<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><br><br><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> nrtc-blv@colled.msstate.edu<br><b>Date:</b> April 11, 2022 at 9:23:08 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> the-nrtc-newsletter@lists.msstate.edu<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>News from the NRTC - Spring 2022</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> the-nrtc-newsletter@lists.msstate.edu<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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</span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The 4to24 App: Content for Professionals</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) is excited to share that the 4to24 app content is now available for professionals through an online portal.
The portal is available through the NRTC’s web-based learning management system.
<a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Current Research Highlight:
</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Exploration of National Datasets</span></b><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Despite the availability of data about people with blindness and low vision (B/LV) in large national datasets, few researchers have used these resources to explore employment-related topics. This
project aims to investigate employment outcomes beyond basic employment rates and examine the predictors of employment for people who are B/LV using five large national datasets.
<a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Job seekers and employees with vision loss need to consider if and when to disclose their disability to their employer. The
</span><a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/sites/www.blind.msstate.edu/files/2022-03/Who%20Needs%20to%20Know%20-%20Disclosing%20Your%20Vision%20Impairment.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Advice for Disclosing Your Vision
Impairment</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> resource sheet provides information and recommendations about disclosing vision impairment to employers.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">New Online Course</span></i></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We have one new course available:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nrtc.catalog.instructure.com/browse/nrct-jcahpo/courses/working-with-blindness-and-low-vision"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Working with Blindness and Low Vision:</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
This course provides an overview of blindness and low vision to educate eye healthcare providers on the vital role they play in how patients perceive and adjust to their vision loss.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">Read more...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Customizable Training Options</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Are you interested in learning about the training and workshops available through the NRTC?
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">Read more…</a><b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other NRTC News</span></b></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">NRTC Announces Farrow as OIB-TAC Project Director</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The NRTC is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendra Farrow as Project Director of the Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC).
<a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">
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<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NRTC Recruiting for Virtual Job Interview Training Study</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The NRTC is now recruiting participants for a remote usability study of a virtual job interview training program. We want to find out how young people with blindness and low vision use the program
and get ideas for making it easier to use. <a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">
Read more...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Welcome Tori Palm</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The NRTC is excited to welcome Tori Palm to the team as an Administrative Assistant.
<a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">
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<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Connect with the NRTC</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Stay connected with the NRTC! Please consider connecting with us on our social media platforms and sharing this information with others who may appreciate daily updates, tips, and resources related
to blindness and low vision. <a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/spring-2022-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc">
Read more...</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">McDonnall, M.,Cmar, J., & McKnight, Z. S. (2022).
</span><a href="https://www.blind.msstate.edu/sites/www.blind.msstate.edu/files/2022-02/McDonnall%20et%20al.%20%282021%29%20Beyond%20Employment%20Rates.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Beyond employment rates: Full-time vs.
Part-time employment for people with visual impairments</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
<i>Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness 116</i>(1), 7-13.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Crudden, A. & McKnight, Z. (In press.). Out of labor force due to health reasons? An analysis of the Survey of Income and Program Participation regarding persons
with visual impairments. <i>International Journal of Rehabilitation Research.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Crudden, A., & Steverson, A. (In press). Job retention: Perspectives of individuals with blindness and low vision.
<i>Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Crudden, A., & McKnight, Z. S. (In press). Experiencing vision loss while employed: Factors associated with job retention.
<i>Journal of Rehabilitation.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Crudden, A., & McKnight, Z. S. (In press). Skills associated with job retention among persons who are blind or visually impaired.
<i>Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Stinson-Perez, S., & Lang, A. H. (In press). Independent living older blind programs in the United States: State trends based on best practices in the administration
of the older blind program. <i>Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h3><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Upcoming Presentations & Workshops<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></h3>
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<i>Who is a Qualified Professional?: </i>During this webinar, participants will meet several Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRTs) and one Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind (NCRTB). Join us to learn about the field of vision
rehabilitation and the education and training required for qualified professionals. For more information and to register, visit the
</span><a href="https://www.oib-tac.org/events/2022/03/who-qualified-professional/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">OIB-TAC event page.</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">April 26-27 –
</span><a href="https://www.ntac.blind.msstate.edu/service-providers/best-foot-forward"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Putting Your Best Foot Forward (PYBFF)</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">:</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
During this workshop, participants will be introduced to PYBFF, a job search skills training program for transition-age youth who are B/LV. After the workshop, participants will obtain access to the PYBFF curriculum. For more information and to register for
upcoming PYBFF workshops, visit the </span><a href="https://nrtc.catalog.instructure.com/courses/best-foot-forward"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PYBFF course page</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">McDonnall, M., & Silverman, A. (2022, May 5).
<i>Access technology use in the workplace: Initial findings from longitudinal study.
</i>[Conference Session]. American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference, Arlington, VA.
</span><a href="https://www.afb.org/about-afb/events-and-awards/afblc2022/2022-agenda"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://www.afb.org/about-afb/events-and-awards/afblc2022/2022-agenda</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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