Oregon AER is seeking Board Nominations for the 2022 Election We are in need of board nominations for our next round of leaders, more details below. Please consider increasing your involvement. You’re the power behind a successful organization. Position Descriptions: President-Elect (Term: July 2022- July 2023)The President-Elect spends one year serving as an understudy to the […]
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BVIS Tech: 2022 and Beyond! It’s hard to believe that the end of the school year is nearly here, and I’ll be wrapping up my first year as the BVIS Technology Specialist for the state of Oregon. It’s been a busy (and very fun) school year! Let me count the ways… BVIS iPad Refresh:
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Message from the President: May 13, 2022 Hello Oregon AER Members, I can’t believe it’s already the middle of May! The school year has gone by fast and so much has happened in the state regarding services for our students and clients. The OAER Executive Board have been busy planning and cultivating new and interesting events and
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Oregon’s CVI Extravaganza- Save the Date! October 6-7, 2022 A note from your CVI State TOSA Hi Everyone! It’s hard to believe just how fast this school year has gone and now we only have just a few weeks left before summer break. As this school year winds down, I’d like to share some of
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Recommended Reading from the Race & Equity Committee Book: “Blinded by Sight: Seeing Race Through the Eyes of the Blind “ Blinded by Sight: Seeing Race Through the Eyes of the Blind won the 2015 Herbert Jacob Prize and the Bronze Medal in the Social Issues category of the 2014 Independent Publisher Book Awards. The
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Guide Dogs for the Blind camp programs prepare teens for the guide dog lifestyle, and so much more! by Jane Flower, Youth Outreach Specialist, Guide Dogs for the Blind As I prepare for the upcoming 2022 GDB summer camp programs, I find myself reflecting on my own summer camp experiences and the positive impact it
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SWEP 2021: Virtually Unstoppable KC smiles at the camera as he stands before his kitchen work station, laptop beside him with the smiling image of his instructo The Oregon Commission for the Blind’s (OCB) Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP), in its 47th year, is a month-long program for young people aged 16-20 who experience vision
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Resource Corner from the Race & Equity Committee “Speak Up at School: How to Respond to Everyday Prejudice, Bias and Stereotypes” A guide book for educators and BVI support staff for addressing racism occurring in the learning environment and using instances of racial injustices as an opportunity to teach and grow. This includes grade appropriate
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NWABA Updates 2021 September 2021 Northwest Association for Blind Athletes [NWABA] has had a busy summer returning to more typical summer programming after a very different Summer 2020. Athletes, volunteers, and staff throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana have enjoyed hiking new trails, the return of tandem biking, and are looking forward to returning to
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