Next Up With NextGen

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/ [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.

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 [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/ [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.

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/ [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.

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 [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.

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/ [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.