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
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
