I'm struggling to read. Now What?

Vision loss can make reading harder—for daily tasks, for staying informed, and for pleasure. Hadley helps you find new tools and methods to read the things you need and want.
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"I thought, "Oh, I'm not going to be able to read anymore!" Well, there's audiobooks, there's talking books." - Carol

A few places to start

Magnifiers, apps like Seeing AI, and other tools can help you see the words you need—from a book to a label to a menu to a sign. Start with a few short videos on how each one works.

Others have been there, too

Reading doesn't have to end with vision loss—it just looks different. Hear real stories of what that looks like now, from audiobooks to braille, and how others made it work for them.

More ways Hadley can help

Go deeper with audiobook services, low-vision features on your smartphone, and even learning braille—additional ways to read books, mail, screens, and more.

Connect with someone who gets it

Connect with a peer who's found their own way with reading or join our Book Nook discussion group to swap favorite reads and stay in the conversation with fellow readers.

Not finding what you’re looking for? Explore other ways Hadley can help

Join the Hadley Community

Hadley's resources are always available to you. Create a no-cost Hadley account to go further:

  • Pick up where you left off Everything you start is automatically saved across Hadley.
  • Personalized recommendations We'll suggest resources based on your interests.
  • Join live discussions Live and lively discussions on technology, cooking, and more, all geared toward the community of people living with vision loss.
  • Find peer support Connect with people who understand what you're going through.

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