The NRTC now provides additional resources to support employment for individuals who are blind or have low vision through our new Technical Assistance opportunities. Whether you’re an employer, a service provider, or someone navigating vision loss, you can find helpful information here. Please see our offerings below.
Quarterly Open Office Hours: Individualized Technical Assistance for Service Providers
Are you a service provider working with individuals who are blind or have low vision? Join the National Research & Training Center (NRTC) for our Quarterly Open Office Hours, an informal, drop-in opportunity to receive individualized technical assistance from our expert staff. Whether you're looking for guidance on workplace accommodations, employment statistics, training opportunities, or community resources, our team is here to help!
Upcoming Dates for 2025-2026: November 13, 2025, February 12, 2026, May 14, 2026, August 13, 2026, November 12, 2026
Time: 2 PM Eastern, 1 PM Central, 12 PM Mountain, 11 AM Pacific
Format: Zoom
Meeting link: Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 294 070 4015
Passcode: NRTC
Community of Practice
This monthly Community of Practice (CoP) meeting offers Vocational Rehabilitation staff a dedicated space to collaborate, reflect, and problem-solve around complex client needs. Each session will center on one featured case study, allowing for deeper exploration and more focused discussion. This is an inclusive, supportive forum where every perspective adds value. Whether you're presenting or participating, your experience contributes to a stronger, more informed VR community.
Meeting Highlights:
- Case Spotlight: Featured case study scenario, background, current barriers, and vocational training goals.
- Collaborative Brainstorming: Participants offer insights, strategies, and resources to support the case.
- Cross-disciplinary Learning: Gain new perspectives from colleagues across roles and specialties.
- Actionable Takeaways: Leave with practical ideas and renewed confidence to apply in your own work.
- NRTC Connection: Learn about NRTC research, trainings, and resources that can inform practice and enhance outcomes for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
Dates and times will be announced later. Please check back on our website for updates.
Frequency: Monthly
Duration: 60 minutes
