Hadley

10/15/2026

Wondering if it's time to try a white cane?

Bruce has lived with progressive vision loss for many years. He says, "I hesitated and resisted for a long, long time."

When he finally started using a cane for safer travel, he discovered something he hadn't expected.

On White Cane Day, hear Bruce tell his story at the link below.

As Bruce lost more of his vision, a white cane brought some unexpected benefits to getting around and being with others.

10/13/2026

Looking for ways to keep using your computer as your vision changes?

A screen reader like NVDA can help by speaking what's on your screen.

Here's a quick tip for starting NVDA and stopping it from speaking when you want to.

This Tech Tip Tuesday is from Hadley and the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Visit HadleyHelps.org for more videos on NVDA.

Video Description: Begins with "Tech Tip Tuesday" on top and a view of the Welcome to NVDA dialog box. Below is the text NVDA: Start & Shush at the bottom, along with the logos from Hadley and the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Step-by-step instructions are narrated. Ends with the logos again, followed by "Learn more at HadleyHelps.org" and a finger-pointing icon.

10/11/2026

If you or a loved one is on the fence about exploring the white cane, you're not alone. For some, it's more than just learning how to use one.

Ahead of White Cane Day on Thursday, hear from people who've navigated the uncertainty and misunderstanding, but also discovered the freedom that can come with using a white cane.

Listen or read at the link below. And if you have experiences or helpful insights to share, we'd love to hear them in the comments.

For many, picking up the cane isn’t easy. Vision loss is a spectrum, and the cane can invite personal uncertainty and public misunderstanding. Yet our members often share how it becomes a source of freedom and connection. Hear their stories in honor of World White Cane Day on October 15.

10/10/2026

"So I haven't driven in over a year, and that's a really hard one for me because I was . . . so independent."

Carolee shares her experience living with macular degeneration in this episode of Insights & Sound Bites, including the uncertainty and gratitude she feels along the way.

Listen to her story below, or on:
Spotify: https://hadley.info/4yKcqQO
Apple Podcasts: https://hadley.info/3VsmQ94

When Carolee was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, she was angry and frustrated. Over time, resentment began to fade a bit and the shock wore off. Gradually, her perspective started to shift.

10/08/2026

If you’ve stopped driving due to vision loss, you may have a lot of questions about how to get where you want to go.

On World Sight Day, Hadley is sharing a refreshed website and new app to make it easier to find practical solutions and shared experiences for getting around when you can’t drive anymore.

Select the link below to explore your options, or share it with someone who could use a trusted place to begin.
https://hadleyhelps.org/driving

Hadley’s support is available without cost, without waitlists, and on demand.

Losing your vision and giving up driving can be a big adjustment. It can feel like you’ve lost your freedom. Hadley helps you find new ways to get around and stay independent.

10/06/2026

How you see with macular degeneration can be hard to explain to another person.

This short video explains macular degeneration in everyday language with visuals that can help others better understand how it can affect sight.

Watch and share with someone you'd like to help better understand macular degeneration.

And find more practical help and emotional support for living with vision loss at HadleyHelps.org.

10/05/2026

We're proud to recognize Piedmont Retina Specialist with Hadley's Help Is in Sight award!

Piedmont Retina Specialists provides specialized care for people facing retinal conditions such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. We're grateful for their partnership in helping connect patients with support for adjusting to everyday life with vision loss.

Thank you, Piedmont Retina Specialists, for helping make sure support doesn't end when the appointment does.

10/04/2026

If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, you may have many questions.

Will I go blind? How fast will my vision change? How will AMD affect everyday life?

We've gathered trusted information and resources for 5 questions people often ask, in one place: https://hadley.info/4hFj2Zs

Read or listen to the post at the link below.

Learn what happens after a macular degeneration diagnosis, including vision changes, blindness risk, treatment options, and trusted AMD resources.

10/03/2026

Sometimes the hardest part about a white cane is deciding if you're ready for one.

Many Hadley community members have wrestled with this.

Hear people with vision loss share what held them back, and what changed when they decided to give the white cane a try.

Listen to Getting Comfortable with a White Cane by selecting the link below: https://hadley.info/3VKtKGC

Or on:
Spotify: https://hadley.info/4eaaDfs
Apple Podcasts: https://hadley.info/4ywOvEu

In this encore episode, hear from people with vision loss about their experiences with white canes, the hesitations they had at first, and the difference using one has made in their lives.

10/01/2026

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with vision loss, you may be asking, “Now what?”

How will everyday life change? Where do I even begin?

For World Blindness Awareness Month, Hadley is sharing a refreshed HadleyHelps.org and new app to make it easier to find support when those questions come up.

Select the link below for help and support after a vision loss diagnosis, or share it with someone who could use a trusted place to begin.
https://hadleyhelps.org/just-diagnosed

Hadley’s support is available without cost, without waitlists, and on demand.

A vision loss diagnosis, like glaucoma or macular degeneration, can change everyday life. Hadley helps you figure out what comes next, from daily tasks to adjusting to changes in your vision along the way.