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Questions about 7-OB?
If you have questions about the 7-OB report, visit the Program Administration page of our Community of Practice at www.oib-tac.org/program-administration/federal/.
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with low vision, talk with your eye care professional about options and services available. It's important to remember there is hope and help.
Tip of the Week
Get technology involved for #FamilyFunMonth! For example, Alexa has tons of trivia and non-visual games to involve the whole family.
Recent Posts
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HKNC Confident Living Program
Dear OIB Program Managers:
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Eligibility and Ineligibility
In Ohio we have implemented some "eligibility standards" around defining what constitutes a "severe visual impairment." I would like some input from other states in how you addressing this when a c
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Funding Statement
The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center is a development of the National Research & Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) at Mississippi State University, focused on agencies serving older individuals who are blind (OIB). This grant (#H177Z150003) is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the U.S. Department of Education.
We are still in need of 1 Program Manager to attend the Confident Living Program at HKNC, Oct 221-25 The ability to use ASL is highly recommended for this program as all participant are deaf-blind and
by Mark Armstrong on HKNC Confident Living Program
Do you have a flyer or other document that makes it easy to share your Alexa skills? It looks like a great learning tool.
by Matthew Haynes on Live Forum-Enhancing Learning with Alexa Skill Blueprints
Our time is expired, so we are ending the formal part of the “Live” Forum. We will keep an eye on this thread and answer any questions or comments that appear.
by Emile Creel on Live Forum-Enhancing Learning with Alexa Skill Blueprints