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Recent News
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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
Keep confusing the body wash, shampoo and conditioner? Put a rubber band around the shampoo and two around the conditioner. Leave the body wash unmarked.
Recent Posts
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Advisory Board/Code of Documents/Information
I am currently working with the NRTC to develop guidelines for by-laws and a code of ethics for the OIB-TAC advisory board.
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Confident Living Program Oct. 22-26, 2018
Helen Keller National Center is currently accepting applications for the upcoming Confident Living Program for Senior Adults Who are Hard-of-Hearing and blind or have low vision.
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.
At this time, the two spots for OIB Managers to participate in the Confident Living Program is full. However, please contact Mark if you are interested in future programs.
by Mark Armstrong on Confident Living Program Oct. 22-26, 2018
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