Seminars@Hadley - Braille Literacy

Join Seminars@Hadley as our panelists discuss how technology and braille work together for a winning combination for life! Special guests Kathy Claus, professional storyteller and author; Kristen Witucki, the curriculum and content editor for Learning Ally's College Success Program and Susan Kennedy, a legal assistant and travel blogger, will share how they balance braille and technology in their everyday lives. This 60-minute seminar is audio only and will be moderated by Hadley instructor Kim Walker. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.

Join Seminars@Hadley as we discuss all things Braille Literacy. Instructors Sharon Howerton and Danette Johnson will describe and discuss each of the braille literacy courses in the Adult Continuing Education (ACE) program at Hadley. We will go through what each course encompasses and what to expect. Hadley's Braille Student of the Year, Sue Brasel, will join us to talk about her experiences and give tips on how to make the most of each course. Opportunity will be given for questions and discussions, so plan to be there to get the lowdown.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Hadley braille instructors Susan Fisher and Debbie Siegel show how to create a variety of braille drawings associated with different holidays. Come prepared with a slate and stylus or braillewriter and several sheets of braille paper.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Sharon Howerton and Vileen Shah share all sorts of potential with those 6 pesky dots to make your life easier, more comfortable and organized.

Join Seminars@Hadley as we "whet our appetite" the day before Thanksgiving in the United States! Presenter Pam Winters, resource room teacher and part time Hadley instructor, will share her expertise and practical experiences with these technologies in the classroom. Hadley instructors, Susan Fisher and Debbie Siegel, will moderate this 60 minute seminar.

Join Seminars@Hadley as instructors Danette Johnson and Sharon Howerton, as well as some Hadley students, discuss Unified English Braille (UEB), why it was adopted, some of its changes and why braille, no matter when and how much you have learned or are in the process of learning, continues to be a valuable to your literacy.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Hadley instructors Danette Johnson, Vileen Shah and Jennifer Ottowitz discuss how braille has changed through the years and how UEB came about. Basic changes from the current EBAE braille code that occur in UEB will be discussed along with resources to help you learn more.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Greg Stilson, product manager for HumanWare's braille product line, discusses the benefits of using braille tools in education and work activities.

Join Seminars@Hadley as veteran Hadley instructors Susan Fisher, Sue Melrose, and Debbie Siegel discuss resources for braille holiday gifts.

Join Seminars@Hadley as Dr. Cynthia Heard, doctor of optometry, talks about diabetes and the progressive effect it can have on vision.