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ACB NextGen Remembers September 11, 2001
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of September 11, 2001, a day that will always live in American history for the tragic terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. We asked some members of our NextGen Publications Committee what they remember from this day in their lives. Below is a roundup of their…
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Passion Project Portal: Michael Babcock (by Hindley Williams)
A photo of Michael Babcock as he stands at his desk with a microphone off to his left and the office cubical wall behind him. In ACB Next Generation, we know Michael Babcock as the website guru. He is always working behind the scenes to ensure our website remains current, looks its best, and is…
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My Review of Picture Smart in JAWS (by Greg Lindberg)
I have been a JAWS screen reader user for several years now. Out of all of the computer screen readers, I’ve always gravitated toward it because of its overall functionality and reliability.A relatively new feature in JAWS caught my attention when it was first released a few years ago as part of JAWS 19. Picture…
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Passion Project Portal: Greg Lindberg (by Hindley Williams)
A photo of Greg Lindberg holding a bat over his shoulder; he is wearing his Braille Bandits jersey which is red and black and a Braille Bandits hat which is red; the photo is from the 2019 National Beep Baseball Association World Series in Tulsa, OK Greg Lindberg balances his involvement with ACB Next Generation…
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month (by Hindley Williams)
Every July, Disability Pride Month reminds us to recognize and celebrate disabled individuals as a respected intersection of humankind, while also reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equality and inclusion. It is an opportunity to challenge stigmas and misconceptions, promote disability rights, and let us consider how to foster a more inclusive society. It is…
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Passion Project Portal: Meet Benjamin Wright (By Hindley Williams)
Passion Project Portal: Meet Benjamin Wright (By Hindley Williams Photo above: Benjamin Wright, wearing a t-shirt that says “DADDY” poses with his young daughter. Benjamin Wright has dedicated over a decade of his life to the American Council of the Blind (ACB), becoming a member of the Kentucky affiliate in 2011. His commitment and passion…