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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 […]

Accessible Design: Meet an Expert

Posted on October 16, 2024 - 3:38 pm by Ann Chiappetta

Meet Sina Bahram, an inclusive design and blind accessibility expert. Sina is the president of Prime Access Consulting, Inc. He is a researcher and entrepreneur. Education Energetic and articulate, a conversation with Sina is stimulating. An hour with him will refresh a listener’s interest and passion for accessible design. A highly motivated and informed personal […]

Employment Connections Features The Hiring Playbook

Posted on July 29, 2024 - 12:40 pm by Ann Chiappetta

Meet the change makers. These organizations and businesses are making a difference and increasing employment opportunities for blind and low vision job seekers. Let us introduce you to Tanner Gers, Managing Director of AccessAbility Officer. Next, Marianne Haegeli, Director of Learning and Leadership for NSITE — A Vision For Talent. Lastly, Joseph DiNero, Assistant Program […]

Reflections on Workplace Accommodations for Blind and Low Vision Employees

Posted on June 18, 2024 - 2:19 pm by Steve Cardenas

walking into a job interview at an office

Imagine you have just taken your seat for a job interview. Your skills and training have led you to this moment in your job search. You’re confident, and you’re ready for it. When the interviewer asks you which reasonable accommodations will be necessary to perform your job responsibilities, you confidently explain what you need, including a screen reader, […]

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