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
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a recent NextGen education program put on by the Programs Committee. Two members of the ACB Mental Health and Wellness Committee, Pam Shaw and Lynn Schneider, serve as panelists for this informative event to discuss maintaining one’s mental health and wellness during … Read more
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a roundtable discussion with four visually impaired parents on how they effectively balance parenthood with their involvement in volunteer-based organizations, such as the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and ACB Next Generation. Facilitated by NextGen president Amanda Selm, the panelists are Rebecca Bridges, Chris … Read more
A photo of Maria Kristic, a woman with short brown hair, is sitting on the floor in a cozy living room. She is wearing black pants and a pink shirt. She is smiling and hugging Lacey, a chocolate lab with a slightly graying muzzle. On her other side, Osaka, also a chocolate lab, is laying … Read more
As my little sister is getting married on my birthday this year, my husband and I decided to go do a weekend away to Orlando, FL, mostly so we could take part in another Halloween Horror Nights, and originally, I was going to share with you about this experience from the stance of someone who … Read more
Summary: In Episode 6 of the NextUp with NextGen podcast, we feature the third and final part of our Advocacy Series events. Held in July of 2023, this event focused on taking the next step in getting involved in advocacy. We were privileged to have Swatha Nandhakumar, the advocacy and governmental affairs specialist for the … Read more
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 … Read more
In Episode 5 of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from a recent education event put on by the ACB NextGen Programs Committee. Held in August of 2023, the event was titled “ACB History 101.” It features panelists Mitch Pomerantz, former president of the American Council of the Blind, and Carla … Read more
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 … Read more
