Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
local Chapter DC/MD
- Sharon P
THANK YOU
To everyone who made our 2025 Spring Conference a great success.
We had the biggest group of registrations that we have had in years.
We had phenomenal presentations
And a wonderful awards presentation, in which a few tears were shed.
LET'S DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR
JOIN OUR MENTOR PROGRAM
If you're new to the field and need someone you don't work with to ask questions to, or if you're a seasoned professional who has wisdom to share, we need you for our Mentor/mentee program. We will link you up with a mentor/mentee you can talk to. Bringing people together; it's what we do.
Why should I join?
- Plan conferences and other learning environments for you
- Provide a forum for us on a local, state, and federal level to discuss issues as they affect the people of the blind and visually impaired community and those who work with them.
- Provide professional publications assessing the latest in technologies and instructional methods
- Provide scholarships, learning opportunities, and leadership opportunities for people to help further the field.
- Discounts to conferences and other events.
- Access to e-learning events
- Access to listservs that will allow you to interact with others in the field.
- Discounts on numerous other services, such as auto insurance, hotels, rental cars, and even professional liability insurance
- Access to various awards and scholarships to help you advance in your field.
- The opportunity to network with others in the field.
- Access to help shape the direction you would like AER to move. We rely on our members to tell us what they would like the only professional organization for people who work with the blind and visually-impaired community. Tell us what you would like to see.
Apply for services
To apply for our services and make a referral, contact us. We would love to hear from you!
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, July 14th
DC METRO BLINDFOLD EXPERIENCE
10 AM-3:30 PM
Learn about Metro's Access Advisory Committee
Learn how to apply for Paratransit
Ride the train while blindfolded
FREE for DC-MD AER members
$15 non-members
We will be applying for 5 ACVREP CEU hours
CHAPTER COMMITTEES
Are you a DC-MD AER Chapter member in good standing AND looking for a way to get involved with the chapter? Please consider joining one of our committees, get connected, and help continue to move us in a positive direction.
If you have additional questions about any of these committees please reach out to us via e-mail at info@dcmdaer.org.
***MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WITH AER***
Not a member, but want to become one? It’s never too late register!
TELL US WHAT YOU NEED!
Your DC/MD AER Chapter is here to help you with resources, mentorship, and professional development. If you have ideas of how we can help you or for events, please contact us at info@dcmdaer.org. We would love to hear from you!