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Next Up With NextGenRecapping the 2025 ACB DC Leadership Conference with Two NextGen MembersIn this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we discuss the 2025 American Council of the Blind DC Leadership Conference. Two members who attended – Joey Couch (in person) and Danielle Stevens (virtually) – talked about their biggest takeaways from the event and why they would recommend others attend in the future.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members
between the ages of 18 and 40, at http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music for the Next Up with NextGen podcast was produced by Shane Aguilera. The voice of t...2025-05-0742 minNext Up With NextGenCelebrating ACB Next Generation's 5th BirthdayIn this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we celebrate ACB Next Generation's fifth birthday, which occurred in February of 2025. We feature a discussion with five leaders serving in various capacities of the affiliate. These include Kristen Kelling, Michael Babcock, Vika Trussell, Gregg "Triple G" Wandsneider, and Justin Graben. They reflect on the last few years of ACB NextGen, speak about their involvement in the organization and current duties, and look ahead to the future.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually...2025-03-301h 10
Tuesday Topics20250311 Tuesday Topics Welcomes NextGenHear how a new affiliate has survived its first five years.
This program is the third in a series. The first explored the ways ACB consciously works to create and foster leadership. The second program explored how our policies ought to be applied in times of uncertainty and perhaps even outright hostility to many of our cherished values. This time we o explore and celebrate one of ACB'S newest affiliates which is celebrating its fifth birthday. How has Next Gen done? What do they see as their strengths and weaknesses? What are their plans for the future? Do they...2025-03-121h 55Next Up With NextGenPositive Affirmations and GratitudeIn this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from the NextGen education program on positive affirmations and gratitude held in January of 2025. Panelists Amanda Selm and Pam Shaw offered up some valuable tips, tricks, and strategies on staying positive and being grateful.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members
between the ages of 18 and 40, at http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music for the Next Up with NextGen podcast was produced by Shane Aguilera. The voice of...2025-02-181h 15Next Up With NextGenAn Overview of RaiseRight, a Gift Card Fundraising PlatformIn this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from the NextGen education program on RaiseRight held in November of 2024. Several NextGen members from the Programs and Fundraising Committees discussed the website and app RaiseRight, how to register for an account and purchase gift cards, and some accessibility challenges and helpful hints on overcoming them to navigate the platform with a screen reader.
Learn more about RaiseRight at https://www.raiseright.com/. To connect with ACB Next Generation on RaiseRight, email fundraising@acbnextgeneration.org.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate...2025-01-061h 08Next Up With NextGenDemonstrating the Clubhouse App with Accessibility in MindIn this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from the NextGen education program on Clubhouse held in August of 2024. Several NextGen members discussed how to create rooms both inside and outside of a house on Clubhouse, as well as using the Clubhouse app on an iPhone with VoiceOver and Clubdeck on the PC with JAWS.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members
between the ages of 18 and 40, at http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music...2024-10-221h 14Next Up With NextGenDiscussing Sports and Recreation for the Blind and Visually Impaired CommunitySummary:
In this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a discussion on sports and recreation activities for the blind and visually impaired.
NextGen members Greg Lindberg, Liz Bottner, Lindsey LaVere, and Amber Grant join the conversation to talk about blind hockey, adaptive running, adaptive dance, blind bowling, beep baseball, adaptive rock climbing, and other activities.
Check out the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) website at USABA.ORG.
Learn more about Achilles International for adaptive running and cycling at http://achillesinternational.org.
Check out the USA Hockey page on disabled hockey at https...2024-09-081h 02Next Up With NextGenDiscussing the 2024 ACB Conference and ConventionIn this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a discussion on the 2024 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention held virtually
and in Jacksonville, FL during the summer of 2024. Five NextGen members spoke about their experience attending the hybrid convention, including Vika Trussell,
Aaron Espinosa, Kristen Kelling, Moe Carpenter, and Hindley Williams.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members
between the ages of 18 and 40, at
http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music for the...2024-08-1355 min
Podcasts en español de la ACB20240626 1900 Resolutions-SPSimultaneous Translation into Spanish of Business meeting held virtually during the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention on June 26, 2024 where the following proposed resolutions were read, clarified, debated and voted on:
Resolution 2024-09 Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Individuals Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
Resolution 2024-11 Promoting Military Dining Facilities
Resolution 2024-12 Audio Description for Streaming Services
Resolution 2024-13 Accessibility of NextGen TV
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ACB Business20240626 1900 ResolutionsENBusiness meeting held virtually during the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention on June 26, 2024 where the following proposed resolutions were read, clarified, debated and voted on:
Resolution 2024-09 Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Individuals Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
Resolution 2024-11 Promoting Military Dining Facilities
Resolution 2024-12 Audio Description for Streaming Services
Resolution 2024-13 Accessibility of NextGen TV
2024-06-262h 15Next Up With NextGenDiscussing Debate and Resolutions with Robert's Rules in MindIn this episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from the May 2024 NextGen education event on debate, resolutions, and the
concepts of point of order, point of information, and point of clarification in Robert’s Rules. The panelists for this event were Matt Selm, John McCann,
and Pat Sheehan. The event was facilitated by Amanda Selm and presented by the NextGen Programs Committee.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members
between the ages of 18 and 40, at...2024-06-181h 55Podcasts en español de la ACBPropuesta Resolución 2024-13 Accesibilidad a NextGen TVResolución 2024-13 Accesibilidad a NextGen TV
Presentada por Carl Richardson y Timothy Wynn en nombre del Programa de audiodescripción del ABC
Considerando que el Consejo Americano de Ciegos es líder en la defensa de una televisión y un entretenimiento accesibles para todos los espectadores ciegos, con baja visión o sordociegos; y
Considerando que NextGen TV, también conocida como ATSC 3.0, es una norma emergente para la televisión por aire, se ha lanzado en más de 70 mercados y actualmente está disponible en el 75% de los hogares Nielsen de EE.UU...2024-06-1502 minACB BusinessResolution 2024-13 - Accessibility of NextGen TVResolution 2024-13 - Accessibility of NextGen TV
Submitted by Carl Richardson and Timothy Wynn on behalf of the ACB Audio description Program
Whereas, the American Council of the Blind is a leader in advocating for accessible television and entertainment for all blind, low vision, and deaf-blind viewers; and
Whereas, NextGen TV, also known as ATSC 3.0, is an emerging standard for over-the-air broadcast television, has launched in over 70 markets, and is currently available to 75% of Nielsen households in the U.S.; and
Whereas, this organization championed the passage of the Twenty-First Century...2024-06-1402 min
Next Up With NextGenA Discussion on the 2024 ACB DC Leadership Conference with NextGen MembersIn 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. The facilitator of this episode was Amber Grant.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members
between the ages of 18 and 40, at
http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music for...2024-05-0629 minNext Up With NextGenAI Tools and Their Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision UsersIn 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 Be My AI, Seeing AI, ChatGPT, and ElevenLabs.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members between the ages of 18 and 40, at http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music...2024-04-041h 18Next Up With NextGenNavigating Paratransit with Rideshare ServicesIn 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 community – Claire Stanley, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs at ACB; Patrick Sheehan, Ardis Bazyn, and Sheila Styron. They talked about how several paratransit agencies from around the country have started contracting with rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to provide more transportation option...2024-02-1147 minNext Up With NextGenDiscussing Reiki with Nick Silver, a Blind Licensed Massage TherapistIn 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 field for 12 years. He runs the Human Repair Shop. Nick talked about the practice of reiki and its many benefits to blind and visually impaired individuals and the general population at large.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the...2024-01-1140 minNext Up With NextGenDiscussing Mental Health and Wellness at the HolidaysIn 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 the holidays. The co-facilitators of the event are Amanda Selm and William Belina.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members between the ages of 18 and 40, at ht...2023-12-0458 minNext Up With NextGenThe Parent Trap: Balancing Parenthood with Involvement in Volunteer OrganizationsIn 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 Peterson, Megan Meigs, and Matt Selm.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members between the ages of 18 and 40, at http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music for the N...2023-11-061h 43Next Up With NextGenAdvocacy Series: Part 3 – Advocating at the Local, State, & National LevelsSummary:
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 American Council of the Blind, and James Edwards, a longtime advocate who has served in various government roles both professionally and through ACB, speak about their unique roles in advocacy.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the...2023-10-041h 07Next Up With NextGenACB History 101: Looking back at the history of the American Council of the BlindIn 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 Ruschival, former treasurer of ACB. Both have been involved in ACB for several decades and have held numerous roles in addition to their officer positions. The two discussed the history of ACB, its early days, conventions and decisions of note within the organization, and where they think ACB...2023-09-041h 52Next Up With NextGenPart 2 of the Notetaking 101 Series: Focusing on TechnologyIn 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 Publications Committee Chair of NextGen who was serving as secretary of the affiliate at the time. They discussed a variety of notetaking tips and tricks for use in the workplace, for school, or for a volunteer organization like ACB with a focus on Braille displays, laptops, and screen...2023-08-0737 minNext Up With NextGenPart 1 of the Notetaking 101 SeriesIn 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, who was the second vice president of ACB at the time. They discussed a variety of notetaking tips and tricks for use in the workplace, for school, or for a volunteer organization like ACB.
The facilitators of this event were Kristen Kelling, Merisa Musemic, and Vika Trussell, all...2023-07-0447 minNext Up With NextGenHighlighting Brenda Dillon and the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial WalkIn 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 ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members between the ages of 18 and 40, at http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music for the Next Up with NextGen podcast was produced by Shane Aguilera...2023-06-0637 minNext Up With NextGenReflecting on the Early Days of ACB Next Generation with the Original Steering CommitteeIn the inaugural episode of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we reflect on the early days of ACB Next Generation with the five original members of the Steering Committee. These include Amanda and Matt Selm, Maria Kristic, Greg Lindberg, and Lisa Cushman. The facilitator for this episode is Amber Grant.
Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired members between the ages of 18 and 40, at http://acbnextgeneration.org/.
The theme music for the Next Up with NextGen podcast was produced by Shane Aguilera...2023-05-021h 06