CONNECTING THOSE WHO SERVE THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST!!
CONNECTING THOSE WHO SERVE THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST!!
UEB Re-certification Exam Information |
For conference participants who registered and paid to take the UEB re-certification exam, please contact Kandi at Braille@wssb.wa.gov to assign a new proctor, hold an exam, or arrange a refund
On behalf of Oregon AER and Pacific Northwest AER, we are cancelling the ‘Come Together’ Conference scheduled for March 19-21, 2020 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Washington. This decision was not made lightly and we regret the missed opportunity to connect with you and other professionals between our two great states.
Over the last month, we have been closely monitoring the evolving situation with the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure we are taking every precaution to look after our community. In the past week, government agencies, school districts, and organizations nationwide have taken steps to reduce the exposure of COVID-19. Many of our attendees have been wondering why we did not cancel sooner and on behalf of both boards we would like to say thank you for your continued patience and support. In complete transparency, we have been working tirelessly with International AER and our venue, Heathman Lodge, to negotiate contractual obligations as these have a significant financial impact on both chapters and our future.
The ‘Come Together’ conference will not be held next week, March 19-21, 2020. Currently, we are working through options with Heathman Lodge on the possibility of rescheduling this event. If you have not contacted the Heathman Lodge to cancel your hotel reservations, please do so as soon as possible.
We know that you have questions about refunds for your registration costs. All payments made for attendance as a participant or exhibitor will be fully refunded to you. If you would like to make your payment a donation to help us cover contractual and other expenses with cancelling this conference please shoot us an email at hello@oregonaer.org and pnwaerbvi@gmail.com as soon as you can.
If you have any questions, please contact your State’s AER President. We appreciate your patience with responses from our board as information is being negotiated and finalized. More information below for Exhibitors, Presenters, and UEB Registrations.
We look forward to connecting with you at future workshops and conferences.
Wishing you Health & Happiness,
Ashley & Brittany
OR & PNW AER Presidents, Respectively
hello@oregonaer.org and pnwaerbvi@gmail.com
Application deadline has been extended for the Stephen F. Austin Teacher of the Visually Impaired Training Program to April 1st.
This program is grant funded and pays for all tuition. It is open to teachers in Washington State who are looking to add an endorsement to become a Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested in becoming part of this in-demand field, please see the attached application instructions. This grant is competitive so make sure to apply as soon as you can!
March 19-21, 2020 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA.
Early Bird Registration Rates end on 2/29/2020. Over 18 CRC Credits Requested. Receive up to 18 ACVREP Credits and Clock Hours.
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AER Community,
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Please join us March 19-21, 2020 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Washington for the Oregon and Pacific Northwest AER Joint Conference. We look forward to it!
Hotel Information
The Heathman Lodge is located at 7801 NE Greenwood Dr. in Vancouver, WA. Call (360) 254-3100 to reserve your room and mention the AER Conference to secure the conference rate.
Thursday’s Full Day Presentation Line Up
TVI Strand: Megan Mogan, Tactile Strategies for Early Communicators: Practical Ideas for Interactive Daily Routines
O&M Strand: Half Day: Dr. Robert Wall Emerson, Accessible Pedestrian Signals, Intersection Geometry and Assessing Risk
O&M Strand: Half Day: Saaron Putnam-Almague, Darlene Daniels and Dr. Amy Parker, Principles and Instructional Strategies for Students with Complex Needs Including Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment, Deafblind, and Multiple Disabilities
Rehab/Adult Services: Half Day: Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley, O&M for Older Adults with Vision Loss (Max 30 participants)
Rehab/Adult Services: Half Day: Ashley Jopling and Guests, Psychosocial Adjustment to Vision Loss including discussion of Parent grief and loss, Stress Management approaches, and Compassion Fatigue for the Professional