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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2018
International Day of Disabled Persons is observed annually on December 3, as proclaimed by the United National General Assembly resolution 47/3 in 1992. The 2018 theme is empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.
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National Diabetes Month
Did you know that November is National Diabetes Month? Diabetes impacts millions of Americans. The most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy. Learn more about, steps to prevent, and how to manage diabetic eye disease by visiting the following:
Tip of the Week
One cause of confusion in older adults can be a urinary tract infection (UTI). Do not just assume dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease is setting in, get tested.
Recent Posts
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Question on Funding and the Older Blind Program
In my area, Southeastern Washington State, the state has cut back the funding for the independent older blind program which I find disturbing.
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Best Practice for Staff Qualification in the Older Blind Program
We have three experts joining us today. They are Dr. Adele Crudden, Kendra Farrow, and B. J LeJeune. Here is a snapshot of their experience.
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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.
In the Older Blind program in Washington we provide independent living services to people that are over 55 with a vision impairment.
by Kim Canaan on Best Practice for Staff Qualification in the Older Blind Program
In the Older Blind program in Washington we provide independent living services to people that are over 55 with a vision impairment.
by Kim Canaan on Question on Funding and the Older Blind Program
Below are some of the Best Practices responsibilities of the Program Managers.
by B.J. LeJeune on Best Practice for Staff Qualification in the Older Blind Program