Movies and TV shows with audio description have become quite popular in the blind and low vision community. Streaming services like Netflix now produce all of their original content with an option to hear audio description. Audio description is an additional narrated track on top of the regular dialogue of a program which contains visual … Read more
Photo Caption: Vika sits on a couch and holds a small dog with long brown and black fur. She wears a zip-up hoodie with her hair tied back. There are two pieces of abstract art on the wall behind her. As a Clubhouse moderator and frequent facilitator of ACB Next Generation programs, many ACB NextGen … Read more
The 2024 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention was held this summer with a virtual component in June, followed by a hybrid event in July in Jacksonville, FL and virtually. Below is some feedback we received from NextGen members who were awarded with a stipend to help them participate in this year’s festivities. … Read more
Members of ACB Next Generation know Janeen for her enthusiasm, vibrant personality, and gregariousness. Whether volunteering for her local community or ACB, Janeen has an infectious passion for connecting with others, and helping all people find friends and build community. She firmly believes that friends are the family we create. She currently serves on the … Read more
When it comes to volunteering, it’s always a good time to thank those who volunteer their time, consider becoming a volunteer, and acknowledge the positive impact volunteering has on our world. Whether you volunteer your time in ACB, a local shelter, or a place of religious worship, the benefits of volunteering go beyond fulfillment and … Read more
Photo Caption: Amber smiles broadly and holds a large python. The snake is patterned in varying shades of brown and is curled around Amber’s hands. Many of us know Amber Steet as a dedicated member of the ACB Next Generation Fundraising Committee, and as a friendly face in the ACB NextGen Messenger Lounge. Amber has … 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
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
