Welcome to the AER
Education Curriculum Division
Here you will find information on our Mission Statement, Newsletters, Resources, and Awards.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Rehabilitation Counseling and Employment Division is to enhance the education, effectiveness, and professional standing of its members and the economic independence of people who are blind, primarily through advocating for the profession the value and benefits of work in a continuum of the vocational rehabilitation process and employment settings.
Newsletters
CollAERborations Newsletter contains information from four education-related divisions: Multiple Disabilities & Deafblind, Infant & Preschool, Education Curriculum, and Itinerant Personnel.
Resources
The AER Education Curriculum Division is currently developing webinars as a member benefit. Please send suggested webinar topics to [email protected].
Awards
The Joyce Mae Ogburn Award
The Joyce Mae Ogburn Award honors individuals with a long-term, respected commitment to improving education and services for children with visual impairments through innovation, leadership, and knowledge sharing.
The Publication Education Award
The Publication Award is given to an individual for the creation of an innovative curriculum or other instruction-related publication intended to further the education of students who are blind or visually impaired.