Welcome to The Hadley School for the Blind

Our Mission

To promote independent living through lifelong, distance education programs for people who are blind or visually impaired, their families and blindness service providers.

Hadley Winter Break

The Hadley School for the Blind will be closed for its annual winter break as of 4:30 pm CST on Friday, December 18 and will reopen at 8 am CST on Monday, January 4. We want to extend our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a safe and happy Holiday Season and to let our students know how much they are truly appreciated.

Folk concert benefits The Hadley School for the Blind

Follow this link to visit Spring From Darkness Into Light concert page.

Hadley School for the Blind Wins RSA Commissioner’s Award, Receives Federal Braille Grant

Dawn Turco receiving RSA Commissioner’s Award from Thomas Finch (left), Director of Training and Service, US DOE, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, and Edward Anthony, Acting Commissioner of RSA

The Hadley School for the Blind has received the prestigious Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Commissioner’s Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Education and Training. Hadley also received a five-year, $500,000 grant the RSA to continue its successful distance education braille courses for blindness professionals. Follow this link to view the press release.

Dr. Dean Tuttle holding his Hall of Fame Plaque

Dr. Dean Tuttle Inducted Into Blindness Field’s Hall of Fame

Dr. Dean Tuttle, co-author of Hadley's course, "Self-esteem and Adjusting with Blindness: the Process of Responding to Life's Demands", was inducted into the blindness field’s Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends. Learn more about Dr. Dean Tuttle.

Meet 2009 Student Award Winners

Each October, we recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement during Hadley’s Annual Meeting and The Edwin J. Brach and Hazel and Bertram Brodie Annual Award Ceremony. Five of the seven award winners came to Hadley to participate in the awards ceremony.

Learn more about our student award winners' stories.

The graudates are posing with NIB officials during the ceremony

First Group of Students Complete Business Basics

Follow this link to learn about the professional development program’s first graduates.

Mini-courses for Parents Available

Hadley’s new mini courses contain one lesson and are great for parents who are short on time. Offered in large print and online, these courses deal with issues relevant to parents with babies and young children. Select from the Courses listed below for more information.

You, Your Child, and Your Community

Beginning the Special Education Journey

How to Be Your Child's Advocate

Course development was funded by grants from the Dr. Scholl Foundation, the Elick and Charlotte Lindon Foundation, the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation, the Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation and the Chatlos Foundation.