low vision

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.

01/05/2026
Social Security Backlogs Are Growing. Here’s What That Means for You

Record backlogs at the Social Security Administration may cause delays and confusion for people who depend on benefits or use work incentive programs, according to December 30, 2025 reporting by The Washington Post.

01/02/2026
Penny Forward Raises Alarm Over Changes to the Randolph-Sheppard Program

The Department of Education approved limits on the Randolph-Sheppard priority for Army dining facilities. Penny Forward explains why this change raises concerns for blind entrepreneurs.

12/26/2025
Why Long Social Security Phone Wait Times Still Matter for Blind and Low-Vision Beneficiaries

Social Security reports that phone wait times are improving, but many blind and low-vision beneficiaries still face long delays — especially for complex issues like work incentives and overpayments. Here’s why those wait times still matter and how timing your call can help.

12/23/2025
Unemployment Rises as Job Growth Slows

Job growth slowed in late 2025 as unemployment rose to its highest level since 2021. This shift may make it even more important for people who are blind or have low vision to explore career paths in growing industries.

12/17/2025
Social Security Expands Fast-Track List

Social Security Adds 13 Severe Conditions to Fast-Track Disability Benefits

08/11/2025
Understanding the Earnings Cliff: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

Earlier this week, Penny Forward Benefits Counselor Jenny Holcomb and I talked to members of VisionServe Alliance about Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and ways to keep benefits while working. It was a great discussion, and I want to share some key points with you because I believe we all have…

04/07/2025