their personal, professional, and financial lives, I want to take a moment to reflect on the potential of generative AI and its incredible impact. I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on how this technology could…
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Podcast: Living Your Best Blind Life
Have you ever wanted to start a podcast, or a blog, or produce videos for YouTube? Our guest this week is Sam Seavey, producer of the Blind Life YouTube channel. Sam has over forty thousand followers on YouTube, and he will teach us what he thinks is key to becoming a popular content producer for…