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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 […]

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 […]

My Journey Rediscovering Creativity After Vision Loss

Posted on February 13, 2025 - 11:47 am by Lynda Lambert

Editor’s note: February is Low Vision Awareness Month. VisionAware Peer Advisor Lynda Lambert talks about her experience with vision loss, seeking vision rehabilitation services, and obtaining low vision training. She outlines critical steps to take if you are experiencing vision loss. This blog has been updated as of February 2025. My Experience with Vision Loss Vision […]