Hadley

06/23/2026

Many Hadley members are surprised by this simple oven tip.

See how it can make cooking safer and more comfortable with vision loss.

For more tips, check out Hadley's free workshop Cooking: Stovetop and Oven. Be sure to sign up to get full access:
https://bit.ly/3Q8ikKC

06/22/2026

What if you could ask your glasses, "What's in front of me?" or "What does this label say?"

A big shout-out to the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) for launching a program that provides free Meta glasses and training to eligible veterans with vision loss. Membership in BVA is required.

Learn more at the link below.

If vision loss is part of your life, Hadley offers free emotional support and practical tips every step of the way.

Free Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses For Every Blind Veteran in America BVA Member Richard Lane sporting Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses. Meta has announced that it is donating Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to 130,000 blinded veterans across the country.This donation will be paired with training created by BVA to ensure....

06/21/2026

Traveling soon? These 11 tips from people with vision loss could make your next trip a little easier.

From airport assistance to luggage hacks, Hadley members and staff shared their favorite travel strategies.

Use the link below to listen to or read the blog post.

Learn practical travel tips for people with vision loss, including airport assistance, white canes, accessible travel apps, accommodations, packing strategies, and advice from experienced travelers with vision loss.

06/20/2026

For Dottie, losing her vision meant giving up many things, and there was one farewell that hit especially hard. But after making a difficult choice to let go of something she loved, Dottie found a new perspective on what she had lost—and gained.

You can listen to Insights & Sound Bites on Spotify here https://bit.ly/4xUjI4D or on Apple Podcasts here https://hadley.info/4xCaKbO—or check it out below.

For Dottie, losing her vision meant giving up many things, and there was one farewell that hit especially hard. But after making a difficult choice to let go of something she loved, Dottie found a new perspective on what she had lost—and gained.

06/19/2026

Hadley offices and Support Center will be closed Friday, June 19th—but the website is always available!
https://HadleyHelps.org

06/18/2026

When you’re using a white cane and a well-meaning stranger tries to “help”—but oversteps the bounds—how do you react? John likes to use humor. “I’m walking down the hallway, and somebody grabs me,” he says, “and you have to be careful how you react, because they want to help you.” That's when he likes to respond with, “Hey, hey, hey, this show’s not free, baby. What are we doing here?”

“It really helps to use humor,” John says, because getting a laugh helps start a conversation—and that gives him an opportunity to teach people about vision loss. Do you have an upbeat way to respond when people try to “help” too much?

06/17/2026

Lighting is important when you have low vision, but sometimes bright sunshine or overhead bulbs can be too much. They can cause glare and take away contrast—and that often creates eye strain, making it even harder to see. But for many people, different color shades of tinted glasses may help.

Hadley’s workshop on color filters for low vision describes what types of lenses might work best for you on sunny days, while working on the computer, when you need to enhance color contrast, and more. Check it out below.

We talk about the importance of good lighting a lot in our workshops. But what about those times when there’s a little too much light? Like the time you were out in the yard pulling weeds and the sunlight was so bright, you could barely see what you were doing.

06/16/2026

Can't see the tiny controls on your iPhone Magnifier?

You might not need them at all.

Watch how it works in this Tech Tip Tuesday from Hadley and the Foundation Fighting Blindness .

Video Description: Begins with the text “Tech Tip Tuesday” at the top, and a view of a printed page, "Hadley Headlines". Below is the text "Apple Low Vision: The Magnifier" and the Hadley and Foundation Fighting Blindness logos at the bottom. An iPad appears, and the step-by-step instructions are narrated. Ends with the logos again, followed by “Learn more at: HadleyHelps.org" and the finger pointing icon below.

06/15/2026

We are honored to present our Help Is in Sight Award to our partner UnitedHealthcare Vision.

UnitedHealthCare Vision serves millions of people across the country—and believes that caring for someone's vision means caring for the whole person. Their support has helped bring Hadley's emotional support resources, including our Adjusting & Coping Together video series, to more people facing vision loss, at no cost to them.

We're grateful for their partnership and for what it makes possible.

06/14/2026

One of these apps can read a menu aloud.
Another can connect you with a sighted volunteer in seconds.

All 5 are free.

If vision loss is making everyday tasks tougher, these apps may help you read, get around, identify things, and stay connected.

Check out the list below.

Which app would you add?


Be My Eyes
Aira
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

A vision loss diagnosis often brings big questions about how to manage daily life. Your smartphone can be a powerful tool from the start. These five free apps are easy to try and can make a difference right away.