Have a student or family member having visual impairment? Join us!
Mississippi Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (MAER) Annual Conference
📅 September 19–20, 2025
📍 Mississippi Library Commission, Jackson, MS
Free for individuals with vision loss, family members of individuals, and scholars in the field.
Theme: Freedom to Thrive in an Ever-Changing World: Equipping Professionals, Families, and Students for What’s Next!
Conference Objectives:
- Adapt the ECC for Today’s Learners: Explore innovative adaptations of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) to support learners in today’s evolving educational and rehabilitative environments.
- Technology for Access and Equity: Highlight innovative tools and emerging technologies—including AI and assistive technology—that promote access, independence, and equity.
- Foster Collaboration: Explore strategies for enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration among educators, rehabilitation professionals, and families to better support individuals with visual impairments.
- Real-World Applications: Address current challenges in the field and present practical, applicable solutions for professionals to integrate into their practice.
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🏨 Special group rates available at the Residence Inn Jackson The District at Eastover. Call 601-362-8003 and mention “MAER Annual Conference.”
Space is limited to the first 50 participants. See flyer for details 2025 MAER Annual Conf. flyer.