News
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New course: Fall Prevention: Interventions for Older Individuals who are Visually Impaired
We have a new FREE course: Fall Prevention: Interventions for Older Individuals who are Visually Impaired.
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New course: How Social Determinants of Health Relate to Vision and Aging
We have a new FREE course: How Social Determinants of Health Relate to Vision and Aging.
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New course: Mobility Impairments: Implications for Service Providers
We have a new FREE course: Mobility Impairments: Implications for Service Providers.
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New course: Orientation and Mobility for those Who Have Multiple Health Impairments.
We have a new FREE course: Orientation and Mobility for those Who Have Multiple Health Impairments. Orientation and mobility services are essential for individuals who are blind or have severely reduced vision.
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National Diabetes Awareness Month
Learn more about steps to prevent and manage diabetic eye disease.
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The NRTC Awarded Second Major National Grant
The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision (NRTC) is proud to announce our receipt of another competitive national grant.
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OIB-TAC Hosted Virtual Technical Assistance Conference
The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) hosted our second annual OIB Program Manager’s Technical Assistance Conference on August 31 – September 4.
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OIB-TAC Prepares to Host Virtual Conference
The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) is preparing for their second annual OIB Program Manager’s Technical Assistance Conference.
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OIB-TAC Hosted Live Forum on Remote Training
The Older Individuals Who are Blind – Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC) regularly hosts live forums to allow professionals to converse with designated experts on a specific topic through comments posted on our Community of Practice.
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OIB-TAC Hosted Inaugural Technical Assistance Conference
The Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Technical Assistance Center hosted an inaugural OIB Program Manager’s Technical Assistance Conference September 10-12 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Questions about 7-OB?
If you have questions about the 7-OB report, visit the Program Administration page of our Community of Practice at www.oib-tac.org/program-administration/federal/.
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with low vision, talk with your eye care professional about options and services available. It's important to remember there is hope and help.
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National Mentoring Month
Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? Mentoring is a professional relationship in which an experienced person (the mentor) assists another (mentee) in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the less-experienced person’s professional and personal growth.
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Welcome Sylvia Stinson-Perez!
Sylvia Stinson-Perez has joined us as the new director of the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC).
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New eLearning Course Available
Last year, the results of the OIB-TAC Best Practices Task Force were released. This group of 16 experts agreed upon best practices that relate to the administration of state older blind programs.
