by Sallie Support Team | Sep 25, 2025 | Awards
The Education Curriculum Division wants you to nominate excellent professionals today! The Joyce Mae Ogburn and Publication Education Awards are presented during the AER International Conferences. Below states each award, its description, and nomination form: The...
by Sallie Support Team | Sep 24, 2025 | Awards
Who is Dr. Rachel Rawls, and why is there an award in her honor? By Gail Waters Dr. Rachel Rawls was a longtime advocate for children and adults with visual impairments in NC. She died in 1999 at the age of 77. Although many of the younger consumers and professionals...
by Sallie Support Team | Sep 23, 2025 | Awards
The Virginia Sowell Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field is presented to Dr. Lauren Lieberman for her work that has supported professional practice through her work in the field. Past Recipients of the Virginia Sowell Award for Outstanding Contribution to...
by Sallie Support Team | Sep 23, 2025 | Awards
The Samuel Gridley Howe Award for Outstanding Practice is presented to Nathalie DeWit. She was nominated for her exemplary service to individuals with visual impairments and multiple disabilities, including DeafBlindness. Past Recipients of the Samuel Gridley Howe...
by Sallie Support Team | Sep 10, 2025 | Accreditation
OSSB has been awarded FULL Accreditation through the AER Accreditation Program for the following programs: K-12, Multiple Disabilities, and Residential Facilities The first public school in the United States for the education of Blind and Visually Impaired students,...
