New Course Available – Functional Independent Living Assessment (FILA) Training
OIB-TAC is pleased to announce the release of a new professional development course: Functional Independent Living Assessment (FILA) Training.
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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.
OIB-TAC Spotlight
OIB-TAC Needs Your Help
Help us by taking a few minutes to respond to our annual satisfaction survey. If you attended our webinars, participated in our courses, collaborated with us at the program manager or contractor meetings, or are a regular reader of this weekly news brief, we would like your feedback. Visit the below link to find the survey. Thank you!
OIB-TAC October Webinar: Accessible Medication: Adaptive Strategies for Safer Management and Labeling
Join OIB-TAC on October 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, for our next webinar! 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. From the “rights” of medication management to the array of labeling options and inclusive pharmacy practices, join Jennifer Ottowitz, CVRT, from OIB-TAC as we highlight practical tools and approaches that make medication management more accessible.
Click here to register for the October webinar!
ACVREP 25th Anniversary Free Virtual Conference, October 8th for 5.5 CE points
This message is from ACVREP.
ACVREP is very excited to collaborate with AERBVI to bring you this 5.5-hour conference on October 8th, created by ACVREP and hosted on the AERBVI robust educational platform. The conference is free and will conclude with the first ACVREP Lifetime Achievement Award being presented. Plus, there will be a drawing for three prizes that you won’t want to miss.
Register through your ACVREP eLearning account.
NOTE: If you are not a member of AER and would like an eLearning account to register for this FREE event:
- Send an email to eLearning@aerbvi.org
- Provide your first and last name
- Provide your preferred email address
- You will receive an email from a staff member with instructions for signing in
To learn more about ACVREP, visit their website.
Plan Ahead for the Annual Medication Label Safety Awareness Campaign in October to Help People Know They Can Get the "Perfect Fit" Prescription Label!
Weekly themes to help you share awareness all month long:
Week 1: Medication labels are not one size-fits-all
Week 2: This label is too small! - Front Size Matters
Week 3: I like texture! - Braille Labels Feel Great
Week 4: Is this label too loud? - Adjustable Sound & Video
Week 5: Lost in Translation? Not anymore!
Easy ways to participate:
- Ask your social media followers how they found their "perfect fit" prescription labeling solution! Tag with #RightFitLabel
- Distribute information at health fairs (we can provide you with materials!)
- Write an article on your blog
- Talk about it on your YouTube Channel
- Host a speaker to talk about medication safety and labeling
This information comes from En-Vision America. To learn more about En-Vision America, visit their website.
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OIB-TAC Weekly Brief: October 2, 2025
The OIB-TAC needs your help! Help us by taking a few minutes to respond to our annual satisfaction survey.
New Course Available – Functional Independent Living Assessment (FILA) Training
OIB-TAC is pleased to announce the release of a new professional development course: Functional Independent Living Assessment (FILA) Training.
Jennifer Ottowitz Honored with Lenore Dillon Leadership Award at AVRT Conference
On August 6, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Association of Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (AVRT) honored Older Blind Specialist Jennifer Ottowitz with the Lenore Dillon Leadership Award...
Explore the Updated Time to Be Bold Website
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OIB-TAC Awarded Five-Year Grant to Continue Supporting Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind
OIB-TAC is excited to announce that it has been refunded a five-year grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the U.S. Department of Education.
OIB-TAC Presents on Dual Sensory Impairment at 2025 Envision Conference
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OIB-TAC Conference Brings OIB Managers Together for Collaboration and Growth
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OIB-TAC Launches Promising Practices in Action
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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.