Registration
Pre-Registration has closed but you will have another opportunity to registered during the in person convention. More information will be provided here as soon as available.
ACB Next Generation Registration Fee: There is a $10 fee to register with ACB Next Generation and this will enter you into our door prize drawings, all of which will be drawn during our convention events (need not be present to win but we’d love to celebrate you in real time if you are), and to receive a swag bag in person only in Schaumburg.
Joining ACB Next Generation
Don’t miss the hottest deal of the summer! Stay cool and join or renew your ACB Next Generation Membership!
Did you know that if you pay your ACB Next Generation dues during the ACB Convention that you can be a paid member through 2024? That’s right, if you join us or renew your membership between June 19-July 7, 2023, you are a member through 2024. Membership is only $15. Just think of what you can do with the extra savings? So much bitcoin, so much coffee, so many Reese’s Cups…
If you are joining us as a new member, please complete the updated membership application located at: https://forms.gle/
If you are a renewing member, you can pay your dues for 2022/2023 at this link:
https://checkout.square.site/
Please only make one payment through this link.
Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk
Lace up your favorite pair of shoes and get ready to show your love for ACB Next Generation. This year’s theme is “Stepping Out With ACB,” and we are challenging you, our members, to “step out” of your comfort zone and share your NextGen stories. This is how we grow our membership and how we receive support.
ACB’s goal is $62,000. Our goal is $3,000 with 50% of what we raise going to ACB, and 50% coming back to us.
ACB Next Generation believes in empowering our members to achieve their Allstar potential. We help our members become passionate leaders, achieve their goals, and give them the opportunity to shine. The funds raised from this event will support initiatives like our technology grant and assisting our members in attending ACB events.
Register or donate today by visiting our NextGen Allstar team page. Everyone who registers and/or donates will be entered to win door prizes. We will recognize those who join our team and/or donate each week in our Facebook Group, in our members-only ACB Next Generation Messenger Lounge, and on our Next Generation email list.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at fundraising@acbnextgeneration.org.
Here is the link to our team’s page: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/acbwalk2023/team/922786/
2023 ACB Next Generation Program
Since the conference and convention is being held in Schaumberg, Illinois, all times referenced for the convention will be in Central Daylight Time (CDT or CT)
Thursday, June 22
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2:30 pm – 3:15 pm CT (Virtual)
What is Advocacy?
Join us for part one of our advocacy series. Together we will define advocacy and our panelists, ACB Next Generations’s Greg Lindberg and Vika Trussell, ACB of Oregon’s James Edwards and ACB/s Advocacy and Outreach Specialist Swatha Nandhakumar, will share various ways you can advocate at any place, any time, and in any situation, as well as starting to break down the legislative process. Come to part two, Monday, July 3rd at 2:30pm CT as we further explore how to advocate for yourself.
- Panelist: Greg Lindberg, Media Content Manager, Enrollment Marketing and Communication for Saint Leo University,, Wesley Chapel, FL
- Panelist: Vika Trussell, ACB Next Generation Public Relations Committee Co-Chair, Peachtree City, GA
- Panelist: Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA
- Panelist: James Edwards, ACB of Oregon Immediate Past President and Legislative Committee Chair, Lakeside, OR
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5:30 pm – 6:45 pm CT (Virtual)
ACB Next Generation Meet and Greet
Framily: Friends who are family – Whether you’ve been with NextGen from the beginning or you’re hearing about us for the first time, come hang out and mingle with new and old friends to kick off this year’s convention; you might even win a door prize!
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7:00 pm – 10:00 pm CT (Virtual)
Resolutions (Virtual)
Friday, June 23
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5:30 pm – 6:45 pm CT (Virtual)
Match Wits with Next Gen and the Boomers (Virtual)
AAVL and Next Gen members are facing off. Trivia questions will cross generations as we try to stump each others’ knowledge of the eras. Come join the fun — even if you aren’t a member o
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7:00 pm – 10:00 pm CT (Virtual)
Constitutions and Bylaws
Saturday, June 24
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1:00 pm – 2:15 pm CT (Virtual)
You’ve Got the Job, Now What?
Have you been looking for a job or seeking out a promotion and were unsure of how to negotiate for the accommodations you require to be successful? Have you felt like you deserved a promotion but didn’t know what to do next? Whether it’s figuring out what accommodations are needed, how to take those brave steps to move yourself up in your company, or how to set yourself up for a successful career, come join a Retail Technology Sales Representative seeking out her next promotion, a newly hired Account Support Specialist working with her employer to make her job accessible, and a Tax Examiner at the US Treasury Department who has now settled into his new role. Co-sponsored with the ACB Employment Committee.
- Panelist: Steven Salas, Tax Examiner – US Treasury Department, Austin, TX
- Panelist: Kim Paulk, Retail Technology Sales Representative, New York, NY
- Panelist: Lillian Goodman, Accounting Support Specialist, Hillsboro, OR
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5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT (Virtual)
ACB Next Generation and ACB Students Convention Pep Rally
Who’s got spirit? We do! Let’s get fired up for the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention. Join ACB Next Generation and ACB Students for our Convention Pep Rally. Enjoy meeting new friends, fun icebreakers, and learn about all our amazing events, as well as important information you will need to make your convention experience, whether virtual or in person, a great one. Bring your favorite snacks and get ready to cheer, 2023 will be a great year. We can’t wait to share our spirit with you! Co-sponsored with ACB Students.
- Panelist: Amanda Selm, ACB Next Generation President, Louisville, KY,
- Panelist: Olivia O’Connell, ACB Students President, Commerce Township, MI
- Panelist: Kenneth Semien, Sr, ACB Next Generation and ACB Students Board Liaison, Beaumont, TX
- Panelist: Tatyana Tolliver, ACB Students 2nd Vice President, St. Louis, MO
- Panelist: Koni Sims – ACB Get Up and Get Moving Campaign Committee member, Sioux Falls, SD
- Panelist: Leslie Spoone – Certified Aerobics and Personal Trainer – Orlando, FL
- Panelist: Matt Selm, ACB Voting Task Force member, Louisville, KY
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5:30 pm – 6:45 pm CT (Virtual)
Keys to the Convention
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7:30 pm – 9:00 pm CT (Virtual)
Virtual Showcase of the Performing Arts
Lay back and groove to a mix of music and poetry through the power of ACB Media.
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10:00 pm – 11:15 pm CT (Virtual)
Showcase After Hours
Participate in our celebration of the Showcase with performers and those behind the scenes who put it all together.
Friday, June 30
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm CT (OnSite & Virtual)
ACB Board Meeting
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8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (OnSite)
Friday Night Bash
ACB Students and Next Gen will be hosting our annual Friday Night Bash! Members from both groups will be able to mix, mingle, and unwind with a series of social games to get to know one another.
Saturday, July 1
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1:00 pm – 2:15 pm (Hybrid)
Confidently Communicate with Care
Communication takes time and practice. Did you know you can not, not communicate? The first step to communicating effectively is to focus on ourselves and the way we talk and listen to each other. Join us as we learn about communication styles and methods at all levels, from exchanges in a professional setting, to advocating for your individual needs. As communicators we’re always a work in progress and by joining us today we hope you will be inspired to better communicate and be better heard.
- Panelist: Zelda Gebhard, ACB Board of Publications Director, Edgeley, ND
- Panelist: Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobics and Personal Trainer, Orlando, FL
- Panelist: Greg Lindberg, Media Content Manager, Enrollment Marketing and Communication for Saint Leo University,, Wesley Chapel, FL
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1:00 pm – 5:00 pm CT (OnSite)
Exhibit Hall Hours
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4:00 pm – 5:15 pm CT (OnSite)
Keys to the Convention
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4:00 pm – 5:15 pm (OnSite)
ACB Next Generation Meet and Greet
Framily: Friends who are family – Whether you’ve been with NextGen from the beginning or you’re hearing about us for the first time, come hang out and mingle with new and old friends to kick off this year’s convention; you might even win a door prize!
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5:15 pm – 6:45 pm CT (OnSite)
Tailgate Party
Join the Get Up and Get Moving and the Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk committees for some fun, prizes, tasty snacks and a cash bar. The tailgate party starts before the Brenda Dillon Walk and will remain open during the walk and for a time after the walk concludes. This will be a great time to socialize with members of Get Up and Get Moving and Brenda Dillon Walk organizers and friends.
Open to anyone who registered for the ACB Walk. After you have paid for your convention registration, the confirmation page will have a link that will take you to the walk site where you are able to register for the walk.
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7:00 pm – 10:00 pm CT (OnSite & Virtual)
Opening General Session
Sunday, July 2, 2023
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1:00 pm – 2:15 pm CT (OnSite)
Organize Yourself: How to Get and Keep Your Ducks in a Row
Ever watch someone seem to get everything done, all the time, without breaking a sweat? Wonder how they work, take care of the kids, travel, volunteer for everything, and seem to meet every deadline? How do they do it? Join us as we learn the methods that Kenneth Semien, Sr, Michael Babcock, and Hindley Williams, use to get everything done and not lose their marbles.
- Panelist: Kenneth Semien, Sr, ACB Director, Beaumont, TX
- Panelist: Michael Babcock, Founder of Payown Media, LLC., Coquille, OR
- Panelist: Hindley Williams, ACB Next Generation Director, Towson, MD
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2:30 pm – 3:45 pm CT (OnSite)
Speed Networking: The Vendor Game
In this session, career options would be explored including Randolph-Sheppard opportunities available.
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3:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT (OnSite)
Exhibit Hall Hours
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3:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT (OnSite)
Exhibit Hall Hours
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8:30 pm – 10:00 pm CT (Virtual)
ACB Next Generation After Hours Social
Join us tonight around the virtual watering hole for some casual time to continue to get to know each other as well as discuss the day’s events.
(This event is not a convention specific event. Please check the ACB Next Generation Neighborhood Facebook page and ACB Next Generation email list for Zoom and call in information.)
Monday, July 3
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8:30 am – 12:00 pm CT
General Session (OnSite & Virtual)
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11:00 am – 5:00 pm CT
Exhibit Hall Hours (OnSite)
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2:30 pm – 3:45pm CT (OnSite & Virtual)
Advocate for Yourself Any Place, Any Time, and in Any Situation.
Did you know that you are already advocating? Even during small conversations about blindness, or asking for accessible items, you are advocating. Join ACB Next Generation’s own Greg Lindberg and Vika Trussell to hear more on how they advocate while traveling independently, with a guide dog, and within their daily life and at work. You too can be an advocate for yourself and others in this community.
- Panelist: Greg Lindberg, Media Content Manager, Enrollment Marketing and Communication for Saint Leo University,, Wesley Chapel, FL
- Panelist: Vika Trussell, ACB Next Generation Public Relations Committee Co-Chair, Peachtree City, GA
- Panelist: Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA
- Panelist: James Edwards, ACB of Oregon Immediate Past President and Legislative Committee Chair, Lakeside, OR
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8:00 pm – 10:00 pm CT (OnSite)
FIA Showcase of the Performing Arts
Another outstanding panoply of performances from musicians, poets, and others. The pinnacle of diversity, creativity, and professionalism. Cash bar available.
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8:30 pm – 10:00 pm CT (Virtual)
ACB Next Generation After Hours Social
Join us tonight around the virtual watering hole for some casual time to continue to get to know each other as well as discuss the day’s events.
(This event is not a convention specific event. Please check the ACB Next Generation Neighborhood Facebook page and ACB Next Generation email list for Zoom and call in information.)
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10:00 pm – 12:00 am CT (OnSite)
FIA and BPI Open Mic
Tuesday, July 4
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8:30 am – 12:00 pm CT (OnSite & Virtual)
General Session
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11:00 am – 5:00 pm CT (OnSite)
Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday, July 5
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8:30 am – 12:00 pm CT (OnSite & Virtual)
General Session
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9:00 am – 1:00 pm CT (OnSite)
Exhibit Hall Hours
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8:30 pm – 10:00 pm CT (Virtual)
ACB Next Generation After Hours Social
Join us tonight around the virtual watering hole for some casual time to continue to get to know each other as well as discuss the day’s events.
(This event is not a convention specific event. Please check the ACB Next Generation Neighborhood Facebook page and ACB Next Generation email list for Zoom and call in information.)
Thursday, July 6
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8:30 am – 1:00 pm CT (OnSite & Virtual)
General Session
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7:00 pm – 9:30 pm CT (OnSite & Virtual)
ACB Banquet