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Students taking our courses typically receive various resource lists and information that accompany the courses. Your Hadley instructors have compiled additional resources that pertain to the courses we offer. These resources are listed here for many reasons, including expanding on information shared in the courses, giving up-to-the-minute information and sometimes just for fun! We want to enhance the learning experience of our current and prospective students as well as provide you with ongoing, relevant information.
The resources provided here are for your convenience. They do not constitute an endorsement for any specific product, service or Web site. Information on this page is subject to change between periodic updates. Please feel free to contact your instructor or email info@hadley.edu to suggest relevant resources that you think would enhance our courses.
Abacus
List contains Web sites, books, games and videos related to the abacus. Information on where to purchase abacus related materials is also included.
Braille Flashcards
These Web sites provide fun, interactive, automated feedback for reading braille. They are like games to supplement practice in reading uncontracted and contracted braille.
Braille Numbers
Offers suggestions for reading and writing braille numbers, including memory tips.
Tips on Erasing Dots
Basic directions and instructions on how to erase braille dots, with either a braille eraser or stylus, are given.
Braille Writer repair sites
List contains businesses that repair Perkins Braille Writers.
Diabetes Resource List
Provides a list of diabetes related organizations and books discussing various topics on diabetes.
Clothing Identification
Discusses options for organizing, marking and identifying clothing.
English/Metric System Conversions
This document describes how to change length and area from the English system to the metric system. It also shows how to change weight and capacity form the metric system to the English system. It also teaches how to change temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa.
Rules for Calculating Positive and Negative Numbers
Quick rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing positive and negative numbers.
Parenting: Preparation, Infancy, and Early Years
Provides a list of useful Web sites while you taking the parenting series courses from Hadley's Family Education Program.
"Birdsong Tutor" Resource List
There are books, Web sites, and audio resources listed related to bird life and bird songs geared for students in the "Birdsong Tutor" course.
Further Reading for General Science
Provides bibliography of additional reading material related to General Science.
Movies Relating to "U.S. History: The 19th Century" Course
Movies are a wonderful way to learn about American history, as long as a student understands that Hollywood uses a lot of creative license! This list recommends movies that relate directly to lessons in "U.S. History: The 19th Century" course.
A Tale of Two Operating Systems
A PowerPoint Presentation comparing the built-in accessibility features of the Windows 7 and Macintosh 10.6 (Snow Leopard) operating systems.
Access Technology 101: What You Need To Know
This PowerPoint presentation was prepared for VAER 2010 Annual Conference (March 2010).
Creating A DAISY File from MS Word 2007
Provides instructions for creating a DAISY file from MS Word 2007.
Free Interactive, Self-Paced JAWS Training
List of free interactive and/or self-paced training resources for JAWS.
Keyboard Shortcuts - Windows 7 Accessibility
Lists keyboard shortcuts for using the built-in accessibility features of the Windows 7 operating system including the screen magnifier and screen reader (Narrator).
Macintosh VoiceOver Keyboard Commands
Lists keyboard commands for Macintosh Snow Leopard VoiceOver screen reader.
Macintosh VoiceOver Training
Lists resources to obtain training on the Macintosh operating system and VoiceOver screen reading software. Includes keyboard commands for the Macintosh operating system.
Microsoft Office 2007 Keyboard Commands
Lists keyboard commands for Microsoft Office 2007 programs Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Reading Braille Words Checklist
This checklist can help you learn to read braille with more ease, speed, and enjoyment. Use it to identify unskillful reading habits and get pointers that can help you improve your technique.
Selecting Access Technology Resource List Handout
Provides a list of additional resources to assist in the identification and selection of mainstream and access technology for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Teaching JAWS in 30 Minutes
Provides training instructions and keyboard commands for using JAWS in Windows and with word processing, e-mail and the Internet.
Technology Evaluation Checklist
Offers a sample evaluation form and checklist for evaluating the technology needs of someone who is blind or visually impaired.
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