Join Low Vision Focus @ Hadley as Carmen Torres, Hadley student and the first person in the State of Florida to receive the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, discusses her personal experience with a retinal implant. Duane Tsutsui, Head of Mar

Eat Your Veggies!

May 25th, 2016

Join Seminars@Hadley as we talk about everything vegetable-related: growing them in containers, raw vs. cooked, how to prepare and cook them, fun facts and more. Did you know there is an annual Eat Your Veggies Day? Hadley instructors Ed Haines

Elements of Good Health

Apr 6th, 2016

Join Seminars@Hadley as Mel Scott, founder of BlindAlive, and her associate Lisa Salinger offer their vast knowledge and experience in this subject. Larry Muffett, a member of Hadley's Seminars team, will moderate this 60-minute seminar.

Accessible Prescription Labeling

Jan 14th, 2015

Join Seminars@Hadley as Amanda Tolson, Pharmacy Relations Manager for En-Vision America, discusses the current state of affairs in accessible labeling. Larry Muffett, a member of Hadley's Seminars team, will moderate this 60-minute seminar. A q

Diabetes and Your Vision

Sep 10th, 2014

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

Non-24-Hour Disorder: From the Lab to Real Life

Feb 12th, 2014

Non-24 Hour Disorder (Non-24) is a circadian rhythm disorder affecting the majority of people with no light perception. It results in cycles of difficulty sleeping at night and strong desire for sleep during the day. Join Seminars@Hadley as Dew

An Overview of Deaf-Blindness

Mar 21st, 2013

Join Seminars@Hadley as Illinois Project Reach presenters Karen Windy and Carla Beck provide an overview on deaf-blindness.

Stress Management

Oct 17th, 2012

Join Seminars@Hadley as Sylvia Perez, an experienced vision rehabilitation and social work professional, shares practical techniques for not only reducing stress, but also maximizing its positive effects.

Reducing Risk of Diabetes Complications

Aug 15th, 2012

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 co

How Diabetes Saved My Life

May 8th, 2012

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@Hadle

PTSD, Depression and Success

Mar 9th, 2012

PTSD and depression are among the so-called "hidden disabilities" that can hold people back from realizing their potential. Join Seminars@Hadley as Urban Miyares, a successful entrepreneur and blinded Vietnam veteran, shares his personal experi

Understanding Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

Oct 21st, 2011

Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a complex neurological disorder wherein the eyes and optic nerves appear healthy but the part of the brain that interprets visual signals is not working properly. It is a brain condition, not an eye condition

Sleep, Light and Your Body Clock

Jul 14th, 2011

Do you ever feel like your sleep patterns are different from those of others around you? Do you sometimes feel the unwanted urge or need to fall asleep during the day time when you need to be awake? This could be due to a real sleep problem rel

Living Well With Diabetes & Visual Impairment

Jun 9th, 2011

This open discusssion-style seminar discusses diabetetes and strategies for living well with the condition and visual impairment. Join Seminars@Hadley as Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant and MS, RN, CHE, CVRT Margaret Cleary; Instructor at the H

Dog Guides for Multiply Disabled People

Apr 28th, 2011

Several dog guide schools have programs which train dogs specifically for users with multiple disabilities. To find out if you'd be a good candidate or if one of your consumers might benefit, join Seminars@Hadley as Ellin Purcell, Director of S

SSDI, SSI, & You

Apr 14th, 2011

Social Security is responsible for two major programs that provide benefits based on disability: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which is based on prior work under Social Security, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) where payme

All About Albinism

Jan 21st, 2011

Senior Vice President Dawn Turco will question a panel of experts on several aspects of the condition including the genetics of albinism, the low vision associated with albinism, prominent psycho-social issues people with albinism and parents o

Hope: The Perfect Gift for the Holidays

Dec 15th, 2010

Most of us, at some time in our lives, have felt depressed around the holidays. Even though the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, sometimes it comes with the unwelcome guests: anxiety, stress and depression. The Rev. James W. War

Jul 23rd, 2009

Join Seminars@Hadley as we discuss research and treatment of age related macular degeneration with Lylas Mogk, MD, a well known author and ophthalmologist. She has an acute interest in the nutritional aspects of eye health and is a frequent spe

Getting Healthy With Yoga

May 6th, 2009

Do you want to be healthier, feel better and sustain a strong, flexible body? Do you want to raise your consciousness and enjoy a happier life? Has a visual impairment kept you from considering yoga or other forms of exercise? Are you a yoga in

Managing Diabetes with a Healthy Diet

Mar 9th, 2009

Join Seminars@Hadley as we celebrate National Nutrition Month and discuss current nutrition guidelines for diabetes, including smart shopping, deciphering food labels and understanding carbohydrate needs. Guest presenter Linda Weller is a Certi

Harvest the Benefits of Gardening

Mar 8th, 2008

Join Seminars@Hadley as we discuss gardening techniques useful for people with vision impairments. This informative discussion will prove helpful whether you have a green thumb or are just interested in getting started! George Abbott, dean of e

Healthy Eating: Easy to 'Digest' Information We Can All Use

Sep 25th, 2007

Are you making healthy food choices? Are you confused about your diet and how it affects your health? If you have trouble making healthy food choices or finding accessible information to guide your decisions, the next Seminars@Hadley is for yo

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