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Explore the latest research, insights, and training opportunities from the NRTC |
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Just Ask: Working Alongside Blind and Low Vision Colleagues |
Just Ask: Working Alongside Blind and Low Vision Colleagues |
Colleagues of blind or low vision workers are often unsure how to interact with them, which can lead to discomfort and reduced communication. The NRTC created Just Ask: Working Alongside Blind and Low Vision Colleagues to offer practical guidance that blind and low vision professionals can share with coworkers, supervisors, human resources personnel, and organizational leaders. This friendly, easy-to-follow video covers workplace etiquette, assistive technology, orientation to the workplace and surrounding community, and appropriate ways to offer assistance. It emphasizes a simple principle for creating more comfortable and inclusive workplace interactions: when you're unsure, just ask! |
Colleagues of blind or low vision workers are often unsure how to interact with them, which can lead to discomfort and reduced communication. The NRTC created Just Ask: Working Alongside Blind and Low Vision Colleagues to offer practical guidance that blind and low vision professionals can share with coworkers, supervisors, human resources personnel, and organizational leaders. This friendly, easy-to-follow video covers workplace etiquette, assistive technology, orientation to the workplace and surrounding community, and appropriate ways to offer assistance. It emphasizes a simple principle for creating more comfortable and inclusive workplace interactions: when you're unsure, just ask! |
A Written Quick Reference for CoworkersThe companion document Working with Blind and Low Vision Colleagues: A Quick Reference for Coworkers provides practical information that blind and low vision professionals can share with employers. The guide covers accessible documents and meetings, communication, workplace orientation, assistive technology, and ways to support inclusion and full participation in the workplace. |
A Written Quick Reference for CoworkersThe companion document Working with Blind and Low Vision Colleagues: A Quick Reference for Coworkers provides practical information that blind and low vision professionals can share with employers. The guide covers accessible documents and meetings, communication, workplace orientation, assistive technology, and ways to support inclusion and full participation in the workplace. |
A Special Thank You to Our Video Participants |
A Special Thank You to Our Video Participants |
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Stephanie Welch-Grenier, PhD, CVRT, COMS, TVI NRTC Training and Outreach Coord. | Nimer Jaber Accessibility Analyst, Google
| Nancy Parkin-Bashizi, MA, COMS, CVRT Owner, Luxient LLC | Jennilee Ruggirello, MS, CRC, WIP Senior VR Counselor for the Blind California DOR | Lea Rowe, MS, CLVT National Executive Director, BVA | Arielle Silverman, PhD Director of Research, AFB | Richard Rueda Assistant Director ConnectCenter, APH | Jeremiah Rogers Sr. Accessibility Engineer TPGi, a Vispero company | Scott Thornhill, MPA Executive Director, ACB | Daniel E. Norris, MEd, CVRT, COMS Executive Director, VABVI |
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Stephanie Welch-Grenier, PhD, CVRT, COMS, TVI NRTC Training and Outreach Coord. | Nimer Jaber Accessibility Analyst, Google
| Nancy Parkin-Bashizi, MA, COMS, CVRT Owner, Luxient LLC | Jennilee Ruggirello, MS, CRC, WIP Senior VR Counselor for the Blind California DOR | Lea Rowe, MS, CLVT National Executive Director, BVA | Arielle Silverman, PhD Director of Research, AFB | Richard Rueda Assistant Director ConnectCenter, APH | Jeremiah Rogers Sr. Accessibility Engineer TPGi, a Vispero company | Scott Thornhill, MPA Executive Director, ACB | Daniel E. Norris, MEd, CVRT, COMS Executive Director, VABVI |
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OIB-TAC Webinar: Navigating the Best Route for Providing Assistive DevicesSeptember 18, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. CT
Providing assistive devices can be challenging when funding is limited. Join OIB-TAC’s Jennifer Ottowitz for a practical discussion of best practices for managing assistive devices, navigating common challenges, and exploring creative solutions to help meet clients’ needs. |
OIB-TAC Webinar: Navigating the Best Route for Providing Assistive DevicesSeptember 18, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. CT
Providing assistive devices can be challenging when funding is limited. Join OIB-TAC’s Jennifer Ottowitz for a practical discussion of best practices for managing assistive devices, navigating common challenges, and exploring creative solutions to help meet clients’ needs. |
October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day! Get a Head Start on Your Plans |
October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day! Get a Head Start on Your Plans |
September is a good time to start planning activities in your community. NRTC’s Community Outreach Guide: How to Host a White Cane Awareness Day Celebration includes ideas for activities, event-planning tips, background information about White Cane Awareness Day, and other resources to help you get started. |
September is a good time to start planning activities in your community. NRTC’s Community Outreach Guide: How to Host a White Cane Awareness Day Celebration includes ideas for activities, event-planning tips, background information about White Cane Awareness Day, and other resources to help you get started. |
Stay Connected with NRTC Explore our Summer 2026 Quarterly Connections Newsletters for more research, training opportunities, and community highlights. |
Stay Connected with NRTC Explore our Summer 2026 Quarterly Connections Newsletters for more research, training opportunities, and community highlights. |
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