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Participants will learn the importance of building a social network, the various types and formats of self-help support groups and how to connect with a support group. "Support groups are crucial to anyone who experiences vision loss by helping them adapt and reclaim their independence," says Don Golembiewski, Hadley's Director of Outreach, who will facilitate the seminar. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share information during the seminar.

Registration is required for this interactive seminar and is on a first come first serve basis. To register, go to http://www.hadley.edu/seminar/ and follow the "Registration" link. You will receive a confirmation e-mail containing instructions on how to log in to the seminar. Please note registration will only be taken online, and not by phone.

Technical requirements to participate in the seminar are: For Windows: Windows98, ME, 2K, XP or 2003 (XP recommended) system, Pentium 3 500 MHz or better CPU, 512 MB RAM, Internet Explorer 6 or FireFox, JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser, 56K or faster Internet connection (broadband recommended), full duplex audio device, speakers, and microphone (optional).

For Macintosh: Mac OS 10.3 system or later, 512 MB Ram, Safari or FireFox browser, JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser, 56K or faster Internet connection (broadband recommended), full duplex audio device, speakers, and microphone (optional).


Editor's Note: The Hadley School for the Blind is the single largest worldwide distance educator of blind and visually impaired people. Since its founding by William Hadley and Dr. E.V.L. Brown in 1920, all of Hadley's distance education courses have been provided free of charge. Today, the school serves more than 10,000 students annually in all 50 states and 100 countries. Hadley relies on contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations to fund its programs.

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