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

O&M for Older Adults

Webinar | Oct 18, 2024 | 2:00 pm CDT

Orientation and mobility (O&M) skills involve much more than crossing streets and using public transportation. Join James Scott Crawford, COMS, CLVT, CATIS, as we discuss the variety of basic skills that fall under O&M which can be helpful for older adults including those with additional mobility issues.

2025 OIB Managers In-Person Conference

Conference | Feb 26, 2025 | CDT to February 27, 2025 CDT

The 2025 OIB Program Manager's Conference is scheduled for February 26-27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

New Course Highlight

SMART Instruction

With large caseloads, limited funding/resources,  and all the work to be done, it is easy to become overwhelmed or wish you could do more to support the individuals you serve. This course presents strategies related to setting measurable goals, completing documentation, and increasing efficiency to help make your work more manageable and productive while increasing successful client outcomes. 

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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.