Useful VIST Websites
http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/bl/21/publicat/Manuals/Rates/index.htm
C&P compensation rate tables and instructions
http://awareusa.org
Has many publications designed for training non-blindness staff (e.g., aides in a nursing home), written to be useful without being too technical, and visually appealing. I found their handbook on environmental modifications and the basic manual for nursing homes great resources for handouts for in-services.
http://www.aerbvi.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1
Professional membership organization for vision rehabilitation professionals. Website gives information about the kinds of vision professionals, continuing education, advocacy, conferences, publications and resources.
http://www.acvrep.org
Professional organization responsible for the certification and re-certification of vision rehabilitation professionals.
http://vaww.sites.lrn.va.gov/vacatalog/cu_calendar.asp?CalType=V
VA Learning Catalogue calendar - offers comprehensive listing of courses available through VAKN, VBN and Conferences.
http://catalog.nei.nih.gov/productcart/pc/mainIndex.asp
Website for the National Eye Institute. They have some interesting publications that may be useful as handouts for blinded veterans and their families - many of them free and/or reproduceable. By clicking on the button (inset on the dark blue horizontal line at the top), you can get to other sources from this organization, including research.
http://www.checklists.com
A curious website - has checklists for everything from Alzheimers and doctors to computers and making presentations.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/recc/rl.htm#rl1
A terrific source of ideas, connections, activities, etc. for recreation and leisure skills. The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired may have some resources not appropriate for adults, but there are many that ARE applicable - include both more active and more sedate lifestyles.
http://www.telesensory.com/home9.html
TSI is one of the primary resources for technology for visually impaired persons. This is their website and offers information on products, news and events, vision resources, and how to order, including a free copy of their Low Vision Resource Guide.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/index.htm#Textbooks
TSBVI’s section on Instructional Resources includes libraries, and links to other sources.
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov
VA PTSD website