Dr. Rebecca Renshaw has accepted a position as Executive Director of Lavelle School for the Blind

Frances Mary D’Andrea (FM) has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Practice, Vision Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Heidi Ondek has been named as the 9th superintendent of Western PA School for Blind Children

Todd Reeves is the new Executive Director at Overbrook School for the Blind

Kutztown University celebrates 50 years of service and education

Jerry Kitzhoffer has retired from the Overbrook School for the Blind

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Join our Penn-Del AER Chapter in congratulating two of our members for receiving awards at the 2022 AER International Conference. AER recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals working in our field through the biennial Awards program.

Douglas C. MacFarland Award Recipient

Mary Nelle McLennan

Retired, American Printing House for the Blind

Richard L. Welsh Chapter Leadership Award Recipient

Vince McVeigh

Retired, Chester County Intermediate Unit

This award was established to honor an individual for providing leadership in the field of blindness and visual impairment and contributions to the education and rehabilitation of people who are visually impaired.

This award was established to honor professionals who have contributed outstanding efforts in AER chapter leadership.