[Rehab] FW: Quarterly Connections: News from the NRTC - Fall 2020

Thu Oct 1 17:40:22 UTC 2020

They are often a good resource for employment.

Dick Davis

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[image: MSU NRTC logo, text “Quarterly Connections: News from the NRTC” on
orange background with open envelope graphic; text “Fall 2020,” and
“Linking Blindness and Low Vision Research to Practice”]
NRTC Awarded Major National Grant

The NRTC is proud to once again be awarded the *Rehabilitation Research and
Training Center on Employment of People who are Blind or Have Low Vision*
grant, sponsored by the National Institute on Disability, Independent
Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This grant will fund
NRTC-related work over the next five years and encompasses seven major
research projects related to the employment of people who are blind or have
low vision (B/LV). Read more…
<https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/fall-2020-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc>
Current Research Highlights: Nearing Completion of 4to24 App

The NRTC is in the final stages of the creation of our employment-focused
app to promote independence and a successful transition process for youth
(ages 4 to 24) with B/LV and deaf-blindness (DB). Read more…
<https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/fall-2020-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc>
*Training and Technical Assistance*

*New Products*

The NRTC now has a *Spanish version* of our popular trifold "You Can Work!"
brochure. We also have five new *article summaries* that cut through
research jargon to explain our research findings in everyday language with
practical takeaways. Read more…
<https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/fall-2020-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc>

*Other NRTC News*

*New Facebook page*

In late June, Facebook wrongfully removed our NRTC page for "impersonation
and pretending to be an individual or business." Read more…
<https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/fall-2020-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc>

*NRTC Director Honored with 2020 John H. McAulay Award*

Dr. Michele McDonnall, NRTC Director, was awarded the prestigious John H.
McAulay Award. Read more…
<https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/fall-2020-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc>

*OIB-TAC Hosted Virtual Conference*

The Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center hosted
their second annual OIB Program Manager's Technical Assistance Conference
virtually August 31 – September 4. Read more…
<https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/fall-2020-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc>

*Register to Participate in Our Research*

Are you interested in taking part in our research? The NRTC invites all who
are interested in joining a registry of individuals who are blind or have
low vision in participating in research projects. Read more…
<https://www.blind.msstate.edu/news/newsletters/fall-2020-quarterly-connections-news-nrtc>

*Publications, Presentations, and Miscellanies *

*Publications*

McDonnall, M. C., Cmar, J. L., & McKnight, Z. S. (2020) The effect of
visual impairment on return to work for vocational rehabilitation consumers
with traumatic brain injury. *Journal of Rehabilitation, 86*(2), 47-55.

McDonnall, M. C., Cmar, J. L., & Tatch, A. J. (2020). Importance of agency
context for long-term effectiveness of a business development training for
rehabilitation counselors. *Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 53*(1)
1-16. DOI: 10.3233/JVR-201081

Steverson, A. (2020). The value of job search skills training for teens and
young adults. *Future Reflections, 39*(3).

Cmar, J. L., & McDonnall, M. C. (In press) Long-term effects of a job
search intervention for transition-age youth with visual impairments. *Journal
of Vocational Rehabilitation*.

Crudden, A., & Steverson, A. (In press). Job retention and career
advancement: A survey of persons who are blind or have low vision. *Journal
of Rehabilitation.*

McKnight, Z. S., Crudden, A., & McDonnall, M. C. (In press). Personal
characteristics associated with working after disability onset. *Journal of
Visual Impairment & Blindness.*

*Upcoming Presentations & Workshops (October 1 – December 31)*

Moffitt, C., & Steverson, A. (2020, October 6-7). *Putting Your Best Foot
Forward Trainer Workshop *[Virtual Training]. National Research and
Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision.

McDonnall, M. C. (2020, October 8). *Changing employer attitudes towards
people who are blind or have low vision* [Conference session]. Mississippi
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually
Impaired 2020 Conference.

Antonelli, K. (2020, October 10). *NRTC's 4to24 App* [Conference session].
Mississippi Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and
Visually Impaired 2020 Conference.

Farrow, K. & Moffitt, C. (2020, October 10). *Ethics Through Diverse Lenses
*[Conference session]. Mississippi Association for Education and
Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired 2020 Conference.

For Additional NRTC News and Activities

Visit our website at www.blind.msstate.edu, like us on Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/theNRTC>, or follow us on Twitter
<https://twitter.com/MSU_NRTC>.

This newsletter was supported in part by grants from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, NIDILRR grant 90RT5040 and 90RTEM0007. However,
these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of
Health and Human Services, and should not indicate endorsement by the
Federal Government. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to
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