Pacific Northwest AER
Connecting Vision Professionals Across Oregon & Washington
We support educators and rehabilitation specialists who serve people who are blind or visually impaired through conferences, grants, and professional community.
Upcoming Event
The Kaleidoscope of Collaboration
2026 Pacific Northwest AER Conference
What We Do
Three pillars guide our mission to advance services for people with vision loss.
Professional Development
Conferences, seminars, publications, and leadership training that keep vision professionals at the forefront of evidence-based practice.
Professionalism
Promoting high-quality university training, professional credentials, ethical standards, and interdisciplinary cooperation across the field.
Service Expansion
Supporting research, innovative programs, public policy advocacy, and creating a forum for discussion to expand services for all.
Get Involved
Mini-Grant Program
$500 grants for professional development. Four awards per year for eligible AER members.
Job Board
Find open positions for TVIs, COMS, and other vision professionals across the Pacific Northwest.
Resources
Links to national and state organizations serving the blind and visually impaired community.