Next Up With NextGen

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May 2026

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This is the podcast from the ACB Nextgen chapter

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May 31, 20261 hr 29 min

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 latest assistive technology devices and companies who design products and services for the blind and visually impaired. 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media. Episode Notes Notes go here

April 29, 202646 min

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 for laws that impact the blind community on Capitol Hill. 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.

March 31, 20261 hr 25 min

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, how services can be tailored to each client, as well as some insightful Q&A discussions with the audience on a variety of blindness issues. Learn more about VIP Coaching in the Dark at http://vipcoachinginthedark.com. 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.

February 28, 202648 min

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 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.

January 25, 20261 hr 25 min

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 Carpenter, ACB NextGen’s Treasurer, and Vika Trussell, Chair of ACB NextGen’s PR Committee. Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired membersbetween 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.

December 22, 20251 hr 20 min

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 practical topics related to searching for a job, creating resumes and cover letters, the job interview process, finding a salary breakdown based on one’s experience, and accessibility tools and resources to make the job search more accessible for those in the blind and low vision community.Learn more about ACB Next Generation, a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind geared toward blind and visually impaired membersbetween 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.

September 18, 20251 hr 15 min

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 tricks on note taking on a computer using Microsoft Word or in the body of an email, using the Notes app on the iPhone, AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, and Google Gemini, and transcribing Zoom meetings or other audio. They also discussed the accessibility of these tools from the standpoint of a screen reader user. 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.

August 8, 202558 min

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 convention experiences, what they learned from some of the sessions, and what they enjoyed most about the whole event. 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.

June 21, 20251 hr 24 min

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 panelists include members of the ACB Multicultural Affairs 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 http://acbnextgeneration.org/. The theme music for the Next Up with NextGen podcast was produced by Shane Aguilera. The voice of the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.

May 7, 202542 min

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 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 the podcast is Michael Babcock, and the podcast is edited by the Publications Committee and ACB Media.