Mary K. Bauman Award

Mary K. Bauman Award

The Mary K. Bauman Award was established in 1982 in order to honor an individual who has made significant and outstanding contributions to the education of children and youth who are blind or visually impaired. Submit a Nomination for the AER 2026 Awards   Past...
Alfred Allen Award

Alfred Allen Award

The Alfred Allen Award was established by AAWB, one of AER’s two predecessor organizations, to honor professionals who have spent their careers in direct service to individuals with visual impairments. Submit a Nomination for the AER 2026 Awards   Past Winners In...
Donald Blasch Scholarship 

Donald Blasch Scholarship 

Donald Blasch Scholarship Award AER’s O&M Division presents an annual scholarship competition for students enrolled in AER accredited O&M programs. The scholarship recognizes the vital contributions of the late Donald Blasch to the profession of O&M during...