AER OHIO
Mission Statement: The purpose of AERO shall be to render all possible assistance to the promotion, development, and improvement of all phases of education, rehabilitation, and other vital human services to blind and visually impaired persons of all ages.
Upcoming Events
AER Ohio's 2024 Fall Conference
Please join us for a 1 day conference with 5 session opportunities, including 1 keynote session and 4 breakout sessions throughout the day. Empowerment Through Community will be held at the Ohio State School for the Blind, allowing AER Ohio to provide sessions that work to grow community connections for students and educators across the state. We hope to see you there!
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM: Registration and Check-in
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM: Welcome and Keynote Speaker
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Breakout Session 1
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Breakout Session 2
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch On Your Own
1:15-1:45: Division Meetings
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Breakout Session 3
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Breakout Session 4
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Wrap-up and Announcements
Sessions are rolling in. Here is a sneak peak of what we have in store this year! Link Below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10wi4jcJY4i6iRVavGMT2ng64504eLvtJq2nZIGU4SbU/edit?usp=sharing
If you are interested in being a presenter at our 2024 conference, please complete the call for papers form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdem2teen0opByxzQSdkLlqcwcyuBrR5yIi4uolv4HcHsuLbA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Student registration is FREE for Current TVI, O&M, and Deafblind Cohort Students.
JOIN AER & AERO
By joining AER, you will automatically be a part of AERO if you are living or working in Ohio!
Benefits include reduced fees for webinars and conferences, 20% discount for Perkins eLearning, Free access to JVIB, and more!
Visit the new AER eLearning Center. As an AER member, you can earn continuing education hours for $10.00 per course.
2024 AERO Board
President: Dan Kelly
President-Elect: Open
Treasurer: Staci Wills
Secretary: Heather Geiser
Past President: Stephanie Welch-Grenier
2022-2024
Board Members
Alisha Waugh
Katie Mlod (appointed)
2023 - 2025
Board Members
Wendy Bumbico
Jenny Krantz
Elli Kalas
Abby Schwartz
2024-2026
Board Members
Dr. Jim Pietrzycki
Kallie Poast
Dan Watson
Lindsay Wollet
AER Ohio Division Chairs
Education and Curriculum: Mary Beth Kelty
Information & Technology: Dan Kelly
Low Vision Rehabilitation: Open
Multiple Disabilities, Deafblind, and Early Intervention: Wendy Bombico
Orientation and Mobility: Dr. Pie
Vision Rehab Therapy: Stephanie Welch-Grenier
Itinerant Personnel: Staci Wills
Neurological Visual Impairment: Tanya Tiegler & Lisa Milliron
2024 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
June 19, 2024 September 18, 2024 December 18, 2024 2023
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Board meetings are open to all AERO members and guests, and are held on Zoom.
If you are interested in joining please email info@aerbviohio.org