The Wisconsin AER has worked hard to provide various opportunities for its stakeholder to connect, learn, and grow. Please take a moment to learn more about what we have to offer!
Upcoming Event
WAER’s Outreach Committee has arranged for a virtual webinar on low vision and blindness products from HumanWare. We are hoping to offer a series of webinars. This first one is free to current AER members, as of August 1, 2025, from any state. The cost of the webinar to non-AER members is $20. All fees will go to WAER’s scholarships, and last year, two scholarships were awarded. Information follows about the HumanWare webinar along with a registration link. The webinar has been submitted for ACVREP continuing education credits.
What’s New with HumanWare Low Vision and Blindness Products
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5-6:30 PM
Presenters: Rachel Ramos, HumanWare Blindness Product Specialist, and Roger Steinberg, HumanWare Low Vision Product Manager
Join Rachel and Roger as they present what’s new with HumanWare’s low vision and blindness products. You’ll learn about the Prodigi for Windows software, hand-held and desktop magnifiers, and an all-in-one PC equipped with a magnification suite. As HumanWare never stops innovating when it comes to braille, they will share the new features and updates recently introduced to the BrailleNote/Brailliant display line, and the Monarch multi-line braille display. HumanWare has a stand-alone GPS device with traffic light detection, and the VictorReader stream which is a well-known media player/book reader. They will also discuss training components when working with children and adults. Bring your questions, as this promises to be a packed info session.
Objectives:
- Participants will learn about 3 low vision solutions and how to keep software updated.
- Participants will learn at least two ways to update a braille display to the latest firmware.
- Participants will learn about two portable solutions, (one being a stand-alone GPS, and the other being a stand-alone media player/book reader).
- Participants will learn about methodologies and training components when working with children and adults on HumanWare devices.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/XrRcZqSACpaWdEiK9
If questions, contact Jean at kalscheurja@gmail.com.
Digital Community: The Wisconsin chapter of AER (Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the blind and visually impaired) sponsors an electronic group via Google Groups dedicated solely to the education of students who are blind or visually impaired (BVI) in Wisconsin. We welcome anyone who is connected to and/or who is interested in being connected in this field to participate by:
- posting a question or an answer
- sharing a specific announcement related to the field
- stimulating discussion related to the education or service delivery of children and youth who are BVI.
WAER Vis members have access to the Google Group at any time; while the group is moderated, posts and responses are not approved prior to posting.
Join the WAER Vis Google Group today!
Collaborative Vision Conference: Traditionally, the Collaborative Vision Conference (CVC) is a two-day, in-person event, for ALL Vision Professionals, packed with presentations, time with vendors, awards, and networking. The CVC is hosted by both WAER members and non-WAER members and is typically held in late spring.
Wisconsin Chapter for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired 