NRTC Recruiting Applications for Vision Specialist Program
The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision 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). The courses are designed for professionals to help them become more effective in their work with individuals who are blind or have low vision. Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2025. To learn more about this program and how to apply, visit our Vision Specialist page on our website.
We would love for you to share this announcement with anyone who might benefit from it. If you need any other information or have questions about this program, please email Tony Candela at anthonycandela66@gmail.com.
OIB-TAC September Webinar: Eye2Eye: Building Connection and Resilience Through Peer Support for Vision Loss
Join OIB-TAC on August 15, 2025, at 2:00 CDT, for our next webinar! This rural health presentation provides an asset-based overview of rural America, highlighting the strengths, resilience, and innovation that define rural communities. Drawing on decades of experience in policy development, research, and cross-sector collaboration, the presentation emphasizes data-informed, community-rooted solutions that have the potential to transform health systems in rural areas and nationwide. It includes background on the unique characteristics and health needs of rural populations, while focusing on practical strategies to improve access to essential services. By highlighting promising practices and resources, this session aims to inform about opportunities to leverage existing rural assets to create sustainable, high-performing health systems that benefit all.
Click here to register for the September Webinar!
Logo Items Now Selling Customized Large Print Wall Calendars
Are you thinking about purchasing large print wall calendars? Why not consider buying them with your logo?
Pricing is based upon how many calendars ALL organizations/agencies order, so that pricing is as low as possible for everyone.
Sales & Marketing are taking orders NOW. The order timeframe will close soon. Let them know your order quantity today. You will not be obligated until pricing is announced in the next few weeks. If you would like more info:
Leta Roberts
Sales & Marketing Strategies, Inc.
sales@logoitemsnow.com
phone: 561.791.9959
Calendar Highlights:
- Each day block: 1.125"h numbers, 2.375"w x 3.0625"h boxes
- Calendar size: 17"w x 22"h (open)
- Your Imprint: 2"h (panel below all pages - visible all year)
- *Streamlined design*
- Plastic spiral binding
- Three holes to hang the calendar for best visibility
- Minimum order quantity = 50 calendars
A sample of what these look like is shown below. Cover design changes yearly.

Contact Leta Roberts at Logo Items Now by August 29 to reserve the number needed. Note that final pricing will be based on the total quantity needed for all orders.
A few notes from the OIB-TAC:
This company offers other customized items to help promote your program. If you would like to be added to their mailing list to be notified when orders are being placed, email Sales@LogoItemsNow.com.
This is just one place where you can buy large print calendars. If you have a favorite resource for getting large print or braille calendars, please let us know so we can share them here in the Weekly Brief.