HOW DO I KNOW WHICH MEMBERSHIP IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Review our Membership Categories page for full details about the different membership levels available to you.

CAN I JOIN THE AER EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT CURRENTLY WORKING IN THE FIELD?

Yes! While most of our members are actively employed in the field, we welcome individuals from assorted backgrounds. You may want to consider joining at the Associate level.

HOW DO I LOGIN TO THE MEMBERSHIP SECTION OF THE WEBSITE?

AER recently launched a new online membership program, so if this is your first time logging in, you will need to click 'reset password' to set up your login credentials.
In order to log in to the AER members-only pages and to view your profile, organizational documents, access the Journal, and more, please click on the Member Login Link (which is located on each page throughout this site). Enter your Username and then type in your password (if it's already been set up).

Please contact [email protected] if you have any issues.

HOW DO I CHANGE MY ADDRESS OR CONTACT INFORMATION?

After logging into your AER profile (see above), you will be brought to your member profile. From there, you can update your address, email, phone, etc. by clicking on the edit tab.

WHEN DOES MY MEMBERSHIP EXPIRE?

You can verify your annual membership period by logging in to your User Account and viewing your membership information on your profile page.
AER provides our members with a grace period of two months. For example, if your membership expires in January, your active membership will not be dropped until March. However, we encourage you to renew early to avoid any loss of member benefits.

TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE ACADEMY FOR CERTIFICATION OF VISION REHABILITATION & EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS (ACVREP)

ACVREP’s certification programs are designed to offer Vision Impairment Specialists, who provide services to individuals who are blind or have low vision, the means to demonstrate critical knowledge and skills that promote the provision of quality services and ethical practice.

ACVREP’s certified professionals possess a level of quality and care that is unmatched in the field. ACVREP’s commitment to quality builds confidence and trust in both employers and individuals seeking and receiving services from Vision Impairment Specialists such as Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS), Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT), Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS).

Visit their website at www.acvrep.org.