Have you always believed that you could only make a living if you went to college? George Wurtzel was the star of a 2018 Subaru Outback commercial, but he is also a blind woodworker and craftsman who believes that blind people can be successful in any type of job. In part 2 of a two part interview, we’ll learn how George’s talent and resilience helped him to succeed throughout his 50-year woodworking career, and what it was like to film that famous Subaru commercial. Seeing The World In Ways You Never Imagined TranscriptDownload You can learn more about George by visiting his Wikipedia page at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Wurtzel or by visiting his web site, http://www.gmwurtzel.com/ [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Have you always believed that you could only make a living if you went to college? George Wurtzel was the star of a 2018 Subaru Outback commercial, but he is also a blind woodworker and craftsman who believes that blind people can be successful in any type of job. In part 1 of a two part interview, we’ll learn how George’s talent and resilience helped him to succeed throughout his 50-year woodworking career, and what it was like to film that famous Subaru commercial. Seeing The World In Ways You Never Imagined Pt 1 TranscriptDownload You can learn more about George by visiting his Wikipedia page at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Wurtzel or by visiting his web site, http://www.gmwurtzel.com/  [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

While the Penny Forward Podcast team is preparing for the holidays, we thought we'd re-run the last episode of 2021, we shared a recording of a Zoom call hosted by our friend Mo Carpenter. She runs a Facebook group for blind parents called "Parenting Out Of Sight Kids," and they host a biweekly zoom call discussing topics of interest to blind parents. During last month's call, we had a conversation about staying on budget during the holidays. And it was such an enjoyable conversation that we wanted to share it with you. So, while you are enjoying the holidays with your friends and family, or reaching out to those who may be feeling isolated from their friends and family, we hope you will enjoy this discussion about budgeting during the holidays. Holiday Budgeting TipsDownload [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

"I now find advocacy really rewarding, and I realize that it's a long game, and sometimes advocacy's going to feel like you're banging your head against a brick wall, but every so often, the wall moves just a little bit. So, there is hope, and it can get better, and that's why I do believe, very strongly, in the work that the NFB does. Because it has turned many lives around, including mine." Join us as we talk with Jonathan Mosen from NFB. Show notes The Past, Present, and Future of Blindness Media and Technology with Jonathan MosenDownload Guest: Jonathan Mosen Jonathan's Email: [email protected] Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

"I did come to the realization that the food I purchase in the grocery store is never as good as the food that I grew up eating, so how do I get that good food, those really great tomatoes? I have to grow it." Join us as we talk about Homesteading By Touch and learn exactly what that is, what it means with our guest, Nella Foster, who lives it. Show notes Homesteading by Touch TranscriptDownload Guest: Nella Foster Nella's Email: [email protected] Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

This is a bonus episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, a show about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. In this episode, we feature an excerpt from our September Financial Sense¢ program, featuring Everett Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives with Aira. Everett talks about Aira's partnerships with financial institutions, and how Aira explorers are using Aira to make managing their finances, and working with their financial institutions, more accessible. Show notes Banking With Aira TranscriptDownload Guest: Everett Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives with Aira Aira Email: [email protected] Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Because of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on Penny Forward’s employment programs, so we brought on Jeremy Grandstaff, who leads our youth employment and advocacy programs, and is also the author of our Employment Essentials course, to talk about those things. In addition to his work with Penny Forward, Jeremy lives just outside Washington D.C, with his husband Jerry and their seeing eye dog Ozzy. Jeremy works for CurbCutOS as the VP of Business Development, focusing on bringing in new customers to help them develop accessible digital assets. And he is a strong champion of learning in the workplace about DEI initiatives. Show notes Employment Programs with Jeremy Grandstaff TranscriptDownload Guest: Jeremy Grandstaff with CurbCutOS Jeremy Grandstaff Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Phone: 202-810-5368 Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

James Boehm, Amanda Juetten, and Angus Kola from Kustom Canes, and the You Cane Give initiative, talk about their organizations and how they fund a need that's super important, and one we probably don't think about here in the United States, which is the needs of the blind and visually impaired in the rest of the world, who may not have access to something as simple as a long white cane. Show notes You Cane Give Initiative TranscriptDownload Guest: James Boehm, Amanda Juetten, Angus Kola from Kustom Canes and the You Cane Give initiative. Kustom Cane Website: https://youcanegive.org/ Kustom Cane Email: [email protected] You Cane Give Email: YouCaneGive@gmail-com Phone: 901-483-1515 Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Learn about the founder of this startup and what it takes to make your dream turn into reality. Show notes Glidance TranscriptDownload Guest: Amos Miller Glidance Website: https://glidance.io/ Glidance Facebook Profile  https://www.facebook.com/glidance.io  Glidance LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glidance/ Glidance Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/glidance.io/ Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this episode, we have Richard Rueda, Katie Frederick, and Lori Scharff, not necessarily in that order, from the APH Connect Center, back on, as we do almost every year at about this time, to talk about the APH Connect Center. For those of you who are unaware of what that is, we’ll tell you in just a second. We’ll also find out what’s new at the APH Connect Center, and what people might be able to be expecting from the future. Show notes Penny Forward Podcast S2024 E16Download Connect with APH Connect Center APH Website: www.aphconnectcenter.org Email: [email protected] Call information and referral line: 800-232-5463 Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Chris, Liz, and MOe talk with Mike Calvo, co-founder of Pneuma Solutions, about how, as a high school dropout, running with the wrong crowd, he found growth, success, and belonging in the blind community. Show notes Penny Forward Podcast S2024 E15Download Connect with Pneuma Solutions Pneuma Solutions Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Chris, Liz, and MOe talk with Mike Calvo, co-founder of Pneuma Solutions, about how, as a high school dropout, running with the wrong crowd, he found growth, success, and belonging in the blind community. Show notes S2024 Episode 14 Mike CalvoDownload Connect with Pneuma Solutions Pneuma Solutions Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

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 Penny-Forward-Podcast-S2024-E13Download Transcript .TXT File Connect with Computers For The Blind Computers For The Blind Website: https://computersfortheblind.org/ Computers For The Blind Email: [email protected] Computers For The Blind Phone: +1 214-340-6328 Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Chris and Liz sit down with J.J. Meddaugh, founder of AT Guys, to learn how he took a chance on starting an access technology business 16 years ago, and why he thinks it continues to thrive. Show notes penny-forward-podcast-S2024-E12Download Transcript .TXT File Connect with AT Guys AT Guys Website: https://www.atguys.com AT Guys Facebook Profile: https:///facebook.com/atguys AT Guys LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atguys AT Guys Instagram Profile: https://instagram.com/atguys AT Guys Mastodon Profile:[email protected] AT Guys Other Profile: https://www.blindbargains.com AT Guys Phone: +1 269-216-4798 Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Chris and Liz sit down with Marty Sobo from the Unmute family of podcasts to talk about his vision loss journey and how he, along with his business partner, Michael Babcock, built their family of educational content to help the blind community learn to use technology to live, work, and play. Penny-Forward-Podcast-S2024-E11-UnmuteDownload Transcript .TXT File Show notes Unmute.show website Email Unmute at [email protected] Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Continuing the theme of "employment", Chris and Moe sit down with Penny Forward's Vice President Liz Bottner to discuss her employment journey ultimately leading to her position as Assistive Technology Specialist for the Library of Congress. Liz tell us all about her employment history and what she believes is key to being successfully employed as a blind person. Show notes Penny-Forward-S2024-E10Download Transcript .TXT File Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Liz and Moe sit down with Heather Miller, director of education and training at World Services for the Blind, to learn about the new Small Business Professional microcredential offered by WSB, The Chicago Lighthouse, and Miami University. The Chicago Lighthouse Miami University Microcredential equips prospective entrepreneurs to gain the knowledge and skills needed for starting and running a small business. Students must first successfully complete two Chicago Lighthouse “Business Workshop Series” and may subsequently complete the Miami University “Introduction to Marketing” course to earn a microcredential certification. Show notes penny forward S2024 E9_Business Start-Up MicrocredentialDownload Transcript .TXT File Website: World Services for the Blind - Microcredential Resource: Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Topic: A new online shop, started by a Penny Forward member, creates items that celebrate our disabilities. Some of you may be familiar with Desirée on Tik Tok, YouTube or Instagram as the Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher. “In dealing with my own blindness and both of my daughters’ medical complexities, our family learned for us the best way to cope is with a very dark sense of humor, first responders, ED and ICU I’m looking at you when I say dark. We also observed that you can get away with saying very cheeky things on t-shirts that you can’t say to someone’s face, and with our current culture people seem to pay more attention to a t-shirt then what you are telling them. So Flaunt Your Ability was born." Desirée’s goal with these shirts is to be funny while making a point and educating people while not crossing the line into offensive. However, what offends one person doesn’t necessarily offend another. Words can be as powerful as you let them. Show notes Penny-Forward-Podcast-Flaunt-Your-AbilityDownload Transcript .TXT File Desiree Christian at [email protected] Website: Flauntyourability.com YouTube: The Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher Instagram: The Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher TikTok: The Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, Marc Gillard from Guide Dogs for the Blind discusses the Orientation and Mobility Immersion program, detailing its evolution and impact on individuals with visual impairments. The hosts, Chris Peterson, Liz Bottner, and MOe Carpenter, explore the challenges and successes of the program, which provides comprehensive training at no cost to participants.During our conversation, Mark opened up about the hurdles that come with providing orientation and mobility services. From funding limitations to the scarcity of qualified instructors and stringent eligibility criteria, the path to delivering these essential services is fraught with challenges. Yet, it's the determination to overcome these obstacles that truly defines the spirit of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Show notes Penny-Forward-Podcast-Guide-Dogs-for-the-BlindDownload Transcript .TXT file www.guidedogs.com www.briotix.com   Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin  

Our February 28th Wednesday Workshop with YNAB was so well-received, we are making it available for everyone! Transcription Penny-Forward-S2024-E4.5-YNAB-Zoom-CallDownload

In this episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, hosts Chris Peterson and MOe Carpenter interview Tyler Bennett from Rightfully Sewn. The Kansas City non-profit focuses on providing education and job opportunities in sewing and fashion for those facing employment barriers. Tyler discusses Rightfully Sewn's mission, its integration with Alpha Point, and the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion. The conversation also covers the sewing job market, training specifics, and how Rightfully Sewn addresses challenges faced by the blind community, while fostering an environment that welcomes a variety of projects and people. Show notes Penny-Forward-S2024E6-Rightfully-SewnDownload Transcript .TXT file www.rightfullysewn.com Alphapointe.org Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, hosts Chris Peterson and MOe Carpenter are joined by Cody Bair, a blind CPA from Colorado who specializes in research and development tax credits. With co-host Liz Bottner attending the American Council of the Blind D.C. Leadership Conference, the conversation is focused on understanding taxes from a blind person's perspective. Cody shares his extensive experience and provides insights on various methods of filing taxes, emphasizing the use of e-filing for efficiency and security. He covers essential documents needed for tax preparation, such as W-2s and 1099s, and stresses the importance of organization and safety when submitting sensitive information. Cody outlines the difference between tax deductions and credits, highlighting the increased standard deduction for blind individuals and the potential for a tax credit for accessible technology purchases. He also discusses the accessibility of tax software like TurboTax, offering personal anecdotes on its ease of use and potential hurdles for visually impaired users. Additionally, Cody touches on the Vita program, a valuable resource for individuals with incomes under $64,000, and the IRS's ability to produce notices in alternative formats, which can aid visually impaired individuals in timely responding to IRS communications. Show notes Penny-Forward-S2024-E5-Taxes-With-A-Blind-CPA-TranscriptDownload Transcript .TXT file Cody Bair Email: [email protected] Cody Bair Phone: (970) 673-6998 Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin  

In this episode, hosts MOe Carpenter, Chris Peterson, and Liz Bottner welcome guest Janeen Lea. They engage in an open conversation about dating, relationships, and budgeting. They share personal stories and offer creative date ideas ranging from inexpensive activities like geocaching and picnicking to attending community theater. The group also discusses the significance of safety in dating, especially for blind individuals, and provides tips for staying safe on dates, such as having an exit strategy and respecting boundaries. Additionally, they touch on the importance of communication and setting financial boundaries in relationships. The conversation concludes with an emphasis on balancing safety with enjoyment and forming meaningful connections. Show notes Penny-Forward-S2024-E4-Love-on-a-BudgetDownload Transcript .TXT file Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this installment of the Penny Forward podcast, we are joined by Ted Tahquechi, a visually impaired adventurer and the mind behind the Blind Travels blog. He recounts his personal odyssey and imparts wisdom for traversing the globe with impaired vision. He also sheds light on the significance of adaptive technology and service animals, and the crucial skills of problem-solving and raising awareness. we also discuss atypical career paths for those with visual impairments. To wrap up, Ted emphasizes his initiative on tactile imagery to enhance accessibility. Show notes Penny-Forward-S2024-E3-Wander-Without-LimitsDownload Transcript .TXT file Ted Tahquechi of Blind Travels Blog Blog: Blind Travels Photography: Tahquechi.com Facebook: BlindTravels X (Twitter): @nedskee Andy Warhol Foundation: Home page Redline Contemporary Art Center: Home page Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, Shawn Satterfield, founder of Shine Music, discusses the Shine Music Festival’s mission to create a radically accessible live music event in Colorado. She shares her journey, the challenges faced, and the innovative accessibility features implemented at the festival. The discussion also covers Shawn’s background, the importance of community feedback, and the festival’s inclusive design. Additionally, Shawn talks about fundraising goals and her excitement about joining the Penny Forward team to contribute her web development skills. Show notes Penny-Forward-S2024-E2-Inclusion-In-Tune-The-Shine-Music-Festival-transcriptDownload Transcript .TXT file Shawn Satterfield/Shine Music Festival Org. Information: shinemusic.rocks This Year's Event Page: https://shinemusicfestival.com/ Autism Community: https://autismcommunitystore.com/ Full Body Sound: https://www.fullbodysound.com/ Feel the Beat: https://www.feelthebeat.dance/ XRAI glasses: https://xrai.glass/ Autism Community Store: https://autismcommunitystore.com/ So Ready For ADA.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soreadyforada CleanRobotics: https://cleanrobotics.com/ Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

This week we have Chris Peterson, CEO of Penny Forward, on to discuss our organization’s evolution and future plans. We recount his personal journeys, the unexpected challenges like surprise babies and the COVID-19 pandemic, and how these led to the creation of Penny Forward. Our organization has developed online courses, a mobile app, and received significant grants. Looking ahead, we aim to partner with state agencies to expand services nationwide, improve content and user experience, and increase the number of accredited financial counselors. We introduce a new initiative, the Tuesday Turning Pages Book Brunch, to encourage proactive financial learning in the community. Penny Forward hopes you will keep moving forward with us for all our new adventures. The Penny Forward Podcast releases a new episode to the public every other week. If you would like to listen one week early, become a member of our website and enjoy exclusive access. We offer a complimentary guest membership for you to get started. Show notes Penny Forward Moving ForwardDownload Connect Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

As Penny Forward is celebrating the holiday season, we are pulling up from the archive a previously played episode that is not on our current podcast feed, with a newly added transcript. Part 2 Homebound Horizons TranscriptsDownload Please note above this point will appear on each Podcast related page. Below this point will be page specific information. Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

As Penny Forward is celebrating the holiday season, we are pulling up from the archive a previously played episode that is not on our current podcast feed, with a newly added transcript. Part 1 Homebound Horizons TranscriptDownload Show notes This episode was recorded in the very early days of the Penny Forward podcast, and certain advertisements or information may be out of date. Please use the below links to connect with us. Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin  

In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, hosts Liz Bottner, Chris Peterson, and MOe Carpenter interview Kolby Garrison, the development officer of the American Council of the Blind (ACB). Garrison shares her journey as a blind person, from her mainstream education to her struggles with job applications due to societal prejudices. She discusses her role at ACB, her advocacy for improved accessibility, and her daily responsibilities, which include fundraising and donor relations. Garrison emphasizes the importance of membership organizations like ACB for personal growth and support. Diving into Development TranscriptDownload Kolby Garrison (American Councel of the Blind Developement Officer) Email Kolby: [email protected] Get the ACB Community Schedule by emailing: [email protected] Get ahold of ACB by phone: 1-800-424-8666 Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Welcome, listeners, to a brand new episode of the Penny Forward Podcast! We’re thrilled to have the remarkable Kevin Reeves with us today. Kevin, a dynamic individual with a passion for music, takes us on a journey through his fascinating life. From his experiences to the challenges he’s faced, Kevin opens up about the profound impact of music on his world. Join us as we explore his story, touching on the role of community, determination, and the exciting intersection of life and music. And yes, we’ll be diving into his connection with I See Music. Get ready for an engaging conversation! Pitching Possibilities Kevin Reeves TranscriptsDownload  Kevin Reeves with I See Music I See Music Homepage www.Kevinreeves.net Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming Gladys Morales, a determined individual who is blind and forging her career path in the world of real estate. Join us as Gladys shares her inspiring journey, from dealing with vision loss in her childhood to her mission of providing housing for aging out foster youth. You'll learn about the challenges she's faced, the rewards she seeks, and her unique perspective on real estate. Discover the power of determination and the importance of supportive connections in this enlightening conversation. Unseen Path to Real Estate Success TranscriptDownload Gladys Morales Work email: [email protected] Podcast Email: [email protected] Podcast Gold Land Investors: on apple Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. This week we look more into what has been the recent history and what we need to do to make sure accessible currency comes sooner than later. Part 2 Notes of Progress TranscriptDownload Connect with ACB call: 202-467-5081 email: [email protected] Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. Our guest, Dan Spoone, the ACB Interim Executive Director, shares the organization's commitment to enhancing the lives of blind and low vision individuals. We delve into the historical background of the accessible currency movement, highlighting ACB's resolutions and a significant class action lawsuit that resulted in injunctive relief. Throughout the discussion, we stress the importance of being prepared and transparent in the upcoming changes, as well as the significance of raising public awareness and advocating for accessibility. As the episode concludes, we reiterate the Penny Forward Podcast's mission to provide valuable insights and support. Part 1 Notes of Progress TranscriptDownload Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

This week is part 2 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Thomas David Shaw and what Peggy is currently working on and what is next. Part 2 Journey Through the Community's Stories TranscriptDownload The Blind History Lady: Get on her mailing list: [email protected] Find her books on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/24325  Research Tools: Ancestry.com Listen to Part 1 Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin 

This week is part 1 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Marie's story and the process Peggy uses to research, and who she does research on. Part 1 Journey Through the Community’s Stories TranscriptDownload Show notes The Blind History Lady: Get on her mailing list: [email protected] Research Tools: Ancestry.com  Listen to Part 2: https://www.pennyforward.com/penny-forward-podcast-part-2-journey-through-the-communitys-stories-with-the-blind-history-lady/ Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin  

In this podcast episode we focus on the Buy Nothing group on Facebook, where people can give away and ask for items they no longer need. Chris and Kelly Peterson share their experiences with the group, discussing the benefits of participating, such as saving money and building a sense of community. They also mention the importance of clear descriptions and photos when browsing items. Chris touches on the controversy surrounding the Buy Nothing project's association with Facebook and mentions other similar groups like Freecycle. Additionally, Kelly talks about the types of items she has seen people give away in the group. We hope this episode helps you expand your tools for saving a few dollars on things you may need. The Gift Economy TranscriptDownload Buy Nothing Resources Main project website: opens to their diversity, accessiblity, and inclusion page, (which has no headings or ALT text.) Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this episode of "The Penny Forward Podcast," hosts Chris, Liz, and Moe interview Tricia Waechter, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her experience in the fashion industry and starting her own company. She discusses her journey of being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and the challenges she faced. Tricia also talks about the process of setting up her company, the support she received from her family and the blind community, and her design process as a blind individual. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating her blindness into her company's name and her mission to educate people about blindness. Tactile Transformation TranscriptDownload Guest Blind Girl Designs Website Phone: 862-448-1011 Mentioned as a influence to Tricia: Elegant Insights/Laura Legendary Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin   

The APH Connect Center is getting an update. We conversed with Katie, Lori, and Richard, about the upcoming website redesign and what users of Connect Center can expect moving forward. What is New at APH’s Connect Center TranscriptDownload APH Connect Center Website Youtube Connect Center Playlist Information and Referral hotline: 800-232-5463 Email: [email protected] Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Have you ever wondered about getting a "cheap" cell phone and is it worth it? Or what is it like to open a new money market account in today's interest rates, or what about a new credit card? is the Apple card worth it? Chris, Liz, and MOe, give you an update to some of the money moves they have been making this year to make their financial lives a little brighter, one little step at a time. Taking Brave Baby Steps TranscriptDownload Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Trigger Warning: The following podcast episode contains discussions related to attempted suicide. We understand that this topic may be sensitive and potentially distressing for some listeners. While we approach this topic with care and sensitivity, we want to emphasize that it may evoke emotional responses or trigger personal experiences. We encourage you to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being throughout the episode and to reach out to appropriate support resources if needed. One resource is to call the 988 hotline. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode we shed light on the journey of a veteran who went through challenging experiences, including his blindness resulting from an attempted suicide, and how he found his way out of darkness through his creation of the Zanagrams word game app. How a Veteran Reinvented Himself transcriptDownload Zanagrams Dark Horse Game Studios: Zach's website [email protected] Hacking with Swift: How HZach got started. VA Rehab. (Veteran Services) [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In our second episode we introduced you to Gina who was about to pour the foundation for her tiny house. It's been a couple of years since then, so we thought we would meet back up with her and find out where she is at now. Update Her Own Tiny Little Space TranscriptDownload Gina Marie Applebee First appeared: Her own Tiny Little Space Book she is featured in: What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us: Who We Become After Tragedy and Trauma  Connect with Penny Forward [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Earlier this year we did an episode on discount cellular providers. Little did we know Blind Shell U.S.A. was about to launch a program with their specialized cell phone for the blind through the affordable connectivity program. With Bari and Diane, learn about Blind Shell and all they have to offer. Breaking Barriers with Blind Shell TranscriptDownload Blind Shell USA Blind Shell Mobile To find out if it is available for your area, select get qualified and enter in; your email and zip code. Blind Shell App Offerings Blind Shell Classic 2 Will be at NFB convention and find the Blind Shell Classic 2 at the A.T. Guys for the ACB Convention Work Force Program +833-972-2020 [email protected] Talking Points:  Every other Thursday 1pm ET livestream to talk about Blind Shell items. Blind Shell 101: Find Blind Shell USA on the ACB Community Monday's at 1pm You must sign up for the ACB Community daily email schedule to get the information. Send an email to [email protected] [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

This week we asked you our audience about your thoughts on what you would like to see in our new course coming out this summer. If you have a suggestion or story to share please call or email us at: [email protected] (888) 332-5558 Suggestions for a Simplifying Social Security TranscriptDownload My Social Security Regulation 16 19B: This allows you to keep your Medicaid to cover your medications as long as you use it once per year. Which keeps your Social Security benefits active. [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

This is a live recording in which Kim and MOe shared some ideas about visually impaired and blind gardening, and we got feedback from the community. Listen in and take some tips away to save yourself or family a bit of money on fresh tasty goods. Sewing Seeds and Making Money TranscriptDownload Show notes Garden Sleeves on Amazon Gloves on Amazon Garden Markers on Amazon Label Tape on MaxiAids (0.5 inch) There are 2 sizes of tape, either should work with the garden marker above. There are also many other color options. Braille Label Maker on MaxiAids Note I had to keyword search this product. You can also use some slates and the Perkins Brailler with an attachment. Pen Friend on MaxiAids Way Around Tags on WayAround  These are a higher tech option. The tags have a NFC chip in them that when read with a NFC reader will open the Way Around App and read the information you have programed on the tag either by the screen reader on your phone, or by reading the text you have entered. MOe likes this option because it allows you to keep track of more than just the plant type. Be My Eyes (free visual interpreting service) Available for both Android and IOS Aira (subscription based visual interpreting service) Available for both Android and IOS App Picture This (plant identification) Available for both android and IOS Arrow Gardens on Amazon Refrigerator Garden I could not find a commercial product for this suggestion from Chris still available. NLS Books on Gardening Audio Books (MOe has read/used tips from most of these. There are many more than listed here.) Accessible gardening for people with physical disabilities: a guide to methods, tools, and plants DB52241 Carrots love tomatoes: secrets of companion planting for successful gardening DBC19721 Jim Wilson's container gardening DB59191 Fallscaping: extending your garden season into autumn DB66173 All new square foot gardening: grow more in less space! DB69864 Braille Titles Jim Wilson's container gardening / BR15635 All new square foot gardening :: grow more in less space! BR18588 Gardening on pavement, tables, and hard surfaces / BR15618 Jerry Baker's fast, easy vegetable garden / BR14841  [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

This is a live recording in which we shared our techniques for identifying currency as the United States has yet to give us accessible paper currency. What Bill is This TranscriptDownload ACB Accessible Currency Rally This link takes you to the Facebook Live footage from the March 10th Rally in Washington D.C.  Show Us the Money Podcast Our first podcast released in March 2023 on this accessible currency topic. Money Identifier  This link will take you to the application to get your free money identifier from the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

On this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, MOe and Liz share their experiences after attending the ACB D.C. Leadership Conference, and most importantly the accessible currency rally that took place on March 10th, Harriet Tubman Day. Show Us the Money TranscriptDownload Rally footage [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

This week’s episode of the Penny Forward Podcast features a tour of the nonprofit”s first online course, “Taking On Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide To The Foreign Language Of Taxes.” Penny Forward’s CEO, Chris Peterson, provides an overview of the course, which was launched with the company’s membership program in March 2022. The course covers important tax concepts, how to do your taxes yourself, and options for professional tax preparers. With tax season approaching, this course is especially relevant for those working to complete their 2022 tax returns before April 18th, 2023. Taking On Taxes TranscriptDownload [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

Welcome to Penny Forward, the podcast that helps you save money and stay financially savvy. In this episode, our hosts Chris, Liz, and MOe are joined by special guest Al to discuss why you may want to switch to a discount cellphone provider to help you save money on your monthly phone bill. We also answered listener questions about making the switch. Join our hosts and resident money-saving experts as they dive into the world of discount cellphone providers, exploring the benefits of switching to a more affordable plan, discussing the most common reasons people switch providers, and offering tips on how to make a smooth transition. Whether you’re tired of overpaying for your phone bill, looking to reduce your monthly expenses, or simply want to get the most value for your money, this episode is for you. So sit back, relax, and let Chris, Liz, MOe, and Al help you make the most of your phone plan. Tune in to Penny Forward for all your money-saving needs! Discount Cellphone Plans TranscriptDownload [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

With this next release date being a certain holiday associated to love, we decided to sit down with a retired marriage and family therapist, Ann Chiappetta. We had a conversation around how relationships can be effected by our finances, and how we can start to work on some healthy boundaries.  Money and Relationships TranscriptDownload Ann Chiappetta Website: annchiappetta.com Blog: thought-wheel.com [email protected] Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin