In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from the NextGen education program on RaiseRight held in November of 2024. Several NextGen members from the Programs and Fundraising Committees discussed the website and app RaiseRight, how to register for an account and purchase gift cards, and some accessibility challenges … Read more
The image shows Melanie lying inside a replica Apollo spacecraft module at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. She is wearing a blue flight suit with various patches and is giving a thumbs-up. The module is black with a large, square opening through which she is visible inside the metallic interior. For … Read more
We asked some of the ACB Next Generation board members to tell us what they are thankful for in recognition of Thanksgiving this week. Here’s what a few of them said. “I’m grateful for the amazing friends and family in my life. Despite the miles between us, I’m thankful we stay close, and I can … Read more
The vice president of ACB Next Generation since the affiliate’s beginning, Matt Selm is well-known across our community for his collaborative spirit and strong leadership. He balances family life, work, and hobbies alongside his many volunteer activities in ACB. Matt began volunteering in ACB back in 2014, when he helped establish the Kentucky Council of … Read more
In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from the NextGen education program on Clubhouse held in August of 2024. Several NextGen members discussed how to create rooms both inside and outside of a house on Clubhouse, as well as using the Clubhouse app on an iPhone with VoiceOver … Read more
Earlier this year, I really wanted to travel to Europe since I have been to almost every U.S. state and have done domestic travel by myself. I thought that going to Europe by myself would be an unforgettable experience. I then did some research and found a travel agency for the blind based out of … Read more
Movies and TV shows with audio description have become quite popular in the blind and low vision community. Streaming services like Netflix now produce all of their original content with an option to hear audio description. Audio description is an additional narrated track on top of the regular dialogue of a program which contains visual … Read more
Summary: In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a discussion on sports and recreation activities for the blind and visually impaired. NextGen members Greg Lindberg, Liz Bottner, Lindsey LaVere, and Amber Grant join the conversation to talk about blind hockey, adaptive running, adaptive dance, blind bowling, beep baseball, adaptive rock … Read more
Photo Caption: Vika sits on a couch and holds a small dog with long brown and black fur. She wears a zip-up hoodie with her hair tied back. There are two pieces of abstract art on the wall behind her. As a Clubhouse moderator and frequent facilitator of ACB Next Generation programs, many ACB NextGen … Read more
The 2024 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention was held this summer with a virtual component in June, followed by a hybrid event in July in Jacksonville, FL and virtually. Below is some feedback we received from NextGen members who were awarded with a stipend to help them participate in this year’s festivities. … Read more
