Publications committee One of my big passions in recent years has been picking up my acoustic Fender guitar and singing my heart out. However, getting to perform on stage with highly experienced artists takes this passion to a whole new level. I was lucky enough to participate in the inaugural SongSight Better Together Alumni Concert last … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is job interviews with a focus on tips and tricks for candidates who are blind or visually impaired. The presenter for this event is Moe Carpenter, ACB NextGen’s Treasurer. Learn more about ACB Next … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is spams and scams and how to avoid some of the most common scams out there, especially as someone who is blind or visually impaired. The presenters for this event are Moe Carpenter, ACB … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is the Job Search for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Presenter Sara Freeman Smith, a longtime human resources professional and author who is blind, covered a wide range of practical topics related to searching … Read more
My name is Victor Andrews. I am a totally blind user of the Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses. I love these smart glasses because they have helped me when I have nobody around to help me read or see things. First off, after you purchase them, you have to create an account so that you can … Read more
Last year, I was honored to receive a technology grant from ACB Next Generation and the ACB NextGen Awards Committee. With this funding, I purchased 100 new WayAround button tags – a tool I’ve been a longtime fan of – and I want to share why I love them. I actually discovered WayAround before … Read more
As she glided across the ice to the beat of Queen’s “I Want to Break Free,” the crowd cheered. For Lisha Pottackal, skating isn’t just a pastime — it’s her passion and a source of immense joy. At a recent Special Olympics competition, Lisha was the only blind skater performing, completing lunges, bends, and the … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is Notetaking for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The panelists covered how to effectively and easily create an agenda for a meeting. They provided several helpful tips and tricks on note taking on a … Read more
The ACB Next Generation Convention Committee has officially wrapped up an amazing term. Our committee had so much fun planning all of our NextGen-sponsored events held during the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention. Before we move into our next term, there is a great deal of recognition that we do not want to go unnoticed. … Read more
Several ACB Next Generation members attended the 2025 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention either virtually or in person in Dallas, TX this summer. Here’s what several had to say about their experience. Amanda Selm “I would like to thank the ACB Next Generation Board of Directors for providing the assistance I … Read more
