Universities & Scholarships
Accredited Degree Programs
AER is pleased to provide resources to assist those who wish to join the field of vision impairment and blindness, who are on the lookout for great jobs, and those universities preparing personnel to serve those who are blind and visually impaired.
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Assistive Technology (AT) Programs
Western Michigan University - Full Accreditation through 12/11/2028 Assistive Technology (AT) Reviews in Progress Accreditation Status remains in force while a review is in progress. Northern Illinois University
Low Vision (LVT) Programs
Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus (formerly Salus University)—Full Accreditation through 4/14/2026 University of Montreal - English and French—Full Accreditation through 5/2/2028 Low Vision Reviews in Progress Accreditation Status remains in force while a...
Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) Programs
North Carolina Central University — Full Accreditation through 8/18/2026 Northern Illinois University—Full Accreditation through 12/2/2025 University of Arizona—Full Accreditation through 3/3/26 University of Northern Colorado—Full Accreditation through 12/31/2022...
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) Programs
Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus (formerly Salus University)—Full Accreditation through 7/11/2028 Northern Illinois University—Full accreditation through 3/26/2030 University of Massachusetts at Boston—Full Accreditation through 12/31/2025 Vision Rehabilitation...
Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Programs
Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus (formerly Salus University)—Full Accreditation through 7/11/2028 North Carolina Central University—Full Accreditation through 6/30/2025 Northern Illinois University —Full Accreditation through 3/26/2030 The Ohio State...
AER Accredited Programs and Expiration Dates
Scholarships
AER proudly offers educational scholarships for individuals continuing their education in the field of providing services to the blind and visually impaired. Unlock new opportunities with our Continuing Education Scholarships designed to support lifelong learners in reaching their academic and professional goals. Whether you’re advancing in your current career or exploring a new path, these scholarships help ease the financial burden so you can focus on what matters most – your education and future success.
The International Services and Global Issues Division Scholarship
The International Services and Global Issues Division is excited to offer our annual scholarship to two international members of AER. The scholarship recipients will receive a stipend of $1,000 towards post-secondary education to serve individuals with visual impairments.
Donald Blasch Scholarship
AER ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY DIVISIONDONALD BLASCH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AER’s O&M Division presents an annual scholarship competition for students enrolled in AER accredited O&M programs. The scholarship recognizes the vital contributions of the late Donald Blasch to the profession of O&M during his long tenure at Western Michigan University.
AER William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship
The William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship is awarded every other year in even years to two selected applicants who are legally blind and are studying for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professionals Scholarship Program
VIOMPSP provides scholarships to students pursuing a degree or certificate in visual impairment or orientation and mobility. In return, recipients commit to a minimum 3-year service obligation at a VA health care facility.