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September 21, 2009



Seminars at Hadley Presents: The Grandparent-Grandchild Connection
Date:  Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time:  11:00 a.m., 16:00 GMT

Celebrate Grandparents Day by joining Seminars at Hadley as we share advice and stories on grandparenting.  We will explore the loving and unique role of grandparents with “Granny” Alice Raftary (a grandmother with vision loss) and “Grandma” Linda Smatla (a grandmother of a child with vision loss). These seasoned grandmothers will share their personal experiences and address the following questions:


•    How do grandparents build the grandparent-grandchild relationship in today’s busy world?
•    Is grandparenting different when a disability is involved?
•    What resources might be helpful for grandparents?


 

Time for additional questions and answers will be provided for the 60 minute seminar, moderated by Debbie Worman, instructor at The Hadley School for the Blind.


To register for the seminar, follow this "Registration" link.

Support Hadley: Hounds for Hadley 2009


The Hadley School for the Blind will host its 4th annual "Hounds for Hadley" dog walk fundraiser on Saturday, October 24 at Hadley's Headquarters: 700 Elm St. in Winnetka, IL. This Halloween-themed family event is a way to educate the Chicagoland and North Shore community about Hadley's mission and raise funding for cours
es to serve students like you. We need your help to get the word out! Encourage friends and family in the area to join us for the event or simply donate to the school online. Learn more by visiting www.hadley.edu/hounds. 

 

Parenting Children with Multiple Disabilities
For family members of children with visual impairment and one or more disabilities, this tuition-free course, available in print or online, offers ways to promote learning at home, in school, and in the community, and explains how to take an active role in educational planning. 
To learn more, please follow this link: http://www.hadley.edu/showCourses.asp?courseid=PMD-111





Volunteer Opportunity Available
Hadley is looking for students who are comfortable speaking standard English (the kind that television broadcasters use) and who have an hour and a half once per month for an exciting volunteer opportunity. 

The Hadley School for the Blind in Fuzhou, China, teaches the English language to over 1,000 students annually.  Many of our Chinese students are keenly interested in improving their English. As native English speakers, you can help by chatting with Hadley-China students over the Internet.

Interested volunteers need:
•    A high-speed internet connection
•    A microphone and speakers connected to your computer
•    The ability to communicate simply, to speak slowly, and to use jargon-free language.
•    The ability to patiently listen to people with accents
• 
  The ability to remain calm when communication breakdowns occur

The sessions take place on Friday nights from 8:00-9:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer opportunity, email us at feedback at hadley.edu. Tell us a little about yourself and provide contact information. A Hadley representative will be in touch.



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