2021

Penny Forward Financial Needs Survey

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12/20/2021
Where Can You Learn More About ABLE Accounts?

Welcome to the fifth part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. In the last part, we explained when you may want to open an ABLE account for yourself or your child. In this part, we’ll discuss where you can find more information about ABLE accounts. What is an ABLE Account? Before…

12/19/2021
When Should You Consider Opening An ABLE Account?

Welcome to the fourth part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. In the last part, we explained why you may want to open an ABLE account for yourself or your child. In this part, we’ll discuss when you may want to consider opening an ABLE account. What is an ABLE Account? …

12/19/2021
Why Should You Consider Opening An ABLE Account?

Welcome to the third part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. The first two parts explained what ABLE accounts are and who may want to consider opening one. IN this part, we’ll look at a few reasons why you may want to consider opening an ABLE account. What is an ABLE account?…

12/19/2021
Who Should Open An ABLE Account

Welcome to the second part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. The first part explained what ABLE accounts are. In this part, we’ll discuss who may want to consider opening an ABLE account. What is an ABLE account? Before 2015, blind people who received Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, or other…

12/19/2021
What Is An Able Account?

Welcome to the first part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. In this part, we’ll discuss what an ABLE account is and what it offers. Throughout this series, we’ll discuss: Who may want to consider opening an ABLE account Why an ABLE Account may be a great opportunity for someone who is blind…

12/19/2021
Penny Forward Transcript S2E13 Holliday Budgeting Tips

Liz: Whatever you decide to do for the holidays, it should just be about showing appreciation to your loved ones, your family, your friends, it’s about the memory. And about the experience. And that doesn’t have a budget. The Penny Forward podcast is transcribed by Anne Verduin, a blind transcriber living in Portland…

12/07/2021
Penny Forward Podcast S2E13 Holliday Budgeting Tips

For this last episode of 2021, we’re sharing a recording of a Zoom call hosted by our friend Mo Carpenter. She runs a Facebook group for blind parents called “Parenting Out Of Sight Kids,” and they host a biweekly zoom call discussing topics of interest to blind parents. During last month’s call, we had a…

12/07/2021
Penny Forward Transcript S2E12 Conventional Success

Janet: I love being convention coordinator. I’ve met so many wonderful people, and it’s such a worthwhile organization. I’m so happy that I can be a part of it. The Penny Forward podcast is transcribed by Anne Verduin, a blind transcriber living in Portland Oregon who charges competitive rates. To hire Anne to transcribe…

11/30/2021
Penny Forward Podcast S2E12 Conventional Success

The American Council of the blind and National Federation of the blind both hold national conventions every year in mid summer, and both conventions are a great place to network with other blind people who may have similar interests. They’re also a great place to find job, business, and volunteer opportunities. One of the people…

11/30/2021