In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a discussion on the 2024 ACB DC Leadership Conference. Six NextGen members shared their experiences and biggest takeaways from attending this conference either virtually or in person. The members included Janeen Lea, Danielle Stevens, Niral Sheth, Michael Babcock, Greg Lindberg, and Aaron Espinosa. … Read more
Several ACB Next Generation members attended the 2024 American Council of the Blind DC Leadership Conference back in March both in person and virtually. We asked some of them to provide feedback on their experience attending the event and their biggest takeaways. Here’s what they said. From Aaron Espinosa: “The first day of the ACB … Read more
In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from a recent NextGen education event put on by the Programs Committee. The facilitators of this event were Vika Trussell and Shane Aguilera. They discussed several AI tools and their accessibility for blind and low vision users. These include tools like … Read more
The second-annual ACB Next Generation “Spring Into Auction” will take place on Zoom on Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Please visit the following link to register to bid in the auction: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftoG6h1KyIQkXOpOca4drw-1rpdw1bs2-XyHWHDEliYrtDVQ/viewform Below is a list of all items and descriptions to be offered in the auction. NOTE: If you missed … Read more
As we celebrate National Reading Month, let’s give a shoutout to the widespread reading platforms making books more accessible to blind and low vision people than ever before. Check out the cool platforms listed below – you might stumble upon something new! These offerings may be just what you need to spruce up your virtual … Read more
Photo Caption: The picture shows a woman standing outside on a concrete path. She has long dark hair and is wearing sunglasses on top of her head. She is wearing a dark grey t-shirt with a graphic of buildings on it and the letters “ACB”. She is also wearing blue jeans and sandals. The woman … Read more
In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from the January 2024 ACB NextGen education event. This event was presented by the NextGen Advocacy Committee which is chaired by Aaron Espinosa. The topic of this event is “Navigating Paratransit with Rideshare Services” and features four panelists from the ACB … Read more
Photo Left: A professional head shot of Liz, a woman with blond hair wearing a gray suit and a light blue shirt underneath. She is smiling slightly. Photo Above: Liz standing in front of a hockey net. She is wearing a green jersey with the number 30, along with red pads, gloves, and a helmet … Read more
Since I have been to almost every state (still have a few more that I would like to visit) and have stayed in hotels with and without friends and family, I am going to provide the most helpful tips for traveling alone as a solo, totally blind traveler. Note: These are just my experiences, so … Read more
In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from a recent education event put on by the NextGen Programs Committee. The guest speaker for this event was Nick Silver of St. Louis, MO, a blind licensed massage therapist and reiki practitioner who has been practicing in the massage therapy … Read more
