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Chris Peterson
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A Year of Thanks: Reflecting on Penny Forward’s Journey
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson As we wrap up 2023, I want to take a moment to look back at what has made this year stand out for Penny Forward. It’s been a real journey, and I owe a big thank you to everyone who’s been part of it. First…
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Reframing Success in the Blind Community: It’s More Than Just Blindness Skills
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson This week I read several articles quoting Michael Gervais,, a psychologist and author of āThe First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of Youā, coming out in print, e-book and audiobook on December fifth. Iām excited to read and review this book…
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Blind Progress: Thankful for Insurance
A Message from Peggy Chong, The Blind History Lady Thanksgiving will be here soon.Ā I have much to be thankful for in my life.Ā This year, I am adding one more item to the list of things to be thankful for every year, fair insurance. Five decades ago, the beginnings of legislation passed state houses, forbidding discrimination…
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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. Iām thrilled to share my thoughts on how this technology could…
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From Overwhelm to Overachievement: Reframe, Redefine, Succeed
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson Last week, I wrote about the importance of conquering our own limiting beliefs to pave the way for a financially secure and comfortable life. Today, letās chat about another hurdle we often need to tackle ā conquering the limiting beliefs of others. Itās not always…
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Conquering limiting beliefs, inspiring one another, and making the impossible possible.
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson I recently attended the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana state convention, and it was nothing short of incredible. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the wonderful people I met there ā Penny Forward board member and NFB of…
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The Real Deal About Being Blind: Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns
A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Picture this: I’m traveling to the National Federation of the Blind of Florida’s state convention in Tampa, just stepping into a Lyft that will bring me from the airport to my hotel. The driver throws me a curveball with a question: “Is it complicated to…
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Beyond Boundaries: Reflections from the NFBNM State Convention
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson Hi there, Penny Forward members and supporters. I wanted to share some of my reflections from my recent adventure at the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico’s state convention. First and foremost, I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Tara Chavez…
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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…
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National Credit Reporting Companies and the American Council of the Blind Announce Reaffirmed Commitment to Provide Accessible Credit Reports Braille and Other Accessible Formats Now Available
This press release was originally published at: https://acb.org/accessible-credit-reports Press ReleaseĀ Alexandria, Virginia (July 5, 2023) ā The nationās three major consumer credit reporting companies today reaffirmed their commitment to provide access to important credit information for people who are blind or have low vision. The initiative, crafted with the American Council of the Blind (ACB)…