I tell my students to dream big and set goals. I was turned down many times, but my tenacity enabled me to succeed in the end.
— Tom Babinszki, Hadley school
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Videos
Learn more about Hadley's students, events and more through our videos.
- Hadley students video:
Hadley students talk about their experiences with the school and how it has impacted their lives. This video features students from all four program areas, including student award winners and graduates of the High School Program.
- Hounds:
Watch a montage from the 2011 Hounds for Hadley Dog Walk. The sixth annual event was a huge success. More than 125 walkers and their dogs came out to support Hadley at this fun community event. View/download the transcript.
- Today Show:
In August, Hadley was featured on NBC's The Today Show. The piece, produced by Winnetka's very own Mike Leonard, focuses on how Hadley helps individuals live independent lives. The main subject is Urban Miyares, a blinded veteran and advocate and friend of the Hadley School, who has overcome many obstacles and achieved high levels of success as an entrepreneur, a sportsman and a hands-on philanthropist who helps others who are disabled. View/download the transcript.
- Ideas Week:
On October 11, Urban Miyares gave the closing address at "Made in Chicago: Innovation in Urban Entrepreneurship," presented by Loyola University and The Chicago Urban League as part of Chicago Ideas Week. View/download the transcript.
- Listen to Hadley student Jan Lavine talk about why she is also a Hadley donor:
View/download the transcript.
- Listen to 2011 Robert J. Winn Family Education Award Winner Trudy Stanford talk about how Hadley has helped her cope with her daughter's visual impairment:
View/download the transcript.
- Listen to HSPS student Holly Idler talk about the importance of our employment and business courses:
View/download the transcript.
- Listen to 2011 Braille Student of the Year Award Winner Jan Lavine talk about how her braille education at Hadley has impacted her life:
View/download the transcript.
- Listen to 2011 Dean. W. Tuttle Professional Education Award Winner Holly Idler talk about her experiences with Hadley's professional courses:
View/download the transcript.
