On behalf of the 2008 International Conference Committee and AER Board of Directors, I invite you to attend the 2008 AER International Conference featuring the Orientation & Mobility Conference within a Conference, July 22-27, 2008 at the Chicago Downtown Marriott.

This meeting next summer will be largest in the field of blindness and visual impairment. It's THE place to attend sessions covering professional issues in education, rehabilitation and related areas as well as to network with colleagues.

The AER 2008 International Conference will open officially the evening of Wednesday, July 23rd and run through the weekend, culminating in the installation of AER's officers for the 2008-2010 biennium. The conference will feature clinical and research papers from a wide range of professionals. It will also feature the latest products and services in an expanded Exhibit Hall, networking opportunities, social events, and tours, and recognition of members at a Special Award event. There is no better forum in our field to learn current developments, meet your professional leaders, greet old friends and make new ones. And the Chicago Host committee is hard at work to make your visit to their city memorable. Plan to attend and have the time of the decade and make Chicago Your AER Kind of Town!

Greg Goodrich

Chair, 2008 International Conference Committee