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OIB-TAC Position Open
The OIB-TAC is accepting applications for Project Director. The director will serve as the Principal Investigator of the Older Individuals who are Blind Training and Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) grant.
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Older Americans Month 2018
Older Americans have been recognized and celebrated in the month of May since 1963. The theme for 2018 is "Engage at Every Age." Check out the promotional materials from the Administration for Community Living.
Tip of the Week
Sitting closer to the television is sometimes more effective than using a distance low vision aid.
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Working with Consumers to Create SMART Goals
The topic for this live discussion is: Working with Consumers to Create SMART Goals.
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Social Media?
In Minnesota, we were fortunate to have a small pot of money to do some social media advertising for our OIB services. The analytics of the response were quite good.
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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.
Hi Matt. Since each case management program is unique, it is important to figure out how you want the information arranged for your system.
by Kendra Farrow on Working with Consumers to Create SMART Goals
As itinerant providers of OIB services, clients are not a captive audience as they are when receiving services from a center-based venue. VRTs struggle with time.
by Erin Cates on Working with Consumers to Create SMART Goals
Here in Alabama we have been making changes to our functional assessment, plan, and how we document services.
by Matthew Haynes on Working with Consumers to Create SMART Goals