[blparent] Chess Course at Hadley School

[Shelby Young]

I asked the lady if the course comes with a chess board and she says eat yes. My brother used to have a chessboard for blind people. It seemed pretty cool.
Shelby

On Nov 12, 2012, at 5:57 PM, "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at msn.com> wrote:

> I've never played, but my stepson loves chess, and he would be thrilled if I learned how.  Does the first course start from the very beginning, like chess for dummies or something?  Is there a way to adapt chess boards so sighted and blind players can have games together?
> 
> Jo Elizabeth
> 
> Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
> -----Original Message----- From: Tammy
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 4:42 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Hadley School
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Both chess courses they offer there are great!  Bob's a fantastic teacher,
> and you get to keep the materials when you're done the first course.
> Through talking communities you can meet with your class, and get extra help
> from Bob when you need it.  You can also look at your progress online and
> submit your assignments by email.
> 
> Tammy
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Shelby Young
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 6:25 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: [blparent] Hadley School
> 
> Hello all,
> I signed up to take the chest course through haply school for the blind. Has
> anyone taken this course or courses through them? Is it a good program?
> Shelby
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