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Why Long Social Security Phone Wait Times Still Matter for Blind and Low-Vision Beneficiaries

Social Security reports that phone wait times are improving, but many blind and low-vision beneficiaries still face long delays — especially for complex issues like work incentives and overpayments. Here’s why those wait times still matter and how timing your call can help.

12/23/2025
Social Security Disability Rule Changes

The Social Security Administration is considering removing age as a factor in disability eligibility, a move that could reduce benefits for hundreds of thousands of older Americans.

10/06/2025
Restore Braille and Deaf-Blind Grants

On September 12, 2025, Penny Forward founder and CEO Chris Peterson sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Education urging the immediate reinstatement of federal grant funding for critical programs supporting the blind and deaf-blind communities.

09/12/2025
Denied Car Insurance Because You’re Blind?

We’re investigating an important issue that could be affecting members of the blind and low vision community, and we need your help.

06/16/2025
Telling Your Story the Right Way: Standing Out Without Selling Out

As blind people, we often face a frustrating double-bind: We’re constantly asked to talk about our blindness—even when we’d rather focus on the things that matter to us, like our skills, our interests, or our work. At the same time, we feel the burden of having to educate every person we meet. It’s exhausting, and…

06/09/2025
Accessible Credit Reports Still Available Through ACB Settlement

Blind and low vision consumers can still request accessible credit reports thanks to a landmark settlement agreement between the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the three major credit bureaus—Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Through this agreement, the credit bureaus are required to provide credit reports in braille, large print, or audio upon request. These…

04/21/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Financial Independence as a Blind Person

Blind people face unique financial challenges, but we also have the power to take control of our money, careers, and futures. In this workshop, we’ll explore resources, tools, and strategies for building financial independence—whether that means budgeting smarter, navigating benefits, or advocating for equal employment opportunities. We’ll also cover accessible financial management tools to help…

03/05/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Advocacy in Action

Chris Peterson will share his experiences from the National Federation of the Blind’s Washington Seminar, where he met with legislators to advocate for policies that benefit people with blindness or low vision. Learn about the key legislative priorities, including proposed changes to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and find out how you can get involved…

02/12/2025
My First NFB Washington Seminar: Advocacy, Frustration, and Hope

Last week, I participated in my first National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Washington Seminar, and let me tell you, it was an experience I won’t soon forget. The energy, the passion, and the sense of purpose were palpable. Hundreds of blind people from all over the country came together with one goal: to advocate…

02/10/2025
Why I’m in Washington, D.C. This Week—And Why You Should Take Action Too

Blind Americans deserve equal access, financial independence, and fair employment. This week, I’m in Washington, D.C., advocating for critical legislative changes—but you don’t have to be here to make a difference. Learn how you can take action from home and support the National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind in…

02/03/2025