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GAO Report: Assistive Technology Barriers Keep Students with Disabilities From Full Participation in School and Work
A new GAO report finds that many school districts struggle to deliver effective assistive technology due to limited staff knowledge, lack of training time, staffing shortages, technology issues, and funding constraints. These gaps can limit blind and low vision students’ access to the tools and training they need for education, employment, and long-term financial independence.
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Career Climb: A Weekend That Helps Students Turn Potential into Progress
What if one weekend could help you feel clearer, more confident, and more prepared for what comes next in your career?
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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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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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Penny Forward Raises Alarm Over Changes to the Randolph-Sheppard Program
The Department of Education approved limits on the Randolph-Sheppard priority for Army dining facilities. Penny Forward explains why this change raises concerns for blind entrepreneurs.
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Unemployment Rises as Job Growth Slows
Job growth slowed in late 2025 as unemployment rose to its highest level since 2021. This shift may make it even more important for people who are blind or have low vision to explore career paths in growing industries.
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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.
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Accessible Finance Made Simple with HaloFi
In this Penny Forward Podcast episode, Chris and Liz talk with Andrew Babin, co-developer of HaloFi, about how AI and voice technology are making financial management more inclusive.
