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

Eye2Eye: Building Connection and Resilience Through Peer Support for Vision Loss

Webinar | Sep 19, 2025 | 2:00 pm CDT

Join us for an informational session about the Eye2Eye Peer Support Program for Vision Loss, a free, phone-based service out of Rutgers University designed to help individuals and families across the country adjust to vision loss.

Accessible Medication: Adaptive Strategies for Safer Management and Labeling

Webinar | Oct 17, 2025 | 2:00 pm CDT

Managing medications safely is a critical challenge for older individuals who are blind or have low vision. This webinar explores innovative, adaptive strategies that promote independence and reduce risk in medication use.

New Course Highlight

Functional Independent Living Assessment (FILA) Training

This course presents a validated pre/post-assessment for use by professionals serving in the role of a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT). Discover how to use the Functional Independent Living Assessment to increase consistency in services and ensure comprehensive VRT assessment, while measuring 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.