(upbeat music)
Narrator: Oh, darn.
You went to put on your favorite shirt
and found a little rip in the seam.
Sure, you know all it takes is a needle and thread
to close it back up.
It's not a big deal, but let's face it.
You're not looking forward to threading that needle.
Well, hold that thought.
We've got some tips
that can help you safely thread needles with confidence,
no matter your level of vision.
Like with most tasks for those with low vision,
good lighting can make a big difference.
An adjustable light can work wonders
to brighten up your sewing area.
And if you need a bit of magnification,
there are magnifiers that come on a chain
that rest on your chest for easy access.
And there are lamps with magnifying lens
that let you keep both hands free.
When using some magnifiers,
you may find you're holding the needle
in an awkward position,
and light bouncing off the needle can cause glare.
-: Now that you've had a chance to learn a bit with us,
we'd like to learn more about you:
Your name, email address, how you heard about Hadley,
and your relationship to vision loss.
Learning more will give us a better understanding
of how to personalize Hadley just for you.
And don't worry.
Everything you share with us online
will be kept safe and secure.
Of course, if you'd prefer to talk through these questions,
we're just a phone call away at 800-323-4238.
Taking these few steps saves your preferences
so you can continue right where you left off
and track your progress every time you log on.
Plus, it connects you to the Hadley community
and helps sustain our funding to keep Hadley free of charge.
And last but not least,
it gives you direct access to experts, like me.
Now, where were we?