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Next Up With NextGen
by ACB Nextgen
This is the podcast from the ACB Nextgen chapter
Episodes
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Harnessing the Experience: Stories from the Guide Dog Journey
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a recent Thursday Night Huddle event. The title of the event was Harnessing the Experience: Stories from the Guide Dog Journey. We had a panel of several current guide dog handlers as well as a few members who are looking into...
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Discussing the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a Thursday Night Huddle event. The topic was the 2026 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention. Several ACB Next Generation members spoke about their highlights of convention, whether they attended in person in…
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Meeting Megan Meigs, Recipient of the 2026 DKM First-Timer Award from the West
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we meet Megan Meigs, second vice president of ACB Next Generation. Megan recently received the American Council of the Blind (ACB) DKM First-Timer Award as a member from the West and will be attending the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention in St. Louis…
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A Recap of the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a recent NextGen program recapping the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference held in Anaheim, California back in March. Four panelists who attended the event talked about the sessions they attended, the exhibit hall, and the...
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Discussing the 2026 ACB DC Leadership Conference
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we discuss the 2026 ACB DC Leadership Conference with two members of ACB Next Generation - Moe Carpenter and Raheel Ahmed. They talked about their biggest takeaways from attending the conference in person in Washington D.C. and what it was like advocating...
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Learning about VIP Coaching in the Dark
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. Members of the VIP Coaching in the Dark team join the conversation to talk about their backgrounds, why they started this unique company, what it offers for the blind and visually impaired,...
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Job Interviews for the Blind and Visually Impaired
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is job interviews with a focus on tips and tricks for candidates who are blind or visually impaired. The presenter for this event is Moe Carpenter, ACB NextGen’s Treasurer. Learn...
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Spams and Scams and How to Avoid Them
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is spams and scams and how to avoid some of the most common scams out there, especially as someone who is blind or visually impaired. The presenters for this event are Moe...
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The Job Search for the Blind and Visually Impaired
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is the Job Search for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Presenter Sara Freeman Smith, a longtime human resources professional and author who is blind, covered a wide range of...
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Notetaking Tips and Tricks for the Blind and Visually Impaired
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is Notetaking for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The panelists covered how to effectively and easily create an agenda for a meeting. They provided several helpful tips and…
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NextGen Members Recap Their 2025 ACB Conference and Convention Experiences
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we look back on the 2025 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention held virtually in late June of 2025 and in a hybrid format in Dallas, TX and virtually from July 4-11, 2025. Several NextGen members join the conversation to speak about their...
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Bridging the Language Gap as a Blind or Visually Impaired Individual
In this episode of Next Up with NextGen, we feature a recording from a previous Tuesday Night Huddle event. The topic is Bridging the Language Gap as a blind and visually impaired individual when dealing with rideshare drivers or others who might be trying to help us out in the community. The...
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Recapping the 2025 ACB DC Leadership Conference with Two NextGen Members
In 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…
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Celebrating ACB Next Generation's 5th Birthday
In 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"...
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Positive Affirmations and Gratitude
In 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...
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An Overview of RaiseRight, a Gift Card Fundraising Platform
In 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...
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Demonstrating the Clubhouse App with Accessibility in Mind
In 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…
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Discussing Sports and Recreation for the Blind and Visually Impaired Community
Summary: 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...
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Discussing the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention
In 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,...
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Discussing Debate and Resolutions with Robert's Rules in Mind
In 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...
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A Discussion on the 2024 ACB DC Leadership Conference with NextGen Members
In 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…
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AI Tools and Their Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Users
In 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…
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Navigating Paratransit with Rideshare Services
In 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”...
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Discussing Reiki with Nick Silver, a Blind Licensed Massage Therapist
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…
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Discussing Mental Health and Wellness at the Holidays
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...
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The Parent Trap: Balancing Parenthood with Involvement in Volunteer Organizations
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…
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Advocacy Series: Part 3 – Advocating at the Local, State, & National Levels
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…
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ACB History 101: Looking back at the history of the American Council of the Blind
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…
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Part 2 of the Notetaking 101 Series: Focusing on Technology
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...
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Part 1 of the Notetaking 101 Series
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...
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Highlighting Brenda Dillon and the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk
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…
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Reflecting on the Early Days of ACB Next Generation with the Original Steering Committee
In 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...
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