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Treading the Waters of Life: Reflection, Action, and Impact | Penny Forward Podcast
In this episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, Chris Peterson speaks with Sylvia Stinson Perez about leadership, lifelong learning, self-advocacy, and defining impact on your own terms. Sylvia shares her journey through the blindness field, the lessons behind her book Treading the Waters of Life, and why reflection paired with action can help create meaningful…
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Careers With Strong Demand: Bachelor’s Degrees That Open the Most Doors Today
Choosing a career can be challenging, especially for people with blindness or low vision. Understanding which bachelor’s degrees are in high demand can help you make informed decisions about education, training, and long-term career opportunities.
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Do I Really Need a Professional Headshot?
Wondering whether a professional headshot is worth the cost? This advice-style post breaks down when a paid headshot makes sense, affordable alternatives to consider, and how blind and low-vision professionals can make confident, practical choices.
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More People Are Now Eligible for ABLE Accounts. Here’s Why That Matters
Millions more Americans are now eligible to open ABLE accounts, a powerful savings and investment tool for people with blindness or low vision.
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Four Side Hustles That Can Be Done From Home Using a Computer
Forbes reports on four side hustles that can be done from home using a computer and may be accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.
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Get Ready for the 2026 Tax Filing Season
The 2026 Tax Filing Season Is Closer Than You Think With the new year just around the corner, the IRS is encouraging taxpayers to start preparing now for the 2026 tax filing season. Taking a few small steps today can make a big difference later, especially when it comes to filing accurately and avoiding delays…
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Smart Tools, Smart Spending: How Blind Users Afford and Use Assistive Tech to Boost Financial Independence
Technology can open doors, when you know how to choose it and afford it. In this lively, practical session, blind professionals and tech experts @Liz Bottner and @Corey Grandstaff share real-world strategies for finding assistive tools that deliver the most value for your dollar.
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Designing Inclusion with Unicorn Soda
The Herb family shares how their company Unicorn Soda Design Studios turns accessibility and creativity into play through 3D printed games for the blind community.
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Tech, Tenacity, and Financial Independence
Software engineer Mike Gorse joins the Penny Forward Podcast to share how mentorship, Linux accessibility, and simple investing strategies led to his financial freedom.
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Training with My Fifth Guide Dog
Penny Forward Founder Chris Peterson reflects on the meaning of partnership, independence, and gratitude as he begins training with his fifth guide dog.