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

Sensory Development: Harnessing the Power of Non-Visual Senses for Everyday Living 

Webinar | Jul 17, 2026 | 2:00 pm CDT

Discover the transformative role of sensory development in daily life for people with visual impairment. Professionals will gain practical, immediately usable exercises and strategies to help older adults apply sensory techniques to a variety of everyday tasks and mobility.

New Course Highlight

Fiscal Management 101

Build your confidence in managing the fiscal side of your OIB program. This course introduces key funding sources, timelines, and terminology, and provides practical strategies for working with fiscal staff—so you can plan effectively, use funds wisely, and strengthen your program’s impact. This course does not include continuing education credits.

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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.