Welcome to the Michigan AER!

MAER Newsletter Spring 2012.....is now available!!!

Learn more about the upcoming MAER Annual Conference, April 26-27 in Livonia, a great article about Leber's Congenital Amaurosis, information about MPVI - Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments...and much more!

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MAER Annual Conference

"Expanding Boundaries"

The Marriott at Laurel Park Place

Livonia, MI

April 26 & 27, 2012

Registration is now open! Visit our Conference page for more information!

The Michigan Chapter of AER was chartered in 1984 following the merger of AAWB and AEVH. Our chapter is a member of District 3.

Call for MAER Board of Directors Nominations

The Michigan Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (MAER) is looking for people who are interested in servicing as a Director for 4 years or as an officer for 2-6 years.

Nominations are being accepted through March 15 for the following positions:

• President-Elect :  This is a 2 year term followed by another 2 year term as President then a 2 year term as Past President (6 years)
• Secretary:  This is a 2 year term.
• Treasurer:  This is a 2 year term.
• Director:  There are several 4 year term positions open.

Please send your name and contact information (e-mail address, phone number and street address) to Julie Haase at haasejul@yahoo.com

2012 MAER Award

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the David and Joann Search Lifetime Achievement Award

MAER AWARD for individual(s) or organization(s) who has/have made a significant contribution to the field of blindness and/or in the service of blind and visually impaired persons in Michigan.

DAVID AND JOANN SEARCH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – for an individual who has recently retired or is about to and demonstrated a lifetime dedication to serving blind and visually impaired persons in Michigan.

Click here to download information and the nomination form for the MAER Award and the David and Joann Search Lifetime Achievement Award in Word

Click here to download information and the nomination form for the MAER Award and the David and Joann Search Lifetime Achievement Award in PDF

OUR MISSION:  To render all possible assistance to the promotion, development and improvement of all phases of education and rehabilitation of blind and visually impaired persons of all ages.

OUR BOARD: The eleven member board consists of the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, Treasurer and six Directors. Here is a list of your officers:

President:  Kathy Konow

President-Elect: Erica Ihrke

Past-President:  Mary Beth Kullen

Secretary: Roberta McCall

Treasurer: Mary Beth Kullen

Director:  Donna Brostek Lee

Director: Connie Henshaw

Director:  Julie Haase

Director:  Lynn Pensari

Director: Jennifer Burch

Director:  Sharon Kirchner