Latest Seminars@Hadley

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.