AER Resolutions

Resolutions are one of the primary ways AER members shape the direction of the Association and the profession. Through the resolutions process, members bring forward ideas, concerns, and priorities that guide advocacy, professional practice, and organizational focus.

All members are encouraged to participate by submitting resolutions, reviewing proposals, engaging in discussion, and voting.

2026 Resolution Status

Resolution 2026-001, Advocacy for Guidelines and Considerations for the Provision of Virtual Specially Designed Instruction from TSVIs and COMS for K-12 Students with Visual Impairments, was presented at the AER General Business Meeting on July 31, 2026.

During the Business Meeting, members considered several amendments to the resolution, four of which were adopted. The Resolutions Committee is currently finalizing the resolution to incorporate the amendments approved by the membership.

Electronic voting has not yet opened.

Once the amended resolution has been finalized, AER will post the final version on this page and notify members when electronic voting opens. Members will be provided the full voting period originally intended for consideration of the resolution.

Past resolutions from previous AER International Conferences are available below. These examples may be helpful in understanding the structure, scope, and intent of resolutions.

• AER Board Resolution 2024-002 2024 Concerning Contracted Services
• AER Board Resolution 2024-004 2024 Concerning Policy & Procedures Revision

• AER Board Resolution 2023 Concerning ACVREP’s Announced OT Certification

• AER Resolution 2022-01 Concerning the safety of clients in residential and related training facilities, as well as university programs
• AER Resolution 2022-02 Concerning the promotion of Successful Strategies Used by Fellow AER Practitioners With Disabilities
• AER Resolution 2022-03 Concerning Consensus-Building to Promote Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
• AER Resolution 2022-04 Concerning the Intersectionality of Vision Loss and Mental and Emotional Health and Wellness
• AER Resolution 2022-06 Setting Forth AER’s Primary Federal Legislative and Regulatory Agenda for the 2022-2024 Biennium

• AER Resolution 2018-01 CVI
• AER Resolution 2018-02 Ethical Research
• AER Resolution 2018-03 Ethical Communication
• AER Resolution 2018-04 Accreditation

• AER Resolution 2016-01 Accessing Third-Party Payment for Vision Rehabilitation Professionals and Services
• AER Resolutions 2016-02 Advocacy for Appropriate Learning Media Assessments
• AER Resolutions 2016-03 Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
• AER Resolutions 2016-04 BANA Board Representation and Collecting Input from Membership
• AER Resolution 2016-05 Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers and Students with Visual Impairments to Teach the Expanded Core Curriculum

• AER Resolution 2014-01 – Literacy Media Decisions for Students with Visual Impairments
• AER Resolution 2014-02 – General Session Employment Topic

• AER Resolution 2012-01 – Anne Sullivan Macy Act of 2012

• AER Resolution 2010-01 – Task Force Formation
• AER Resolution 2010-02 – Support for VRT Licensure
• AER Resolution 2010-03 – Support of O&M and Vision Rehabilitation Services in Israel

• AER Resolution 2008-01 – Returning War Veterans
• AER Resolution 2008-02 – New York State Licensure
• AER Resolution 2008-03 – 504 Education Plan
• AER Resolution 2008-04 – O&M Licensing Regulations in Wisconsin
• AER Resolution 2008-05 – Tom Harkin
• AER Resolution 2008-06 – Illinois Host Committee Congratulations
• AER Resolution 2008-07 – Marriott Hotel Staff Thank You