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
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
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
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
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
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
