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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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Why Your First Job Matters
New Research Reveals the Lasting Impact of Your First Job A new study from Columbia University and the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that your first job after college plays a bigger role in shaping your long-term income than your choice of major. The research found that the quality and timing of that first…
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College Still Pays Off, New Data Shows
Many Americans question whether a college degree is still worth the investment.
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1 in 4 Borrowers Say They’ll Clear Student Debt Soon
Millions of Americans are facing challenges keeping up with their student loan payments, but not everyone is feeling weighed down by debt. According to a recent survey, nearly one in four borrowers expects to finish paying off their loans this year.
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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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Wednesday Workshop: Saving for the Future with 529 and ABLE Accounts
May 29 is National 529 Day—and we’re celebrating by talking about two powerful savings tools: 529 Education Savings Accounts and ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts. These accounts can help you save for school, vocational training, and disability-related expenses without losing access to important benefits like SSI and Medicaid. We’ll explain the similarities, the…
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Breaking Bias: Navigating Blindness and Career Success
One of the most common questions we receive about employment is, “When and how should I disclose my blindness or vision impairment?” It’s a tricky question with no clear-cut answers, and one that we grappled with when developing our Employment Essentials course, which we released earlier this year. On the one hand, you don’t want…
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Wednesday Workshop: Budgeting for Life Long Learning
Are you ready to take charge of your educational journey and plan for lifelong learning? Join us for our upcoming workshop, “Budgeting for Lifelong Learning,” where we will explore essential strategies to manage education costs effectively, tailored specifically for adult and non-traditional students. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a Penny Forward membership.…
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Wednesday Workshop: Smart Start, Schooling Children to Budget
Are you ready to set your children on the path to financial success? Join us for this exciting workshop, “SmartStart: Schooling Children to Budget,” designed to provide parents and those educating the next generations, with essential tools and strategies to teach their kids about money management. To enjoy this content, simply sign up for a…
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Podcast: Tech Teaching and Tools with Computers for the Blind
Hosts sit down with Marci Duty, a rep for Computers for the Blind, and talk about their low-cost laptops and desktop computers for the blind, their partners, and the education classes you can get access to with a computer from Computers for the Blind. Show notes Connect with Computers For The Blind Computers For The Blind Website:…