Call for Presenters
AZ AER Fall Conference
In-person/Virtual

November 3-4, 2022
Foundation for Blind Children

Phoenix, AZ

Due date for Submission:
September 23, 2022

Please submit a new Call for Papers application for each proposed presentation by September 23, 2022

Deadline

Please submit your application for presentation at the conference by September 23, 2022.

Selection Process

All submitted proposals will be carefully reviewed by the AZ AER Program Committee. We welcome topics relevant to professionals in all areas of our field, including adult rehabilitation specialists, orientation and mobility instructors, low vision therapists, assistive technology instructors, teachers of students with visual impairments, early intervention service providers, parents and families, general and special educators who serve children with visual impairments, deaf-blind practitioners, etc.

Once your submission has been reviewed, you will be notified by email. We extend our sincere appreciation for your time, expertise, and willingness to share your resources and knowledge with AZ AER educational professionals.

 

Equipment

AZ AER will provide LCD projectors, microphones, and screens for presenters. 

Handouts and Presentation Materials

We ask that you will provide any regular print handouts that you bring in accessible formats as well (large print and braille) for participants who request them. Guidelines for creating accessible handouts are available on the National AER website: http://aerbvi.org.

Please send any accessible electronic presentation materials that you would like to have included in our online Drive for conference participants (i.e., PowerPoint presentations, print handouts, etc.) to Megan Mogan at megan.mogan@asdb.az.gov by October 7, 2022.

Waiver and Consent

By submitting this application, we ask for your consent to the following terms:

 

Each presenter listed on the application must register for the conference.

 

AZ AER is unfortunately unable to pay for transportation, lodging, meals, honorarium, or other costs for presenters, but for each individual who is invited to present at the conference, the registration fee will be waived.

 

Individuals or groups who have been accepted for presentation at the conference are requested to notify Jenny Wheeler at jwheeler@seeitourway.org by October 21, 2022, if a scheduled presentation needs to be cancelled.

 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jenny Wheeler at jwheeler@seeitourway.org or Megan Mogan at megan.mogan@asdb.az.gov