Steve Kelley, Author at ConnectCenter

Enjoying Television When Blind or Low Vision

Multi-generational family gathers for a television show

Watching television has evolved dramatically, and so have the technologies that make it more accessible for individuals with blindness or low vision. Today, a combination of simple environmental adjustments and advanced smart technology empowers you to enjoy your favorite shows and movies with greater comfort and independence. This article provides information on enhancing your TV […]

Enjoying Podcasts: A Guide for Listeners Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

You’ve heard the term “podcast” before, but do you know what it truly means? A podcast is a digital audio file, often part of a series, that you can listen to on the internet at your convenience. You can think of podcasts as on-demand radio that you access from anywhere, giving you complete control over […]

VRT Week 2025: Spotlight on Life-Changing Vision Services

Posted on April 8, 2025 - 12:08 pm by Steve Kelley

Editor’s Note: The APH ConnectCenter updated the following blog as of March 2025. We observe Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Appreciation Week annually on Anne Sullivan’s birthday (April 14, 1866). This year, VRT Week will occur from April 13 to 19, 2025. Anne Sullivan was the home teacher who taught Helen Keller the skills she later used as […]

Read an eBook Week 

Posted on March 8, 2024 - 10:24 am by Steve Kelley

person sitting on the couch and holding an eReader

March ushers in Read an eBook Week. It’s the perfect time to celebrate how digital eBooks have transformed reading for those who find print difficult or impossible to read. Methods for accessing and reading eBooks vary. Regardless of your blindness, low vision, or comfort level with technology, there is a way to read. NLS One of […]

White Cane Safety Day

White Cane Safety Day in the U.S. was first officially recognized in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson. This day is commemorated annually with a presidential proclamation. While sticks and canes had been used for centuries as tools to help blind people navigate safely, James Biggs from Bristol, England, claimed to have invented the white cane […]