disabilities
Uber and Lyft Wave Fees For Passengers With Disabilities
Since many of our members are blind and rely on Uber or Lyft for much of their transportation, we hope the following information we received by email will be helpful. Transportation is already very costly, so we applaud Uber and Lyft for allowing passengers with disabilities to wave these fees. You may have had the…
Podcast: Flaunt Your Ability with Desiree Christian
Topic: A new online shop, started by a Penny Forward member, creates items that celebrate our disabilities. Some of you may be familiar with Desirée on Tik Tok, YouTube or Instagram as the Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher. “In dealing with my own blindness and both of my daughters’ medical complexities, our family learned for…
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…
Press release: Justice Department Advances Proposed Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities
Note from Penny Forward This press release was originally published by the United States Department Of Justice at https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-advances-proposed-rule-strengthen-web-and-mobile-app-access-people Justice Department Advances Proposed Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities Tuesday, July 25, 2023 For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs The Justice Department sent to the Federal…