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2012 AER Orientation & Mobility Division Awards

Each biennium, three awards are given to outstanding leaders in the field of O&M.   During the 2012 AER International Conference in Bellevue, Washington, the AER O&M Division will be distributing these awards. Remember: Deadline to submit nominations is April 15, 2012.

The Lawrence E. Blaha Award

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Award Nomination Procedure

2012 Nomination Form

Sandy Kronick Distinguished Service Award

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Award Nomination Procedure

2012 Nomination Form

Orientation and Mobility Citation of Excellence for Direct Service

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Award Nomination Procedure

2012 Nomination Form

Previous Awards: Click on the award name to learn the past recipients

Tribute for Advocacy in Environmental Access

Certificate of Appreciation

Newcomer-Hill Award

Division Scholarships

Donald Blasch Scholarships

CHAIR: Richard Long  

EMAIL: richard.long@wmich.edu

Click here to download the 2012 application

Each year, the O&M Division of AER sponsors the Donald Blasch Scholarship competition, which celebrates the memory of one of the founders of O&M university preparation and his long and distinguished service to the profession. Don for many years was chair of the Department of Blind Rehabilitation at Western Michigan University. The division awards two $1,000 scholarships each June.  Recipients are chosen by a panel of approximately nine members of the Division.  All individuals who are enrolled or admitted to one of the AER approved university preparation programs in orientation and mobility are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2012.

Selection of scholarship recipients is primarily based on the quality of the 200 word essay submitted with the application, the strength of the letters of recommendation, the variety and extent of the applicant’s experience (paid or unpaid) in human services endeavors (including and other than blindness and low vision –related experience), and the candidate’s contributions to AER. Financial need is not a criteria for selection. 

All students are encouraged to apply.

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