Recent News
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OIB-TAC Hosted Inaugural Technical Assistance Conference
The Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Technical Assistance Center hosted an inaugural OIB Program Manager’s Technical Assistance Conference September 10-12 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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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/.
Tip of the Week
To decorate your Christmas tree:1. Use ornaments with high contrast2. Get everything organized3. Place ornaments on another surface first to create a strategy4. Gradually place each ornament on the tree using a grid pattern For more tips, visit www.oib-tac.org/direct-service/tips/ #TipTuesday
Recent Posts
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OIB Live Forum - Fall Prevention
During our live forum, we will address the hot button topic of fall prevention. This Live Forum will be conducted on Wednesday, August 28th at 1:00 PM EDT, 12:00 PM CDT, 11:00 AM
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HKNC Confident Living Program
Dear OIB Program Managers:
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Recent Comments
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 at the OIB-TAC will continue to monitor this discussion, so if there are any more comments posted or unanswered question we will address them as they come.
by Bill Tomlin on OIB Live Forum - Fall Prevention
I definitely agree with this comment.
by Bernard A. Steinman on OIB Live Forum - Fall Prevention
I believe that in home environmental assessments have been effective in reducing falls. Wondering if OIB staff are conducting these?
by Adele Crudden on OIB Live Forum - Fall Prevention