Latest Seminars@hadley

Join Seminars@Hadley as Hadley instructor Amy Salmon explains the benefits an iDevice can offer today's veterans and seniors.

You probably already know that the BookPort Plus from the American Printing House for the Blind is a fantastic way to listen to digital audiobooks. However, did you know that it can search the Internet to listen to Internet radio stations and download podcasts to listen to at your leisure? It also has the ability to take text notes!

Did you know that Hadley's first course offered at a distance back in 1920 was a braille course? Join Seminars@Hadley as instructors Sharon Howerton and Susan Fisher explain the braille courses they teach from the early fundamentals of tracking to the alphabet through contracted braille.

Would you like to take greater charge of your life by labeling and organizing your home? Polly Abbott, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist at the Guild for the Blind, will share strategies and tips for organizing and identifying your belongings. Join Seminars@Hadley as Polly provides further information on how you can create independence through a system of organization.

What better way to stay social than to shoot a text to a friend, tweet a sweet place to eat and see who is posting to your wall? Discover how to do all of this and more by pairing an iOS Apple device with a Brailliant braille display by Humanware.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Humanware's Braille Product Specialist Greg Stilson presents on using the BrailleNote Apex to download movies, podcasts and Bookshare content.

You put food into a little box and press some buttons, and the food comes out hot. Well, maybe it's not magic, but microwave cooking has caught our attention! It's a common means of cooking in many homes and a great option during the heat of summer. Join Seminars@Hadley as we discuss all things microwave cooking from its history to best practice tips!

Have you ever considered working with wood? Did you previously enjoy woodworking, but feel that your current level of vision is no longer adequate? Would you like to get up-to-date with the latest information on woodworking tools, projects and safety techniques? Larry Martin, founder of the Woodworking for the Blind Workshop, along with the Workshop enrollees, will share with you how to get the most out of this activity.

Are you ready to start downloading books and magazines from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)/the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) service and start listening to them today? Whether you are new to NLS/BARD or a long-time user of their services, you might find this straightforward, step-by-step approach helpful in learning how to download, extract and transfer BARD content to your digital device.

Renowned blind entrepreneur and lecturer Urban Miyares is an accomplished sailor with more than 55 years and 25,000 miles of offshore sailing experience. After returning from Vietnam as a disabled veteran, he helped launch the Challenged America adaptive sailing program in San Diego, California in 1978. Join Seminars@Hadley as Urban discusses his passion for sailing, how he got started and what he's doing at Challenged America, including the basics for sailing and tips and tricks for blind sailors.

What is the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)? Who is eligible to enroll for NLS services, and what is the process? What is the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) service, and what is the process for signing up for downloading digital books? These are just a few of the questions that will be discussed in this interactive seminar. Join Seminars@Hadley as Ruth Hemphill, director of the Tennessee Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, presents on the wonderful services NLS/BARD has to offer.

Let's explore the benefits of recreation! During this seminar, we'll discuss simple ways to adapt sports, outdoor activities, games and arts and crafts on a budget. Throughout this interactive session, we'll identify common barriers to participating in recreation and possible solutions. We'll also challenge you to explore your internal barriers and provide your own solutions.

Join Andre Lukatsky, director of Hadley Computer Services, and Amy Salmon, Hadley instructor, for this 60-minute seminar to learn about the concept of Cloud Computing, and look at practical examples, including DropBox and Apple iCloud.

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational pursuits, offering many benefits to people of all ages. But how can a blind or visually impaired person go fishing? Can they do so independently? What gear is needed? Are there fishing clubs you can join? Where can you get local advice on "hotspots"? Join Seminars@Hadley as Lion Gwen White, executive director of the North Carolina VIP Fishing Tournament, provides a practical guide to getting out and fishing more successfully.

While the diagnosis of diabetes can be daunting at first, noted entrepreneur and speaker Urban Miyares will explain his positive spin on the disease and describe how, if not for diabetes, he probably wouldn't be alive today. Join Seminars@Hadley as Urban presents his fascinating story of success while dealing daily with diabetes.

Hadley instructor Amy Salmon will present the second of a two-part series providing hands-on instruction for using Facebook. This series is designed for users of access technology such as screen reading and screen magnification software who want to use Facebook.

Hadley instructor Amy Salmon will present a two-part series that will provide hands-on instruction on using Facebook. This series is designed for users of access technology such as screen reading and screen magnification software who want to use Facebook.

This presentation introduces participants to a sensory/process approach to instruction known as "the kitchen drawer" model of rehabilitation. The result is a "kitchen drawer" full of skills one can transfer from one task to another across the lifespan.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Hadley instructors Nafisa Keels and Amy Salmon demonstrate the many uses and features of Skype on a PC and mobile device.

The online auction Web site eBay is where millions of items are bought and sold every day around the world. It is also a site that can provide opportunities for blind and visually impaired entrepreneurs. Join Seminars@Hadley as Mark and Tonia provide tips for utilizing eBay to open up a world of business opportunities.