Resources List

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The 4to24 App: Portal for Professionals

The 4to24 app is a free resource for parents of children and youth who are blind or have low vision and youth aged 16 or older. It focuses on building independence over time to help young people prepare for successful employment and independent living as an adult.

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Job Retention and Career Advancement Resources

The WIOA stresses the importance of helping people with disabilities retain and advance in their careers. To assist with this endeavor, the NRTC has developed two checklists to assess the need for career advancement or job retention services for employed VR consumers. Because many persons with visual impairments request services while employed, these checklists are ideal for use during intake.

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The NRTC Community Outreach Guide: How to Host an Adapted Sports Outreach Event

The Adapted Sports Outreach Guide highlights the importance of inclusive recreation, offers recommendations on ways to adapt sports and games, and is full of great resources to help you develop your own adapted sports event.

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How to Host A White Cane Awareness Day Celebration

This Community Outreach Guide will introduce you to the history of White Cane Awareness Day, provide inspiration for activities (from a signing ceremony to a large, public event), and offer general event tips to support you as you create a successful celebration.

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Career Advantage for V.I.P.s (Visually Impaired Persons)

This online employment preparation program for adults of all ages includes 8 self-paced modules of instructional materials and activities to guide job seekers, taking them step-by-step from exploration of interests and abilities, through the application and interview processes, to the optimal goal of employment.

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Preparing for a Video Interview

These videos are part of Putting Your Best Foot Forward, a job search skills training program for youth with visual impairments.

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Practice Guide: Recommendations for VR Professionals Regarding a First Meeting with an Employer

This practice guide summarizes the findings of a research study about the impact of a first meeting with an employer and provides recommendations for VR professionals based on these findings.

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Combined Traumatic Brain Injury and Visual Impairment: Recommendations for Service Provision

These information sheets offer recommendations for providing services to individuals with a combined traumatic brain injury (TBI) and visual impairment based on the results of a research study.

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Orientation Packet for New Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals Working with Individuals who are Blind or who Have Low Vision

This orientation packet for vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals will familiarize you with the blindness field and NRTC products and online courses.

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Collaborating With Occupational Therapists to Improve Services for Seniors

The number of American adults with vision loss is expected to double over the next 30 years.

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Understanding Employer Knowledge and Attitudes

Have you ever wondered what prospective employers think about hiring blind workers? New research from the NRTC sheds light onto employers' knowledge and attitudes.

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Working with Employers to Improve Employment Outcomes

This evidence-based practice guide for vocational rehabilitation agencies and staff presents research results and recommendations for agencies and counselors when dealing with employers.

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Continuing Education Opportunities

We have a number of online courses available for both CEUs and CRC credit. We continue to add courses, so check back to see what might be available to help meet your professional development needs!

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