Connect with Others
Whether you want to join a virtual discussion, talk one-on-one on the phone, or hear others' real stories, you'll find people who understand life with vision loss.
Hadley Community
Hadley members have found lifelong friends.
Have you wanted to be able to talk with someone else experiencing vision loss so you don't have to explain it every time? Sign up for Hadley's Peer to Peer program below.
Peer to Peer
Feeling alone as you deal with the ups and downs of vision loss? Consider joining an Adjusting and Coping Together Virtual Support Group.
Adjusting and Coping Together
Read how vision loss has impacted Hadley members, and how they've adjusted and now inspire others.
Member Stories
Monthly Discussion Groups
Join a community conversation and explore topics of interest, gain and share practical insights, and connect with others living with vision loss.
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Recreation Chat
First Tuesday of every month at 1 PM CSTNext date:Love your hobbies? Keep them going strong in Recreation Chat. Together we'll explore activities like exercise, games, travel, music, gardening, crafting and more. Find new ways to relax, unwind and have fun, no matter your level of vision.
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Book Nook
2nd Thursday of Every Month, 11:30am Central TimeNext date:Join fellow Hadley book lovers as we cozy up in the Book Nook. Share, connect, and add to your reading list!
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Hear from Others
Not ready to talk to someone, but wondering if anyone else is going through the same thing? Listen to real audio stories from individuals sharing their stories and ways they adjust to vision loss.
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"I listen for the hope"
When Susan began losing vision, she grew fearful about the future. But she found a source of hope and courage.
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"I don't want to give up"
Thomas is experiencing many challenges of late, including vision loss. He finds inspiration and hope knowing he's not alone.
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"I had a lot of anger ... and learned to let that go"
Peter's sight slowly but steadily worsened over the course of several years. When he had to give up driving, his self-image took a hit. Working through his emotions has helped him cope and adjust.
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"I can make something out of what I have left"
Michael's vision loss led him down a long, uncomfortable road, discovering what he had to let go of and what he could still hold on to for his future. He continues to challenge himself to try new things.
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"I love to cook and I'm not stopping"
It was tough for Linda to give up driving and she was heartbroken when reading became difficult. She felt her world was shrinking. But then she asked for help.
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"I'm not excluded from life"
Dennis found that many aspects of life with vision loss can be a struggle. Then he found something that turned that around.
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"I stopped hiding it"
For years Bill hid his vision loss from others. He was self-conscious about it. Then, he decided to open up.
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"These stories help tremendously"
For Cynthia, every story shared helps her on her own journey with vision loss.
It's just so important to share the message that there's ways to get through it.
- Judy, Hadley member