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.
PNW AER at a glance
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.
From the Chapter
Recent Updates
Unite, Empower, Believe — PNW AER Conference 2024
Announcing the 2024 PNW AER Conference at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown, featuring keynotes from Joe Strechay and George Abbott.
Conference2022 Conference Update — Pre-Conference Schedule and Registration
Updates on the 2022 virtual spring conference including pre-conference schedule and registration details.
AnnouncementPNW AER Mixer Recap and New Logo Reveal
Recap of the PNW AER virtual mixer and the reveal of our new whale logo, representing our Pacific Northwest identity.
Volunteer-Led
Vision Professionals Lead the Chapter
Practicing TVIs, O&M specialists, and educators from across Oregon and Washington — all volunteering their time to advance the field.