Penny Forward

@pennyfwd
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Blind people building bright futures one penny at a time.

From prepare to action.

Career Climb focuses on Career, Confidence, and Financial Skills β€” supporting Blind, Low Vision, and DeafBlind students in building practical tools and growing independence.

πŸ“… April 17–19, 2026
πŸ“ Minnesota State Services for the Blind

Registration is open:
[email protected]

#CareerClimb #DisabilityInclusion #FinancialLiteracy #BlindCommunity #LowVision

Ready for your next step?

Registration for Career Climb is filling.

This in-person workshop supports Blind, Low Vision, and DeafBlind students in building career skills, strengthening confidence, and growing financial independence.

πŸ“… April 17–19, 2026
πŸ“ Minnesota State Services for the Blind

Spots are limited:
[email protected]

#CareerClimb #DisabilityInclusion #FinancialLiteracy #BlindCommunity #LowVision

Penny Forward founder Chris Peterson has shared an update and a thank you to everyone who has reached out with support during his time focusing on mental health.

Read his message here:
https://buff.ly/7h62NSS

Build confidence. Build careers.

Career Climb is a three-day workshop helping Blind, Low Vision, and DeafBlind students strengthen leadership skills, build career tools, and grow financial independence in a supportive learning environment.

πŸ“… April 17–19, 2026
πŸ“ Minnesota State Services for the Blind

Registration is open:
[email protected]

#CareerClimb #DisabilityInclusion #FinancialLiteracy #BlindCommunity #LowVision

Chris Peterson, founder of Penny Forward, shared a deeply personal message with our community. He is focusing on his health and recovery, and Penny Forward will be partially paused during this time.

Read his message here: https://www.pennyforward.com/a-necessary-pause/

A Necessary Pause

Chris Peterson, Founder and CEO of Penny Forward, shares a personal message and announces a temporary pause to focus on mental health and recovery.

Penny Forward

Career Climb focuses on three core areas:

β€’ Career
β€’ Confidence
β€’ Financial Skills

This in-person workshop supports Blind, Low Vision, and DeafBlind students in building practical career tools, strengthening communication skills, and growing financial independence in a supportive environment.

πŸ“… April 17–19, 2026
πŸ“ Minnesota State Services for the Blind

Registration is open.
[email protected]

Vet prices are rising and some pet owners are skipping care.

For guide dog users, planning ahead is critical.

Learn how school support, insurance, and ABLE accounts can help:
https://buff.ly/iQq4tfS

AI skills are paying $100K+ in 2026 and many can be learned for free.

For blind professionals, AI improves accessibility and opens high-demand career paths.

Read more:
https://buff.ly/ebrzkbo

Need a Social Security card?

Many requests can now be completed online. This is especially helpful for blind individuals who live far from an SSA office.

Learn more:
πŸ‘‰ https://buff.ly/vTHGmPx

#SocialSecurity #Accessibility

You don’t always need a college degree to build a solid career.

Millions of jobs require only a high school diploma or GED. Blind job seekers: preparation and confidence in your adaptive skills matter.

Read more:
πŸ‘‰ https://buff.ly/Cfoau4H

#BlindCommunity #CareerOptions