New Course from OIB-TAC: T.I.P.S. for Helping People with Vision Problems
This course is designed to offer practical strategies to enhance the everyday lives of individuals who have trouble seeing.
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Keep up with the current changes to RSA requirements, learn about newly released OIB-TAC courses, upcoming events, and find links to curated resources for older blind service providers. Information is shared through the Weekly Brief.
Recent News
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: January 23, 2025
Join OIB-TAC on February 21, 2025, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Area Agencies On Aging are valuable resources that support the independence, health, and well-being of eligible older adults, including those who are blind or have low vision.
New Course from OIB-TAC: T.I.P.S. for Helping People with Vision Problems
This course is designed to offer practical strategies to enhance the everyday lives of individuals who have trouble seeing.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: January 16, 2025
Join OIB-TAC on January 17, 2025, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! With a quick press of a button or voice command, smart devices are becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: January 9, 2025
Join OIB-TAC on January 17, 2025, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! With a quick press of a button or voice command, smart devices are becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: January 3, 2025
OIB-TAC is excited to share that we have a new course available: T.I.P.S. for Helping People with Vision Problems.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: December 18, 2024
OIB-TAC is excited to share that we have a new course available: T.I.P.S. for Helping People with Vision Problems.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: December 12, 2024
Our next webinar entitled, Let’s Get Smart: Accessibility in the Home, will be held on January 17, 2025.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: December 5, 2024
Our next webinar entitled, Let’s Get Smart: Accessibility in the Home, will be held on January 17, 2025.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: November 21, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on January 17, 2025, at 2:00 CST, for our webinar! With a quick press of a button or voice command, smart devices are becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives.
New Courses: SMART Instruction and Walkers, Crutches, and Support Canes… Oh My!
The OIB-TAC has two new courses available: SMART Instruction and Walkers, Crutches, and Support Canes… Oh My!
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: November 15, 2024
Join OIB-TAC TODAY, November 15, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our webinar! When working with older adults, we may find they have a concern about safely and confidently preparing meals.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: November 7, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on November 15, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! When working with older adults, we may find they have a concern about safely and confidently preparing meals.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 31, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on November 15, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! When working with older adults, we may find they have a concern about safely and confidently preparing meals.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 24, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on November 15, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! When working with older adults, we may find they have a concern about safely and confidently preparing meals.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 17, 2024
Join OIB-TAC tomorrow, October 18, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar!
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 10, 2024
Have you checked out our newest course, 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.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 3, 2024
The OIB-TAC conducts an annual satisfaction survey to gather feedback from those engaging with our resources, including webinars, continuing education courses, trainings, and technical assistance activities.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: September 27, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on October 18, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Orientation and mobility (O&M) skills involve much more than crossing streets and using public transportation.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: September 19, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on September 20, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Although suicide in the general population has been described as a crisis, with rates at all-time highs, research has demonstrated that those with a disability are at four times higher risk.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: September 13, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on September 20, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Although suicide in the general population has been described as a crisis, with rates at all-time highs, research has demonstrated that those with a disability are at four times higher risk.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 29, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on September 20, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Although suicide in the general population has been described as a crisis, with rates at all-time highs, research has demonstrated that those with a disability are at four times higher risk.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 22, 2024
The OIB-TAC is currently accepting applications for our Older Blind Specialist position. Please visit our website to learn more about the open position and to apply.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 15, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on August 16, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Are you looking for ways to meet the orientation and mobility (O&M) needs of your consumers?
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 8, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on August 16, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Are you looking for ways to meet the orientation and mobility (O&M) needs of your consumers? Are you seeking opportunities to supplement or expand your services?
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 1, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on August 16, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Are you looking for ways to meet the orientation and mobility (O&M) needs of your consumers? Are you seeking opportunities to supplement or expand your services?
OIB-TAC Presents Resources at the 2024 AER Conference
The OIB-TAC team presented and exhibited with the NRTC on Blindness and Low Vision at the 2024 Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) Biennial International Conference in Charlotte, NC on July 24-28.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: July 25, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on August 16, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! Are you looking for ways to meet the orientation and mobility (O&M) needs of your consumers?
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: July 18, 2024
Our OIB-TAC staff members Kendra Farrow, Jennifer Ottowitz, and Polly Abbott will be presenting, attending, and exhibiting at the AER conference next week in Charlotte, North Carolina.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: July 11, 2024
The National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) has a new, free resource: Finding Services: A Beginner’s Guide to Visual Impairment.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: June 27, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on July 19, 2024, at 2:00 CST, for our next webinar! AI is the latest buzzword, but what exactly is it and where does it fit in your teaching toolkit?
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: June 20, 2024
OIB-TAC will not be hosting a webinar for the month of June, but check out our website, as previous webinars are available on demand.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: June 13, 2024
NRTC launches new course: An Overview of Assistive Technology for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision. This course provides an overview of the types and uses of assistive technology devices and software for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: June 6, 2024
The NRTC is recruiting our next class of Vision Specialists in Vocational Rehabilitation. Our online graduate certificate program, funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, lasts one year (January to December).
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: May 30, 2024
Have you shared our Lessons for Living with your clients? Lessons for Living provides information on how individuals who are blind can safely and efficiently complete everyday tasks.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: May 23, 2024
OIB-TAC will not be hosting a webinar for the month of June, but check out our website, as all previous webinars are there on demand.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: May 16, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on May 17, 2024, for our next webinar! Have you heard the buzz about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids?
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: May 9, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on May 17, 2024, for our next webinar! Have you heard the buzz about over the counter (OTC) hearing aids?
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: May 2, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on May 17, 2024, for our next webinar! Have you heard the buzz about over the counter (OTC) hearing aids?
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: April 24, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on May 17, 2024, for our next webinar! Have you heard the buzz about over the counter (OTC) hearing aids?
OIB-TAC Hosts 2024 OIB Managers In-Person Conference
On February 28-29, the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) held their annual in-person conference for OIB managers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, setting the stage for innovation and collaboration in the realm of vision services.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: April 18, 2024
Join OIB-TAC tomorrow, April 19, 2024, for our next webinar on making documents more accessible.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: April 4, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on April 19, 2024, for our next webinar on making documents more accessible.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: March 28, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on April 19, 2024, for our next webinar on making documents more accessible.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: March 21, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on April 19, 2024, for our next webinar on making documents more accessible.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: March 13, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on March 15, 2024, for our next webinar on establishing support groups.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: March 7, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on March 15, 2024, for our next webinar on establishing support groups.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: February 22, 2024
OIB-TAC is excited to share that we have a new course available, Teaching Braille to Adults.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: February 14, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on February 16, 2024, for our next webinar on navigating the early stages of adjustment.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: February 8, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on February 16, 2024, for our next webinar on navigating the early stages of adjustment.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: February 1, 2024
Join OIB-TAC on February 16, 2024, for our next webinar on navigating the early stages of adjustment.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: January 18, 2024
Please join OIB-TAC and Alice O’Reilly, Chief of the Collections Division, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), for a fun and informative conversation tomorrow for our January webinar.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: January 11, 2024
The Affordable Connectivity Program and Lifeline Assistance Program are federal resources to increase internet and digital access. These resources may be beneficial referrals for consumers in need of assistance with these expenses.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: January 5, 2024
Please join OIB-TAC and Alice O’Reilly, Chief of the Collections Division, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), for a fun and informative conversation.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: December 14, 2023
Please join OIB-TAC and Alice O’Reilly, Chief of the Collections Division, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), for a fun and informative conversation.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: December 7, 2023
Please join OIB-TAC and Alice O’Reilly, Chief of the Collections Division, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), for a fun and informative conversation.
New Course from OIB-TAC: Cultural Diversity and Humility
Cultural Diversity and Humility will cover the importance of personal cultural orientations, the effect culture has on interaction with consumers, and the impact of agency policies and culture on practice with diverse consumers.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: December 1, 2023
Did you know that all OIB-TAC Webinars are available for on-demand viewing on our website and YouTube channel? Recent topics covered include fall prevention, providing group instruction, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and more!
OIB-TAC Now Offering Intake & Assessment Course for Vision Rehabilitation Professionals
Intake & Assessment: Setting the Stage for Success will review effective communication strategies for building rapport and gathering information needed to begin case planning and services...
Learn How to Teach VoiceOver with New OIB-TAC Course
VoiceOver on the iPhone: Where Do I Start? will focus on instructional aspects of teaching VoiceOver accessibility to individuals with vision loss who use an iPhone...
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: November 16, 2023
OIB-TAC is pleased to announce the launch of a new continuing education course titled VoiceOver on the iPhone: Where Do I Start? This course is directed to professionals teaching VoiceOver accessibility features of the iPhone.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: November 9, 2023
An article by Polly Abbott, an Older Blind Specialist with OIB-TAC, was just published in the American Society on Aging’s Generations Now series. Titled The Connection Between Health and Vision Impairment, Polly shares information on...
New Course from OIB-TAC: Care for Occupational Therapy Patients with Low Vision
This course reviews key topics for occupational therapists new to interacting with patients experiencing blindness or low vision. Topics covered include the anatomy of the eye, common eye conditions, and more...
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: November 2, 2023
Did you know eye strain can occur after only two hours at a computer and injuries to eyes can occur at any age? Join us on Friday, November 17, at 2:00 PM Central for our next webinar titled Protecting Eyes From Strain and Injury!
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 26, 2023
Did you know eye strain can occur after only two hours at a computer and injuries to eyes can occur at any age? Join OIB-TAC on Friday, November 17, at 2:00 PM Central for our next webinar to learn more about protecting your eyes from strain and injury.
OIB-TAC Releases New Course for Social Workers
This one-credit self-paced video/recorded training course will familiarize these professionals who are new to interacting with older adults experiencing vision impairment or blindness with strategies and techniques...
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 19, 2023
Our OIB-TAC webinar is this week! Join us as Kendra Farrow talks about putting adult learning theory into practice.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 12, 2023
Check out the new resources on the OIB-TAC website to assist each state's OIB program in improving the quality of program administration.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 5, 2023
Join OIB-TAC on Friday, October 20th, at 2:00 PM Central for our next webinar titled Putting Adult Learning Theory into Practice!
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: September 28, 2023
OIB-TAC conducts an annual satisfaction survey to gather feedback from those engaging with our resources (including the Weekly Brief), training, and technical assistance activities. Your input is valuable...
OIB-TAC Holds Year 3 Advisory Council Meeting, Highlights Growth and Plans for Year 4
The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) recently held its Year 3 Advisory Council meeting...
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: September 21, 2023
September 18-22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, and the National Council on Aging has published a Falls Prevention Toolkit to help professionals and organizations take practical steps to prevent falls for older adults.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: September 14, 2023
We are excited to share that the OIB-TAC team is currently hosting the OIB-TAC Advisory Council for an in-person meeting at our partner agency, Hadley, in Winnetka, IL.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: September 7, 2023
If you’re looking for information on falls prevention for older adults, look no further than OIB-TAC's upcoming webinar!
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 31, 2023
OIB-TAC is excited to share an upcoming webinar titled Making a Difference: Social Isolation, Vision, Hearing, and Falls Prevention!
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 24, 2023
Last week, Polly Abbott, Older Blind Specialist at OIB-TAC, presented key strategies and considerations for group instruction in vision rehabilitation.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 17, 2023
Join us tomorrow (Friday, August 18th) at 2:00 PM Central, for OIB-TAC’s August Webinar, titled Mastering the Art of Group Instruction.
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 10, 2023
Don't miss out on OIB-TAC's upcoming webinar, Mastering the Art of Group Instruction, taking place on Friday, August 18 at 2:00 PM Central. Join us for valuable insights!
OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: August 3, 2023
Join us on Friday, August 18, at 2:00 PM Central for OIB-TAC’s next webinar on Mastering the Art of Group Instruction...
OIB-TAC Attends 2023 USAging Conference
Program Director Kendra Farrow and Older Blind Specialist Polly Abbott represented the NRTC and the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC)...
OIB-TAC Recently Completed Site Visits as part of Intensive Technical Assistance
OIB-TAC provides intensive technical assistance to three state agencies each year for the Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) program...
OIB-TAC held Best Practice in Administration of OIB Programs Refresh
The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) recently held a meeting to update its Best Practice in Administration of OIB Programs document. The meeting occurred in Sacramento, CA, on May 3-4, 2023.
OIB-TAC hosts 2023 OIB Program Managers Conference
The Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Technical Assistance Center hosted its annual OIB Program Manager’s Conference on March 14-13 in Savannah, Georgia. The conference theme was Optimizing Services with an Eye for Consistency.
OIB-TAC Unveils Updated Website
The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) is excited to share its updated and redesigned website! This website, www.oib-tac.org, includes sections for technical assistance, continuing education, resources, and more.
February Webinar: Fall in Love with OIB-TAC Resources
Like the perfect partner, OIB-TAC aims to be your best match for resources to meet your needs. With a fresh new look, our vibrant, sleeker website and array of helpful resources are here to enhance your knowledge and quality of work.
Time To Be Bold Digital Marketing Campaign
OIB-TAC has launched a digital marketing campaign to raise awareness of Time To Be Bold!
OIB-TAC Releases New Courses
The OIB-TAC has several new courses available for continuing education credit related to mentoring, facilitating family support, transportation, and more!
OIB-TAC Attends VisionServe Alliance’s 2022 Executive Leadership Conference
Kendra Farrow and Polly Abbott with the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) represented the NRTC and OIB-TAC at the VisionServe Alliance Executive Leadership Conference on April 3-6 in Tampa, Florida.
New Course: Braille: What It Is, and Why It Is Important
Have you ever wondered how relevant braille is in today’s world? Does it make a difference for individuals who use it?
OIB-TAC hosts OIB Program Managers Conference
The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) hosted an OIB Program Manager’s Conference on May 11-12 in Denver, Colorado.