We are the Pennsylvania-Delaware (Penn-Del) Chapter of The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER). AER is the only international membership organization dedicated to rendering all possible support and assistance to the professionals who work in all phases of education and rehabilitation of blind and visually impaired children and adults.

Penn-Del AER develops and promotes professional excellence through support of those who provide services to people with visual impairments. AER members make a difference in the vision community. Explore our website to see how we can support you.

AER International has recently updated the Code of Ethics. We are happy to share this with you. Code of Ethics for AER

Visit the main AER International site here

AER International

5680 King Centre Drive, Suite 600

Alexandria VA 22315

Phone: 703-671-4500

For general information contact Penn-Del AER

Two Penn-Del AER Board members have received awards at the 2022 International AER Conference.

Vince McVeigh received the The Richard L Welsh Chapter Leadership Award This award was established to recognize professionals who have contributed outstanding efforts in AER chapter leadership.

Mary Nelle McLennan received The Douglas C. MacFarland Award. This award was established to honor an individual who has provided leadership in the field of blindness and visual impairment and who made innovative, significant, or outstanding contributions to the field.

We are SO proud of both of our VERY DESERVING award winners! Please join us in congratulating them! Congratulations, Vince and Mary Nelle!

Watch the announcement here: 2020 AER Awards Announcement

Take a look at the recording of the ceremony at the AER Gala Community Reunion Recording which is co-hosted by Kevin O’Connor and Mary Nelle McLennan: AER Gala Community Reunion

Call for Presentations and more info here