Penny Forward Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Peterson and Liz Bottner
The Penny Forward podcast is a show about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Together, we’re learning to be successful in our personal, professional, and financial lives.
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 notesPenny-Forward-S2024-E10Download Transcript .TXT FilePenny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.orgTranscription 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 notesPenny-Forward-Podcast-Flaunt-Your-AbilityDownload Transcript .TXT FileWebsite: World Services for the Blind - MicrocredentialPenny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.orgTranscription 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 notesPenny-Forward-Podcast-Flaunt-Your-AbilityDownload Transcript .TXT FileDesiree Christian at blue.rock.girl@gmail.comWebsite: Flauntyourability.comYouTube: The Nearly Blind Knitter and StitcherInstagram: The Nearly Blind Knitter and StitcherTikTok: The Nearly Blind Knitter and StitcherPenny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.orgTranscription 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 notesPenny-Forward-Podcast-Guide-Dogs-for-the-BlindDownload Transcript .TXT filewww.guidedogs.comwww.briotix.com Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee Superblink.orgTranscription services provided by Anne Verduin.
Our February 28th Wednesday Workshop with YNAB was so well-received, we are making it available for everyone!TranscriptionPenny-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 notesPenny-Forward-S2024E6-Rightfully-SewnDownload Transcript .TXT filewww.rightfullysewn.comAlphapointe.orgPenny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee Superblink.orgTranscription 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 notesPenny-Forward-S2024-E5-Taxes-With-A-Blind-CPA-TranscriptDownload Transcript .TXT fileCody Bair Email: codyjbair@yahoo.comCody Bair Phone: (970) 673-6998Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee Superblink.orgTranscription 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 notesPenny-Forward-S2024-E4-Love-on-a-BudgetDownload Transcript .TXT filePenny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee Superblink.orgTranscription 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 notesPenny-Forward-S2024-E3-Wander-Without-LimitsDownload Transcript .TXT fileTed Tahquechi of Blind Travels BlogBlog: Blind TravelsPhotography: Tahquechi.comFacebook: BlindTravelsX (Twitter): @nedskeeAndy Warhol Foundation: Home pageRedline Contemporary Art Center: Home pagePenny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.orgTranscription provided by Anne Verduin
Date and Time 02/06/2024 Length24 hoursDescriptionIn 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.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.How to Access...Links go live at 6am on the day of release.Listen here and read the show notesTranscript available here Show notesPenny-Forward-S2024-E2-Inclusion-In-Tune-The-Shine-Music-Festival-transcriptDownload Transcript .TXT fileShawn Satterfield/Shine Music FestivalOrg. Information: shinemusic.rocksThis 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/soreadyforadaCleanRobotics: https://cleanrobotics.com/Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production assistance provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.orgTranscription services provided by Anne Verduin
Date and Time 01/23/2024 Length24 hoursDescriptionThis 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. How to Access...Links go live at 6am on the day of release.Listen here and read the show notesTranscript available here Please note above this point will appear on each Podcast related page. Below this point will be page specific information. Show notes Penny ForwardAction teams: www.pennyforward.com/actionteamsGroups.io Main list: main+subscribe@pennyforward.groups.ioMastodon: www.mastodon.social/@pennyfwdTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@pennyfwd pennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Date and Time 01/09/2024 Length24 hoursDescriptionWelcome to the second half of a two-part episode of the Penny Forward Podcast. In this continuation, Nancy and Billy Irwin discuss their professional journeys and the experience of buying their first home. Nancy speaks about her career shift to educating visually impaired students and the challenges of balancing work with her master's degree. Billy shares his story of securing a job at Clemson University, underscoring the value of support and perseverance. The couple also delves into the home buying process, the obstacles they overcame regarding accessibility, and the advantages of homeownership. They conclude with their future aspirations, highlighting their positive outlook and readiness to tackle new challenges. How to Access...Links go live at 6am Central on the day of release.Listen here and read the show notesTranscript available here All Members get 1 week early access to all of our podcast.You can follow this link to become a member,and guest membership is free!https://pennyforward.com/membership/ Please note above this point will appear on each Podcast related page. Below this point will be page specific information. Show notesThis 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. Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Date and Time 12/26/2023 Length24 hoursDescriptionReplay Part 1, Homebound Horizons, Love Leading the Way with Billy and Nancy IrwinIn this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, we interview Billy and Nancy Irwin, a visually impaired couple. They discuss their early lives, education, and careers, including their struggles and achievements. Nancy shares her journey from being a prematurely born child with visual impairment to becoming a theater major and working with the Episcopal Service Corps. Billy recounts his experiences with discrimination, his passion for amateur radio and computer technology, and his role as a county's IT director. The couple also discusses their financial struggles early in their marriage. The episode ends with a story about the importance of persistence. This is a first part of a two part episode. In the next episode we learn more about where the couple is currently. In addition to our online courses, member's calls, weekly newsletter, and access to one to one financial counseling, Penny Forward members are able to access every Penny Forward podcast episode one week early. Join Penny Forward today to access all of our membership benefits.You can follow this link to get signed up and guest membership is free!https://pennyforward.com/membership/ How to Access...Links go live at 6am on the day of release.Listen here and read the show notesNew Transcript available here(When this episode was originally available it did not contain a transcript.)Please note above this point will appear on each Podcast related page. Below this point will be page specific information. Show notesThis 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. Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
Note We are trying something new and directly linking this to our calendar event, so that updated changes may be easily shared with all posts. Date and Time 12/12/2023 Length24 hoursDescription 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. How to accessView the show notes and listen here...Read the Transcript here... Please note above this point will appear on each Podcast related page. Below this point will be page specific information. Show notesKolby Garrison (American Councel of the Blind Developement Officer)Email Kolby: kgarrison@acb.orgGet the ACB Community Schedule by emailing: community@acb.orgGet ahold of ACB by phone: 1-800-424-8666 Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
Note We are trying something new and directly linking this to our calendar event, so that updated changes may be easily shared with all posts. Date and Time 11/28/2023 Length24 hoursDescription Pitching Possibilities Kevin Reeves’ Path in Production with I See MusicWelcome, 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!LinksListen now and view show notes.orview the TranscriptPlease note above this point will appear on each Podcast related page. Below this point will be page specific information. Show notes (being updated shortly)Kevin Reeves with I See MusicI See Music Homepage Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Select here to see a full transcript...https://www.pennyforward.com/?p=22159&preview=true Show notesGladys MoralesWork email:gladys@rickertpg.comPodcast Email:gladys@goldlandinvestors.comPodcast Gold Land Investors:on apple Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Select here to see a full transcript...https://www.pennyforward.com/?p=22014&preview=true Show notesACBAdvocacy Update Podcast:https://www.acbmedia.org/category/au/call: 202-467-5081 email: advocacy@acb.orgListen to part 1 here... Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Select here to see a full transcript... Show notesACBAdvocacy Update Podcast:https://www.acbmedia.org/category/au/To listen to part 2 select here... Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Select here to see a full transcript... Show notesThe Blind History Lady:Get on her mailing list: theblindhistorylady@gmail.comFind her books on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/24325 Research Tools: Ancestry.comListen to Part 1: https://www.pennyforward.com/penny-forward-podcast-part-1-journey-through-the-communitys-stories-with-the-blind-history-lady/ Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Select here to see a full transcript... Show notesThe Blind History Lady:Get on her mailing list: theblindhistorylady@gmail.comResearch 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/ Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Select here to see a full transcript... Show notesBuy Nothing ResourcesMain project website: opens to their diversity, accessiblity, and inclusion page, (which has no headings or ALT text.) Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutubeGet our app, guest membership is free!IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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.
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Phone: 862-448-1011
Mentioned as a influence to Tricia: Elegant Insights/Laura Legendary
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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.
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Youtube Connect Center Playlist
Information and Referral hotline: 800-232-5463
Email: connectcenter@aph.org
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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.
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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.
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Show notes Zanagrams (Will update as soon as the app is available.)
Dark Horse Game Studios: Zach's website
contact@darkhorsegamestudios.com
Hacking with Swift: How HZach got started.
VA Rehab. (Veteran Services)
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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.
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Show notes 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
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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.
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Show notes 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
info@blindshellusa.com
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 ACB-Community-Events+subscribe@acblists.org
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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:pennyforward@Pennyforward.com(888) 332-5558 Select here to see a full transcript... Show notesMy Social SecurityAlternative formats:We can ask for our communications to be provided in braille, large print, or phone call.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. Penny ForwardClubhouse Housepennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comJoin as a memberSupport our work Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Click here to see a full transcript... Show notesGarden Sleeves on AmazonGloves on AmazonGarden Markers on AmazonLabel 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 MaxiAidsNote I had to keyword search this product. You can also use some slates and the Perkins Brailler with an attachment.Pen Friend on MaxiAidsWay 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 IOSAira (subscription based visual interpreting service)Available for both Android and IOSApp Picture This (plant identification)Available for both android and IOSArrow Gardens on AmazonRefrigerator GardenI could not find a commercial product for this suggestion from Chris still available.NLS Books on GardeningAudio 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! DB69864Braille 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 Penny ForwardClubhouse Housepennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comJoin as a memberSupport our work Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Click here to see a full transcript... Show notesACB Accessible Currency RallyThis link takes you to the Facebook Live footage from the March 10th Rally in Washington D.C. Show Us the Money PodcastOur 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 Penny ForwardClubhouse Housepennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comJoin as a memberSupport our work Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
This is a replay of a popular tax related episode.Are you stressed out wondering if you’ll get a tax refund or owe money this year? We wanted to learn why some of us get a refund while others end up having to pay, so we invited Leah Hassler, a Certified Public Accountant and professional tax preparer, on to tell us how, with proper planning, we can minimize that stress. Click here to see a full transcript... Show notesLeah HasslerEmail:leah@hasslerandassociates.comFacebook Page:Hassler and Associates IRS Informationwebsite:irs.gov Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comJoin as a memberSupport our work Post Production helpBrynn Lee:Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne Verduin Listen Below...
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. Click here to see the transcript...(Transcript will be added when it is available.) Show Notes...)These will also be updated as soon as the transcript is ready.)Rally footagePenny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comJoin as a memberSupport our work Post Production helpBrynn Lee: Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne VerduinListen Below...
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. Click here to see the transcript... Show Notes...Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.comJoin as a memberSupport our work Post Production helpBrynn Lee: Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne VerduinListen Below...
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!Click here to see the transcript... Show Notes... From Al Sites with info and reviews on latest phone plans:Best Phone Plans.net, offers articles, reviews and news about latest phone plans.https://www.bestphoneplans.net/Clark.com: Advice on everything from cell plans to streaming TV to credit cards:https://clark.com/Whistleout.com: Another good comparison/review sitehttps://www.whistleout.com/ TrialsThese trials require esim compatible phones.T-mobile Network Pass. Try T-Mobile free for 3 months.https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/free-trialVerizon Trial, free for 30 days:https://www.verizon.com/support/verizon-test-drive-faqs/Cricket Wireless. Try the AT&T Network free for 14 days:https://www.cricketwireless.com/free-trial.htmlContact AlTwitter: @alpuzzMastodon: alpuzz@mastodon.socialPenny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Post Production helpBrynn Lee: Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne VerduinListen Below...
Money and Relationships(new podcast) 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. Click here to see the transcript... Show Notes...Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Ann ChiappettaWebsite:annchiappetta.comBlog:thought-wheel.com Post Production helpBrynn Lee: Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne VerduinListen Below...
This week Chris, Liz, and MOe share with you some of what they know about ABLE accounts. Thanks to an omnibus spending bill passing and change effecting ABLE accounts, they felt this was a very timely topic to share the good news.*NOTE...As we have not seen the bill itself, we have found out since we recorded that the age increase does not go into effect until 2026, but it is still happening. Click here to see the transcript... Show Notes...Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com ABLE Accounts: www.ablenrc.org Post Production helpBrynn Lee: Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne VerduinListen Below...
This week Chris, Liz, and MOe discuss some of the moves they are making with their finance's to kick off the year right. They discuss getting credit reports, signing up for ABLE Accounts, looking to retirement, and other ways you can lower some bills. Click here to see the transcript... Show Notes...Penny Forwardpennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Get your credit reportsaccessible phone number:877-332-8228,Online access only: annualcreditreport.com Post Production helpBrynn Lee: Superblink.org TranscriptionAnne VerduinListen Below...
Click Here to Find the Transcript Version... IntroJoin us this week for a in person recording with 3 of the founders of Penny Forward; Chris, Liz, and MOe, as they attended the AFCPE Symposium in Orlando Fl this past Nov. Listen to them discuss the challenges of attending such an event as a person with a disability, and to the many directions Penny forward is looking forward to moving into over the future months. All 3 were awarded a scholarship to attend the conference. Listen Below...
As we at Penny forward are getting ready for the AFCPE Symposium and preparing for the Thanksgiving Holiday, we thought we would dive into the archive and pull up a podcast that hits close to home for many of our members that take part in the members only group chat.
Click Here to Find the Transcript Version... Intro Liz and Chris are both guide dog users. And we were curious about how affordable a guide dog might be. Especially to someone on a lower income. Guide dogs aren’t for everybody, but for some people, guide dogs can offer more independence and freedom than traveling with a cane. But, if you’re considering having a guide dog, there is some added cost, and some added responsibility. So we invited Jake Koch, from Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Raphael California and Boring Oregon, to come on the show to talk to us about the costs of owning a guide dog, and what it takes to get a guide dog, what happens during class, and what happens after you go home.
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Today, we are talking with Clark Rachfal Director of advocacy and governmental affairs of the American Council of the Blind, and Luanne Blake, Director of research programs of the National Federation of the Blind. They will share information related to accessible voting, what options those of us who are blind or low vision have when it comes to casting an accessible, independent ballot, as well as information related to the advocacy efforts that have taken place to ensure that we are able to do so. Transcript A full text transcript of this episode can be found here.
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Today, we are talking with Clark Rachfal Director of advocacy and governmental affairs of the American Council of the Blind, and Luanne Blake, Director of research programs of the National Federation of the Blind. They will share information related to accessible voting, what options those of us who are blind or low vision have when it comes to casting an accessible, independent ballot, as well as information related to the advocacy efforts that have taken place to ensure that we are able to do so. Transcript A full text transcript of this episode can be found here.
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Today, we are talking with Clark Rachfal Director of advocacy and governmental affairs of the American Council of the Blind, and Luanne Blake, Director of research programs of the National Federation of the Blind. They will share information related to accessible voting, what options those of us who are blind or low vision have when it comes to casting an accessible, independent ballot, as well as information related to the advocacy efforts that have taken place to ensure that we are able to do so. Transcript A full text transcript of this episode can be found here.
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Do you want to bring in more money by starting a business, but you're not sure what you can do? Networking with other business owners is a great way to learn how to turn your ideas into a thriving business. It is also a great way to find inspiration. In this Episode we interviewed 2 of the business owners of IVIE. Learn about the products and services each business offers, and what it took to get each business off the ground. Transcript A full transcript of the podcast can be found here.
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Do you want to bring in more money by starting a business, but you're not sure what you can do? Networking with other business owners is a great way to learn how to turn your ideas into a thriving business. It is also a great way to find inspiration. In this Episode we interviewed 2 of the business owners of IVIE. Learn about the products and services each business offers, and what it took to get each business off the ground. Transcript A full transcript of the podcast can be found here.
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Have you ever wanted to start a podcast, or a blog, or produce videos for YouTube? Our guest this week is Sam Seavey, producer of the Blind Life YouTube channel. Sam has over forty thousand followers on YouTube, and he will teach us what he thinks is key to becoming a popular content producer for the blind community.
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Have you ever wanted to start a podcast, or a blog, or produce videos for YouTube? Our guest this week is Sam Seavey, producer of the Blind Life YouTube channel. Sam has over forty thousand followers on YouTube, and he will teach us what he thinks is key to becoming a popular content producer for the blind community.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/living-your-best-blind-life
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We'll be talking with Katie Metz, the director of the Financial Resilience Center at the National Disability Institute. We'll be learning about how the Financial Resilience Center got started, what it currently offers, and what might be coming in the near future.
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We'll be talking with Katie Metz, the director of the Financial Resilience Center at the National Disability Institute. We'll be learning about how the Financial Resilience Center got started, what it currently offers, and what might be coming in the near future.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at:
https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-financial-resilience-for-people-with-disabilities/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
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This week, we talk all about investing, and more specifically, sustainable, or ESG, investing, with Penny Forward board member and podcast sponsor Kane Brolin, a blind certified financial planner, and chartered special needs consultant, who may be able to help you, no matter how much you have, or what stage of life you are in. Learn more by visiting brolinwealth.com or by calling 574-254-7180. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network. Member Finra SIPC. A registered investment advisor.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-investing-with-a-conscience/
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This week, we talk all about investing, and more specifically, sustainable, or ESG, investing, with Penny Forward board member and podcast sponsor Kane Brolin, a blind certified financial planner, and chartered special needs consultant, who may be able to help you, no matter how much you have, or what stage of life you are in. Learn more by visiting brolinwealth.com or by calling 574-254-7180. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network. Member Finra SIPC. A registered investment advisor.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-investing-with-a-conscience/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
This week we conclude a two-part interview with staff members from the APH Connect Center. The American Printing House for the Blind is a hundred and fifty-year-old organization that does a lot to promote the education of blind children and adults. The Connect Center is a branch of APH that maintains a series of websites providing valuable resources to people with visual impairments at all stages of their life. In particular, we'll be learning about Vision Aware, a site for people who are newly blind, as well as Career Connect, a site for job seekers. Join us as we talk with Leslie Weilbacher, Richard Rueda, and Katie Fredrick from the APH Connect Center.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-aph-connect-center-pt-2/
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This week we begin a two-part interview with staff members from the APH Connect Center. The American Printing House for the Blind is a hundred and fifty-year-old organization that does a lot to promote the education of blind children and adults. The Connect Center is a branch of APH that maintains a series of websites providing valuable resources to people with visual impairments at all stages of their life. In particular, we'll be learning about Vision Aware, a site for people who are newly blind, as well as Career Connect, a site for job seekers. Join us as we talk with Leslie Weilbacher, Richard Rueda, and Katie Fredrick from the APH Connect Center.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-aph-connect-center-pt-i/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
Our guest this week is Mike DeZinno. He calls himself "America's blind tradesman," because he has worked in over 13 different skilled trades over the course of his life and career. He also tells us he is the first blind American to attend public school as a mainstream student. We'll be talking about Mike's life and career, how he has started a number of different businesses, and what he thinks was key to the success of those businesses. He'll also teach us how to sell to anyone without feeling slimy.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-tools-of-a-blind-tradesman/
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Thank you for your patience while Penny Forward Podcast editor Byron Lee took time to grieve the loss of his mother. We'll be returning with new episodes on July26th. Until then, please enjoy this rerelease of our interview with Gina Marie Applebee. Gina has a B.S. in geology, an M.S. in marine geo physics, an EDS in science education, and a Ph.D. in progress in integral and transformational psychology. Gina was a totally blind PH.D. student working as a figure model, with a dream of living independently while being priced out of her home city of Charleston South Carolina. She decided that she was going to build a tiny home to live in independently. Gina completed her tiny home shortly after this interview was originally released. She has now been living in it for over a year and is looking forward to coming back on soon to give us an update on what it's been like.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-her-own-tiny-little-space/
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New episodes of the Penny Forward podcast will return in mid July. Until then, we'll be rereleasing some early episodes along with recently completed transcripts. This week, we're resharing our interview with blind travel agent and accessible travel advocate Melvin Reynolds. You'll learn what it's like to pursue a career as a blind travel agent, what it's like to travel as a blind person, and some dirty little secrets about cruising with a guide dog.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-vacations-and-beyond/
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Please join us in extending our condolence's to Penny Forward Podcast editor Byron Lee after the unexpected passing of his mother last week. To give Byron time to spend with his family, new episodes of the Penny Forward podcast will return in mid July. Until then, we'll be rereleasing some early episodes along with recently completed transcripts. This week, we're releasing the first ever episode of the Penny Forward Podcast. Our first guest was Michael Malver, who had recently found a full-time job after over 10 years of part-time work. You'll learn how Michael's friends and family have always supported him by referring him to opportunities they knew he'd excel at. You'll also learn how trusting his friends has changed his life for the better.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/
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Does fear hold you back? When opportunities come up throughout our lives we don’t always take them because we’re afraid. Whether we’re afraid of failure, or afraid of success, that fear can hold us back from achieving our highest potential. This week, 2022 American Council Of The Blind JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow Byron Lee returns to tell us how he recently overcame fear to accept a new and challenging job opportunity.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/podcast-transcript-the-fear-factor/
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This week’s guest is Star Trek’s first blind actor, Bruce Horak. Bruce is originally from Calgary, Alberta where he trained in theatre and Improvisation. Horak lost over 90% of his eyesight to Retinoblastoma, a childhood cancer. He has worked for over 25 years as an actor, writer, musician, composer, and painter, often creating work which addresses vision-loss, perspective, and perseverance. His one-person shows have taken him all over the world. "This is CANCER" premiered in 2006 at the Summerworks festival in Toronto, and went on to be performed over 1000 times earning awards from coast to coast. "Assassinating Thomson" premiered in 2013 and has been produced nearly 800 times. The National Arts Centre, Common Boots Theatre, The Blyth Festival, and Manitoba Theatre Centre are just a few of the spaces to present his work. He can be seen in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for Paramount Plus as the blind alien engineer, Hemmer. When not creating new works and performing onstage, Bruce devotes his time to painting. More can be seen at http://www.brucehorak.com/
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e9-where-no-blind-actor-has-gone-before-pt-ii/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
This week’s guest is Star Trek’s first blind actor, Bruce Horak. Bruce is originally from Calgary, Alberta where he trained in theatre and Improvisation. Horak lost over 90% of his eyesight to Retinoblastoma, a childhood cancer. He has worked for over 25 years as an actor, writer, musician, composer, and painter, often creating work which addresses vision-loss, perspective, and perseverance. His one-person shows have taken him all over the world. "This is CANCER" premiered in 2006 at the Summerworks festival in Toronto, and went on to be performed over 1000 times earning awards from coast to coast. "Assassinating Thomson" premiered in 2013 and has been produced nearly 800 times. The National Arts Centre, Common Boots Theatre, The Blyth Festival, and Manitoba Theatre Centre are just a few of the spaces to present his work. He can be seen in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for Paramount Plus as the blind alien engineer, Hemmer. When not creating new works and performing onstage, Bruce devotes his time to painting. More can be seen at http://www.brucehorak.com/
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e8-where-no-blind-actor-has-gone-before/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
Have you ever worked hard for a goal, only to have something come up that set you back and made your hard work seem wasted? Setbacks occur throughout our lives and being prepared to deal with them is an important part of setting yourself up for success. In this episode, you’ll learn some strategies for dealing with setbacks no matter where they arise.
This episode is a compilation of excerpts from our monthly American Council of the Blind community event. ACB community events are free and open to anyone. Learn how to join us at https://www.acb.org/acb-community-events
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/?p=3382&preview=true
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Are you stressed out wondering if you’ll get a tax refund or owe money this year? We wanted to learn why some of us get a refund while others end up having to pay, so we invited Leah Hassler, a Certified Public Accountant and professional tax preparer, on to tell us how, with proper planning, we can minimize that stress.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at < a href='http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e6-coping-with-the-most-taxing-season-of-the-year/'>http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e6-coping-with-the-most-taxing-season-of-the-year/
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Are you stressed out wondering if you’ll get a tax refund or owe money this year? We wanted to learn why some of us get a refund while others end up having to pay, so we invited Leah Hassler, a Certified Public Accountant and professional tax preparer, on to tell us how, with proper planning, we can minimize that stress.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at < a href='https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e6-coping-with-the-most-taxing-season-of-the-year/'>https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e6-coping-with-the-most-taxing-season-of-the-year/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
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.
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/
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e5-seeing-the-world-in-ways-you-never-imagined/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
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.
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/
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e5-seeing-the-world-in-ways-you-never-imagined/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
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.
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/
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e4-seeing-the-world-in-ways-you-never-imagined/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
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.
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/
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e4-seeing-the-world-in-ways-you-never-imagined/
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Listen by asking your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, or by visiting pennyforward.com/podcast.
Will blind people ever live and work in space? This week, on the Penny Forward Podcast, Sheri Wells-Jensen will tell us why she, and Mission: AstroAccess believe that it’s critical that even an environment as hostile as space must be accessible to everyone. We’ll also learn how it feels to experience zero gravity and how you can get involved with Mission: AstroAccess and their on-going research into accessibility’s final frontier.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-podcast-s2022e3-accessibilitys-final-fronteer/
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Will blind people ever live and work in space? This week, on the Penny Forward Podcast, Sheri Wells-Jensen will tell us why she, and Mission: AstroAccess believe that it’s critical that even an environment as hostile as space must be accessible to everyone. We’ll also learn how it feels to experience zero gravity and how you can get involved with Mission: AstroAccess and their on-going research into accessibility’s final frontier.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-podcast-s2022e3-accessibilitys-final-fronteer/
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If the topic of investing seems incredibly daunting, or your first thought upon hearing the word “investing” is, “I could never do that!” You are most definitely not alone. Additionally, while our inclination when our elders tell us things may be to not listen to them, much wisdom and invaluable life lessons can come from age and experience. Les Kriegler is 71 years old. Over his long life, he has enjoyed a successful career in the New York state rehabilitation system, both as a counselor and an administrator, raised two children with his wife Jane, and become a successful investor. We invited Les on because we think he has a lot to teach us about how investing can be a powerful tool to help blind people lead comfortable and care free lives.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e2-how-a-lifetime-of-investing-has-paid-off/https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e2-how-a-lifetime-of-investing-has-paid-off/
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If the topic of investing seems incredibly daunting, or your first thought upon hearing the word "investing" is, "I could never do that!" You are most definitely not alone. Additionally, while our inclination when our elders tell us things may be to not listen to them, much wisdom and invaluable life lessons can come from age and experience. Les Kriegler is 71 years old. Over his long life, he has enjoyed a successful career in the New York state rehabilitation system, both as a counselor and an administrator, raised two children with his wife Jane, and become a successful investor. We invited Les on because we think he has a lot to teach us about how investing can be a powerful tool to help blind people lead comfortable and care free lives.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e2-how-a-lifetime-of-investing-has-paid-off/http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e2-how-a-lifetime-of-investing-has-paid-off/
Do you have an investing story you want to share? Continue the conversation in the Penny Forward Facebook group, a safe space to get support from the Penny Forward community.
The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Subscribe by searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, ask your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, check out the Penny Forward YouTube channel, or listen to all of our past episodes and read full text transcripts at pennyforward.com/podcast.
Our first guest of 2022 is Trina Wyldeman. Trina’s mother, Gloria Riley, passed away in late summer, 2021, shortly before the release of her book, Your Amazing Itty Bitty® Guide for Adult 20/20 Vision Loss: 15 Key Topics for Successful Lifestyle Modifications. We’ll learn how Gloria’s family history of Retinitis Pigmentosa, and her family’s attitude toward blindness, impacted her life and career, how she came to publish this, and several other books, and how Trina plans to continue Gloria’s work.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e1-a-user-manual-for-vision-loss/
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Our first guest of 2022 is Trina Wyldeman. Trina’s mother, Gloria Riley, passed away in late summer, 2021, shortly before the release of her book, Your Amazing Itty Bitty® Guide for Adult 20/20 Vision Loss: 15 Key Topics for Successful Lifestyle Modifications. We’ll learn how Gloria’s family history of Retinitis Pigmentosa, and her family’s attitude toward blindness, impacted her life and career, how she came to publish this, and several other books, and how Trina plans to continue Gloria’s work.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2022e1-a-user-manual-for-vision-loss/
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For this last episode of 2021, we're sharing 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.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e13-holliday-budgeting-tips/
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The American Council of the blind and National Federation of the blind both hold national conventions every year in mid summer, and both conventions are a great place to network with other blind people who may have similar interests. They're also a great place to find job, business, and volunteer opportunities. One of the people who found a volunteer opportunity like no other at the ACB national convention is Janet Dickelman. We invited Janet on to tell us about her very interesting life and career, how she ended up becoming ACB’s volunteer convention coordinator, and what happens at convention from the perspective of those who attend and those who work behind the scenes.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e12-conventional-success/
To learn about the American Council of the Blind’s 2022 Conference And Convention, visit their web site at www.acbconvention.org
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Have you ever said, "I just can't eat healthy because it's too expensive"? This is a common belief, so we invited licensed personal trainer and nutrition specialist Marana Vradenberg on to the show to talk about what it means to eat healthy, how we can eat healthy at home or at a restaurant and still maintain a budget, what we might want to do if we're a picky eater, and much, much more.
Marana recommends following the dietary guidelines described at myplate.gov. For more personalized assistance, she can be reached by email at missmarana@gmail.com.
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A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e11-eating-healthy-on-a-budget/
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When it comes to saving, investing, and planning for the future, do you ever find yourself wondering whether you should do it yourself or ask someone else for help? It's a difficult decision to make, and we often don't ask someone for help until we've made mistakes that make us feel ashamed and embarrassed about what we've done. To make matters more difficult, we often don't know what type of professional to hire in the first place. We invited Tyler Cook, a certified financial planner with Parable Wealth Partners in Edina Minnesota, on to tell us who a financial planner is, what a financial planner does, where you might find one, when you might choose to hire one, and why a financial planner might be a professional that you'd want to employ to help you grow your wealth and make solid plans to secure your future.
To learn more about the standards governing certified financial planners, or to find a certified financial planner that may be right for you, visit cfp.net or use the Broker Check tool provided by finra.org.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at http://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e10-building-wealth-with-a-financial-planner/
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This is a special episode of the Penny Forward podcast prompted by a post to the Penny Forward Facebook group. Kaiti Shelton wondered if we could do an episode on fitness on a budget. We thought that was a great idea, and we decided to collaborate with Greg Linberg of the Eyes Free Sports podcast to pull together a panel of fitness experts and enthusiasts who are all blind to talk about fitness on a budget including exercising at home Vs. at a gym, participating in solo Vs. team sports, and exercising with and without equipment.
Some resources mentioned in the show were: bodybuilding.com, United States Association of Blind Athletes, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Move United, and Achilles International.
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e9-fitness-on-a-budget/
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If upon hearing the phrase “identity theft,” your first thought is, “Oh, crap!” You are not alone. While the topic of identity theft can evoke feelings of overwhelming dread, there are accessible resources out there if you find yourself a victim of identity theft as well as steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of having your identity stolen. We invited Eva Velasquez, President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, ITRC for short, on to talk to us about identity theft, and explain how the ITRC, through a host of accessible resources, can help us be proactive and responsible about ensuring that our identity is ours and ours alone.
To learn more about the ITRC, visit their web site at https://www.idtheftcenter.org/
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/accessible-resources-to-prevent-identity-theft/
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Taylor Arndt founded Taylor’s Accessibility Services after she lost her job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She used her expertise in accessible web design to start a successful web hosting and web accessibility consulting company, and we wanted to learn how she made that possible through building a network of relationships with other blind people.
Taylor’s business, Taylor’s Accessibility Services, provides web hosting for, and is a proud sponsor of, the Penny Forward podcast. Visit her web site at https://www.tayloraccess.com
A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e7-a-network-of-the-blind/
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Many blind people wonder if we will ever be able to own our own home, Especially if we’re struggling just to find work and get off of social security benefits. Michael Morris lost a good job when his vision changed and he didn’t know how to access the resources that could’ve helped him learn the skills he needed to keep working. We invited Michael on to tell us how his resilience and faith helped him access the resources he needed to achieve his goal of home ownership and how he paid off his mortgage in just seven short years. Michael used an individual development account, a special bank account that helps people with low incomes to save for their education, a first home, or to start a business. More information about individual development accounts and how they impact Social Security benefits can be found at https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-individual-development.htm A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e6-daring-to-dream-the-impossible-dream/ The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Subscribe by searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, ask your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, check out the Penny Forward YouTube channel, or listen to all of our past episodes or read transcripts at https://pennyforward.com Continue the conversation in our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/819788175135724
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We want to know how to make, keep, and grow money on the Penny Forward podcast, and making money usually involves finding a job, or starting a business. Ron Brooks has done both, and we invited him on to learn how he did it, and what he thinks it takes for other blind people to achieve the same success. Learn more about Ron’s company, Accessible Avenue, by visiting his web site at https://www.accessibleavenue.net A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e5-the-avenue-to-success/transcript-s2e4-healing-through-healing/ The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Subscribe by searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, ask your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, check out the Penny Forward YouTube channel, or listen to all of our past episodes or read transcripts at https://pennyforward.com Continue the conversation in our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/819788175135724
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What is the hardest part of starting a business? For Leena Ann Solusar, it was the fear that it was wrong to charge for her services. We wanted to learn how Leena overcame that fear, so we invited her on to tell us how surviving a sexual assault, coming to terms with her sexual orientation, and grieving the unexpected death of her wife helped her to discover talents that she is now using to help others while helping herself. Leena provided the following contact information: Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/leena.bandyPersonal Email address: leena.salim@gmail.comBusiness Email Address: cathedralofthephoenix@gmail.com This is a collaboration with the Pride Connection radio show and podcast sponsored by Blind LGBT Pride International. Pride Connection airs on ACB Media 1 every Tuesday at 10pm EDT and is available soon after wherever you get your podcasts. Tune into ACB Media 1 at https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/media1/ Learn more about Blind LGBT Pride International at https://blindlgbtpride.org/ A full text transcript of this episode can be found at https://pennyforward.com/penny-forward-transcript-s2e4-healing-through-healing/ The Penny Forward podcast is about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Subscribe by searching for “Penny Forward” using your favorite podcast app, ask your smart speaker to play the podcast, “Penny Forward”, check out the Penny Forward YouTube channel, or listen to all of our past episodes or read transcripts at https://pennyforward.com Continue the conversation in our private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/819788175135724
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