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Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired AER is the voice of specialized education and rehabilitation professionals who provide services to people who are blind or who have low vision.

We advocate for the field and foster connections that support, inform, and empower our members’ work. International in scope, AER is a membership organization. Consisting of a very diverse group, members include administrators, vision rehabilitation therapists, orientation and mobility specialists, low vision therapists, itinerant teachers, and support personnel, who work with infants, children and teens, adults, seniors, and veterans. Whatever the specialty, all AER members are committed to the principle that persons who are blind and visually impaired have unique needs, which require specialized services delivered by trained individuals. The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired is a 501 (c)(3) organization. AER is governed by an 18-member board of directors who represent members geographically and by special interests (AER has 15 interest-specific divisions). For a list of the AER Board of Directors, visit http://aerbvi.org/?page_id=78.

AER Webinar: When Do You Start Teaching Braille...and How Do You Teach It?Is there such a thing as too early to begin bu...
10/20/2026

AER Webinar: When Do You Start Teaching Braille...and How Do You Teach It?

Is there such a thing as too early to begin building the skills that lead to braille literacy? This interactive AER webinar explores ways to introduce tactile exploration and pre-braille skills to infants and young children, while opening the conversation about when and how braille instruction should begin.

Come ready to explore, discuss, and discover practical ideas for building a strong foundation for future braille literacy.
Register Now: https://zurl.co/Q1xHO

AER Webinar: Emergent Literacy and Language Development for Non-Speaking, Tactile Learners. How does language develop wh...
10/19/2026

AER Webinar: Emergent Literacy and Language Development for Non-Speaking, Tactile Learners. How does language develop when a learner communicates through touch and movement rather than speech or vision?

Join Shanna Hamilton for Emergent Literacy and Language Development for Non-Speaking, Tactile Learners, part of the 2026 AER Conference Presentation Series.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
11:30 AM–1:00 PM

This session explores how language and literacy develop together for tactile learners who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision and complex access needs.

Register Now: https://zurl.co/ZK09D

Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is now hiring: Accessibility & Worksite Support ProfessionalH...
10/16/2026

Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is now hiring: Accessibility & Worksite Support Professional

Help empower employees with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve greater independence and workplace success.

This role combines job coaching, accessibility coordination, assistive technology support, accommodations, and individualized training to help create more equitable and accessible workplaces.

Apply today: https://zurl.co/X86ak

New Research from The New RE:view: Exploring the Role of Refreshable Braille in the WorkplaceHow does refreshable braill...
10/15/2026

New Research from The New RE:view: Exploring the Role of Refreshable Braille in the Workplace

How does refreshable braille technology support workplace success for individuals who are blind?

A recent study involving 110 employed braille technology users explores the benefits of refreshable braille displays and notetakers in professional settings. Findings highlight the importance of these devices for reading comprehension, proofreading, editing, and completing essential workplace tasks.

The research also reinforces the value of braille instruction and access to refreshable braille technology at every age.

Stay informed. Advance your practice. Earn continuing education credits.

Read the full article, Advantages for Using Braille Display at Workplace, in The New RE:view, and complete the accompanying quiz to earn continuing education credits.
Read the article and take the quiz: https://zurl.co/pMsUf

Today, we celebrate White Cane Day.The white cane is more than a mobility tool. It represents independence, confidence, ...
10/15/2026

Today, we celebrate White Cane Day.

The white cane is more than a mobility tool. It represents independence, confidence, access, and the freedom to move through the world on one’s own terms.

Today, we recognize people who are blind or have low vision who use white canes, along with the orientation and mobility professionals, educators, families, and communities who support safe, confident, and independent travel.

White Cane Day is also an opportunity to continue building awareness about accessibility, respectful interactions, and the importance of creating communities where everyone can navigate with dignity and choice.

Join AER in celebrating the skills, independence, and accomplishments of white cane users everywhere.

The Governor Morehead School is now hiring: Computer Technology Teacher K-12Help K–12 students who are blind or visual...
10/14/2026

The Governor Morehead School is now hiring: Computer Technology Teacher K-12

Help K–12 students who are blind or visually impaired build essential technology skills for learning, independence, and future success.

This role provides accessible technology instruction, adapts materials in braille, large print, and tactile formats, and supports students in using assistive and specialized technology.

Apply today: https://zurl.co/vgnnW

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is now hiring: Speech Language TherapistJoin NMSBVI in supporting...
10/13/2026

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is now hiring: Speech Language Therapist

Join NMSBVI in supporting young children with visual impairments and/or multiple disabilities through specialized speech and language services.

Make an impact during the critical early years of communication, learning, and development!

Apply today: https://zurl.co/6K6fj

What would you do? Ethical decisions involving advocacy, accessibility, communication, confidentiality, professional rel...
10/12/2026

What would you do? Ethical decisions involving advocacy, accessibility, communication, confidentiality, professional relationships, and responsibility rarely come with simple answers.

In Session 3 of Ethical Roots in Practice, continue exploring real-world dilemmas alongside colleagues from across the blindness and low vision field.

Through case studies and collaborative problem-solving, participants will consider different perspectives, examine the potential impact of their decisions, and strengthen their professional judgment.

Real scenarios. Engaging discussion. Practical tools for ethical decision-making.

Register Now: https://zurl.co/SbZOM

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is now hiring: Orientation & Mobility SpecialistJoin a collaborative educ...
10/09/2026

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is now hiring: Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Join a collaborative educational team supporting students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. Provide individualized O&M assessment and instruction, develop IEP goals, and help students build safe, meaningful movement and independence skills.

COMS certification required; dual TVI/COMS certification is a plus.

View the full posting and apply today https://zurl.co/LIeuc

From the 2026 AER Conference to AER eLearning!How can we recognize and build upon the unique ways children with signific...
10/08/2026

From the 2026 AER Conference to AER eLearning!

How can we recognize and build upon the unique ways children with significant disabilities communicate, participate, and connect with the world around them?

This session from the 2026 AER Conference Presentation Series introduces a book project designed to support early intervention home visiting and direct therapy services for children with significant disabilities, including visual impairments and Deafblindness.

Grounded in years of experience in early intervention, TVI services, and orientation and mobility, this presentation offers practical ideas for families and professionals supporting children with complex needs.

Join Us, October 13 at 1:00 PM EST: https://zurl.co/dfK0e

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