We collected some written feedback from several members of ACB Next Generation who attended the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention. Here’s what some of them had to say: Kristen Kelling, ACB NextGen President “This convention was another one for the books. I had so many opportunities and experiences that I will remember and cherish for … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a Thursday Night Huddle event. The topic was the 2026 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention. Several ACB Next Generation members spoke about their highlights of convention, whether they attended in person in St. Louis, MO or virtually on Zoom. … Read more
Imagine sitting in the stands of an arena at a basketball game. You hear the squeak of the shoes on the court, the bounce of the ball, the clang of the rim for a missed shot, and the cheer of the crowd when the ball swooshes into the net. The public address announcer might give … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we meet Megan Meigs, second vice president of ACB Next Generation. Megan recently received the American Council of the Blind (ACB) DKM First-Timer Award as a member from the West and will be attending the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention in St. Louis, MO. We learn about … Read more
Danielle Stevens has several passions, many of which are rooted in accessibility and advocacy. A native of Jacksonville, FL where she currently resides, Danielle was born with retinopathy of prematurity. But rather than being born blind, she actually had some sight up until she was three months old. In terms of education, she learned independent … Read more
Get ready to cast your bids—it’s almost time to make waves at one of ACB Next Generation’s biggest events of the year! ACB Next Generation is thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual Splash Into Summer Auction, where fun, community, and exciting auction items come together for an unforgettable evening in support of our … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a recent NextGen program recapping the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference held in Anaheim, California back in March. Four panelists who attended the event talked about the sessions they attended, the exhibit hall, and the latest assistive technology devices and companies who … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we discuss the 2026 ACB DC Leadership Conference with two members of ACB Next Generation – Moe Carpenter and Raheel Ahmed. They talked about their biggest takeaways from attending the conference in person in Washington D.C. and what it was like advocating for laws that impact the … Read more
It’s hard to believe that in my 30-plus years as a member of the American Council of the Blind, I had never gone to Washington D.C. for either mid-year back in the day or the current-day D.C. Leadership Conference. And knowing my outspoken nature and ability to advocate for myself and those around me, many … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. Members of the VIP Coaching in the Dark team join the conversation to talk about their backgrounds, why they started this unique company, what it offers for the blind and visually impaired, how services can be … Read more
