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Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired


Our Purpose

The purpose of the Association shall be to render all possible assistance to the promotion, development, and improvement of all phases of education and rehabilitation of persons of all ages who are blind and visually impaired.  This shall be accomplished through:​​
  1. Increasing public understanding of the social and economic gains to individuals and to society though providing opportunities for all persons who are blind and visually impaired to become self-sufficient, self-supporting, and contributing members of the society.
  2. Providing a forum on a state and local level for the discussion of all issues relating to services to persons who are blind and visually impaired and the prevention of visual impairments and providing publications and conferences relating to this purpose.
  3. Encouraging an interdisciplinary approach to programs or services to persons who are blind and visually impaired through the maximum use of knowledge and skills of all related professions.
  4. Advance knowledge and skill for the improvement of service to all persons who are blind and visually impaired.
  5. Initiating and cooperating with other groups in the development of programs of social action for the benefit of persons who are blind and visually impaired.
  6. Increasing public understanding of the nature and cause of visual impairment and its impact on individuals on society.
  7. The TAER qualifies as an exempt organization under section 501 (c) of the internal revenue code.
Copyright © 2024 Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. All Rights Reserved.
  • Home
  • Announcements
  • Conference 2025
    • Call for Presentations
    • Registration
    • Hotel
    • Keynote Information
    • Schedule at a Glance
    • Conference App
    • Vendor & Advertisement Information >
      • Vendor Letter
      • Vendor Opportunities
      • Vendor Application
      • 2025 Texas AER Vendors
    • Forms >
      • Session Evaluation
      • Conference Evaluation
      • ACVREP Form
  • Governance
    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws
    • Business Meetings
  • Divisions
    • O&M Division >
      • O&M Awards >
        • TAER O&M Best Practice
        • Bob Bryant/Bill Bryan O&M Leadership Award
        • The Mike Shirley O&M Student Award
      • Board Member Nominations
      • Proposed O&M P&P Manual
      • O&M Meeting Minutes
    • Multiple Disabilities Deafblind (MDDB) Division
  • Scholarships & Awards
    • General Information
    • Award Nominations
    • Past Awards >
      • Aubrey Boyd Tips
      • Jim Durkel Paraprofessional Award
      • Patrick Van Geem AT
      • Julia Young Award
      • Natalie Barraga Award
      • Lifetime Achievement Certificate
      • Outstanding Parent
      • Outstanding Student
      • Phil Hatlen Award
      • Professional Preparation Scholarship
      • Sammie K Rankin Award
      • Student Scholarship
      • Texas Chapter
      • Virginia Bishop Award
  • Contact
    • Links