The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low VisionDid you know braille is a vital tool for literacy for people who are blind or have low vision? Just as print opens doors for sighted readers, braille provides access to information, reinforces... Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Post at Facebook
Why does braille still matter? What does the research tell us? 2 likes, 0 comments - nrtc_blv on August 10, 2026: "Why does braille still matter? What does the research tell us? Join NRTC's Jennifer Ottowitz and Dr. Michele McDonnall as they present "Making the Case for Braille: Research Findings... Aug 30 26August 30, 2026Post at Instagram
It’s a statistic that gets repeated constantly: "70% of people who are blind or have low vision are unemployed." But does it actually hold up to the data? It’s a statistic that gets repeated constantly: "70% of people who are blind or have low vision are unemployed." But does it actually hold up to the data? 📊 For this #ResourceWednesday, we are... Aug 30 26August 30, 2026Post at Facebook
Vocational rehabilitation professionals— are you planning a White Cane Awareness Day event for October 15th?Vocational rehabilitation professionals— are you planning a White Cane Awareness Day event for October 15th? Our free guide, How to Host a White Cane Awareness Day Celebration, offers practical ideas... Aug 30 26August 30, 2026Post at Facebook
Today's fast fact highlights mental health struggles from our “Mental health among people with visual impairments" publication found here: https://lnkd.in/eCpVrvn3Today's fast fact highlights mental health struggles from our “Mental health among people with visual impairments" publication found here: https://lnkd.in/eCpVrvn3 Visual impairment can increase the risk of mental health challenges that affect Aug 28 26August 28, 2026Post at Facebook
Our newest course, Adjusting to Vision Loss: What Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals Need to Know, is live!Our newest course, Adjusting to Vision Loss: What Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals Need to Know, is live! This course provides state vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors with a practical, policy-aligned framework for understanding and Aug 17 26August 17, 2026Post at LinkedIn
How do older adults adjust to vision loss, and how can research drive real-world rehabilitation solutions?How do older adults adjust to vision loss, and how can research drive real-world rehabilitation solutions? Join the American Foundation for the Blind tomorrow for an insightful session exploring preliminary research findings on how older Americans Jul 21 26July 21, 2026Post at LinkedIn
As we get ready for World Braille Day on January 4, we're highlighting a NRTC course worth revisiting: Braille: What It Is, and Why It Is Important.As we get ready for World Braille Day on January 4, we're highlighting a NRTC course worth revisiting: Braille: What It Is, and Why It Is Important. Braille remains a powerful tool for literacy, independence, and access, both in school, at work, Dec 18 25December 18, 2025Post at LinkedIn
