Save the Date: Upcoming OIB-TAC Webinar on October 20th

Join OIB-TAC on Friday, October 20th, at 2:00 PM Central for our next webinar on adult learning theory!

Presenter: Kendra Farrow, CVRT

Does service delivery feel stuck in predictable patterns? Is it a struggle to convince consumers they need services beyond magnification? This session will explore adult learning principles and suggest ways to incorporate them into assessment, goal setting, and instruction. Whether you are an experienced service provider or someone new to the field, these strategies will build your professional toolkit for working with adults.

Click here to register!

Disability Voting Rights Week: Resources for Individuals with Blindness and Low Vision

Last week (September 11-15) was Disability Voting Rights Week. While some voting options vary by state, federal law requires polling stations to provide the secure, private, and independent casting of ballots for voters with disabilities. The United States Election Assistance Commission has several resources linked here for voting accessibility, including information to help voters understand their rights related to accessible voting. Additionally, consumer organizations have published voting toolkits and resource guides for individuals with blindness or low vision.

Click here to access the American Council of the Blind voting toolkit!

Click here to access the National Federation of the Blind voting resource guide!

Resources for Falls Prevention Awareness Week

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. The toolkit also features resources directed to older adults and their caregivers to reduce the fear of falling.

Additionally, OIB-TAC recently presented a webinar on falls prevention and its impact on physical health, mental health, and social isolation for older adults.

Click here to access the recording of OIB-TAC’s webinar, Making a Difference: Social Isolation, Vision, Hearing and Falls Prevention!