I want to first thank you for allowing me to share a little about myself. My journey is long, but it is not finished yet. I think I have a very special story to share with those who find themselves Alone in a world of darkness and feel like there is no hope or light … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we celebrate ACB Next Generation’s fifth birthday, which occurred in February of 2025. We feature a discussion with five leaders serving in various capacities of the affiliate. These include Kristen Kelling, Michael Babcock, Vika Trussell, Gregg “Triple G” Wandsneider, and Justin Graben. They reflect on the last … Read more
If you’ve been involved in ACB Next Generation over the last year, you’ve probably heard the voice of Justin Graben. In spite of Leber’s congenital amaurosis and a liver transplant, Justin continues to pursue several passions in his life, including his involvement with ACB NextGen. Justin is a graduate of the Alabama School for the … Read more
In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from the NextGen education program on positive affirmations and gratitude held in January of 2025. Panelists Amanda Selm and Pam Shaw offered up some valuable tips, tricks, and strategies on staying positive and being grateful. Learn more about ACB Next Generation, … Read more
The Benefits of Copilot, Google Gemini, and ChatGPT for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Technological advancements have brought forth a myriad of tools designed to assist individuals with various needs. Among these, Copilot, Google Gemini, and ChatGPT stand out as remarkable innovations, particularly beneficial for people who are blind or visually impaired. These … Read more
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
