Recognizing Elder Abuse: Signs, Resources, and Next Steps

Description

Older adults who are blind or have low vision may face increased vulnerability to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect. As trusted service providers, vision rehabilitation professionals are uniquely positioned to recognize concerns and connect individuals with support. Join Jennifer Spoeri, Executive Director of the National Adult Protective Services Association, to learn how to identify warning signs, access available resources, understand reporting responsibilities, and navigate what happens after a report is made. This practical session will provide tools to help protect and support at-risk older adults.

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Credits for Webinar

We are now offering 1 hour of ACVREP credit for our webinars! Read below for instructions on how to receive credit. Please note, CE credit will not be given for any of our webinars held before 2026.

Instructions for receiving credit for webinars:

If you attend live, follow these instructions:

1. Attend the entire webinar. OIB-TAC webinars are held on the third Friday of each month from 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm CT (except for June and December).
2. During the webinar, there will be two code words given. Listen for and make note of these words.
3. At the conclusion of the webinar, you will need to fill out a short form, which will ask you to provide your name as you would like it to appear on your certificate, both code words, and your greatest takeaway from the webinar. The link will be provided to you in three ways.
   1. The link will be posted in the chat at the conclusion of the webinar.
   2. The link will be sent out to all attendees the following Monday, unless otherwise stated in the webinar. Please note, if you use a phone to attend the meeting, we will not be able to send the link to your email.
   3. The link will be available on the specific webinar page of our website following the live webinar event.
4. Once you have completed the form, the OIB-TAC will send your CE certificate within 7-10 business days. If you do not receive the certificate within this time frame. Please email us at info@oib-tac.org.

If you watched the recorded version of the webinar on our website or YouTube channel, follow these instructions:

1. Watch the entire recorded webinar.
2. During the webinar, there will be two code words given. Listen for and make note of these words.
3. After you have finished watching the webinar, you will need to fill out a short form, which will ask you to provide your name as you would like it to appear on your certificate, both code words, and your greatest takeaway from the webinar. The link can be found on the specific webinar page of our website.
4. Once you have completed the form, the OIB-TAC will send your CE certificate within 7-10 business days. If you do not receive the certificate within this time frame. Please email us at info@oib-tac.org.