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Reaching out to Hispanic Community with Help for Living with Vision Loss
Daily Herald | September 2022
Disability Pride Month: Winnetka nonprofit has been helping visually-impaired adults for a century
ABC7 Chicago | July 2022
Illinois Retina Associates partners with eyesight nonprofit
The Becker's ASC Review | May 2022
Hadley offers Invaluable Help for Visually Impaired Travelers to Make the Most of Vacation
Yahoo! Finance | May 2022
Nonprofit Hadley in Winnetka helps people with failing eyesight navigate life
Daily Herald | May 2022
Losing her eyesight, Minnesota woman helps others who are also losing theirs
StarTribune | April 2022
Daily Living Remains Top Challenge for Those New to Vision Loss
FOX19 | April 2022
Vision Rehab Helps People With Low Vision Navigate the World
WebMD | March 2022
Hadley launches new interactive braille workshop
Cool Blind Tech | February 2022
Hadley launches 'Braille for Everyday Use;' new interactive workshop makes learning Braille easy, practical
Daily Herald | February 2022
New Tech Could Better Help People With Low Vision
Lifewire | February 2022
Local nonprofit gets word out about diminishing eyesight as Low Vision Awareness Month begins
WBBM Newsradio | January 2022
The Apple Watch Is Great, Just Not With Apps
Lifewire | January 2022
Local woman recognized for helping those with vision loss
Plano Magazine | January 2022
Hadley provides 'immersive experience' in new virtual reality screening room for health care professionals and students
Daily Herald | November 2021
Ash Flat native honored for her commitment to helping others with visual impairments
Areawide Media | November 2021
2021 White Cane Safety Day
Associated Press | October 2021
Inside Hadley’s Historic Building Is The Epicenter Of Technology And Distance Learning For People Facing Vision Loss From Across The Country And Around The World
Associated Press | July 2021
Around Town visits Hadley
Chicago's Very Own WGN9 | July 2021
Retired nurse honored with Hadley HEROES Award
Daily Herald | June 2021
Vision Loss May be Decreased by Focusing on Social Determinants of Health
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois: Blue Review | June 2021
Local rabbi creates Braille Torah for the visually impaired
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle | June 2021
Arlington Heights Resident Honored with Hadley HEROES Award for Helping Shape the Future of Learning for Those with Visual Impairments
Daily Herald | May 2021
Help Visually Impaired Patients Who May Have Depression
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois: Blue Review | May 2021
Shaped by tragedies, Las Vegas chef tackles new challenges after going blind
Las Vegas Sun | May 2021
Latest Podcast Features Las Vegas Chef Regina Mitchell about her Journey of Embracing Blindness and Inspiring Others Through Cooking
Food & Beverage Magazine | April 2021
Falls attorney Michael Gold appointed to Hadley board
Niagara Gazette | April 2021
Justice Department Joins Lawsuit Over Accessibility of Chicago Crosswalks
WTTW | April 2021
Visual Impairment on the Rise: Why This Matters
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois: Blue Review | April 2021
How Technology is Helping the Visually Impaired Find Employment
WTTW | March 2021
Hadley's Latest Podcast Features World Renowned Artist John Bramblitt on How Vision Loss Has Shaped His Painting and Life
MarketWatch | March 2021
February is Low Vision Awareness Month
Associated Press | February 2021
Connect Your Low-Vision Patients With Free Support Services from Hadley
American Academy of Ophthalmology | February 2021
COVID-19 has isolated the visually-impaired, but one Las Vegas man finds hope
NBC3 Vegas | January 2021
Meet Hadley 2.0, Your Personal Tutor
Ophthalmic Edge Patients | January 2021
Hadley offers help for vision impaired amid pandemic
FOX5 Las Vegas | January 2021
More Adults With Vision Loss Seeking Help Staying Connected During Pandemic
AiThority | January 2021
Need Help with Zoom meetings? Hadley offers workshops
WXXI Reachout Radio | December 2020
Visually impaired voters casting ballots in presidential election face formidable challenges, local nonprofit says
Chicago Tribune | November 2020
How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Interactive
UpJourney | October 2020
Online nonprofit provides support for those with visual impairments during pandemic
41 Action News | October 2020
Exciting Changes for the Hadley Institute's Second Century
AFB AccessWorld | September 2020
Vision 2020
Daily North Shore | September 2020
Hadley Relaunches Website with Help of Owensboro Resident
Tristate Homepage | August 2020
App Helps Blind During Pandemic
KOMO NEWS Seattle | May 2020
Great Podcasts for people with Vision Loss from Hadley
WXXI Reachout Radio | April 2020
As Boomers Age, Visual Impairment Grows
FOX 47 News | February 2020
As Boomers Age, Visual Impairment Grows
TMJ 4 | February 2020
Mary Nelson Helps Ready Hadley For Its Next 100 Years
Winnetka Living | January 2020
Hadley at 100
22nd Century Media | January 2020
Hadley Rediscovered: Announcing New Direction
Access World | October 2019
Father Learns Braille with Daughter After Tragedy Strikes
Niagara Frontier Publications | August 2019
Visions of the Future: "Built to Last" Segment
ABC 7 | July 2019
Hadley 2.0
Daily North Shore | May 2019
As Boomers Age, Vision Loss Rates Soar. Hadley Can Help.
Winnetka Talk | April 2019
Apple and Hadley Teach Coding to Blind
Chicago Tribune | May 2018
Hadley Helps People with Low Vision Live Independently
NBC 5 Chicago | March 2016
News Releases
A Passion for Caring, Sharing and Life: Minnesota Writer's Journey of Giving Back to Others with Vision Loss | March 2022
Hadley Launches "Braille for Everyday Use" | February 2022
Hadley Provides "Immersive Experience" in New Virtual Reality Screening Room for Health Care Professionals and Students | December 2021
Hadley Provides Access to Practical Help for Visually Impaired Residents Across Rural America | November 2021
2021 White Cane Safety Day: Common Myths and Misconceptions for a Helpful Tool | October 2021
Return to Restaurant Dining Can Presents Challenges for the Visually Impaired: Hadley's Latest Online Learning Series Provides Expert Help | September 2021
Hadley Observes National Senior Citizens Day by Providing Needed Resources for Visually Impaired Aging Adults | August 2021
Behind Hadley’s Historic Winnetka Exterior is the Epicenter of Technology and Distance Learning for Adults Facing Vision Loss from Across the Country and Around the World | June 2021
Hadley’s Latest Podcast Features World Renowned Artist John Bramblitt on How Vision Loss Has Shaped His Painting and Life | March 8, 2021
February is Low Vision Awareness Month: Practical Distance Learning for Visually Impaired Soars During Pandemic | February 1, 2021
More Adults with Vision Loss Seeking Help Staying Connected During Pandemic | January 18, 2021
Improved Captioning Technology for Visually Impaired | November 17, 2020
2020 White Cane Day Takes on Added Importance During Coronavirus | October 13, 2020
As Election Nears, Hadley Provides Voting Resources, Education for those with Vision Impairments | September 28, 2020
Hadley Supporting Aging Adults With Vision Impairments During Pandemic | September 1, 2020
Reimagined Hadley: Groundbreaking Digital Footprint For Those Facing Vision Loss | July 23, 2020
Hadley Speaker's Bureau
Julie Tye, President and CEO
Julie has devoted her entire professional career to non-profit management. With an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School, she started out in hospital management at Lutheran General then moved to the administrative staff of Parkside addiction treatment centers. From there, Julie was chosen to head up The Cradle, one of the country’s leading child welfare agencies.
Tye started at Hadley in the spring of 2016 and has implemented a strategic redirection in 2020 which has already resulted in significant growth of organizational impact.
Ed Haines, Chief Program Officer
Ed Haines has been with Hadley for over 15 years, currently serving as Chief Program Officer. Ed has enjoyed a 25-year career in the field of vision rehabilitation, working for both state and private agencies as an administrator, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.
He is a graduate of Western Michigan’s Blindness and Low Vision Studies Program and is a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.
Douglas Walker, Director of Research & Development
Douglas Walker is a lifelong learner and educator with a specialty in assistive technology for those with visual impairment. He’s taught in a wide variety of settings: from the Tennessee School for the Blind, to West Tennessee as an itinerant educator/consultant, to Vanderbilt as an adjunct professor, to Hadley to head up our assistive technology team.
Most recently Douglas has assumed a leadership role in Research and Development at Hadley, developing new ways to engage and empower those facing vision loss.
Walker holds a master’s degree in education from Vanderbilt University.
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