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Wednesday Workshop: Building Your Own System: Lessons from the Founding Fathers

The founders of the U.S. didn’t just break away from something—they built something new.

07/16/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Why Penny Forward Exists – A Journey Toward Financial Independence

What does it mean to declare your independence—from debt, financial uncertainty, or reliance on others? In this interactive session, we’ll explore the first steps in gaining control over your money.

07/16/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Declaring Your Financial Independence

What does it mean to declare your independence—from debt, financial uncertainty, or reliance on others? In this interactive session, we’ll explore the first steps in gaining control over your money.

07/02/2025
Paid Opportunity for BLV Research Volunteers

We’re sharing the following information about a paid research opportunity that may be of interest to our community.

06/17/2025
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
ABLE Account Updates in the 2025 Tax Bill

Congress is moving forward with a new tax bill packed with big updates—and ABLE accounts are on the menu of items being effected by these updates.

06/09/2025
Accessible Shopping Now in Be My Eyes

This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, there’s good news for anyone looking for a better way to shop online.

05/19/2025
Bill Reintroduced to Expand Digital Accessibility

A New Push for Digital Accessibility in Congress On May 14, the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Just in time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, the timing couldn’t be more fitting. The bipartisan bill, now known as H.R. 3417, was introduced by Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) and aims to…

05/19/2025
Financial Health in Uncertain Times: How Penny Forward Can Help

Times are tough, and it feels like every day brings a new challenge, especially for our blind and visually impaired community. So, grab a comfy seat, and let’s dive into what’s happening and how we can navigate these choppy waters together.

02/17/2025
A Season of Gratitude and Opportunity: Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday with Penny Forward

A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hello Penny Forward members and supporters, I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with love, connection, and all the good food your table could hold! My own Thanksgiving was a little different this year. A minor medical procedure the following day meant I skipped the turkey…

12/02/2024