Continuing Education

Continuing Education

The OIB-TAC offers a wide assortment of continuing education credits, monthly webinars, and annual conferences to promote active learning and advance understanding of best practices and working with individuals who are blind or have low vision. 

 

 

Types of Continuing Education

Webinars

Monthly webinars focused on our mission of providing resources toward independent living, community involvement, and well-being for older individuals who are blind or have low vision. 

Courses

Courses that will benefit you and your staff, and provide continuing education credits, are available from the OIB-TAC.

Conferences

Conferences provide the opportunity for OIB program managers to learn about best practices, trends in OIB programs, and collaborate on shared experiences. 

Upcoming Webinars & Conferences

Hands-On Independence: Adaptations for Older Adults with Limited Use of Their Hands

Webinar | Jul 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm CDT

Did you know that hand function declines in older adults? Join us as Lindsey Angst MS, OTR/L, CLVT, educates us on a combination of strategies and adaptations for older adults living with hand deficits and limitations in addition to vision impairment.

New Course Highlight

T.I.P.S. for Helping People with Vision Problems

The course will address best practices for creating a safe and accessible environment that promotes independence and dignity for individuals with vision difficulties.

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Consider sharing this new FREE resource today! Please copy this image onto your agency flyers, website, or social media pages to help get the word out about the T.I.P.S. course and help us get interested people connected to this new course. 

Looking for Technical Assistance?

Find helpful technical assistance in program performance and data collection, personnel management, direct service, state agency managers list, and community outreach.

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More Ways to Learn and Network

• Read the latest research going on at the NRTC: https://www.blind.msstate.edu/research
• Explore resources for employment on NTAC-BLV: https://www.ntac.blind.msstate.edu/
• Read JVIB for a global perspective on research studies: https://www.afb.org/news-publications/publications/jvib
• Consider joining a professional association such as AER, AVRT, or OMSA.