General Information

You are cordially invited to attend the AER Regional Conference Featuring COMA's O&M Conference Within a Conference.....

After many years, the AER Regional Conference is back! It is a distinct honor for us to invite you to set aside a fall weekend in November for an important educational and networking opportunity. This special occasion, featuring more than 70 educational sessions will offer you a chance to enhance your knowledge and exchange viewpoints with colleagues in a relaxed setting.

We are delighted that the Regional Conference will feature COMA’s Orientation & Mobility Conference Within a Conference. Extra attention will be devoted to O&M topics along with outstanding sessions on education, adult rehabilitation and assistive technology.

We’re very excited about this rockin’ educational opportunity, and look forward to seeing you in Cleveland.

Sincerely,

AER Regional Conference Program Committee

George Abbott, Chair, Hadley School for the Blind, Winnetka, IL
Gayle Aquino, President, COMA, Pottstown, PA
Audrey Dannenberg, Committee Member, Virginia Dept for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Charlottesville, VA
Michelle Clyne, Committee Member, Phlip Rock Center, Glen Ellyn, IL
Earl Cohen, Committee Member, Cleveland Sight Center, Cleveland, OH
Janet Stone Bard, Committee Member, Cuyahogo Co. Board of Metal Retardation & Developmental Disabilities, Cleveland, OH.

Q. What types of sessions will be held during this conference?
A. All types! General keynote sessions, invited speaker sessions, and submitted abstract sessions in the areas of education, orientation and mobility, low vision rehabilitation, technology, early childhood and multiple disabilities, administration, VRT and itinerant teaching, and much more!

Q. Why can't I make my own hotel reservations?
A. This year, AER is making it easier for you to register AND book your hotel room, in one easy application! If you need a hotel room for your stay, simply complete the information needed during the meeting registration process and we'll take care of the rest!

Q. What's the "roommate matching service" program?
A. This year, we are offering a program to match you with a roommate. You can save some money on your hotel rate and share a room with a fellow professional. Simply answer a few questions on the registration form, and we'll find a roommate for you to share with! You'll be contacted by our office and given your potential roommate contact information. Then, you can contact that person and set up the details! It's that easy! Another great way to cut costs while attending the meeting.

Q. What kind of social events will be held during this meeting?
A. To kick off the conference, an Opening Reception will be held Friday evening, November 13th. Come meet up with friends and colleagues and enjoy the exhibit hall at the same time. The conference hotel is located next to the wonderful 14th Street restaurant district in downtown Cleveland. All types of restaurants and atmospheres and price ranges are within steps of the hotel!