- The NRTC has a new summary of our recent article Why I’m Not Working: People with Vision Impairments Explain. To learn more about this research study’s findings in plain language terms and its key takeaways, visit the Article Summaries page on our website
- Putting Your Best Foot Forward (PYBFF) is a job search skills training program for transition-age youth who are B/LV. This program was designed to help youth learn the skills needed for a successful job search. Our next PYBFF trainer workshop is scheduled for April 29-30, 2025. To learn more about PYBFF and?to sign up,?visit our Putting Your Best Foot Forward page.
- Register for our OIB-TAC webinar, Maximizing Resources: Networking with Area Agencies on Aging, on Friday, February 21st, at 3:00 EST/2:00 CST. Join us as our panel of presenters share the various activities and services offered and the benefits of connecting with these resources to promote collaboration and inclusion. Visit our OIB-TAC webinar page for more information.
- OIB-TAC Older Blind Specialist Jennifer Ottowitz is presenting at the 7-Up Event of the Mountain State Chapter of ACB Conference on February 8th. Her presentation, The Journey of Adjusting with Vision Loss, will explore the challenges of adapting to life post-diagnosis of vision impairment and provide insights on supporting individuals as they adjust to their vision loss. To learn more about this conference, visit their website.
- The NRTC has two new publications available on our website:
Steverson, A., Cmar, J. L., Humm, L., & Smith, M. J. (2025). Evaluating the usability of Virtual Interview Training for Transition-Age Youth with Visual Impairments. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Advance online publication.
Farrow, K. & Postenrieder, I. (December, 2024). Developing a statewide peer support group network for individuals who are blind or low vision. The New RE:view. Advance online publication.
