[MD-AtLarge] Maryland LBPD Joins with Hadley to Offer Free Services

[Ashley Biggs]

Hello friends,

Ashley here from Maryland LBPD! I'm excited to share some great news with
you. Maryland LBPD has joined with Hadley to offer free services to
Marylanders! Feel free to share with friends and colleagues.

Please see the press release below and feel free to contact me if you have
any questions.

Best,

Ashley
Maryland LBPD Joins with Hadley to Offer Free Services *Cooking Classes,
Vision Loss Support, Recreation Activities, and More*

*Baltimore, MD* —

The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print for the Blind and Print
Disabled <http://lbpd.maryland.gov> (LBPD), a division of the Maryland
State Library Agency <http://msla.maryland.gov> (MSLA), is proud to
announce a new partnership with Hadley <https://hadleyhelps.org/>, a
non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources, social
connection, and support to individuals experiencing vision loss.

Through this partnership, Maryland LBPD patrons will gain access to
Hadley’s wide range of resources at no cost. With Hadley’s on-demand and
live services, patrons will have access to daily living skills, recreation,
braille education, and employment tools. Hadley also provides its members
with a supportive peer community where they can share experiences and
insights as they live with vision loss.

Some offerings from Hadley include:

   - Daily living courses that cover reading, cooking, orientation &
   mobility, labels, guide dogs, and more.
   - Adjusting to vision loss courses that cover various eye health
   concerns, seeking medical assistance, and communication tools for families.
   - Recreation materials that cover gardening, gaming, birding, sports &
   exercise, and crafting.
   - Technology education courses that cover Android, iOS devices,
   computers, books & TV, and smart speakers.
   - Braille education by touch and by sight.
   - Employment skills workshops covering assistive technology, how to talk
   with employers about low vision and blindness, and how to navigate common
   software applications.

Hadley was founded in 1920 by William Hadley, an educator who lost vision
later in life. As a 501 (c)(3), the Hadley organization does not charge for
services and relies on donations and sponsorships to provide services
across the nation and in 100 other countries. Services are provided online,
by phone, or by mail. Since its relaunch in 2020, Hadley has helped over
100,000 individuals and aims to reach 1 million people by 2030.

“We are truly excited by this partnership,” Ashley Biggs, Marketing and
Outreach Librarian for the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print
Disabled, said. "LBPD’s mission is to be more than a provider of books. We
aspire to connect our library patrons with the tools and resources they
need to thrive. This partnership helps us do that.”

The library is encouraging all patrons, regardless of age, to take
advantage of Hadley’s offerings.

To gain access to all of Hadley’s free resources, please navigate to:
https://bit.ly/HadleyMD.

Providing your information will enable Hadley to contact you and tailor
services to your needs. If you’re having difficulty navigating the Hadley
website, please contact Ashley.Biggs1 at maryland.gov (410-230-2430).



*About Hadley*

Hadley is a non-profit founded in 1920 that provides practical help,
support, and community for individuals living with vision loss. Through its
programs, individuals can connect with peers and services via phone,
online, or by mail.

*About Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled:*

The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) provides
comprehensive library services to individuals who cannot access traditional
print materials due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities, including
dyslexia. Reading materials are delivered by mail or direct download. LBPD
also offers community engagement opportunities, assistive technology
training, and college textbook conversion. Services are free to qualified
Marlanders.



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*Ashley M. Biggs*
*Marketing & Outreach Librarian*
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Maryland State Library Agency
415 Park Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603

410-230-2430 (office) | 667-209-1563 (cell) | 410-333-2095 (fax)
ashley.biggs1 at maryland.gov


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