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
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 … Read more
In Episode 4 of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from Part 2 of the Notetaking 101 educational event series put on by the ACB Next Generation Programs Committee in October of 2022. The panelists for this event were Maria Kristic, the current treasurer of NextGen, and Greg Lindberg, the current … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
In Episode 3 of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from Part 1 of the Notetaking 101 educational event series put on by the ACB Next Generation Programs Committee in August of 2022. The panelists for this event were Melanie Sinohui, the current second vice president of NextGen, and Ray Campbell, … Read more
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 … Read more
Having a fun and delicious dining experience with friends is one of the best parts of the ACB Conference and Convention. If you’re planning to attend the 2023 convention in Schaumburg, Illinois, check out this blog post to discover some excellent restaurants from someone who grew up in the Chicagoland area. Giordano’s (1.3 miles from … Read more
In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from an ACB Next Generation educational event held in the spring of 2022. During this event, panelists Donna Brown and Leslie Spoone reflect on the life of Brenda Dillon and speak about the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk. Learn more about … Read more
