Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Experts
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsListen in as we get the inside scoop from experts on a wide range of topics unique to vision loss. We will ask the questions that get to the heart of the matter for you... And have some fun along the way.
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Vision Loss and Advocating for Change
April 25, 2024 06:00Prevent Blindness' patient advocacy program empowers people facing vision impairment. Patients learn how to promote change with their physicians, their families, drug companies, and even policy makers.
Guide Dogs and Vision Loss
April 11, 2024 06:00Ever thought about getting a guide dog? Listen in as we chat with members Jeff Flodin and Ed McDaniel about their experiences with guide dogs and some common misperceptions.
National Library Service and Free Talking Books
March 28, 2024 06:00The National Library Service has a free talking book program for anyone in the US with vision loss. Tonia Bickford, an advisor from Michigan's talking books program, joins us to discuss how to get the most out of this free service.
Vision Loss and Charles Bonnet Syndrome
March 14, 2024 06:00This week we learn more about visual hallucinations that sometimes accompany vision loss, a condition called Charles Bonnet syndrome.
Personal Safety and Vision Loss
February 29, 2024 06:00Sometimes vision loss can make us feel less secure. This week we talk about personal safety with Hadley's Chief Program Officer, Ed Haines.
What is Audio Description?
February 15, 2024 06:00For many living with vision loss, watching TV is less enjoyable as they can't see what's happening on the screen very well anymore. Audio description fills the void by narrating key visual elements. Listen in as Ricky chats with Hadley member and avid audio description user, Judy Davis.
Low Vision Specialists
February 01, 2024 06:00Listen in to our conversation with Dr. Mondal, a low vision optometrist and professor at the University of Wisconsin. We chat about what to expect from a visit to a low vision specialist and the kind of help they can offer.
Listen, Connect, and Share: Insights & Sound Bites
January 18, 2024 06:00Have you listened to Hadley's community-generated audio podcast yet? In this episode, Ricky and Marc Arneson, Hadley's Director of Community, share a few stories from Insights & Sound Bites and discuss how to contribute your own story. Insights & Sound Bites | Hadley
Losing Vision as an Artist
January 04, 2024 06:00Listen in as artist Chloe Duplessis explains how a degenerative eye disease changed, and didn't change, her life and love of art. "I thought art required sight. I was wrong."
Getting the Most from Your Eye Doctor Appointments
December 21, 2023 06:00Dr. Judy Box, a Hadley member living with macular degeneration, shares her tips for managing those important conversations with your eye doctor.
Holiday Gifts and Vision Loss
December 07, 2023 06:00In this episode, the Hadley team talks all things gifts. Giving them, getting them, what's on their wish lists, and how vision loss may, or may not, impact these activities.
The Impact of Vision Loss on Friendships
November 23, 2023 06:00Friendships often change when one has vision loss. Whether it's adaptations to the activities you enjoy together, asking for help, or turning that help down … there are conversations to be had. Let's tune in as two Hadley members, Eugenia DeReu and Tara Perry, share their experiences with what's changed for them — and what's stayed the same.
Vision Loss Bloopers: Shopping Mishaps
November 09, 2023 06:00Losing some vision can make for shopping challenges. Here are a few mishaps that Hadley members have run into. Have your own to share? Email us at [email protected]
Listen to Text with Envision App or Glasses
October 26, 2023 06:00This week we chat with the chief technology officer from Envision as he shares how their free mobile app or camera-enabled glasses can help those with vision loss. It speaks aloud written information, describes surroundings and objects, and even tells you who's nearby.
White Canes: Fears, Stigmas, and Uses
October 12, 2023 06:00Lots of questions, concerns, and stereotypes connected to use of the white cane. In this episode, we address several of them from past discussions on the topic.
Peer-to-Peer at Hadley
September 28, 2023 06:00Listen in as Hadley's Director of Community, Marc Arneson, chats with Hadley members Bill Massey and Gregory Peterson about their participation in Hadley's new Peer-to-Peer program. To learn if getting a peer connection is for you, call us at 1-800-323-4238.
Choosing and Using a Magnifier
September 14, 2023 06:00Listen in as we chat with Ed Haines about getting the most out of our magnifiers.
Vision Loss and Caring for Pets
August 31, 2023 06:00Listen in as we chat with animal lovers Debbie Worman and Sheri Robinson about the joys and challenges of caring for a pet when you have vision loss.
Learning Braille for Everyday Use
August 17, 2023 06:00Listen in as Hadley member, Wendy Spencer Davis, shares why she decided to learn some braille and how it's helping her in everyday life.
Coping with Vision Loss Triggers
August 03, 2023 06:00Ed McDaniel, a psychologist with low vision, joins us to talk about common emotional triggers people with vision loss face and how to recognize and manage them.
Managing Diabetes and Vision Loss
July 20, 2023 06:00Jessica Grogan from the American Diabetes Association joins us to talk about managing your blood sugar with vision loss.
Vision Loss and Family Dynamics
July 06, 2023 06:00Tune into our chat with Sarah Clark, a visually impaired marriage and family therapist, as she offers her unique insight into some common family dynamics that often make adjustment more challenging and how to navigate through them successfully.
Vision Loss and Senior Living Communities
June 22, 2023 06:00Join us as we chat with Hadley member, Kris, about her experience living with vision loss in a senior community.
Vision Loss Bloopers
June 08, 2023 06:00Listen in as Hadley staff share their real-life bloopers—times when things didn’t quite go as planned.
BlindShell: A Cell Phone Designed for Vision Loss
May 25, 2023 06:00Join us as we take a dive into the features of the BlindShell cell phone.
Religious Services and Vision Loss
May 11, 2023 06:00Listen in as Pastor Scott Himel shares his advice for participating in religious services no matter your level of vision.
ScripTalk: Text to Speech for Medication Labels
April 27, 2023 06:00Join us to learn about how ScripTalk technology translates medication labels into speech and where you can find a participating pharmacy.
Bioptics for Driving and More
April 13, 2023 06:00Join occupational therapist from Duke Eye Center, Fay Tripp, in a conversation about bioptic glasses—what they are and who can benefit from them.
Birding with Vision Loss
March 30, 2023 06:00Listen in as we chat with birding expert Freya McGregor who shares her tips on how you can enjoy this hobby, no matter your level of vision.
The Many Uses of GPS with Vision Loss
March 15, 2023 06:00Listen in as Hadley's Doug Walker and Ricky Enger chat about how they use GPS in their daily lives. From walking directions to finding items or assisting a driver by navigating a trip, GPS can be a very handy tool.
The Blind Poet, Dave Steele
March 02, 2023 06:00Listen in as we chat with Dave Steele about his life, poetry, and vision loss.
Safety, Self-Defense, and Vision Loss
February 16, 2023 06:00Listen in as we discuss some common situations that can make us feel unsafe and share ideas on how to address them. We're joined today by Christy Ray and Ricky Jones of STRIVE4You.Org
Shame and Vision Loss
February 02, 2023 06:00Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for feelings of shame to creep in when we've lost some vision. Join social worker Jeff Flodin and psychologist Ed McDaniel, both visually impaired themselves, as they explore where these feelings come from and how they have worked through these emotions in their own lives.
The Not-So-Straight Line to the White Cane
January 19, 2023 06:00Listen in as Dorrie Rush of OE Magazine shares how she resisted using a white cane for years, the stigma she feared, and the confidence and security she found once it was in her hand.
CVS Pharmacy Spoken Rx
January 05, 2023 06:00Learn how CVS pharmacy customers throughout the US can access a free service that reads aloud prescription medication information.
When a Parent Loses Vision: A Conversation with Adult Children
December 22, 2022 06:00Join siblings Jack, Cathie, and Paula as they discuss the impact of their mother's vision loss on the family. Hear how they've come together as a team, learned how to find services, and continue to help their mom maintain her confidence and sense of well being.
Managing Social Gatherings with Vision Loss
December 08, 2022 06:00Join us as we chat with author Hannah Fairbairn about the tips and tricks she has learned to take some of the stress out of holiday get-togethers, no matter your vision.
The Blind Life: Tips on Technology and Low Vision
November 24, 2022 06:00We're joined by the creator of The Blind Life YouTube channel, Sam Seavey. Sam shares his personal journey with vision loss and advice he has for people who are newer to vision loss.
Reading After Vision Loss
November 11, 2022 06:00Whether you like to read for enjoyment or need to check your mail, reading is an essential part of your day. We're sharing tips and tricks for how to continue reading, the best low-tech and high-tech gadgets, and the benefits of learning braille.
Introducing Insights & Sound Bites
October 28, 2022 06:00Chief Innovation Officer Doug Walker chats with us about the launch of Hadley's newest podcast, Insights & Sound Bites. This new podcast will offer short stories shared by listeners. By tapping into the power of our community, we hope to share ideas, discoveries, and moments of inspiration along the journey through vision loss.
Grandpa's White Cane
October 14, 2022 06:00Jim Hoxie and Joanna Jones join us to discuss their children’s book, "Grandpa's White Cane." Jim shares how vision loss shaped his life and how he and Joanna, a retired teacher, began instructing children about the importance of white cane awareness and the do's and don'ts for helping people with visual impairment.
Jalapeños in the Oatmeal: Digesting Vision Loss
September 30, 2022 06:00Blogger and social worker Jeff Flodin talks about his personal journey with vision loss and how his passion for helping people led him to blog about his experiences.
Hadley and NEI Launch Cooking Workshops in Spanish
September 15, 2022 06:00Hadley has partnered with the National Eye Institute (NEI) to offer a Spanish-language version of our popular cooking workshop series. Devina Fan, director of the National Eye Health Education Program at NEI, joins the podcast to talk more about this new initiative, NEI’s expanding Spanish content, and the importance of connecting Hispanic and Latino communities to important vision resources.
Keeping Your Job After Vision Loss
September 02, 2022 06:00A change in your vision may make some parts of your job more challenging. But with a bit of help and some new skills, you may be able to stay in your job. Hadley Chief Program Officer Ed Haines and Learning Expert Steve Kelley join the podcast to talk about our new Working with Vision Loss workshops and to share tips for where to find support and how to ask for what you need.
Tips for Fun and Accessible Travel
August 19, 2022 06:00Certified accessible travel advocate Melvin Reynolds joins the podcast to share tips for getting the most out of traveling, no matter your level of vision. Melvin gives advice on what to research ahead of a trip, considerations for traveling with a guide dog, and how a certified accessible travel advocate can help.
The Impact of Vision Loss on Marriage, Revisited
August 05, 2022 06:00Karen and Dan Leonetti share how vision loss has changed their relationship and the advice they have for other couples.
Creating a Braille Sefer Torah
July 22, 2022 06:00Rabbi Lenny Sarko joins us to talk about how his vision loss journey led him to create a first-of-its-kind braille Sefer Torah that people around the country can access.
Star Trek and Vision Loss
July 08, 2022 06:00Actor and artist Bruce Horak talks about his personal journey with vision loss, how he got interested in painting, and his role in the new television series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Low Vision Devices Delivered Right to Your Door
June 24, 2022 06:00CEO of Eschenbach Optik of America Ken Bradley joins the podcast to discuss how Eschenbach has adapted through the pandemic to help people with visual impairment access low vision devices remotely. Through their "Telelowvision" program, you can try out magnification devices from the comfort of your home to find what works best for you before you buy.
Apps, Gadgets, and Vision Loss
June 10, 2022 06:00Scottish radio broadcaster and podcaster Steven Scott loves finding and talking about tech stuff. He's especially fond of apps and gadgets that make life easier for him and others with vision loss.