Penny Forward Podcast Chris Peterson and Liz Bottner
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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.
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Podcast Episode Released to Public: Visionary Career Liz Bottner’s Employment Journey
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.
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Podcast Episode Released to Public: Business Start-up Microcredential
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.
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Website: World Services for the Blind - Microcredential
Resource: Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center
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Penny Forward Podcast: Flaunt Your Ability with Desiree Christian
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.
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Desiree Christian at blue.rock.girl@gmail.com
Website: Flauntyourability.com
YouTube: The Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher
Instagram: The Nearly Blind Knitter and Stitcher
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Penny Forward Podcast: Orientation and Mobility Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind guest Marc Gillard
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.
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www.guidedogs.com
www.briotix.com
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Public Release: Wednesday Workshop Recording: Feb 28, YNAB Workshop
Our February 28th Wednesday Workshop with YNAB was so well-received, we are making it available for everyone!
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Penny Forward Podcast: Rightfully Sewn with guest Tyler Bennett
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.
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www.rightfullysewn.com
Alphapointe.org
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