A message from the president
Welcome!
Compelling evidence confirms what parents have always known—highly qualified teachers make a critical difference in their blind child’s education. However, at the very time qualified teachers are most needed, schools and rehabilitation centers are reporting great difficulty in finding and/or maintaining excellent teaching staffs. The same observation has been made regarding the influence of qualified instructors in adult rehabilitation programs. The result is a growing national shortage of skilled teachers to work with blind or visually impaired (BVI) students and adults.
Hadley’s 2,500 professional students have asked that we provide more online distance education opportunities. These professionals overwhelmingly request that Hadley expand its online resources for career advancement, continuing education credit and a BVI-focused online teaching curriculum.
In response, Hadley has reinforced its commitment to the continued growth of its course selection by offering superior, fully-accredited programs for professional development. The new courses are designed to meet the demands of professionals who actively work with BVI individuals. With the support of our donors and a modest tuition, Hadley will continue to offer challenging and relevant programs for blindness professionals and paraprofessionals.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Young, President
The Hadley School for the
Blind