One Community. One Voice.
Join us in transforming the future of vision rehabilitation and education through innovative practices and dedicated advocacy.
Who we are
The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) is a professional membership organization dedicated to professionals who provide services to persons with vision loss. We promote and support the professions by advocating for evidence-based practices, high-quality standards, value-added resources, and giving voice to issues of critical importance.
We provide professional development through conferences, virtual offerings, and publications to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and abilities of professionals within the field.
Why Become A Member?
Why is this important? Because by becoming a member of AER, you join a community of excellence. No matter your role or the number of years in the field, membership in AER places you among a group of elite professionals. AER is a member-centered organization that supports each other; and for that reason, we are constantly evolving, growing, and listening. Membership in AER is significant: it’s the one place where like-minded professionals come together to make sure we all have what we need to succeed!
AER Chapters
An AER membership gives you Chapter membership at no additional cost. Chapters provide opportunities to connect with local professionals who provide services and resources that enable individuals who are blind or visually impaired to achieve their educational, employment, and personal independence goals.
With locations throughout the United States and Canada, they provide additional member benefits to AER members at the local level.
AER Divisions
AER divisions are professional learning communities. They provide unique opportunities for members to learn, explore, and grow professionally!
As a member of AER, you can join up to three divisions at no additional cost. Any additional divisions are $10. each. AER currently has 16 divisions. You will find a division or two perfect for you!
AER eLearning Center
AER has put relevant courses at your fingertips – enabling you to keep abreast of new trends in the field – all while
qualifying for continuing education hours! All Sessions and ACVREP CE credits are included in your AER Membership. CRCC credits are also available for select courses.
The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness (JVIB)
AER members receive a subscription to the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), the international peer-reviewed journal of record in the blindness field and the official journal of AER.
The New RE:view
AER’s new Journal, The New RE:View (TNR), has launched and is available online. Use the link below to access the first issue! Learn more about The New RE:View, including the submission process, and how to be a peer reviewer.
Career Connection
Corporate and organizational members can enjoy exclusive, discounted rates when sharing job openings on AER Career Connection. As an added member benefit, your job posting will be featured on the AER website and included in the monthly issue of The Voice. We’ll also share your job opening on AER’s LinkedIn account to help you reach a broader audience and help attract top talent in our industry.
Donate
Whether advancing careers or exploring new paths, these scholarships help ease the financial burden. Choose to give today!
Contact Us
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