OIB-TAC Holds Year 3 Advisory Council Meeting
The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) recently held its Year 3 Advisory Council meeting...
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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.