Latest Seminars@Hadley

Transitioning back into civilian life after military service is a bigger challenge than most envision. Join Seminars@Hadley as blinded veteran and noted entrepreneur Urban Miyares discusses how to successfully make the move from military life back to civilian society.

Part of the attraction and power of Facebook is the ability to access it wherever you are, whenever you want from your mobile device. Join Seminars@Hadley as Hadley instructor Amy Salmon demonstrates how to access your Facebook page from your iPhone.

Each year on September 17, we observe Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) to mark the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. Join Seminars@Hadley as Hadley history instructor Julie Kay presents on the significance of the US Constitution in our daily lives.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Douglas Walker, Hadley's instructor of Assistive Technology, presents how to use the Bookshare Read2go app to search for books, download and begin reading on your iPad or iPhone.

Take a "coffee break" and join Seminars@Hadley as we discuss all things parenting blind. Panelists Tom Babinszki, Sharon Howerton, Sue Melrose and Vicky Prahin are all visually impaired Hadley staff or faculty and active parents with sighted children at a variety of ages. They'll have a few stories to tell and questions of their own. Bring yours to this open 90 minute discussion!

Lisa Golden, Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Division for Blind Services Diabetes Field Specialist and Genie Benavides, RN, DARS/DBS Diabetes Vendor will discuss important steps that may help reduce risk of diabetes complications. Join Seminar@Hadley as Lisa and Genie provide valuable information about managing diabetes.

Join Seminars@Hadley as a panel of O&M instructors and consumers presents the basics of Orientation and Mobility and how these techniques can increase independence.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Kevan Worley, executive director of the National Association of Blind Merchants, discusses the opportunities the Randolph Sheppard Act presents, how to get started in the program and tips for success.

In this seminar, we'll discuss a handful of useful personality types, demonstrate how to perceive them live, and then show you how to use language to influence them to give yourself an edge in the workplace and in your personal life. Join Seminars@Hadley as Jeisyn Murphy, PhD, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Adaptive Skills Supervisor and certified Trainer and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), discusses these features of what makes people tick.

Julie Lee Kay, a veteran Hadley instructor, will describe the communication process and discuss why communication skills are so important. Join Seminars @ Hadley as Julie provides solid tips for improving your communication skills.