National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision

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Today's fast fact highlights job retention among middle-aged workers who developed vision loss from the “Employment and Retirement Among Workers Who Develop Vision Loss in Midlife” publication found here: https://lnkd.in/gB_q5dmF Middle-aged workers who developed vision loss more recently were more likely to keep working: 38.6% who had a vision loss between 1996-2006 continued to work compared to 48.3% (between 2008-2012) and 80.3% (between 2014-2018).? Stay tuned for more Fast Fact Fridays! Image description: Fast Fact Fridays graphic highlighting job retention among middle-aged workers who developed vision loss from the “Employment and Retirement Among Workers Who Develop Vision Loss in Midlife” publication. A cartoon graphic of a woman sitting at a desk with books and papers around her. A white cane is placed beside the desk. QR code for more information. #NRTC #NIDILRR #Blindness #LowVision #VisualImpairment #Retirement #MiddleAged #Employment #FastFactFridays

Common Myths About Blindness and Low Vision Myth: People who are blind cannot be held to the same level of productivity as someone who is sighted. Fact: Once a person with visual impairments has learned the necessary alternative techniques and has the appropriate assistive technology, they can be as productive as anyone with normal sight. Occasionally people with visual impairments may require a little more time to orient to a new situation, but once oriented, they can be expected to be as productive as any other employee. If you have an employee who is experiencing vision loss, it is very important that they have time away from the job to get adjustment and rehabilitation training so that they can continue to be a productive employee when they return. Vocational Rehabilitation Services in your community can help provide training and assistance with job accommodations. Learn more about Common Myths About Blindness and Low Vision at: https://lnkd.in/dEF_UauM #NRTC #NIDILRR #Blindness #LowVision #BlindnessResearch #BlindnessEmploymentResearch

Did You Know? Visual hallucinations associated with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) range from colorful, dreamlike, animated images to everyday images like people, animals, vehicles, and houses. Those who experience CBS-related visions know that the images are not real. Contact your eye care physician for a referral to a counselor familiar with CBS.? Learn more about CBS and other eye conditions in OIB-TAC's online resource, Lessons for Living with Vision Loss: https://lnkd.in/g_kBDA25 These resources are also available in Spanish: https://lnkd.in/g-qh-6hd #LessonsForLiving #VisionLoss #CharlesBonnetSyndrome #EyeHealth #OIBTAC

Research takeaway: Health plays the biggest role in whether individuals continue working after developing vision loss in late middle age, with poor health and chronic conditions making job retention less likely. Married individuals and women were more likely to retain their jobs. This study revealed that health is a key factor in whether someone stays employed after vision loss, with poor health and chronic conditions increasing the likelihood of leaving the workforce. It also showed that having a spouse or partner is associated with continuing to work after vision loss.? Surprisingly, women were more likely than men to retain their jobs, which may be due to differences in job types or workplace accommodations. These findings emphasize the need for timely support, such as vocational rehabilitation (VR) services and accommodations, to help individuals remain employed. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gx7-Rg8Y #NRTC #NIDILRR #Blindness #LowVision #VisualImpairment #Employment #Research #ArticleSummary #PlainLanguageSummary #DisabilityResearch #Disability #DisabilityEmployment #BlindnessEmployment

Research takeaway: Health plays the biggest role in whether individuals continue working after developing vision loss in late middle age, with poor health and chronic conditions making job retention less likely. Married individuals and women were more likely to retain their jobs. This study revealed that health is a key factor in whether someone stays employed after vision loss, with poor health and chronic conditions increasing the likelihood of leaving the workforce. It also showed that having a spouse or partner is associated with continuing to work after vision loss. Surprisingly, women were more likely than men to retain their jobs, which may be due to differences in job types or workplace accommodations. These findings emphasize the need for timely support, such as vocational rehabilitation (VR) services and accommodations, to help individuals remain employed. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gx7-Rg8Y #NRTC #NIDILRR #Blindness #LowVision #VisualImpairment #Employment #Research #ArticleSummary #PlainLanguageSummary #DisabilityResearch #Disability #DisabilityEmployment #BlindnessEmployment

Today's fast fact highlights top industry sectors among college graduates with visual impairments from the “Underemployment Among College Graduates with Blindness and Low Vision” publication found here: https://lnkd.in/etKr-Hr7 About 1 in 3 employed college graduates with visual impairments worked in the Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance industry sector in 2019. Stay tuned for more Fast Fact Fridays! Image description: Fast Fact Fridays graphic highlighting top industry sectors among college graduates with visual impairments from the “Underemployment Among College Graduates with Blindness and Low Vision” publication. A cartoon graphic of a female standing in front of a chalkboard with the word "employment" written on it. She is wearing a graduation cap and holding a long stick. QR code for more information. #LowVision #VisualImpairment #Employment #Health #FastFactFridays

Spotlight on Learning: Introduction to Blindness and Low Vision For Low Vision Awareness Month, we’re highlighting an essential course for professionals new to working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This course contains information for professionals who will be working with those who are blind or visually impaired. You'll understand the stereotypes and socioeconomic impact of blindness, and barriers to social acceptance. This course is available for CRC, ACVREP, and NBPCB credit. Enroll through our course catalog: https://lnkd.in/gZkVJQp8 #SpotlightOnLearning #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #BlindnessEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

Stay informed with OIB-TAC’s Weekly Brief! Service providers can receive key updates, resources, and event announcements for the blind and low vision community by subscribing to the Chapter-2 Listserv. With hundreds of members, this is a great way to share and receive information that helps support older blind clients. Join today to stay connected and enhance your services! Subscribe by emailing [email protected]. #OIBTAC #WeeklyBrief #BlindnessResources #LowVisionSupport

OIB-TAC is excited to share our latest initiative, Promising Practices in Action, which focuses on enhancing teaching and learning outcomes for Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB). Through collaborative sharing of experiences, OIB state programs can explore diverse approaches to maximizing resources that have demonstrated success across various service delivery models.?? This initiative encourages the continuous improvement of services by allowing OIB programs to learn from each other's successes and challenges. By collaborating and sharing insights, we can maximize our resources and improve the quality of services provided to stakeholders. Stay tuned as we discover and highlight promising practices that inspire innovation, collaboration, and excellence in OIB programming! Find our latest promising practices here: