Hadley School for the Blind
Category: School/College/Vocational, Disability-Aware Business
Hours:
8 am to 4:30 pm
Nearest Transportation Stop: Winnetka Metra Station
The Hadley School for the Blind is the largest provider of distance education to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The curriculum is divided into 4 program areas: Adult and Continuing Education; Family Education; High School; and Professional Studies and courses are offered in braille, large print, audio and online. Founded in Winnetka, Ill., in 1920, Hadley serves more than 10,000 students in 100 countries.
Disability Aware Features:
- Adaptive technology
- Braille
- Extra assistance available
- Hires or would like to hire qualified individuals with disabilities
- Offer products or services for people with disabilities
- Physically accessible
- Trained staff
- Volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Flexible service, Other, This website is accessed by going to either http://www.hadley-school.org , or more recently http://www.hadley.edu .