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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.
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Dog Guides: A Partner for Independence
Dog guides assist individuals who are legally blind in traveling safely, confidently, and independently.
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Target Rolls Out Accessible Self-Checkout
Target is taking a major step toward retail accessibility with the launch of self-checkout kiosks designed for blind and low-vision shoppers.
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Accessible $10 Bills Coming in 2026
Progress is underway toward making U.S. paper currency more accessible for people who are blind.
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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.
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We Can’t Help Everyone (Yet)
A lot of people come to me for advice. Some of them take it. They recognize that I’m not perfect—just a guy doing my best to share what I’ve learned. They understand that success takes a combination of preparation, persistence, and luck. They know that even failure is just part of the learning curve. Others…
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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…
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Self-Advocacy, Problem-Solving, and Building a More Inclusive World
This weekend, some friends and I had a deep conversation about self-advocacy. For blind people like us, self-advocacy often means asking for what we need—things like Braille materials, accessible formats, or other accommodations—to fully participate in work, school, and life. It’s a skill that can make or break opportunities, but it’s also a heavy burden,…