technology
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Access Technology Proficiency: Paving the Way to Independent Money Management
Submitted by Penny Forward member Catherine Getchell My name is Catherine Getchell, and I’m new to Penny Forward. I’ve been totally blind since birth, and I work at a university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since joining Penny Forward as a member a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been thinking a lot about the relationship for blind…
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Wednesday Workshop: Budgeting for Life Long Learning
Are you ready to take charge of your educational journey and plan for lifelong learning? Join us for our upcoming workshop, “Budgeting for Lifelong Learning,” where we will explore essential strategies to manage education costs effectively, tailored specifically for adult and non-traditional students. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward membership.…
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Wednesday Workshop: Tech Savvy – Budgeting for Accessibility and Innovation
Are you ready to take control of your technology budget while embracing accessibility and innovation? Join us for our technology budgeting workshop. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward membership. If you’re already a member, just log in using the form below. We’re excited to have you on board!
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Podcast: Unmute
Chris and Liz sit down with Marty Sobo from the Unmute family of podcasts to talk about his vision loss journey and how he, along with his business partner, Michael Babcock, built their family of educational content to help the blind community learn to use technology to live, work, and play. Show notes Unmute.show website…
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Book Review: The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton
This is a review of The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton. It’s available in audio and Braille from Bard. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.
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Wednesday Workshop: Enhancing Workplace Success
Let’s hone in on your problem-solving, decision-making, and advocacy skills in the workplace, with a special emphasis on supporting individuals using assistive technology. At Penny Forward we recognize the vital role these skills play in fostering inclusivity and driving organizational success, and how success in the workplace can lead to financially bright futures. What to…
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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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American Foundation for the Blind Announces Workplace Technology Study, Examining Employment Experiences of Blind or Visually Impaired Adults
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced the release of the Workplace Technology Study, a new report examining how technology in the workplace influences the experiences of workers who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind. The report summarized survey data from 323 participants who were employed in February 2021, and…