by Angie Matthews | Apr 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Administration and Management Professional Division Membership Criteria Three Pathways to become a professional Member Pathway 1: Have an advanced degree in administration, leadership, or management Pathway 2: Possess an ACVREP Certification in the vision field or a...
by Angie Matthews | Apr 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Access and Technology Professional Division Membership Criteria Proposed eligibility for the Access and Technology Professional Division requires that individuals meet at least one of the following criteria: A university degree or graduate certificate in AT for people...
by Angie Matthews | Apr 22, 2026 | Accreditation
The Northern Illinois University is in full compliance with the standards set forth in the AER Accreditation Program and has earned the distinction of being AER Accredited. The Accreditation Council of the Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind...
by Angie Matthews | Apr 8, 2026 | Scholarships
AER Director’s Scholarship The AER Director’s Scholarship reflects the commitment of the AER Board of Directors to invest in the future of the profession by supporting students entering the field. Funded by the AER Board of Directors, this scholarship provides direct...
by Angie Matthews | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
AER Board Past Presidents 2022 – 2024 Olaya Landa-Vialard 2020 – 2022 Neva Fairchild 2018 – 2020 Janie Blome/Emily Coleman 2016 – 2018 Joe Catavaro 2014 – 2016 Christy Shepard 2012 – 2014 James Adams 2010 – 2012 Patricia Leader 2008 – 2010 John Joseph Kelly 2006 –...