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,…
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…
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…
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…
Dear GDB Alumni, In 2023, 185 of you participated in a Rideshare survey. This survey was developed by the GDB Alumni Association Board of Directors and distributed to help gather data around the continuing issue of Rideshare denials. Your efforts and participation yielded undeniable results. Recently GDB released these results to enhance the general public’s…
Topic: A new online shop, started by a Penny Forward member, creates items that celebrate our disabilities. Some of you may be familiar with Desirée on Tik Tok, YouTube or Instagram as the Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher. “In dealing with my own blindness and both of my daughters’ medical complexities, our family learned for…
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, Marc Gillard from Guide Dogs for the Blind discusses the Orientation and Mobility Immersion program, detailing its evolution and impact on individuals with visual impairments. The hosts, Chris Peterson, Liz Bottner, and MOe Carpenter, explore the challenges and successes of the program, which provides comprehensive training at…
The IRS Alternative Media Center provides a variety of accessible services to help people who use assistive technology such as screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays, screen magnifying software and voice recognition software. Anyone can view and download hundreds of tax forms and publications in alternative formats, including: Text only. Braille-ready files. Browser-friendly HTML. Accessible…