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ADA Anniversary - July 26
The anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is July 26th.
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June is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month, and when discussing safety with older individuals, especially those with visual impairment, the issue of falls often comes up.
Tip of the Week
Place a twist tie on the jug handle of the milk to identify it as different from the iced tea jug.
Recent Posts
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Low Vision Aids No Longer In Use
In program evaluations with seniors, it seems like a small but reliable percentage of OIB consumers report having low vision aids and devices that they no longer use.
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Choosing the right video magnifier
There are many different brands of hand-held video magnifiers on the market.
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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.
What ways are programs collecting information to support the argument that additional funding is needed?
by Adele Crudden on Cost Effectiveness of the OIB Program
So we just bought an Echo for my hubby who is legally blind and has a number of health issues. There was a one day $50 off sale - it arrived yesterday.
by BJ LeJeune on Technology Use by Older Consumers
I just looked up the stats on one random state - Wisconsin.
by BJ LeJeune on Cost Effectiveness of the OIB Program