July 2023

Announcing Aug Read Along: Poverty by America

Aug’s Read Along 📚 Join us for an upcoming book read along featuring “Poverty in America” by Mathew Desmond! This compelling book delves into the intricate issue of poverty, offering profound insights into the lives of those affected and shedding light on how this social construct touches us all. Through this read along, we aim…

07/31/2023
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…

07/28/2023
Announcing Aug: Monthly Member Meetup on Monday Aug 7, 2023

Let’s Get To Know Each Other Our monthly member meetups are an exciting opportunity for our members to come together, build connections, and explore the Penny Forward community. It’s the perfect occasion for new members to get acquainted with the platform and for existing members to welcome new members. One of the primary objectives of…

07/28/2023
Announcing Financial Sense¢: From Sun to Savings, Adapting Your Budget for Fall, 7:30pm ET

Attention Penny Forward supporters You’re invited to join us at this month’s Financial Sense¢ program! As we transition from the warmth of summer to the cozy embrace of fall, we believe it’s essential to equip ourselves with the right financial tools and knowledge to stay on budget and make the most of seasonal sales. We…

07/27/2023
Members Only Group Chat Recording: July 26 Beat the Heatwave without Breaking the Bank

Chill Out and Cash In: How to Beat the Heatwave without Breaking the Bank With the scorching heatwave sweeping across the U.S., we all know how much strain it’s putting on our air conditioners and energy budgets. But worry not, because we’ve got some fantastic tips and tricks to help you stay cool while keeping…

07/26/2023
Members Only Group Chat Preview: July 26 Beat the Heatwave without Breaking the Bank

Chill Out and Cash In: How to Beat the Heatwave without Breaking the Bank With the scorching heatwave sweeping across the U.S., we all know how much strain it’s putting on our air conditioners and energy budgets. But worry not, because we’ve got some fantastic tips and tricks to help you stay cool while keeping…

07/26/2023
Early Access Penny Forward Podcast: What is New at APH’s Connect Center for 2023

The APH Connect Center is getting an update. We conversed with Katie, Lori, and Richard, about the upcoming website redesign and what users of Connect Center can expect moving forward. Select here to see a full transcript… Show notes Guest APH Connect Center Website (New site look goes live on July 31) Youtube…

07/25/2023
Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: What is New at APH’s Connect Center for 2023

Recorded live and in person at the ACB National Convention, Chris and Liz sit down with members of the APH’s Connect Center leadership to tell us what’s changing soon. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see the show notes… Transcript Pre-episode Intro Richard: Some of the big significant changes…

07/25/2023
Tonight! Financial Sense¢ Think Big Act Bigger July 20th, 7:30pm ET

Attention Penny Forward supporters Have you ever found yourself pondering an idea that could disrupt industries, solve the world’s problems, or simply make your life better? In this month’s Financial Sense¢ program, we’re inviting you to share your big ideas with us, no matter how silly or far-fetched it might be, and we hope you…

07/20/2023
Members Only Group Chat Recording: July 19 Top Tips for Big Event Satisfaction

Top Tips for Big Event Satisfaction Thank you for joining us for this week’s members-only group chat, where we traded practical strategies on planning for big events. The focus of our discussion was on making the most out of experiences like the recent blindness conventions we attended. Two weeks ago, over 3300 blind people like…

07/19/2023