Member Stories

The What’s Cooking discussion group has reignited Mary’s love for cooking.

Carol stopped hiding her vision loss and now embraces the opportunity to learn something new.

Alice West-Ferguson was delighted when Hadley launched its Managing Diabetes workshop series. She had contacted Hadley just a few days before to ask about this type of support.

Hadley’s personal touch makes all the difference to Sharon. “There is always someone there. Many organizations offer a range of services, but you don’t always get a timely answer. Hadley is different. It is fabulous to have someone help me be independent. It is a gift.”

Diane Cottenden is the type of person who jumps in to find solutions for any problem that comes her way. When confronted with sudden vision loss, Diane went to work looking for answers.

"Life is too short to learn from your mistakes. Learn from mine." That is the motto of Hadley HERO Julie Martin, who loves to share resources and tips with others who could benefit from her experience.

Anne found the emotional toll from adjusting to vision loss to be exhausting. She reached out to Hadley and joined our Peer-to-Peer program.

"But I realized, 'Nope, I fit right in.' You meet all sorts of people there and you enhance each other’s lives."

Tara Perry has helped many people improve their lives through recreation—and she’s still spreading her positive message.

"I have really attached myself to everything that Hadley is offering," Wendy tells us. "I've learned the iPhone. I've signed up for all the discussion groups. And now I'm learning braille. I'm amazed at my own progress."