July is Disability Pride Month, a month-long celebration to commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The landmark legislation was signed into law on July 26, 1990. It guarantees that people with disabilities can enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in schools, workplaces, transportation,…
Did you know the IRS provides tax help for people with disabilities? The IRS website provides key tax benefits and deductions including: and more! Visit https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/accessible-irs-tax-products to learn more.
Hosts sit down with Marci Duty, a rep for Computers for the Blind, and talk about their low-cost laptops and desktop computers for the blind, their partners, and the education classes you can get access to with a computer from Computers for the Blind. Show notes Connect with Computers For The Blind Computers For The Blind Website:…
Chris and Liz sit down with J.J. Meddaugh, founder of AT Guys, to learn how he took a chance on starting an access technology business 16 years ago, and why he thinks it continues to thrive. Show notes Connect with AT Guys AT Guys Website: https://www.atguys.com AT Guys Facebook Profile: https:///facebook.com/atguys AT Guys LinkedIn Profile:…
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…
To Business Owners with Disabilities: The World Institute on Disability (WID) is asking for your input on your experiences as a business owner/entrepreneur with disabilities. We are collecting information on how disabled business owners find funding and support in order to identify gaps in resources. We will use the information to develop ideas for change.…
Being conducted by: Rowan University Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to understand the language preferences of adults with visual impairments in the United States. Specific aims of the study: The first aim of this study is to examine the preferences people with visual impairments have with respect to identity-first and…
Continuing the theme of “employment”, Chris and Moe sit down with Penny Forward’s Vice President Liz Bottner to discuss her employment journey ultimately leading to her position as Assistive Technology Specialist for the Library of Congress. Liz tell us all about her employment history and what she believes is key to being successfully employed as…
Liz and Moe sit down with Heather Miller, director of education and training at World Services for the Blind, to learn about the new Small Business Professional microcredential offered by WSB, The Chicago Lighthouse, and Miami University. The Chicago Lighthouse Miami University Microcredential equips prospective entrepreneurs to gain the knowledge and skills needed for starting…
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey everyone, I’ve got some exciting news to share this week! Penny Forward is taking a significant step towards ensuring our future sustainability by now accepting donations in the form of securities. This move isn’t just about funding; it’s a strategic play towards building an…