News
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OIB-TAC Position Open
The OIB-TAC is accepting applications for Project Director. The director will serve as the Principal Investigator of the Older Individuals who are Blind Training and Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) grant.
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Older Americans Month 2018
Older Americans have been recognized and celebrated in the month of May since 1963. The theme for 2018 is "Engage at Every Age." Check out the promotional materials from the Administration for Community Living.
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Lessons for Living with Vision Loss
Lessons for Living with Vision Loss, brought to you by AFB VisionAware, is now available! Through this series of 19 lessons, users with vision loss and professionals will learn about eye conditions and develop basic techniques to perform daily tasks.
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Falls Prevention Awareness Day
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. The 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be observed on Sept. 22, 2017.
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ADA Anniversary - July 26
The anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is July 26th.
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June is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month, and when discussing safety with older individuals, especially those with visual impairment, the issue of falls often comes up.
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Older Americans Month
Older Americans have been recognized and celebrated in the month of May since 1963. Most recently, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution with that designation, and President Trump made an official proclamation.
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Mentors/Mentees Needed!
WANTED! We are looking for experienced supervisors or vision rehab therapists and for first time supervisors or new direct service personnel to pair up to field test our new Mentoring Manual. Commitment? Only one to two hours per month. Outcome?
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Intensive Training Applications
Applications for OIB-TAC intensive training and technical assistance for DSA's will be available on June 1st.
