The National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC)
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Training & resources for vision rehabilitation professionals, employers, people who are blind or have low vision, and their families.
NRTC’s Resource Catalog
This catalog provides a broad range of training, information, resources, and apps for vision rehabilitation professionals, employers, people facing blindness or low vision, and their families. Click button to view or download the catalog.
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Education for Vision Rehabilitation and other professionals about Blindness and Low Vision
Download NRTC’s catalog for links to these and many other important resources!
- Blindness & Low Vision Certificate Program for Business Development Professionals – information about Blindness and Low Vision for professionals who focus on business engagement
- Orientation Packet for New VR Professionals – introductory guide for new professionals about working with consumers with Blindness and Low Vision
- Vision Specialist Program – one-year certificate program
- Multiple online courses
- Improving Business Development Skills: A Training for Rehabilitation Professionals – free, multi-module online course. Training is also available in-person or virtually (via Zoom) for agencies. Contact NRTC for more information.
- Working with Businesses to Improve Employment Outcomes – evidence- based practice guide with recommendations for agencies and counselors about working with businesses
- Recommendations for VR Professionals Regarding a First Meeting with an Employer – brief practice guide that summarizes results and recommendations from a research study about the impact of first meeting with an employer
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Employment-related resources for individuals Facing Blindness and Vision Loss and their families
Download NRTC’s catalog for links to these and many other important resources!
- 4to24 App – mobile and web app for youth with B/LV and their parents; and for parents of youth with deafblindness and other disabilities
- Career Advantage for V.I.P.s – free online multi-module course that covers career exploration and job search preparation
- Resource Sheet for Job Seekers
- Advice for Disclosing Your Vision Impairment
- Yes, Youth Can Work and Still Receive SSI – parent and youth fact sheets that provide information on working while receiving SSI
- Employment Mentoring Manual – resource for individuals who are interested in looking for a mentor (also useful to professionals interested in starting a mentoring program)
- Preparing for a Video Interview – two video examples, one of a well-prepared and one of an unprepared candidate participating in a video interview
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Resources and Training for Employers
Download NRTC’s catalog for links to these and many other important resources!
- National Technical Assistance Center on Blindness & Low Vision for Businesses section
- Human Resources Guide for Working with Employees Experiencing Vision Loss
- Inquiring Minds Video Series – brief videos that answer questions employers may have about employing someone with B/LV
- Meet Employees – stories about employed individuals with B/LV
- Quiz: Blindness in the Workplace
Training
NRTC can provide in-person or virtual training on the topic of an agency’s choice. Some topics we typically cover are included in our Training Topics document, found at https://www.blind.msstate.edu/training
Access to Free online Courses
The NRTC offers a wide assortment of online courses covering a variety of topics. These courses are free of charge, and most offer ACVREP and CRC continuing education credit! Visit our continuing education page for a list of available courses.
Contact NRTC
For more information visit NRTC’s website for professionals or email NRTC at nrtc@colled.msstate.edu to learn more.