Steve Kelley, Author at APH ConnectCenter

About Steve Kelley

Steve Kelly holds a MA in Rehabilitation of the Blind, and a MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Arkansas. He holds national certifications in rehabilitation counseling (CRC), vision rehabilitation (CVRT), and assistive technology (CATIS). Steve is a vision rehabilitation therapist at Hadley Helps, specializing in assisting individuals with vision loss. Readers can find more information about Steve and assistive technology at his Low Vision Tech website at www.lowvisiontech.com.

Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week Commemorates Anne Sullivan

Posted on April 14, 2026 - 9:57 am by Steve Kelley

Anne Sullivan stands behind Helen Keller, who is seated and facing slightly right, while John Macy sits on the window ledge to the left, gently spelling into Helen’s hand as she listens attentively by touch.

Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week (#VRTWeek) will be observed April 12–18, 2026. It honors Anne Sullivan’s birthday on April 14, 1866. Sullivan, a pioneer of the vision rehabilitation profession, is best known as Helen Keller’s teacher. Through her teaching, Keller learned communication and life skills. These skills helped her become an international speaker and advocate […]

My Biggest Fear Was Going Blind – and Yours May Be Too

Posted on January 23, 2026 - 12:37 pm by Steve Kelley

Editor’s note: The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is conducting a research study seeking U.S.-based adults 55 and older who are experiencing changes in their vision. The aim of the study is to understand what it’s like for older adults to adjust to vision changes and what services can help them. To support this […]

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 […]

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