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The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision

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The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision

Federally-funded research and training center focused on employment outcomes of B/LV individuals.

Our mission is to enhance employment and independent living outcomes for individuals who are blind or have low vision through research, training, education, and dissemination.

09/04/2026

Today's fast fact highlights braille device use from our “Advantages of using refreshable braille devices at work" publication found here: https://tinyurl.com/BrailleDeviceUse

The work assignments participants considered their refreshable braille devices most helpful for were reading and comprehension tasks (44%) and proofreading and editing tasks (46%).

Stay tuned for more Fast Fact Fridays!

09/03/2026

Vocational rehabilitation professionals, career coaches, and employment specialists: What factors keep people with visual impairments out of the workforce, and what can help?

Our newest course, Why Are People With Visual Impairments Not Working, explores research on employment barriers, mentoring, and self-employment. Earn 1 CRC, ACVREP, and NBPCB credit.

Enroll today to gain evidence-based strategies that support workforce participation: https://nrtc.catalog.instructure.com/courses/why-are-people-with-visual-impairments-not-working-reasons-people-are-out-of-the-labor-force-and-potential-employment-facilitators

09/02/2026

Service providers— wondering how to provide assistive devices when funding is limited?

Save the date for our next OIB-TAC webinar in September! Join OIB-TAC's Jennifer Ottowitz on September 18 at 2 p.m. CT to explore practical strategies and creative solutions for managing device requests and improving client access.

Register today to attend live for 1 ACVREP credit: https://www.oib-tac.org/events/2026/08/navigating-best-route-providing-assistive-devices

09/01/2026

Vocational rehabilitation counselors serving people who are visually impaired— want to know why the “70% unemployment” claim is incorrect?

Our new course, Making Sense of Employment Statistics, discusses this myth and what recent national trends show for employment for people who are blind or have low vision. Available for 1.5 CRC, ACVREP, and NBPCB credit.

Enroll today to strengthen your understanding of employment data: https://nrtc.catalog.instructure.com/courses/making-sense-of-employment-statistics

08/28/2026

Today's fast fact highlights mental health struggles from our “Mental health among people with visual impairments" publication found here: https://tinyurl.com/MentalHealthFB

Visual impairment can increase the risk of mental health challenges that affect rehabilitation, employment, and daily life. Understanding the adjustment process and coping strategies can support successful adaptation.

Stay tuned for more Fast Fact Fridays!

08/27/2026

What should you know about working with a colleague who is blind or has low vision? Sometimes the best approach is simple: just ask.

Our new video, Just Ask: Working Alongside Blind and Low Vision Colleagues, shares practical tips on workplace etiquette, assistive technology, communication, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Watch the video and access the companion guide: https://tinyurl.com/5n743ekv

08/26/2026

Vocational rehabilitation professionals— are you planning a White Cane Awareness Day event for October 15th? Our free guide, How to Host a White Cane Awareness Day Celebration, offers practical ideas for everything from signing ceremonies to large community events.

Learn how to plan for accessibility, engage partners and volunteers, manage your budget, and create a meaningful celebration that promotes awareness and independence.

🔗 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/WhiteCaneAwarenessDay2026

08/21/2026

Today's fast fact highlights peer-proven success from our “Randomized Controlled Trial of a Job Search Intervention" publication found here: https://tinyurl.com/PeerProvenSuccess

More than 9 in 10 adults who are blind or have low vision said they would recommend The Job Search Blueprint, the NRTC’s virtual job search program, to their peers.

Stay tuned for more Fast Fact Fridays!

08/19/2026

Communication professionals— is your content accessible? Our new accessibility basics guide and accessibility checklist provide practical tips and tools for creating accessible emails, websites, social media posts, documents, graphics, and videos. Build accessibility into your workflow from start to finish.

Learn more about how to create accessible documents: https://www.blind.msstate.edu/our-products/accessibility-resources -resources-for-communications-professionals

08/17/2026

Our newest course, Adjusting to Vision Loss: What Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals Need to Know, is live!

This course provides state vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors with a practical, policy-aligned framework for understanding and supporting adjustment to vision loss in blind and low vision clients. Available for 1.25 CRC, ACVREP, and NBPCB credit.

Learn more about how to support clients with vision loss: https://nrtc.catalog.instructure.com/courses/adjusting-to-vision-loss-what-vocational-rehabilitation-professionals-need-to-know

Address

205 Morgan Avenue PO Drawer 6189
Mississippi State, MS
39762

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16623252001

Website

http://www.blind.msstate.edu/

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